Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-23

q
campaign up to now is justified by results
The real significance of the apparent check
is to be looked for in America itself. There
is little doubt that when the presidential
contest occurs the administration will not
have to reckon with a dsorgauized and dis
credited foe. The cost and suffering OF
the troops will help the democratic reaction
and the rcpatriated troops are not likely to
be missionaries of imperialism. In short
Americas setback in the Philippine islands
may very we'll combine with other factors to
strengthen the new democratic -populst
party which may make a good fight in 1900
even in the east"
PIoughshnres Still Afnr OF.
According to advices from excellent au-
thority not even the most sanguine of those
concerned now expect any substantial prog
ress to be made at the coming peace con-
ference toward the disarmament or even a
suspension of armaments. The czar him
self and his encourage are reported to have
lost their illusions on the subject and it is
said that the proceedings treating of mil
itary and naval questions will be confined
to the merest generalities. None of the
decisions will be binding and even in the
matter of international arbitration, If any
| thing is agreed to, it will not be absolutely
| obligatory.
The British newspapers this week have
warmly taken up the question of Emperor
Williams choice of Prof. Won Stengel as a
delegate to the conference and it is pointed
! out, judging from his writings, he is a
! declared advocate of war and not of peace.
Therefore, the papers here confess to being
! nonplussed by his appointment, and declare
that the emperor cannot desire the success
of the conference if he maintains his nom
ination.
Extracts from Prof. Won Stengels pamph-
let, Der Ewige Friede," C"The Everlasting
! Peace'D have been reproduced. Some of his
references to America are decidedly inter
estng. After declaring that the Germans,
= least of all nations, should support "the
fantastic aspirations of the friends of peace"
he says
THE Americans, intoxicated with success,
! will strive more and more to become the
I dominant power and dictate their law to
Europe in any contest between America and
! Europe. Shall Germany stand peacefully
on one side and bow humbly before Amer
lea? Certainly not. This is already impossi-
| BILE, because political dominion is also eco
nomic dominion and Germany must be po-
litically and militariy powerful if it does
not wish to go to economic destruction"
| Further on Prof. Won Stengel declares he
| does not know whether it was mere mad
ness or crime when perpetual peace was
preached to the German nation, and describes
| the cars rescript as ''bombastic dgcu-
| ment."
David Christie Murray, in the London
! Morning today, remarks that Europe is anx-
ious to learn whether, after this frank ex-
preston of his opinions, Prof. Won StengeI's
appointment will be confirmed by Emperor
! William, adding that if so it would be a
| saving tn hold ha ~.
| RenpDeurancc of Salisbury.
The proceedings of the British Parliament
| this week were mainly of domestic inter-
est. The marquis of Salisbury who has re-
! turned to London from the south of France
reappeared in the House of Lords Friday
evening. His holiday on the Riviera has
resulted in great improvement in his
health
Much amusement was caused by the fact
that he has had his usually long hair closely
cropped, with the result, as one paper SAYS
! OF transforming him from a cavalier into
a round head"
! the lord high chancellor, Earl Halsbury.
gave the bill hesitating welcome but the
newspapers generally warmly welcome the
measure and urge the adoption of its essen,
| tial features.
The increase of the British garrison at
the Cape of Good Hope from $500 men
three years ago to 5000 men has been leaG-
ing to the impression that some move was
premeditated against the Transvaal repub-
lie and the liberal leader In the House of
Commons, Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman,
| asked the government on Friday afternoon
what Il meant.
a. j. Balfour, the government leader,
fenced the question and finally declared il
was merely due to the necessity of pro.
| tecting the coaing stations. But he ad-
ded: There are conceivable possibilities
which might make these troops necessary"
Hritain in the TransyaaI.
The liberal papers today comment on the
situ.tiCn and ask if Great Britain is pre-
pairing to seize the Transvaal They point
out that the permanent establishment of
big garrisons in South Africa is a complete
reversal OF the old policy of withdrawing
troops from the colonies.
The Star declares that "Hemming in the
/ Transyaal with British battalions is a sins.
ter move, portending serious danger in the
future"
The leading British chess clubs are faith
/ erng an appeal for a national testimonial
to J. II. Blackburne, whose brilliant vic
tory in the recent transatlantic match is
pointed to in the appeal
A big strike of miners has begun in
! Belgium for an increase in wages. About
10000 men are now out, a number of fac
tories are closing for lack Of coal, the
brickmakers and masons are Joining in the
movement and disturbances are feared, as
socialists form an important element
among the strikers
In consequence of the complaints or
French colonsts that 1t is impossible to find
French wives unless they return home, the
ministry of the colonies intends TO install
central emgrant office for women in
Paris, with branches in the country. APP
proved madens who are considered suitable
for colonial marriages will be provided with
a wedding outfit costing $50, with $50 pocket
money and with free passage TO the colony
selected. The first experiments will be made
in Madagascar
Fatal Weakness of TrestIe.
PARRY SOUND, Ont, April 22.-While a