Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-16
STORIES FROM LONDON DENIED
THEY ARE EVIDENTLY INTENDED
TO PROVOKE ENMITY.
1t In Positively Asserted In Washing
tom That Germany Has Given
Notice That 1t II Not Her
Purpose to Interfere
Mt Manila.


at Manila to oppose the debarkation of
American troops unless in sufficient force
to maintain order and protect the Ger
mans. The Star adds that notification to
this effect has been officially given to the
United States embassy at Berlin and to
Secretary Day at Washington.
Admiral Dietrichs. according to the Star,
has 200 troops, and he could disembark
1,5O0, with two batteries of artillery, for
the partial occupation of Manila.
Continuing, the Star says: Germany is
not likely to have taken such grave step
without securing the adhesion of other
powers interested in the far East namely
Russia, Japan and England They are
certainly hostile to Germany's project. but
it is not thought likely that they will raise
objections, and we may soon have very i'm
portant news from Manila"
Germany's attitude at Manila is regarded
as the most interesting phase of the war
for the moment. The Germans are cred
ited with q desire to find work for their
navy, and another success like that at
Kiao Chou would reconcile the nation to
the expenditure required to provide more
warships.
Therefore, despite Official regulations,
the matter is regarded with some anxiety.
1t is certain, however. that Germany would
have to count upon the opposition of En-
gland and perhaps of Japan.
The Daily Mail says editorially: I'VE do
not quite believe the rumors of proposed
seizures by Germany in the Philippines,
and for one very good reason-England
would have to be reckoned with John
Bull will back up Brother Jonathan n any
attempt is made to defraud him of his
rights"
The Daily Mail says. elsewhere:. IF a
new European concert Is patched up
against the United States. We must not de-
lay to declare ourselves on the side of
America. 1t is to be hoped that,.if Ger
many attempts a demonstration at Manila.
the British admiral will be at hand with
enc or two of his fine ships to make the
demonstration nugatory and ridiculous"
Germany. the Daily Mail suggests, prob
ably has designs on the sulu islands, which
she vainly attempted to acquire in 1856.
The Daily Chronicle. referring to the re-
port that the United States will send a
feet against cadiz and Barcelona, SAYS:
That could not fail to excite European
sensibilities. which the United States would
do better to let sleep. 1t will be time
| enough to think Of anything of that kind
when Santiago de Cuba and San Juan de
Porto Rico have fallen"
The Berlin correspondent of the Daily
Mail says:
'The Berlin press is unanimous in assert
| ing that Germany's attitude in the Philip
pines Is solely one of surveillance of Ger
man interests. and that the presence of the
German feet at Manila Is a guarantee
that, If the Philippies are lost to Spain,
they will not come into the possession of
any single power interested in East Asia.
The Beriiner Post says that, If the Span-
| ish regime comes to an end, intelligent and
energetic halfbreeds. mixed with Chinese
| and Ma1ays, Will be called upon 10 take
| part In the destiny of their country. or to
take it altogether into their own hands.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-The constant
reports that Germany is on the eve OF
making serious issue in the Philippines
are unaccountable to officials here who
have the most direct and positive fnfor-
nation that Germany has never contem-
plated such step. and is not now moving
| toward its execution, either alone or with
| other powers. This direct fnforma tioD
| oyercomes many. circumstantial reports
coming from Europe, some asserting that
| Germany is exchanging secret notes with
other powers. others that Admiral Prince
Henry and Admiral Diedereichs are about
10 intervene at Manila, others that the
uermah embassy here has made a protest
10 the state department, and others that
Emperor William himself is taking a per.
sonal interest in resenting the American
occupation Of the Philippines.
There is the highest official authority for
| saying that each one of these reports is
| groundless. and that they are all attributed
| to a malicious purpose to emb,tter the
feeling between Germany and Tho I,r,tad
| States. =
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mated outside NJ carr,ap,, a,.sa o,s.
army and nov, 80. -. oAe
| ,har, ,r,.s INV ny paper IN aermany tooA
| -. r. ~ 'he advantage OF an
=. !. ,, n pones III the fniippines
sou Wy pefsohs iaIhiiiar with the facts
.nue 'hiS 'oufaai Is without Official recog-
"i'ioh anu III no way reflects the attitude
Oh the German government. 1t Is more the
organ OF the navy. and as such shares the
usual sentiment among naval classes fo,
an aggressive use of the navy, But this
policy, 1t is said has never recommendoI
! itself to the German government IN thr
| present war.
| A clear. pos,tive ,pa u,.,,,,,,o.,
is made at the state aonort,s s,a ..
| accuracy of tho Iondo, &c.. .'',,,. -. VI.
reciting that the United s,otas .,o,'onsa'no'.
has been no,if,ed .i,h.r a;re,t,., ,''"e, =,
| rcctly Of anv nnrnoss ~, tha ,',. VI l,,til non
| MANY tn ipterfer. ,,;,, ~ pa.. VI Ier.
the Tinted s,atos no,,oi S N.,'.I "'io'is VI
in the pbi,innines Tha a.u a,ou,n ,.ais io,ce'