New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-19

tween Russia and france on the one manu- anu
Germany on the other arise In the Orient con-
corning either the possession Of Kiao-Chau Bay
or the Sam-Sah Inlet, 1t is probable that the
japanese would ally themselves with Emperor
William for the express purpose of striking
blow at Russia, a power which they are firmly
convinced menaces not only their aspirations
of ACKNOWLEDGMENT, but likewise their very
istcncc as a nation. 1t cannot be denied tina If
there is any fighting to be done the dispute has
been well timed by the Kaiser, since the Trans
Siberian Railroad IS not yet completed and
Hussia's troops and munitions Of war have to
be conveyed to Vladivostoclt by sea. They are
reaching that port. however. by every steamer
and even sailing vessels. from odessa. and. While
the greatest secrecy is observed with regard 10
the size Of the Muscovite army already assem-
blcd there some idea If its Importance may De
gathered from the cabed demands for tenders
for provisions and supplies which are con
stantlv reaching san Francisco from Vladivos-
took.
RUSSIAN TROOPS At vLADIVoSToCK.
There il every reason to believe that at the
nrosen, moment the troops at Vladivostock num-
Der close upon eighty thousand men. force
which, while sufficient To crush the little Ger
nan army Of eight thousand on at kiao-Chau.
might nevertheless. experience some difficulty IN
doing so were the Germans TO be reinforced by
a japanese army corps Had the Kiao-Chau and
Sam Sab questions arisen year hence when the
Trans-Siberian railroad will be- completed. ana
when 1t would have been possible Tor the Gar
To pour into Eastern Siberia and China an unin-
tcrrupted stream Of troops and supplies. the SUI
periority Of Russia would have been so complete
"a To render the issue II any conflict with her IN
China a forcgone conclusion. But as the matter
stands now. Germany allied in Asia with Japan
and IN Europe with Turkey. with Austria ana
with Italy. may yet give hard fight to the
Franco Muscpvite alliance.
Emperor Williams motives in ordering his
only brother Of to China at the present juncture
are of a varied character. In the first place. he
hopes TO take advantage Of the fact mat Henry.
besides being his own brother. Is a brother in-iaw
~ he car. and on excellent terms with the lat
ter Princess Henry Of Prussia being the favorite
sister II the young Czarina II the Kaiser OK
poets. however that this relationship is likely TO
stand in The way of Russia's policy and interests
In China he Is much mistaken and he n"c6 only
recall To mind the fact that Muscoyite cruisers
figured in the front rank Of the international
fleet hat bio, kadcd Crete and which threatened
10 capture Prince George Of Greece and To sink
his notilla IL he attempted 70 land On the island
although he is The nearest and dearest cousin
u Emperor Nicholas. who Is indebted To him
alone FOR The preservation u his life from the
hands 81 an assassin on the occasion II their
joint visit 10 Japan In the second place. there
~ no doubt that Prince Nenry's dispatch to
china has endowed thu whole affair with pres
tige has given II Importance. has stirred Ger
man patriotism and restored the waning popu-
asity Of The imperial family. nor can it be- denied
. hat lt b.. 81
some four thousand officers and men. in addition
"a thousand volunteers recruited from among
the blues, blood II the German Empire the En-
pcror has given a tremendous FLIP to his naval
propaganda and has silcnccd to IA great extent
tn" strong opposition that has until now existed
To his terribly costly Programme for the increase
II Germanys navy.
Finally. 1t cannot te denied that the En-
p"ror. though fond u his brother after a fash
ion. prefers him at "A distance rather than be-
side him. Always superior 10 the Kaiser alike
in the affections of his family and in those Of
his countrymcn. Prince Henry has been the
object of repeated manifestations Of jealousy
IN the part Of his elder brother manifestations
which eliminated about three years ago In
Prince Henry going on half pay. taking up his
Residence abroad with his wife and child and
remaining more than year without returning
TO Germany. which he lid only after the united
efforts If his mother Empress Frederick Of his
uncle the Gran1-dukc OF Baden. and Of his
Queen Victoria. had succeeded In
bringing about reconciliation with his brother.
Emperor william thoroughly realizes that he is
always at a Disadvantages whenever his brother
is by his side. AS quiet modest and unassum
ing William is the reverse. Henry makes
friends everywhere. In the navy his freedom
from affection and his absence Of pride cause
him To be idolizcd by his messmates. and espe /