New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-27
RAsPING GERMAN COMMENTS.

AMERICAN OWNERSHIP OF THE PHILIPPINES
NOT TO THEIR LIKING.
Berlin. Nov 26-The German press this week
has busted itself great deal about the Philip
pine question and the peace negotiations at
Paris Nearly all the comment has been I'M
complimentary TO the United States. which Is
charged with excessive greed and political in
decency in formulating demands. President
Mckinley is also accused of Inconsistency"
and Tack Of backbone" in not withstanding
the increasing demands Of the imperial party
number OF the German newspapers have
now adopted a strain indicating desire to oh
tain a portion of the Spanish Asatic possessions
for GERMANY The "Kreuz -Zeitung" which has
much influence at Court and in army circles,
says:
Germany il materially interested in the out
come Of the peace negotiations more particular
ly with respect to the Sulu Archipelago. Where
Germany and Great Britain possess the same
kind of commercial privileges, granted to them
by Spain in 1871 and in which Hamburg and
Bremen largely interested.
American annexation Of this group, besides
being matter of strategic importance. would
mean. in view of Americas prohibition tariff
policy. the destruction of both the German and
British trade there. In short. an understanding
with Great Britain for joint action and inter
venton is absolutely indispensable. The theory
Of an american sea- cannot be accepted by
OF the European nations. MI hdSSOH
therefore. has been indulging in day dreams
The "Deutsche Zeitung." organ Of the Fan
German party. says:
1t is particularly painful that with the Caro-.
line Islands. to which Will probably be added
the rest Of the islands. a piece Of Spanish goods
is disposed of to which we had an historical pre-
emption claim.
The "Deutsche Zeitung' concludes with urg
Ing the Government to cease the occa sion to ac-
quire portion of the Carolines. or at least Sc
cure compensation in Samoa, and also obtain
guarantees for the future Of Germanys COM
mercial interests IN the Philippines and Suu
Archipelago. Guarantees" It says. spitefully,
which will hold water even against American
interpretations
In spite Of these newspaper comments the
correspondent of The Associated Press is in
formed on good authority that Germany still
does not contemplate interference, active or
otherwise with the American claims. at least
so long as TO concerted action is proposed or
carried out Jointly by the European Powers
This statement taies with assurances given by
the Foreign once here. So far as the United
States Embassy is concerned. no proposition OF
any kind has been made by the German Govern
ment and before the United States Ambassador.
Andrew d. White. left Berlin on his two months
leave Of absence. he came 10 the conclusion
that Germany under no circumstances Will I'M
dertake important steps in his absence. In
fact, the German press utterances, urging Ger
many to secure special benefits from America
Spain during the peace negotiations, are
solely expression OF the wishes of part OF the
German people. and they in no way bind the
Government. which is now more than ever de-
sirous Of fostering the goodwill Of America
The Cologne Gazette publishes a letter from
correspondent at Manila, asserting with
keen regret" that half Of the United States
land and naval forces there is composed Of
Germans. and giving far from fatternG pict-
ure OF American rule at Manila.
The Manila correspondent of the "Fossiche
Zeitung' draws more gloomy picture,
dwelling upon the alleged prevalence OF drunk
enness and other excuses among the American
troops