The times., 1898-05-22

inant characteristics are PATRIOTISM ana
LOYALTY to the Church. Viva Espana
and Viva ell Papa are the cries one
hears everywhere.
II do not look for general war in Eu-
rope. and think that the powers VIII be
neutral France is inclined TO syrnpathlze
with Spain, but she is not likely TO be
drawn into the fight She has not forgot
ten Mexico and MaximHlian. Still one
cannot tell what The future may have in
store for us The continent isanow one
great camp. and bristlng with bayonets.
France is quite anxious to have the Trlple
Alliance broken and see the establishment
of a republic in Italy. Austria mas enough
troubles of her own
81 do not think that the war between the
United States and Spain will come TO
close so soon as many people anticipate.
The SpaniardS are very obstinate
and determined. and will die hard,
even if it is a losing fight. Spains s
colonial policy is one she has pur-
sued for several hundred years. and she is
not willing to surrender it easily. She has
treated her possessions as If they were
lemon to be squeezed.
1.-The future is misty and we are far
from the millennium. We can, however,
count upon Great Britain to help US II
foreign powers interfere, and need have
no fear as to the result
Zone thing seems settled, we shall here
after have bigger army and navy and
will undoubtedly play a more important
role in the affairs of nations We are
much larger nation than when Washing
ton was President, and whether we are
willing or not, we will be brought more
and more into the complications of the Old
World. We cannot pursue an isolated poll
icy as heretofore. Hence our need of coal
ing stations in various parts of the world.
And hence the necessity of having the
Nicaragua canal cut through as soon as
possible.
DR.. ]. l.. M. Curry is a well-known
figure in Washington, an authority on
matters historical, and an accomplished
diplomat.
.I have not seen anything which makes
me believe that there is going to be any
general upheaval in Europe, or any over
throw of the existing forms of govern
ment. or any new combinations. said
DIR. Curry. 1.-The only intervention which
occurs to me as being possible-but not
very probable-would be in the desire
that Austria might feel inclined to sus
tain the Queen Regent and her dynasty.
That does not seem very probable. The
facts as we get them indicate a great
upheaval in Spain at this time. This may
grow out of Carlism, which is not es-
pecially dangerous. Indeed, 1t Is due
more to the general dissatisfaction of
what Spain has accomplished in this
struggle than anything else. OF course.
Carlism also grows out of the poverty
and needs of the people. and out of the
different political parties that exist in
Spain. As you know, there are four par
ties-the Conservatives and Liberals, both
of whom are monarchists and in favor
of the present rulers; the Cariists, who
would displace the present dynasty; and
the Republican party.
'The Republican party numerically is
strong party. and has a big following
in the cities But it is not particularly
formidable or dangerous because it lacks
organization, leadership. and money. The
latest news would indicate unless the
change of cabinets is a mere temporary
nlakeshifta "a very considerable disintegra-
ton of the party which is in power, the
Liberals. The retirement Of three very
able men is certainly not favorable to the