Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-16
Cable LETTER FROM LONDON
,yrlrhted, lsgs, ~ the Assoclated pres.

Copyrighted, 1899, by the Associated Press.
London, Eng, Nov. IL. Europe is
now agog with rumors Of diplomatic
activity and alliances that may be
effected. As a result, the relations Of
the European Powers seem to be
RAPIDLY assuming new phase. This,
doubtless, is not little due to the fact
that in nearly all the recent interna-
tional negotiations tho United States
has been factor. Judging from Lord
Salisbury's Inference, this can be
partly attributed to the evident deter
mination of the governments Of the
great Powers to work tremendously ly
with Great Britain, policy which,
judging from the continental press, is
obnoxious to the majority of the con-
tinental peoples. The forthcoming
visit Of Emperor William to Queen
Victoria is regarded as camping the
climax OF British diplomait success,
and the feeling CT satisfaction at this
state OF affairs is not In the slightest
degree marred by any fesling Of jealousy
over tho En1peror's recent meeting Mt
Potsdam. Tho announcement of the
Samoan agreement throws a pleasant
shadow ever this meeting of Queen
Victoria and Emperor William, and
assures the visitor hearty reception
on the part of the British public An
elaborate programme has Eeen drawn
UP. British feeling on the subject of
the German EmEeiors visit is woll
voiced by Punchs cartoon represent
ing the Emperor, who, challenged by
a British sentry. replies Friend, =
and the sentry responds: Pass, friend,
and all's we'll, " emphasizing the word
friend.
After % years OF bankruptcy,
Americas first colony, Liberia, is
now rehabilitated, the interest on her
public debt being paid. In 1871,
Liberia floated loan of $500, 600,
chiefly in England, but three yenrs
later the little Republic failed to meet
the interest, and this condition Of
affairs has prevailed ever since, until
| now Liberals fiscal agents in London
have announced that the government
is once more able to meet its OBJ
| legations
The intense interest in the war has
| not abated, and the enormous amount
of the Mansion House funds is but one
instance of the practical form such
| feeling assumes throughout Great
Britain. Hundreds OF al. classes are
spending their spare time and money
| to provide comforts for those fighting
in South Africa. 1t is announced that
the Queen will offer Lady Symons,
widow of Cen. Symons, the first
vacant suite of rooms in Hampton
Court. where, under similar cireum-
stances, now live Lady Napier and
other widows Of British heroes. The
losses suffered by Gen. Whites forces
lave only helped to swell the con-
tinuous procession of regular, volunteer
and ex-arlny officers who have impor-
tuned the War Oifico 10 send them out.
The Intelligence Department of the
War Office comes in for part Of COM
ment. 1t is said that Lord Wolseley is
unable to understand tho ignorance of
| this department regarding many essen
tials of the Boeis' strength, especially
their artillery.
Mail advices announce tho safe
arrival of the American explorer,
Donaldson Smith. at Hargeisa, Somai-
land. Mr.. Smith intends to push on
10 Lake Rudolph, and thence explore
the unknown country westward.