New-York tribune., 1899-07-02
HENEWS OFTWO CAPITALS
LONDON.
A FAIR CHANCE OF A PERMANENT
ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL.
LESS TENSION IN SOUTH AFRICAN AFFAIRS
THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF
woMEN-THE MARLBOROUGH
GEMS SOLD.
GEMS SOLD.
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London. July 1.-The Peace Congress at Tho
Hague has fallen completely into the back
ground that the announcement that the end OF
It's labors Is in sight exctes general surprise
1t is now expected that the sessions will close
about the middle OF July. and it's practical re-
suits can be safely forecast Mltarism tri-
umphs; this congress is unable to impose any
restrictions upon military armaments; this can
only be done by agreement between the Triple
and Dual Alliances. and the German Emperor
stands ih the way and vetoes any scheme OF
proportional reduction, a standstili
policy. France is equally persistent in obstruct-
ing any moral coalition respecting naval arma-
ments, and the Cars rescript fails in this es-
sental reform.
The arbitration scheme is still under repair,
with little prospect that the German objection
to the compulsory clause can be removed but
with a fair chance tnat permanent tribunal
may be established with artificial devices for
the revision of the award after judgment and
with increased facilities for offers Of mediation
and investigation Of disputes. The Geneva Con-
vention will be applied to naval warfare. and
something Will he done to introduce more hu-
name principles in the treatment OF non-combat-
ant prisoners and spies. The moral effect OF
the congress will be considerable although its
timsts have expected Russia and England.
moreover have been brought into more friendly
relations by the work OF the conference.
The American delegates will celebrate the
Fourth of July by placing silver wreath on the
tomb Of Grotius at Delft. Ambassador White.
president: Seth Low and NJ. de Beaufort will
speak. and the occasion promises to be an In
teresting one.
Lady Randolph Churchill's sumptuous review
publication, which has been delayed by the ap-
preparation OF the original title both here and In
America. is highly praised by the English press.
The binding is facsimile OF the work executed
for James /. and is richly fooled In gold. The
printing, paper and illustrations are OF the
highest quality. The Morning POST describes
Mr. Whitelaw Reds article as IAN able and
luminous exposition of the position OF the United
States toward some Of the most vexed questions
In international law" and adds that II might be
studied to advantage by the present denizens OF
the House in the Wood 1t quotes his reference
TO the Declaration OF Paris respecting privateer-
ing and to the subsequent action OF the United
States In excmptlng by treaty with Italy In
1871 all private property except contraband OF
war from capture during the period of hostili-
ties, and wonders what the British representa-
tives at The Hague would answer TO Mr. Reds
Impassioned question: "Is II too much to hope
that this early committa OF the United States
with Italy and its subsequent action In the war
with Spain may at last bring the world TO the
advanced ground II recommended for the Dec
laration OF Paris and throw the safeguards or
civilization henceforth around all private prop
erty in time OF war whether on land or sea?'
The latest rumors respecting the Alaska ne
gotiations most discouragng. and indicate
the probable failure OF any diplomatic compro-
mise oy which the Commission will be enabled
10 rcassemble II Lord Salisbury takes the ad-
vice of Mr. Chamberlain this frontier ques-
ton. he can easily induce Canada 10 fall behind
the Foreign Office instead OF marching In front.
Lord Salisbury is inert and sluggish In these
days. and has genuine liking for arguing the
smallest and most trivial points OF every con-
troversy.
The American dinner on the Fourth or July
promises 10 be a most impressive arair, ana
will be we'll managed by Mr.. Van Duzer, tho
secretary Of the society. About three hundred
and sixty plates will be laid. and Cardinal
Vaughan either Senator Hoar or Senator Lodge,
Mark Twain and Colonel Taylor will be among
the speakers The health Of the President VIII
he proposed by the most prominent English
guest present as was done last year. Senator
Hanna will attend but will not speak
Senator Depew was compelled 10 give up his
engagement for Mr.. Alfred Rothschilds party
and sail for New-York to-day with his son.
whose illness has caused him anxiety, although
the fact is not mentioned in the press
Five hundred troops have been sent TO South
Africa to-day and something like an ultmatum
has been dispatched TO Sir Alfred Miner oy
mail This information from inside circles IN
dicates that the Government has lost faith AL
ready In moral suasion and is preparing 10 CO.
the Beers
There has been a partial truce this week In
the newspaper campaign against the Beers. the
situation remains unchanged in South Africa.
hut there are hopeful rumors that President
Krtger. II allowed little more time. VIII agree
to concede several points respecting the IRAN
chise The Ministers evidently convinced
that the warriors OF the press interfere win the
campaign Of moral pressure 10 which the Gov
ernment is committed and have called on the
dogs Of war Certainly moral pressure VIII De
more effective n not accompanied by menaces
Of physical force; President KRUGER may De
either coaxed or bullied into an act OF justice
10 the foreign settlers In the TranSvaal. but the
two methods are Incompatible ana cannot De
carried on simultaneously Probably he will not
Weld until troops are A"i NV ~"b~
and physical force Is employed as last resort
hut moral pressure must first be USED with
patience and tact in order 10 satisfy the Eng
lish conscience KrGgers enemies In the Union-
list press are now wasting their surplus ammu-
milton In assaults upon Sir Henry Campbell
Rannerman and other Liberal leaders. This 10
neither war nor fair play; the attitude OF the
Liberals has been patriotic and reasonable
The Government is forcing the Clerical Tithe
hill along. and will probably carry II by heavy
maiorities at every stage. II Is an unpopular
measure. and while only one prominent Tory
and one conspicuous Liberal-Unionist have
come out against IT, the rank and hlt consider
II q political blunder The Opposition Is now In
great form and united under Sir Henry Camp
bau Bannernan's leadership. IL is striving TO
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