The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-10
GREAT ANXIETY
FELT IN LONDON
Skepdca| Over the Many G|o-
rious Victories,
MUCH FEAR IS EXPRESSED
Cham in Shows No Sign of
gs Repentance.
He IS NOTHING TO ADD
q a Authorities Agree in Surmising
that President McKinley's Refer
ence to No Alliances Was Result
of the Secretary's Remark

London, December 9.-What, with the
| growing inclination to be skeptical over
glorious victories that leave the Beers able
to fight just as hard the next day, with the
still viruent storm of disapproval raining
from all quarters on Joseph Chamberlain
because of his remarkable alliance speech,
and with the dawning realization of the
difficulties which beset the task of con-
quering the Beers and wiping away Afri-
kander dissatisfaction, the position of the
British government at home and in Europe
by no means has strengthened.
really decisive victory, compelling the
Beers to vacate the scene of British opera
tons enabling the British to achieve the
relief of Kimberley Ladysmith, would
quickly improve the feeling. That all is not
right is feared even among the govern
ments staunchest supporters. While await
ing such a victory as, by mere force of
numbers, it seems must come, the feeling
of unrest is bound to increase. while the
anxiety exhibited In well-informed quarters
that previously spoke optimistically of
Cape loyalty, but now admit widespread
colonial disaffection, is not likely to be al
layed.
1t appears that the British forward move-
ment Is retarded more by the political con-
ditions prevailing in the territory through
which the lines of communication pass
than by the Beers, who hang like bull dogs
on the advanced fanks. Military critics
during the past week have frequently OBJ
served that If 1T is necessary to preserve
the lines of communication with such large
forces operating in British territory, it is''
much more essential to do so when the
head columns have entered an avowedly
hostile country.
No signs of Repentance
Mr. Chamberlain shows no sign of re-
pentence or desire to recant his Leicester
speech. When questioned by a representa-
tive of the Associated Press in this connec-
ton the colonial secretary replied:
'I have nothing to add to what l have
already said4'
In the meantime Lord Salisbury has re-
Trained from making any public utterance
to offset the colonial secretarys remarks.
The Associated Press said at the time Mr..
Chamberlain spoke without the authordza-
tion of his chiH and much to the chagrin or
the latter, but that it would be gross
breach of etiquette for the foreign Office to
use a formal disavowal of Mr.. Chamber
lain's statements However, frequently ar
tices appear apparently inspired, In papers
which warmly supported Mr.. Chamberlain
war policy, denounctng his speech, both for
its alliance and antd-French components.
The Saturday Review, speaking on evident
authority, says:
1T is possible that certain situation
might arise in regard to China when Eng
land, Germany and America having COM
mon, we'll defined object in view might con-
cede written treaty"
The storm raised by Mr.. Chamberlain
premature announcement appears TO nave
made a hitch in the negotiations between
the powers regarding the "open door as
announced in these dispatches. Whether
they are indefinitely shelved or merely tenn
porarily held in allegiance is at present un-
ascertainable. All the English authorities
agree in surmising that President McKin-
ley's reference to no entangling alliances
was slipped in as a result OF Mr.. Cham-
berains s remark. The message itself Is re-
garded by the weeklies as non-commttal.
Papers with Caricatures Suppressed
Premier Waldeck- Rosseau's actions in in
structing the Paris news venders that pa
pers issuring with caricatures of the queen
would be suppressed has been heartily re-
ceived.
nation In France and his excellent polit-
ical generalship Is matter or general
comment. 1t would appear that France mas
settled down to a period or genuine pusl-
ness and that she is determined to bury her
internal dissensions, at least until the ex-.
position is over.
With the other nations OF Europe the
week has been a quiet one. 1T Is announced
that Russia will resume TINS month oiPdo-
matte negotia tions with the vatican. The
fact that Monsignor Tarnassi Is going to
ST Petersburg as nuncio creates delight
among the Roman Catholics of Poland.
The most interesting news comes from
Australia, where within ten days five min
listers have been turned out. The defeats
appear to have been caused mainly by per-
sonal reasons, but it Is believed the up
heavas indicate the reconstruction OF the
old party lines consequent upon the ap-
preach of federation.
The newspapers of Finland have suffered
so heavily, financially, owing to the CEN
sorshp and suppression. that concern mas
been formed entitled the Finland Newspa-
pers' Press Censor Insurance company. 1t
guarantees an indemnity not exceeding oO
per cent of the loss of gross income In
Cured by the suspension. The fee charged
nv this novel concern Is per cent. of the
gross income.
Isaptists Make Protest