New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-08

As the possibility % war increases. British
conjecture as to the unfrendly attitude Of
other European Powers increases. Reference Is
frequently made 10 probable Russian aggression
I'm Asia. while it is thought that France. in case
Of hostilities. is sure 10 become active in North
ern Africa Interference at the seat Of war
itself is not contemplated for the apples which
France and Russia wish to pick do not grow in
South Africa De.agoa Bay is naturally closely
watched I'm this connection. The German press
is making capital out Of the report that Great
Britain is sacrificing her friendship with the
United States in the Samoan matter in order to
gain Germany's support in the settlement at
Deagoa Bay
COMPARISON WITH AMERICA
THE Speaker" saws.
There is a painfully instructive analogy to be
drawn between the prcse state Of public feel
ing in England and the temper Of the Americans
lust before the war with Spain In both cases
mass Of vague humanitarian sentiment ana gen
uine hatred Of oppression. though inperfecty III
formed as TO facts Is VulgGriZed by the avoWediN
military party. jockeyed 10y the stockbroking
fraternity, maddened by the yellow press ana
exhorted to O. its duty by Mr.. Rudyard kipline
Many officers believe that President Krueers
recent seizure Of gold is an act Of war. or IL at
least justnable only on the theory that a state
Of war exists The London manager OF the
Bank Of the South African Republic-the insti-
tuition whose specie was COMMUNICATIVE
this view He said
do not consider the seizure Of great signih-
canoe. and can scarcely blame President kru-
ger II he believes his country Is threatened. J
do not expect any more gold 10 come out OF the
Transvaal until the crisis Is ended
The Government is much criticised by many OF
the papers of its own following. as well as by
the military authorities. for hardness in sending
out the army corps, some going so far as to say
that n Maiuba Hi repeats Itself Lord Sails
bury will have only himself 10 blame. The Ad-
niraltv is also coming in for a share OF crti-
cism oyer the length OF time required 10 get
transports Incompetence and bunglihg are al
legged Lieutenant J. c. Colwel United States
Naval Attach6 in London. when asl. Il regarding
this charge. said.
believe that tho Admiralty has done splen-
didly fully maintaining the reputation OF the
British Navy I am fairly acquainted with the
details OF the present operations. and | oeleNe
they are another proof Of the great advantage
to be gained by having the Navy control the
transportation II troops
IRISH SYMPATHY WITH BOERs.
The laying Of the foundation stone of the mon
ument to Charles Stewart Parnell will take place
following resolution:
As the first public work Of Parnell was a noble
and memorable effort in Parliament 10 sustain
the freedom and independence Of the South Afri-
can Republic We deem this fitting occasion 10
declare our complete sympathy with that gal
liant state and - express the fervent hope that
n war is forced upon il by England It may be
able successfully TO defend its liberties
The scope Of Great Britains military prepara-
tons can scarcely be grasped by the read
ing Of individual items as these appear from day
10 dav 4 fair notion ~ their immensely can be
gained from the semi-official statement that for
the transport Of the army corps about seventy
7 ships Of from 1000 - 1910 tons burden are re-
| CURED not including score or more ~ trans
! ports AREA ~ on ;he way TO the Cape. II these
vessels effectively dsemt ark their cargoes OF
men. horses and equipment within five weeks
from their date Of sailing the programme VIII
have fulfilled the forecasts NJ the most Opt
mistic British military experts
II all the troops are able to take their places
as component parts Of the army corps by the
end " November. they VIII have done. accord
. ing 10 the best available opinion. remarkably
we'll The disembarking of General Skaters
/ army from it's thirty seven transports is not
forgotten by British officers Although the ves-
sells 10 he employed In the Cape service are OF
considerably larger average tonnage than those
/ which carried the Americans to Santiago De-
cuba, the Admiralty. in accordance with the ex-
! lsting regulations. is supplying them all and
taking complete charge from waters edge to
waters edge. This means tremendous outlay
| Of capital
FNGLAND's FORCE AT THE CAPE.
Although the impending army corps is n mat
ter Of prc-eminent military interest the troop.
/ already on the scene Of probable action con
1 stitute no insignificant body. The original Cape
garrison was nine thousand men. and this has
been increased by folty five hundred men
| There are twelve thousand men at sea on thf
way 70 the Cape. and their arrival will max.
/ the approximate total Of British troops in South
Africa prior 10 the arrival Of the army corps
1900 These troops do not include the irregu
lar forces. the Cape Mounted Rifles. the Port
| Elizabeth and Grahamsto"n Volunteers. th'