New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-22
but this has been prevented by his short stay
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but this has been prevented by his short stay
and numerous engagements
II Is. however an awkward time for public
utterances by distinguished Americans Eng
iishmen would be highly gratifed II some strong
American speech In justification or their course
in South Africa made for. while their
armies are triumphing in the field. ana Mr..
Chamberlain Is the hero OF Parliamentary oe-
bate, they have searchings Of heart when they
read speeches like that Of Sir Edward Clarke
England Graves nothing at the present moment
20 much as clean bill OF health from America
on moral questions. Because this moral sup
mort is so eagerly wished for by influential men
II is important that the Embassy should not De
drawn into the discussion OF questions which
do not concern II The safest course for the
Diplomatic representatives Of America in Eng
land is to avoid public dinners and not 10 open
their lips on the Transvaal question except at
nrivate tables No mistake has yet been made
bv any official representative Of the State De-
partment
London Is In a hurly-burly Of patriotic excite
ment Las; night bells were ringing. crowos
were cheering and patrols were conducting
heroes in red through the streets and helping
10 keep them sober and In condition for sa>1ns
to-day. Trafalgar Square was swarming with
spectators all day long and far into the night
TO witness the splendid decorations OF the Mel
son Column From an early hour the Guards
have been marching in strong detachments 10
the railway stations. until an entire brigade has
left London. The streets have resounded win
stirring music, and dense crowds have waited
hour after hour these crack soldiers, the
Scots. the Coldstream and the Grenader Guards
greeted with hearty cheers and every sign or
popular affection and enthusiasm
Moralsts may split hairs over technicaNtles
in the Transvaal issue but the masses love 10
honor soldiers and especially the reserves. VINO
are responding to the call for duty without ques-
&ioning what they are asked to hght about The
mobilization scheme has promoted genuine love
of country and feeling Of consideration ior the
veterans throughout England. Every where pro-
vision has been made for the return OF the re-
serves TO their own occupation and employment
when the war ends and there are many sys-
tematc efforts for protecting their families
against the suffering caused by the reduction OF
income and the absence Of the veterans under low
pay The true fibre of English patriotism was
never stronger than II is to-day when a great
army corps has started for service in Africa.
Military experts agree that the dispatch Of SO
large a body Of troops in an immense fleet OF
transports is an extremely satisfactory per
torrance They admit that the War Office had
several weeks Of warning before the reserves
we're called out but contend that no other
nation could have mustered so large force for
service thousands Of miles away and arranged
70 transport them under its own flag. There has
been no hitch in the arrangements: everything
has gone like cockwork The greatly abused
military system. enmeshed with red tape. has
INDICATED itself. and the Admiralty has CO.
operated with II most efficiently. When Par
Narent ad1ourns as 1t is likely to DO on FIJI
day the last OF the reserves will be al sea. and
more than hfty- thousand troopers. with
their horses, guns. material OF war and full
equipment, will be speeding for the Cape
Whether so large a force was needed is prob
lematcal to-day. since tie min moral Of the
battle at Glencoe is that the Beers are out
matched In guns. tactics and every fighting
quality by the English. and cannot hold their
ground against the field force under General
White The army corps will not be likely 10
have a serious campaign the work OF the war
will probably end In a great parade through
the two Dutch republics. and q few regiments
will suffice for garrison duty during the recon
struction period.
Whether there be dress parade or hot fight
ing before the army corps. the dispatch OF 50
great force with so little delay has opened
the eyes Of Englishmen TO their resources as
military Power. There has been no bundering,
every detail has been worked out In advance;
the most that can be said is that some vessels
were too slow. and that the horses and mules
purchased In America. Italy and Spain may ar
rive teo late for the requirements Of service.
The war deeply interests the classes and the
Gill the tnc no
once to-day for the lists Of wounded and cead
IN the first important battle were many people
Of the highest social distinction. and among
the officers going out for service in the army
corps are the sons OF dukes earls and leaders
OF the world OF wealth and fashion
Within the last twenty four hours the destina-
ton Of the squadron In the Mediterranean has
been altered and from exceptionally well
informed source l catch the whisper of new
squadron being dispatched from the British or a
near home station One may naturally suspec,
some connection between this sudden naval
activity and the rumor that letters Of marque
have been granted 10 French prvateers by Presi-
dent Kruger
With this singular exception which induces
some people TO wag their heads and say tina,
France and Russia have something or" there
is little new In London this evening. The lists
OF killed and wounded have come in. and the
British losses have proved less serious thar
had been feared. The effect Of the victory ha:
gradually widened. and the battle is shown tc
have been more decisive
Nothing else has been talked Of in the club.
to-day. unless It is the end Of the yacht contest
All the journals and experts agree that the Co
iun1bia Is indisputably the better boat. and tina
the Shamrock has been fairly treated. English
Journals are more cautious IN expressing al