The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-10
AS BRITONS SEE IT
THEIR VIEW OF INTERNATIONAL
SITUATION.
OUTLOOK IS SATISFACTORY.
BRITAIN STRONGER SINCE VIC
TORLA'S DEATH.

Emperor Williams Attitude the
Chief Factor In the Situntion--ETls
Fricndship NulIiHeS AntagOnIsms
From Other SOurces-Hc is Now the
Dominating Figure in European
AHatrs-The Great Dam at Assunn
Completed and the Waters of the
Nile Turned Back.
London Feb "a comprehensive view
of the international situation reveals only
improved prospects for continued peace
and harmony. From the British stand
point, Queen Victoria's death appears to
have strengthened rather than weakened
Great Britain's position among the ma
tions. A sufficient time has elapsed since
Victoria ceased to reign for the foreign
office to feel the political pulse OF the
capitals of Europe, and the brief exami-
nation, commenced in no spirit of cock
sureness, resulted in a feeling of salts
faction and security at Downing street.
The foremost factor I'm this nature is
Emperor Williams attitude. Responsible
officials here make no attempt TO conceal
their elation at the circumstances attend
ant on His Majesty's visit, They do not
shut their eyes to the dissatisfaction the
Emperor caused among certain sections
of his subjects but rely implicitly on
the imperious force of Germany's ruler
to successfully overcome the internal op-
position engendered. Closer relations un-
doubtedly exist now between Great Brit
ain and Germany. Lord Salisbury and
Lord Lansdowne are quite prepared to
hear Count Won Buelow. the imperial
chancellor, satirically belittle the effect of
Emperor Williams visit, but in Downing
street, this will be taken as meant pure
ly for home consumption and as merely
more evidence Of the skillful hand of the
Emperor.
The audience between Great Britain and
Portugal scarcely needed the visit OF
King Charles to render it stronger. Yet.
the continued stay here of that ruler IS
believed to be likely TO bring the peoples
of Portugal and Great Britain in closer
touch, thus rendering easier the work
of their respective governments. So far
as the diplomatic phase goes, the Asso-
ciated Press is officially informed that
nothing new has resulted from the King
OF Portugars stay in England The mu-
tual responsibilities in connection vita
Delagoa Bay were too well understood
previously to need further discussion.
Thus, Portugal Germany and Great Brit
ain are believed to be more closely united
than ever in their history-united by
compact that, in the opinion of leading
British statesmen, is stronger even than
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more of tradition than a working agree
ment.
The only feature of the recent interna-
tional happenings regretted at Downing
street is the Emperors decoration of
Marshal Lord Roberts with the Order of
the Black Eagle. 1t is thought His Maj
esty went almost too far, in view of the
hostile comments the German press is in
the habit of showering on Great Britain's
South African campaign "Stn," say
the officials, Emperor William never
does things by halves"
Neither in China nor in other parts of
the world do Russia and France, in the
foreign Offices view, give any indication
of contraction against this activity of
British diplomacy. Lord Salisbury is said
10 rely on Emperor William to keep in
touch and harmony with the Gar So
long as this is feasible, France is not ex-
Moreover, according to dispatches in the
British press, French Anglophobsm
seems to have abated since the Queens
death Austria and Italy are put down as
sure to do nothing contrary to Emperor
Williams wish 1t is easily seen Emperor
william is now the dominating figure in
European affairs. To this Great Britain
has no objection. She has made Il possi-
bic and trusts to benefit by it, Relation
In hat e ~
rope is not held to be of much account in
the chancellories, but, so far as 1t goes
It is believed King Edward Wis person
ality will tend to improve its degree Of
potency
Simultaneous with the accession Of King
Edward (whom incidentally, golfers re-
fer to as the first sovereign who has
played golf since James IL, the waters
of the Nile have been turned back Sir
John Aind cables this week
The last channel has been closed at
Assuan. You can now walk across the
Nile"
This will solve the problem to provide
corn in Egypt This excellent piece of
dam construction will have TO Withstand
a severe strain when the Nile rises with
the next foods
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