New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
THE NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS
LONDON.
AMERICAN INFLUENCE IN THE PEAW
CONGRESS.
THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE TWO WARS
WILL INCREASE ITS wEroHT-wrRELEss
TELEGRAPHY-AT THE ACADEMY.

iHrS ASniENEMENTS OF THE TWO WAH0
WILL INCREASE ITS wEIoHT-wrRELEss
TELEGRAPHY-AT THE ACADEMY.
IBY cAPLE TRrBrxrI
London. April 29-with a vague suspiciou
that congratulations over the end Of hostilitiss
around Manila may be premature the London
press pays hearty tribute to-day TO the military
qualities OF the American Army IN forcing Agui-
naldo to sue for peace after decisive cam
paign. General Otis's conduct in declining to
recognize the insurgent government is described
as wary and In strict conformity with the policy
OF the Washington Government, and the truth
Is discerned that an armistice cannot be gr,A,ted
until the good faith OF the guerillas is estab-
lished. Strong hopes Of permanent peace are
entertained, however. since the Fipinos are
only required to accept generous terms the
political supremacy OF the American Republic.
with the certainty that there will he full play
for native cooperation and ambition.
English praise of America is hearty and sim
cere, and the difficulties to be overcome during
the transition period between Spanish anarchy
and stable government under some practicable
scheme OF home rule are clearly discerned.
English feeling is that the Americans have
taken up their task with courage and good judg-
ment, and are working out series OF new and
spirit Americans can hardly realize how COM
pete has been the change wrought during the
last year in European opinion respecting their
capacity for taking their rghtful place In the
world and bringing their influence and resources
TO bear In promoting the highest ends OF civili-
cation and progress America and France have
both been on trial. and the strong contrast be-
tween the hury -burly Of the Dreyfus case and
the working efficiency and adaptability Of re.
publican institutions in the Philippine and
Cuban crises impresses all thoughtful European
observers
The futile attempts Of the German press to
prove by fantastic versions OF Samoan Affairs
that England and America are not cooperating
on cordial terms are received here with good
natured contempt There is alliance between
England and America and the Samoan crisis
convinces every one here that there ought not
TO be one, but that each Government should re-
tain full liberty and Independence OF action.
The German attempt to convince the European
Powers that England and America are not on
the best terms OF close friendship is puerile. The
Berlin writer's are apparently seeking TO excite
irritation against England in Germany, where
the feeling Of mercantile rivalry Is strong and
bitter No well-informed diplomatist here doubts
for one moment that the Samoan question will
three Powers concerned in the future OF the
islands and bound together by honorable en-
gagements The affair Is too small to 5e made
the source Of International chickering's among
three Powers whose hearty cooperation in the
work Of civilization is essential TO human prog
ress.
The approaching Peace Congress at Tho
Hague Is attracting much attention. and Is no
Jal 1-pio In
stronghods Of mlitarism 1t is now believed that
the American delegation will exercise great in
fuence In the debates Of that body. since It will
be free from European entangements and in q
position to make practical suggestions for miti-
eating the evils and burdens OF militarism.
That delegation will speak with the new au-
thority which America has gained from her
splendid achievements Of the last year In the
East and West Indies, and its influence will be
greatly increased IL an armstice at Manila
opens the way during the next few weeks for
permanent peace Captain William Crozier has
already arrived in London on his way to The
Hague. and is making acquaintance with dis
tinguished soldiers here under the auspices Of
the American Embassy
Mr. Robert p Porter has also come over from
Germany, where he has been hard at work. He
is preparing for a Journey to Russia, and has
arranged for passports in the ordinary way,
W hch seems to preclude the Idea that he has
diplomatic mission in Europe, or is supported by
the authority Of the American embassies He
is In good health and spirits, and IL he has abb
sorbed an undue quantity Of statistics Of Con-
tinental trade, he shows no signs Of suffering
from indigestion
The debates over London government are not
of thrilling interest; business in the House OF
Commons is so stagnant that rumors are In the
air that Parliament will be dissolved during the
autumn These reports are certainly premature,
but there is undoubtedly feeling among the
supporters OF the Government that this would
be wise policy and a clever political maneuvre.
The Unionists can truthfully say that they have
redeemed all their pledges except the proposal
for old-age pensions, which never meant
seriously, and that they are now justified in ap-
healing to the country for a new lease OF power.
They also perceive the advantage Of bringing on
the general elections when the Liberals are
without definite programme and the leadership
Is unsettled. Wary Conservatives are also AFRAID
of the religious question which is now shoulder
ing but may be famed into flame another year.
The smoking-room Of the House Of Commons II
now filled with rumors OF the impending political
stroke OF this nature which Mr.. Chamberlain 10
credited with planning and urging upon Lord
SALISBURY. Inere Is dihpie ieisuie III eh"s S""''-
ber of political intrigue for detailed considers
ton Of trines light as air
There is a barren field outside OF Parliament
The oratory over the Cromwell tercentenary has
been OF a low order. The wine trade has been
greatly disturbed by the change Of duties. which
will increase the cost OF cheap wines without
yielding an important increase OF revenues. ana
the Government policy is sharply criticised
There will be a general advance In the price OF
wines next week out Of all proportion to the new
taxation. and fresh burdens OF entertainments
are imposed at the opening OF backward sen
son.
The decision Of the Government to subsidiss
the all British Pacific cable is warmly approved
as a necessary measure OF Imperial derencss