The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-29

cord. the Transvaal as already reverted
70 bar direct sovereignty. Another interest,"
inc noint of the speech was that the war
was referred to as military operations"
Tho attitude of the foreign powers pro-
viaes an unfailing source of comment and
contradictory reports. The virulent and
persistent abuse OF Great Britain by the
continental press gives rise to the fear that,
in snite of official denials, Russia and
France intend taking advantage of the
South African troubles. On the other hand
il is pointed out that the Czarewitch is
making long and friendly visit to England,
while France is devoting her energies TO
make the Paris exposition a success. Ger
man interference seems scarcely probable
In view of the Emperor's expected visit to
England, while Austrian neutrality has sew
eraI times been semi-oficially voiced, and
the Sultan had stepped into the breach by
sending a telegram to the Turkish embassy
in London, after hearing Of the capture of
the squadron of the Eighteenth Hussars.
saying it was great sorrow to him, and
that he only regretted that he could not
come to the aid of his friends. the English.
A WELL-DEvELOPED SCARE
A consensus of the best opinion, as gained
by representatives OF the Associated Press,
inclines to the belief that the rumors of the
European Intervention are merely a we'll
developed scare, to which Great Britain has
often been subject with less warrant for 1t
than upon many previous occasions 1t is
patent that the internal affairs of the other
European countries are scarcely in a condi-
ton TO warrant interference. France has
the conspiracy trial and the exposition on
her hands. The former is not serious
enough TO demand war a advertisement,
and the latter Is doomed to ruin the minute
she is involved in conflict. Germany's in
terests In South Africa demand peace and
well-or6ered conditions while the progress
of her colonization schemes In other parts
of the globe greatly depend upon her am
icable relations with Great Britain. Aus
tria's international politics are more dis
quieting than ever. Spain seems almost
ripe for an internal conflagration, while
Italy's appi oaching meeting of Parliament
may result In the overthrow Of her Minis
try, for the Socialists were never stronger
and have thrown down the gauge of battle.
Russia, of course, is an unknown factor,
but IL 1t is true, as stated. that she some
months ago came to an understanding with
Great Britain regarding spheres of infiu-
ence In China, 1t is scarcely likely that she
will take this occasion to exhibit her en-
nifty. in spite of the ragings of her press.
If Russia makes any move 1t Is more than
probable that her hand will be shown in
Servia, where Russia's feelings are clearly
Indicated by the departure from Belgrade
of her charge d'affaires after his request for
the pardon Of some of the persons charged
with being connected with the attempt upon
former King Milan's life was refused.
Talk of peace and the terms already
rife. A special from Cape Town says Mr.
Hofmeyer, the Afrikander leader, has made
elaborate arrangements to approach the
Beers the moment peace is in sight. He
aims at securing the independence of the
Transvaal and the Orange Free State. but,
judging from the Queens speech. 1t Is doubt
full If negotiations on these lines will be
considered.