New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05

stantly enlarged, since, after an expensive MIL
itary campaign. Il seems cheaper TO occupy the
d,str,cts than 10 retire and ultimately be forced
to reconQuer them.
Indian experts like Sir Mortimer DuTand are
convinced that the Turkish victories have en-
kindled fanatlcisin among the Mahoneta"s
everywhere. and that this is the chief cause OF
the outbreaks on the Indian frontier hnSiaho
is paying heavily in India for her neglect to take
a stronger line of action IN the Armenian ana
Cretan questions. Lord Salisbury is now. how
ever displaying great nrmness and persistence
in forcing the Greel, settlement under JoIhl
guarantee by France, England and Russia u
the payment Of the war indemnity with control
OF certain sources Of Greek revenue lie is
likely to carry his point against the mecd'esomc
activity Of the German Emperor.
The French gala day in honor OF the return q
President Faure has been followed by a runn.nS
commentary on the dual alliance by the press
Of every European capital This discussion
brings out the essential fact that the diplomatic
prestige of France has been greatly Increased
since all the world ic talking about he alliance
and wondering what VII be the ultimate trend
of events There is temporary revival of the
bitterness between Germany ard France. but no
sane observer believes that the alliance. when
must be purely defensive. will lead 10 a cam
paign for the recovery of .Nsace end Lorraine
with cooperation from Russia.
Better informed opinion points 10 Russian sup
port Of France in EGyp; and Asia, rather thaA Oh
the Rhine. The French demand for the EngIsh
evacuation of Egypt. which has always been
supported by Russia Will he reafilrmed with new
emphasis. and the two allies will he strongly
disposed 10 support each other in the Far East
..,rfr
spheres Of action in that quarter, the dual al
lance, while defensive. mcnaces English, rather
than German interests. although the London
press is slow 10 admit the plain infNrences Of the
situation
The German Emperor, chagrlned by his fall
ure 10 rival NJ. Faure a. a guest Of honor in
ST. Petersburg mas hcen making series OF
grandiloouent speeches after the sham fights Of
military mannuyres around CohlantZ where
his immense army was nasscd. English criti-
cism ought 70 have been disafmed. for he over
whelnred The Duke of Cambridge with batteries
but IL is acrid wherever that restless monarch
becomes loqua ,ious. he is accused of proclaim
ing himself vice-gercnt % the Almighty After
making his state visit to Nuremberg and occu-
plying the old castle with unwon;ed porp. he
IS receiving King Humbert AVID the iiallan tcr-
eigu Minister at HoTburg and demonstrating
that the Triple Alliance is / tub that stu STANDS
On IT'S own bottom.
Evervwhcrc royalty is disportng itself and
raising its GLASS in b-nor Of good allies. loyal
subjects or family relations. The Car has en-
tered Warsaw in triumph and the shabby Bel
videre Palace has been tho scene of unwonted
festvity The gloomy Austrian court is prepar-
ing for state visits and the annual ftte at Buda-
nos, The sly Sultan has been celebrating with
.NF lite cir
family party is gathering at Copenhagen In
honor Of the cghtieth birthday of the Queen OF
Denmark. many English princes and princesses
being among the guests. The jubilee OF the
twenty-five years reign of the King Of Sweden
Is close at hand, and will last FIVE days.
The Duke and Duchess Of York have continued
,,e;r triumphal progress in Ireland and have
been received everywhere with heartiness. The
Oueep Is in Balrnoral again, surrounded with
swarm Of grandchildren and great -GrandchlIdren
IN full enjoyment Of the highland holiday.
London, meanwhile. is enjoying the prospect OF
a speedy reopening Of all the important theatres
with many novelties. The weather has been raw
and stormy this week, and returning American
tourists crowding the hotels while awaiting the
day of sailing have been depressed in spirits.
especiaIIv IL their rooms in the steamers arc not
engaged In advance. The American Ambassa-
dor is making a round Of visits in Scotland "a
the guest Of Lord Twcedmouth, Sir John clark
and other hosts and is seeing the old castles OF
Aberdeenshire. Mr.. Henry White is in charge
of the En- bassy where the duties are not press
ing, since there is a complete hull Of diplomatic
affairs. London IS stagnant and has ample Iels-
ure for anticipating what Mrs Patrick Campbell
will be like as Ophea what Sir Henry irving
will make Of his sons promising Russian play
and how long the daily press will shoot folly ds
II flies in low levels in the silly season.
l. y. F.
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