The record-union., 1899-10-29
Attitude Of Foreign Powers an Un-
failing Source Of Comment.
Vlrulent and Persistent Abuse Of Great
Britain by Continental Press
Gives Rise to the Fear That in
Spite OF Official Denials, Russia
and France Intend Taking Ad-
vantage OF the South African
Troubles,

Copyrighted, 1899, by Associated Press)
LONDON, Oct. 2S.--The attitude of
the foreign Powers provides an unfail-
ing source of comment and contradic-
tory reports. The virulent and persist
ent abuse Of Great Britain by the Con-
tinental press gives rise to the fear that
in spite of official denials, Russia and
France intend taking advantage Of the
South African troubles. On the other
hand, it is pointed out that the Czaro-
witch is making a long and friendly.
visit in England, while France is devot-
ing her energies to making the Paris
Exposition a success.
German interference seems scarcely
probable, in view of the Emperor's ex-
pected visit to England, while Austrian
neutrality has several times been semi
officially voiced, and the Sultan Of
Turky had stepped into the breach by
sending telegram to the Turkish En-
bassy in London, after hearing of the
capture of the squadron of the Eigh-
teenth HuSsars, saying it was a great
sorrow to him, and that he only re-
GREETED that he could not come to the
aid of his friends, the English.
The consensus of the best opinion, a $
gained by representatives of the Asso-
ciated Press, inclined to the belief that
the rumors Of European intervention
are merely a well-developed scare, to
which Great Britain has often been
subjected, with less warrant for it than
upon any previous occasions
1t is patent that the internal affairs
Of the other European countries are
scarcely in a condition to warrant
interference. France has the con-
spiracy trials and the exposition on her
hands The former is not serious
enough to demand war as an advertise
ment, and the latter is doomed to ruin
the minute she is involved in a con-
f1ict Germany's interests in South
Africa demand peace and we'll ordered
conditions, while the progress of her
coIonlzatlon schemes in other parts Of
the globe greatly depend upon her
amicable relations with Great Britain.
Austria's internal politics are more dis
quieting than ever. The ultramon-
taneS are taking a new lease of life and
are joining hands with the Czech mobs
in venting their fury on the Jews. Spain
seems almost ripe for an Internal con-
fagration, while Italy's approaching
meeting Of Parliament may result in
the overthrow of her ministry, for the
Socialists were never stronger, and
have thrown down the gauge of battle.
Russia, of course, is an unknown
factor, but if it is true, as stated. that
she some months ago came to an under
standing with Great Britain regarding
spheres Of influence in China. it is
scarcely likely that she will take this
occasion to exhibit her enmity, in
spite of the ragings of her press. If
Russia makes any move, it is more
than probable that her hand will be
shown in Servia, where Russia's feel
ings are clearly indicated by the de-
parture from Belgrade of her Charge
d 'Affalres, after his request for the
pardon Of some of the prisoners charg-
ed with being connected with the at
tempt upon former King Milan's
life was refused
Talk of peace and the terms are al.
ready rife. special from Cape Town
says Mr.. Hoffneier the Afrikander-
leader, has made elaborate arrange
ments to approach the Beers the mo-
ment peace in sight. He aims at secur-
ing the peace of the Transvaal and the
Orange Free State, but judging from
the Queens speech, it is doubtful if
negotiations on this line will be con-
sidered.