The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-02-27
EDWARDS POLICY
LaOUSES INTEREST
Will the King Rule or
Reign, the Absorb
ing Topic.
GREATER INCOME is REQUIRED
FORMER FAvoRITEs SLATED FOR
PLACES AT EEeLkNO's
COURT.
GREATER INCOME is REQUIRED
South African War Thresdbare Sub
iect in London-Through English
Eyes Croker Appears in Poor
Physical Condition.

LONDON. Feb. t6.-~our grand.
mother is dead. Comfort ny mother
wilhelm
This Is the telegram Emperor WI
liam sent 10 the Empress q few mia.
utes after Queen Victorias death IL
explains better than could columns of
English and German editorials the
feelings which exist among the reign
ing families OF those countries. This
close tie may shortly bring about an
other deathUed meeting Of King Ed
ward and his imperial nephew. Eng
iigh court rumor gives Empress Fred
erlck but a short lease OF life, and
King Edward will no more allow his
new duties 10 interfere with his desire
70 be at her bedside than did En-
peror William consider the Berlin cele-
brations when he went in haste to Os-
borne. Thus once more the two rulers
who are rIyeting the attention OF the
world may Je brought together under
circumstances in which human emo
tons have the strongest place. That
meeting. apart from its sad domestic
cause. must have an important moral
effect both in Great Britain and Ger
many and the rest of the world.
The feeling OF Germany Oh the sub
jet OF Emperor Williams pro-English
tendencies. known throughout the
world. thanks TO the antagonistic com
ments of portions Of its press, finds
its counterpart in England. though IL
is not so fully developed or freely ex-
ha Z
gone. many people are asking: is the
king going to follow Emperor vii
liam's example and be an emperor in
the true sense OF the word
The recent kingly functions with all
the outward signs OF power have made
Great Britain realize for the first time
in many years that II is still country
under a monarchy. Indeed several
papers are urging the king to exert
pressure on the ministers to eradicate
the abuses in the army and push the
war In South Africa. Many persons
are seriously bordering on whether
King Edward is going TO rule or reign.
There is all confidence in his tact and
common sense. But the sudden restor-
alton OF monarchial splendor and pow
er and the keen sympathy between the
German Emperor and King Edward
make many loyal subjects anxious for
the future. The first sign of this is
the suggestion of an increase of the
kings income. Henry Labouchere and
many others have no hesitation in
openly opposing it. Reference is fire.
quently made to the small incomes of
the Presidents Of the United States
and France. There is little doubt that
Parliament will grant larger supplies,
but this action will not serve to recon-
cile the country TO its new condition.
The English people" bluntly says
this weeks Today, would not tolerate
a king who sought to rule as well as
reign
To those who have only read the
kings utterances and have not seen
the recent functions the cause for any
such remark is hidden. The functions
attending the new reign have been so
spectacular that the quaint rights Of
the people handed down from common
wealth times escape notice. Before
members Of the House of Commons
were called to the House of Lords on
Thursday. the clerk OF the house mum
bled bill for the better preventing
Of certain clandestine outlawries. This
bill was invariably read for hundreds
or years before a kings speech was
heard. in order TO assert the right OF
both houses 10 transact business with
out reference to any authority but It's
own organization
The court is watched with keen In
terest. No one desires the king to for
get old fsyorites. yet there is a clearly
expressed wish that some Of these may
be not rewarded with official positions
The appointment of Sir Francis Knoll
leys. who was secretary TO the king
10 be secretary to his majesty meets |
with universal approval Sir Francis |
is the son OF the Kings former tutor |
They were playfellows together.
Sandringham is likely TO be TO the
king and queen what Osborne was to
Queen Victoria Barracks will shortly /
be erected at this royal residence. also
long connected with the name of the
Prince OF Wales. where household
troops viii be accommodated. Os-
borne, however. will not be neglected.
for the king intends to make il his
when gratifying his keen
taste for yachting
A humorous result Of the British
German entente" is evident in the
OF the inhabitants of the
West End OF London. That upwards
and outward twist so associated with
Emperor Williams moustache has
been extensively adopted. especially
by those having pretensions TO mill
iary appearance Interviews with
West End BARRIERS reveal the troubled
hey are encountering in transform
ng the lifelong droops into upward
urls.
The present session of Parliament
promises % Se confined chiefly to
army and IFssh affairs. though the
xing's income and improvements N
he condition OF the poor may take up
some time.
The war In South Africa has been
alked threadbare. The determination
u the government not 10 alter In the
ilghtest degree its attitude toward /,
he Beers is recognized on all sides.
md though this win not stop the futile
lebate. the country is not likely 10
oilow II with any interest. Colonel
Toward Vincent. conservative. is go Z
ne 10 move that Canada. Australia,
few Zealand, South Africa and other
british colonies be consolidated upon
rnerrfaf haeie anA Tho. ran.s.,.