The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-10-25

observers as an indication that some IN
expected attack upon British interests is
possible. The quarter fom which an at
tack OF this kind may come IS unmlstaka-
bic. The Russian press has had license
10 cIiticise the English policy in South
Africa in the most acrid way. and 4 rumor
that Herat may be occupied is already
in the air. British commercial interests
in Persia are so large that a Russian
seizure of the commanding position in
western Afghanistan would be a serious
stroke, aimed directly against free trade
That seems a more likely menace than
the forcing of the Dardanelles by the
Russian Black Sea fleet. The movement
ia powerful French fleet TO the Levant
comedies with the circulation of a rumor
that the Russian advance may be re
sumed in Asia while England Is pre-occu-
pied at war in South Africa. II also
fits in with the explanation of n secret
agreement between England and Ger
many. This was that England. IN return
for free hand in South Africa in set
Ting the Transvaal question, had agreed
not TO make any hostile use OF her feet
if the German emperor were 70 decide to
follow Up his visit TO Jerusalem with a
serious attempt TO colOnize any portion OF
Asia Minor and TO bring it under Ger
man influence. A prominent diplomatist
whom 1 consulted yesterday remarked that
the nature Of the Anglo-German agree
ment was the closest secret in Europeon
diplomacy. but that the foregoing state
ment was the most reasonable explana-
ton which he had ever heard. Denials
may be expected. as a matter OF course.
but I do not hesitate 10 repeat on high
authority that the British navy Will not
be used against Germany n the Levant
and that this Is the secret understanding
which has released England from all
risk os German intervention In South
Africa. Certainly. Germany Is not the
quarter from which England has suspect
ed that some sudden attack might re
made. and consequently has ordered pre-
paratious for war on a larger scale than
the campaign with the Dutch burghers
has justified. The Channel squadron win
not sail in the Mediterranean on account
OF any German menace. The relations
0 England and Germany are most coz
dial and the emperors visit next month
4 ga plain indication that for practical
reasons he IL reconciIed to a policy which
enables the British government 20 recon
strdcI the Dutch republics and 70 bring
them under the authority OF the crown
England and Germany are acting to-
gsther in the Samoan negotiations, but
not to the disadvantage OF America In
deed. German policy Il now directed
toward the establishment OF the most
cordial relations with America as well
AZ England. General Harrison. who. with
his wife, dined last night at the House
OF Commons with Mr. Balfour. 70 meet
the leaders in English public lie. would
be a good witness s0r this point Tor he
was entertained by the emperor az Pots
dam and by the German chancellor ar
Berlin"
London, Oct. 25.-It 81 rumors3 AZ Ply
mouth that the admiralty y abou; 10
mobilize a reserve feet in home ports and
that this and other naval undertakings
are due 20 the intention Of Russia %
seize a port IN the Persian gulf
London. Oct AM. Charlemagns
Tower. American Ambassador 20 Russia.
who f. IN the city on his way % s.. Pc
tersburgJ was questioned regarding the
frequent publication Of the rumor that
Russia intends 70 take advantage o. the
Transvaal war b. aggression upon Brit
ish territory He said: Naturally. 81
il impossible for ne 90 speak q Eussia'e
policy towards Great Britain. even &; Z
knew anything. But ! can say most en-
phaticaIly that Ruasla's attitude towards
the United States is n0- prefuaics1 by our
friendshle for Great Britain"
L wac Inferred TIA; NJ ToweT "a no.
pnr much faith IN the sensational reports
az z Franco Russian actlFs al1ancs
aralnst Creat ErltsIn-