The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-12
WISH! !!;,!. q! Of EMPEROR WILLIAM,
1T rs THAT of ONE FRIENDLY
RULER TO ANOTHER.
An Elaborate Progra mme Has Becn
Drawn Up-Treattes Looking TO
N Closer Alliance Will Result.

copyrighted 1899, by Associated Press)
London. November n.-Europe is now agog
with rumors of diplomatic activity ard alli-
ances that may be effected. AS result the
relations of the European powers seem to be
rapidly assuming new phase. This. doubt
less is not little due to the fact that in
nearly all the re, ent int rna ional 2gotiitons
the United States has been factor. Judging
from Lord saisbury's inference this can be
partly attributed to the evident determination
OF the governments of the great powers TO
work harnionously with Great Britain, a
policy which. judging from the continental
press. is obnoxious to the majority of the
continental peoples. The forthcoming visit
of Emperor William to England is viewed as
Gaping the climax of British Diplomatic sue
cess and the feeling Of satisfaction at this
state of affairs is not in the slightest degree
narred by any feeling of jealousy over the
emperor's recent meeting at Potsdam. The
statement that Count Won Bulow VIII accom-
pany Emperor William to England Is taken
to be an indication that his majesty does not
mean to give the anti British press any OPP
portunity of belittling his visit on the score
that It is merely an obligatory one to his
grandmother, But while the emperor I'M
doubtedly declines to officially emphasize the
friendship Germany has for Great Britain
lit is scarcely likely. as some optimsts de-
clare that important treaties looking toward
a closer alliance will be the immediate con-
sequence of the imperial jaunt. 1t is pointed
out that all that could be done in this d.
rection seems already accomplished and sew
oral diplomats have expressed the opinion
TO representatives of the Associated Press TINT
this was far more than was expected and
that international feeling was not yet ripe
for any moro than formal bond between the
two nations which three years ago We're or
the verge of Eustilitics. The announcement
of the Samoan agreement throws pleasant
shadow over this matter Of Queen Victoria
ard Emperor William ard assures the visitor
. hearty welcome unon tho part Of the British
public.
An elaborate programme has been drawn
up. Upon the arrival at Portsmouth, Novem-
Der 90 of the imperial yacht HohenZollern,
with the emperor. empress their Two sons
/ and others on board, 1t will be net by the
British special service squadron, and. 1t Is
said the emperor wearing the uniform of n
British admiral. will be received by the
Prince of Wales. similarly attired, and the
Duke of York After the salutes and a
review. the party will go direct 10 Windsor,
stavinr there five days. Thence the emperor
will 20 to Sandringham for two DAYS snd
will meet there Lord Salisbury, Mr. Balfour.
: Lord Rosehery. Mr. Chamberlain, Lord VOL
seley and other notables. The remainder OF
his maiesty's visit will probably be spent
4 at the Duke of Devonshires house ut Chats
peral party returning TO Germany via Leth,
cn the Hohenzollern
British feeling on the subject OF the Ger
man omperors visit Is well voiced by Punch S
cartoon representing the emperor, who. cha-
lenged by British sentry. replies: Friend. y
and the sentry responds: ''Pass, friend and
all's we'll emphasizing the word friend,