New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-20
GERMANY AND TIE PHILIPPINES.

Iondon. June 20-The Berlin correspondent OF
"The Tines says:
"I, seems probable that II Admiral Dewey is
unable to undertake the responsibility for the
safa.v Of the Germans at Manila. Admiral Won
Diederichs will land force. II is All very wei
-or the 'Hamburgescher Correspondent TO say
& homes there will be no occasion for interven-
ZION once a German landing has taken place
cernoan interests will doubtless assume new
aspect: and az the Marine Politischo Core
.nondent' has already pointed out. It VIII be as
oao,. IN claim a guarantee or guarantees for the
future in the Philippines as 1t was in the Shan
Tung Peninsula.
.It NAV not however. turn out TO be quite so
.asy IN obtain them The 'K6lnische Heitung
sovs that the American task is In no way sim
ntaed bv the success Of the Insurgents IL ar
pues that II Admiral Dewey should leave II 70
.puinaldo 10 complete the work OF conquest
alone ne would forfeit his legitimate excuse for
intervention In the development OF the future
fortunes Of the Islands.
.Trttcring n warning to the United States 'hat
(. will not find colonizing easy. the article pro-
ceeds to say: An Administration when Is so cor
rupt and so completely at the mercy OF the
most pernicous personal Influences as that OF
the American Union. will hardly be able to re-
tr ,b. ravapes which have been wrought by
Snanisb neglect and priesty rule in the course
~ centuries The citizens OF the most free Re
nublic do not yet seem to realize the enormous
burdens which military occupation OF those
colonies and their protection by a navy VIII i'm
rosa unon a state The Americans are not even
aroma red 10 protect their own coasts against u
naval Power Of any Importance
ATTACH 30 IMPORTANCE TO RUMoRS.
1onoon June 20-The Madrid correspondent
OF THE Times" says:
"Oficial circles attach little importance to the
rumors OF German interference. Questioned prl-
vatclv. with reference 10 tho reported remark o.
the captain Of the German warshlp irene nj a
champagne luncheon with Spanish stan officers
IN the Philippines few days ago. TO the enect
that the Americans would never annex the Phil
,rrtncs while William remains Emperor, Senor
saqasta made the sensible remark that German
officers do not make publicly such crude state
,nents and that the German Government. when
| :, wishcs TO reveal its intentions. VIII choose
other channels.
."rhe best formed people mere pehe'e tha'
s,.-,,,e, ,ostui,Ies Germany will maintain per
,,,,, correct and neutral attitude, but that go
| aoon ne there is any change in the pohtlcsi
| e,atus ouo OF the archipelago proposed she VIII
| nensation for the disturbance OF 'he Poh'lca'
| rouNibri,m Of the Far East
EXPECTS no HELP FROM THE POWERS.
Madrid June 10-In the course OF a converse
,ion to-day an important oi1ciai said ne ola
not believe that Germany would DO anylhihs IN
the Philippines on behalf OF SPAIN hoi I'D" "'
,rv hopes of help from the European Powers.
at, Admiral Camara Is successful In the Phil
,,,,,r.s" he said. ut will be Of assistance to
c,, In adjusting peace but no Power or COM
hination of Powers is likely TO oppose America :
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