Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-04-11

China finally refused to sign the Man
churian treaty. Russian troops hold
Manchuria Moreover Russia is bending
every energy to complete the Iransslbe-
rian Railway through Manchuria to Port
Arthur, and the workmen will not only
be protected by troops, but it may be set
down as certain the completed railroad
will always be guarded by soldiers. Prac-
tically, then, Russia to-day holds Man
churia and is not likely to voluntarily
give up control Of the province. Only
three powerS--the United States, Great
Britain and Germany-are strong enough
to essay the task of driving Russia out
of Manchuria. American interference is
out of the question, while Great Britain
and Germany cannot agree. Evidently
there is no prospect that any of the pow
ers will come to the aid Of China. Japan
claims Corea as her own ultimate inher-
itance, while Russia in Manchuria will
always be menace to Corea as well as
to Japan. Motives of self-protecton nat
urally lead Japan to make war ON Russia.
Under exactly similar circumstances it
might well be believed that the United
States would go to war to prevent Ger
many or Great Britain or France from
taking possession of Mexico, where the
presence of a great rival power would be
a constant menace to this country. Jap
an is a conservative nation, tenacious Of
her rights. She feels strong enough to
cope with Russia on the sea, but prudent
ly doubts her ability to successfully meet
the Cars army on land. Her position
is Il difficult one and the situation per-
picking.
The presence of the Italian fleet at
Toulon and the fetes arranged in honor
of the Duke of Genoa by the French gov
eminent may have political significance
fraught with interest to all Europe.
Italy's place in the dreibund may be va
cant within two years. If Victor EN-
manuel witharaws from the alliance with
Germany and Austrian alliance dat
ing from March 10, 1SS7--he will be COM
PEELED by force of Italy's isolation in Eu-
rope to seek new friendships. He can
go nowhere but to France and Russia
In many respects an alliance between
Italy, France and Russia would be of i'm
mense advantage to all three, for it would
almost beyond question give them the
control of the Mediterranean Sea. 1t will
not be surprising if Italy casts loose from
the alliance with Germany and Austria
and throws her political fortunes with
those of France and Russia.
The French Chamber of Deputies has
passed the law of associations, and it
now goes to the Senate. In the mean
tlme, the Chamber has taken a recess un-
til May L. The law is aimed at the sup
preston Of the Assumptionists and the
teaching by the Jesuits. These religions
associations make no secret Of their hos
tllity to the republic. Their newsnaner
lie Croix, published in Paris, is the omen
friend of the monarchy. 1t is not sur-
prising, therefore, that the nresent
French ministry, formed nearly two
years ago with the avowed purpose of
Killing off the enemies of the republic.
should make vigorous war on the relig-
ious associations.
The Danish elections resulted in an
overwhelming defeat for the government.
Of the ITO constituencies the Leftists
and Reformists carried 70, the Moderate
Leftists 10, the Social Democrats Ia.
ana the Ministerialists 8. The result Of
the election is more significant than might
be supposed. It practically works
peaceful revolution in the system of gov
eminent and one that places the power
more directly in the hands of the people.