New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-26
THE NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
LONDON.
RELIEF THAT THE END OF THE WAR is
CLOSE AT HAND.
BRITISH DIsTRUsT OF GERMANY IN THE
HILIPPINES1LIBERAL PARIIA-
MENTARY GAINS.
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MENTARY GAINS.
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London June 25.-The military operations In
cuba do not escape observation here, although
There is little press comment upon them Naval
experts are disappointed because there is so
uttle 10 be learned during the present war about
the fghting resources OF modern fleets Their
interest in the war lapsed when Cervera took his
souadron out Of action. Military experts while
disposed TO criticise the deliberation and caution
with which the American Army has been held
back praise the skill and power of organization
with which the troops have been landed in Cuba
where they were not expected and where there
was no resistance Further judgment is re-
served until a decisive engagement occurs The
invading army, while strong in artillery. is con-
sldered weak in cavalry and hampeIed by an in
experienced staff.
The details OF the skirmish near Santiago
have been bulletned in all the clubs to-day,
and have been published in special editions Of
the evening papers. There is general i'm
preston among clubmen that the end Of the
war is close at hand, since the capture OF San
tiago and Cerveras fleet will justify pressure
from France and Austria at Madrid to make
the best terms possible before 1t is too late.
Naval experts tonight do not regard the re-
ported movement Of the Cadiz squadron IN the
Mediterranean toward Port Said as anything
more than a silly game OF bluff. The Suez
Canal will be open to the feet. but it is not be-
Neved that there is any real intention OF dis
patching 1t to the Philippines, that 1t can
reach that destination.
The success OF the American campaign IN
Cuba is considered here merely matter OF
:ine and expulsion OF the Spaniards from the
island as a fOregone conclusion. Public interest
centres upon the events in the Philippines, since
Gernany's action is regarded here with more
suspicion than il is in America. Proofs OF that
country's ulterior motives are lacking. but the
Emperors course in the early stage OF the
Transvaal crisis IS remembered. There IS
current belief among Engshmen that the
Kaiser is bent upon making trouble for the
United States in the Philippines and will OBJ
tect strenuousy TO any arrangement which may
be ordered for their future government 1t is
difficult TO convince English Observers that his
feet is anchored at Manila for any innocent
purpose. or that the landing of marines VIII not
lead to dangerous complications. The idea COM
monty held here is that he is alarmed by the
signs Of steadily increasing good feeling be-
tween the United States and England, also by
the dependence OF Spain upon French sympathy,
and thai he forecasts as a result OF the war a
settlement Of the Philippines question which VIII
be unfavorable to Germany. That is 10 say,
the United States will occupy the Islands per-
manently, or put England in possession, or
France Will pay the indemnity for the war
ard receive them from Spain. The German
Emperor is opposed 10 each of these possible
solutions and is prepared to intervene in order
10 block the way.
This is the English view which s generally
held respecting his policy. Lord Salisbury will
have ali England behind him If he battles any
attempt on the part Of Germany to intervene
prematurely in the Philippines or to bring about
an International conference. lie cannot be
ignorant that the solution which the English
people desire is the permanent occupation Of
the Islands by the United States. He has added
little 70 his prestige by diplomatic achievements
during the last three years Of Continental nego-
tiations. but he is credited with having done
much to promote good feeling with America. and
is not likely in any emergency TO sacrifice that
reputation.
The AnClo-American Committee is daily receiv
ing new recruits among distinguished men. and
IS now a most influential body with forty mem
bers Of Parliament. many dukes and earls.
four archbshops. nearly all the bishops. Cardi-
nal Vaughan. leaders Of all the Nonconformist
public schools the mayors Of nifty cities and the
principal men Of letters. painters journalists.
barristers and judges in the United Kingdom.
1t IS the most influential body Of leaders OF
public opinion eve. created for action on foreign
relations Mr.. James Bryce Is chairman. but
no formal organization yet exists. II is probable
that meeting viii be held early in July at the
residence OF some prominen; member Of the
House Of Lords for appointing an executive
committee
What work this Anelo-American League will
undertake is not yet known. but it is clear that
It already provides a powerful agency for d.
rec,ing public opinion. The list Of over four
hundred members effectually dsposes Of the
olG-tme contention that the classes in England
are against America. Whenever the emergency
arises this organization VIII furnish facilities
for holding public meetings throughout the
United Kingdom and either forcing the Gov
eminent to move more rapidly or adequately
supporting II In any policies affecting the COM
mon interests Of America and England. The
chief organizer is Mr.. Lee Roberts prominent
barrister who is "A radical Home Ruler; but
politics are excluded from the scheme OF work
majority Of the members are Cnionists al
though Ministers now in office take no part ID
H. The League makes a close approach TO the
Throne through The Duke OF Fife and the Mar
Quis OF Lorne.
The election in East Herts. where the LID
erals have added thousand to their poll ana
the Unonists have lost two hundred. induces a
searching o. hearts on the Government side'
The usual explanations about the rnuzzling OF
dogs ana lingo resentment are offered, but the
only adequate Interpretation Of the great SHRINK
age Of the Unionlst majority is based on the re-
action in the country toward Liberalism, "hlch
Is powerfully stimulate by the gradual disap-
pearance Of the irish question as disturbing
force. Sir william Harcourt has impaired a
new impulse 10 the movement for separating
Liberalism from the Nationalist Home fule