Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-28
WILL BE LET ALONE
No Chance Of Foreign Intervention in
the Present War.
POWERS WILL KEEP THEIR HANDS OFF
BeIligerents Left to Solve Their
Own Difficulty.
THE GOVERNING REASONS

The diplomatic representatives in Wash
ington of the great powers of Europe with
out exception hold the view that there is
positively no chance Of foreign intervention
In the present war and that there are at
present no prospects of peace overtures,
through arbitration or other tender of good
offices from foreign sources. This view was
stated today at three Of the leading embas-
sizes. representing the most influential pow
ers OF the world. 1t was given with added
emphasis in view Of the constant reitera-
ton from London and other foreign sources
that some sort Of foreign intervention to-
ward terminating the war was likely to
develop. A distinguished member Of the
corps. representing one Of the continental
powers which has much to do in shaping
international relations. summed up the gen.
eral view entertained in diplomatic circles
here substantially as follows:
No Prospect Of Intervention.
In short. the two belligerents are being
left to solve their own difficulty. and the
authorities here are fully advised that they
need have no apprehension of foreign inter-
ference from any quarter. This leaves the
United States government entirely free
from the consideration of any possible
foreign ENHANCEMENT. The reports that
American occupation of the Philippines
Porto Rico or Hawaii might lead to con-
certcd action Of the powers or from some
OF them Is not borne out by any official ad-
vices from the other side, which show In
stead that there is a CONSTANT determine
ton to maintain the present policy of mac
ton. $500
The Cour,e Of Great Rr,t.iu.
Referring to the attitude of the several
powers. 1t was stated that the course Of
Great Britain, in its friendly demonstra-
tons toward the United States. was at
tracing much attention in official quar-
tiers. 1t was looked upon as entirely nat
ural that the United States should view
this with satisfaction. as friendly demon
strations were particularly agreeable when
nation was at war. But the continental
powers are convinced that no permanent
entente is possible between Great Britain
and the United States. They feel that the
sentiment for such an alliance Is confined
to the upper classes In this country, but
that the rank and file of the people. par
ticularly the 100000 600 Ir1shmen and TO-
100000 Germans, are not in favor of 1t and
would constitute an Influence quite suffi-
cient to make it out Of the question. In
view of the attitude of Great Britain it
was evident that she would not take part
in any overtures for mediation or peace
should they develop In the future.
Germany's Position.
The position of Germany, it was pointed
out, was equally friendly to the United
States, although 1t had not taken the form
of any conspicuous demonstrations, as in
England The speech of Emperor William
in closing the reichstag recently expressed
the determination to maintain strict neu-
traiity and unbroken friendship for both
belligerent powers. This coming from the
emperor. 1t was explained. meant much
more than a casual utterance and fixed
the friendly status OF Germany with more
force than a dozen declarations of neu-
trality issued by the foreign Office Ger
many has never issued neutrality deciara-
tons. her policy being against them, as
was shown during the China-Japan war
and the Turco-Grecian war. During those
wars. as in the present. Germany main
tanned strict neutrality without expressing
that policy In a formal decree.
Austria With Germany.
As to Austria, 1t was said that her for
eisn policy was maintained along the same
lines as Germany's. Being members of the
dreibund, they have like interests and pol
icies on all foreign questions. Moreover,
Austria Is torn with internal dissensions,
anc il not in a position to take an agrees
sive position in outside affairs. The people
o. Austria Hungary have most friendly
feelings toward the United States, respect
ing and sdmiring Americans for their en-
terprise. Any adverse sentiment 1t Is said,
Is confined wholly to the court circles and
these circles ara small and practically with
out influence upon the masses of the peo-
pie. BecaI Use of family relations the court
circle of Austria is somewhat inclined to-
ward Spain. but 1t is powerless to give ex-
preston to that friendship so long as the
people entertain a contrary view.
Italy is much in the same position as
Austria, being a member Of the dreibund
with a foreign policy akin to that Of Ger
many.
France Most Deeply Interested.
France is regarded as more deeply inter-
ested in the pres mt conflict than any other
country, but thus far it Is said to be the
Interest of an Observer. Despite all con-
trary reports. 1t is said that France has
given repeated evidences Of her purpose TO
maintain the strictest neutrality. But the
war touches her more directly than 1t does
any other foreign power. 1t has already
caused a resentment which affects her
trade. and 1t threatens to have q most
serious effect on the coming French expo-
sition.
From official French sources 1t is shown
that during the six weeks from April 1 to
May French expectations to the United
States fell off to the enormous amount of
2o.OoO.ooO francs, while during the same
time American exports of tools, machinery
and agricultural implements to France fell
off 26,O00.OOO francs. These decreases are
shown by a comparison of the exports of
six weeks Of this year with the correspond.
ing six weeks Of last year. The French
authorities view this immense reduction in
commerce with alarm. and they ascribe 1t
first. to the war. and. second. to the feeling
which has arisen between France and the
United States. This condition appeals 80
directly to the French government that 1t
Is exerting every influence to counteract 1t.
For this reason there Is no prospect that
France Will take the initiative or will Join
In any movement toward Intervention or
peace. 1t is the knowledge that France
will remain inactive that has caused such
deep encouragement at Madrid. 1t practi-
col y mat