Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1901-02-14
OUTLOOK is BRIGHT
SOUTH AFRICAN CLOUD ALONE
ON BRiTAlN'S HORIZON.
RELATIONS WITH GERMANY
Result of Visit OF Emperor William
Alliance With Portugal Also
Strengthened by Kings Presence
at Victoria's Funeral.

London, Feb. 10.-A comprehensive
view of the international situation re-
veals only improved prospects for con-
tinued peace and harmony. From
a British standpoint, Queen Vic
toria's death appears to have strength
ened, rather than weakened Great
Britains position among the nations.
Sufficient time has elapsed since Vic
toria ceased to reign to feel the politi-
cal pulse of the capitals of Europe and
a brief examination, commenced in no
spirit Of cocksureness, has resulted in
feeling of satisfaction and security
in downing street The foremost fac
tor in this, naturally, is Emperor Will
JAMS attitude. Responsible officials
here make no attempt to conceal their
elation at the circumstances attend
ant on his majestys visit They do
not shut their eyes to the dissatisfac-
ton the emperor has caused among
certain sections of his subjects, but
rely implicitly on the imperious force
of Germanys ruler to successfully
overcome the internal opposition en-
gendered. Closer relations undoubt-
eddy now exist between Great Britain
and Germany
The alliance between Great
Britain and Portugal scarcely
needed the recent visit or
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 diplo-
matte phase goes, nothing new has re-
suited from the king of Portugafs
stay in England. Mutual responsible
tiles in connection with Delagoa Bay
were too well understood previously
to need further discussion. Thus Por-
tugal, Germany and Great Britain are
believed to be more closely united
than ever in their history-united by
a compact that, in the opinion of the
leading British statesmen is stronger
than even the dreibund which is year
ly becoming more of tradition than
working agreement. The only feat
ure Of the recent international happen
ings regretted at Downing street is
the emperor's decoration of Field Mar.
shall Lord Roberts with the order
of the Black Eagle. 1t is
thought his majesty went almost
too far, in view of the hostile com
ments Of the German press.
King Edwards bestowal of the Veto
ria order on the enlisted men of the
navy for service in connection with
the funeral of Queen Victoria has
caused somewhat of shock to Off
GERS to both armies and correspond.
file. 1t is quite without precedent
and has done more to popularize King
Edward with the sailors than could
any other act. Officers are beginning
to see the kings motive in according
the sailors exceptional honor.
Some of the army officers are bit
terly complaining of the innovation
since Roberts took command of the
lOItts ny Which tHtS dle oDhSeu ~
wear uniforms whenever they go to
the war office. Whatever his purpose,
Roberts is trying to down the Dreiu- |
dice of the majority VI the officers
against appearing in public in uni |
form. Soon officers uniforms are
likely 10 be as common In London !
streets as priyafes' uniforms are now. |