The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-29

LONDON, Oct. 2S-The attitude of the
foreign powers provides an unfailing
source of comment and contradictory / E.
port. The virulent and persistent abuse
Of Great Britain by the continental press
gives rise to the fear that, in spite of Of
f1cial denials, Russia and France intend
taking advantage of the South Afri an
troubles. On the other hand 1t is pointed
out that the cZarewitcn is making a long
and friendly visit to England, while
France is devoting her energies to max
ing the exposition a success. Germany's
non-interference seems assured by reason
of the emperor declaration of neut1a ity,
and the sultan has stepped into the
breech by sending a telegram to the
Turkish embassy in London, after h ariTg
of the capture of the squadron of tie
Eighteenth hussars, saying it was great
borrow to him, and he regretted he could
not come to the aid OF his friends, the
British.
SUBJECTED TO SCARE.
The consensus of best opinion confirms
the belief that rumors of European in
tervention are merely a well-developed
subjected, with less warrant for it than
upon many previous OCCASIONS. The o,hsr
countries are hardly in position to war
rant interference. France has the con-
spiracy trial and the exposition on her
hands Germany's interests in South
Africa demand peace and well-ordertd
conditions, while the progress of her col
Dnizaticn schemes in other parts of the
globe greatly depend upon her amicab.e
relations with Great Britain. Austrla's
International and internal politicsare moro
nisquieting than usual. The ultranIon-
tanes are taking new lease on life, and
are Joining hands with the Czech mobs
in venting their fury on the Jews. Spain
eeems almost ripe for an internal con-
fiagration, while ItaIy's approaching
meeting of parliament may result in the
overthrow of fher ministry, for the Social
lists were never stronger and have thrown
down the gauge Of battle.
Russia, of course, is an unknown factor,
bur if 1t is true, as stated, that she some
months ago came to an understanding
with Great Britain regarding spheres Of
influence in China it is scarcely likely
that she will take this occasion to exhibit
her enmity in spite Of the ragtngs OF her
press If Russia makes any move, II Is
more than probable that her hand Will be
shown in SerYia, where Russia's feelings
are clearly indicated by the departure
from Belgrade of her charge d'afraires
after his request for the pardon of some
of the persons charged with being con-
nected with the attempt upon former
King Milan's life was refused.
TALK OF PEACE.
Talk of peace and the terms are already
rife A special from Cape Town says Mr..
Hofmeier, the Afrikander leader, has
made elaborate arrangements to approach
the Beers the moment peace is in sight.
H, aims at securing the independence OF
the Transvaal and the Orange Free State,
but judging from the queens speech 1t Is
doubtful if negotiations on this line Will
be heard.
It has been cabled to England that Hon.
Charles Russell while in New York, de-
cIared that Lord Dunraven refused the
use of the Valkyrie as a trial horse,
though Sir Thomas Upton offered to pur-
chase the yacht. Lord Dunraven today
prints a cable dispatch from Mr. Russell
denying that he or any of the Upton
party ever mentioned Lord Dunraven
name in any connection.
GERMANY'S FRIENDSHIP.