New-York tribune., 1901-09-02
MEETING OF EMPERORS.
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS PROBABLY TO
BE DISCUSSED.
SOUTH AFRICAN RELATIONSHIP OUTLOOK
FOR WORKMEN-FUTURE OF
LIBERAL PARTY.
Copyright: 1901: BY The New-York Tribune3
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Copyright: 1901: By The Nev-York 1ribune1
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London Sept. 2, l a. n.-Considerable interest
is being taken here in the forthcoming meeting
OF the German and Russian Emperors. AS the
Car wishes Count Btilow to be present 1t
is taken for granted that many important ques-
tons will be discussed by the two monarchs II
is almost certain that a part of the discussion
between the Car and the Kaiser will have ref
erence to the subject of trade relations between
Russia and Germany, but there is no special
reason to believe the reports which emanate
from pro-Boer sources on the Continent that the
question of intervention in South Africa will be
considered at the same time.
There is just as little ground for credting the
stories which being circulated the Stock
Exchange TO the effect that. a result Of COM
munication between Mr.. Kriger and his advis-
ers. the ex-President is inclined to sanction the
termination of the struggle.
Edgar Wallace whose dispatches recording
the shooting of wounded men at Vlakfonten Gre
ated such a sensation, publishes a letter in
The Mail" showing that the optimistic view of
the South African situation which prevails in
England is not shared by the anti-Boer press
of Cape Colony. One journal emphasizes the
necessity of rendering the British forces as mo-
bile the rowing commanders which they
set to catch, and also advocates an increase in
the number of British troops. Similarly. an
other South African newspaper severely criti-
cises the slow movements OF the British troops
and another deplores the numbered condition Of
their columns. but the want of mobility is not
the sole point OF the criticisms levelled at Lord
Kitcheners mode of warfare. 1t is pointed out
that hitherto he has entirely failed to inspire
the Beers with salutary fear.
The outlook for wage earners in this country
is not encouraging. With the railway COM
panies pledged 10 all possible economies and the
prospect of many thousands Of discharged col
diers being thrown the labor market, It is
probable that wages will continue to fall during
the first six months of the present year There
a distinct setback in the net result after
balancing gains against losses. showing a de-
cline Of about 10000 for the week.
The mystery as to the connection between
Cecil Rhodes and the Liberal party will soon be
cleared up. The correspondence telegraphed for
by Mr.. Rhodes to Of his private secretaries
in Cape Town is expected to reach London be-
fore the end Of this week. Mr.. Rhodes will at
once make the letters public. so Sir William Yer
non Harcourt and Sir Henry Campbell Banner
man will not have 10 wait much longer for
definite answer to the statement that there
no foundation for the report that Mr.. Rhodes
made generous contribution TO the Liberal
party's funds. on condition Of the Gladstone gov
ernement preserving imperialist attitude with
regard TO Egypt
Comparisons are drawn between the American
and English revised versions of the Bible in
favor of the former. The new American YER
sion is. in the opinion of THE Chronicle" better
in almost every instance than the English
vision.
Not content with finding a successor for Lord
Salisbury. political gossips are now endeavoring
TO discover an effective leader for the Liberal
party Sir Henry Campbell -Bannerman has
been tried and found wanting. and the Imperial
lists seem unable to persuade Lord Rosebery to
enter once more the turmoil of active politics
Mr.. Asquith is too cold by nature ever TO make
popular leader. and the opinions Of Sir William
Vernon Harcourt and Of John Morley on the
war have lost TO them the support of the bulk
of the party. Sir Edward Grey is. consequently,
pointed out the future Liberal leader. He
has youth on his side, and is very popular, but
he is seemingly too indolent to force himself
to the front During the next few months there
is expected to be a hard speechmaking tussle
between the Imperialist and pro-Boer sections
Of the Liberal party, and the chances are that
on the reassembling of Parliament the Opposi
ton will be as disunited and disorganized as
ever. l. n. Il.
A ROYAL TRAIN WRECKED.