The sun., 1901-02-11
ENGLAND HAS GAINED.
yictoria's Death Strengthened Her
International Position.
RELATIONS WITH GERMANY.
Kaiser Now n Dominant Figure In
Europe-Thc Nicaragua Canal
Annir-Other News of
ynterest.

yeals only improved prospects for con-
.inued peace and harmony. From the
British standpoint Queen Victoria's death
appears to have strengthened rather than
Great Britain's position among
the nations. A sufficient time has elaps-
I'd since Victoria ceased to reign for the
foreign Office TO feel the political pulse of
the capitals of Europe, and the brief ex-
animation, commenced In no spirit OF
cocksureness, resulted in feeling Of sat
isfaction and security in Downing street.
TIL. foremost factor in this naturally 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 has caused among certain sec
tions of his subjects, but rely implicitly on
the imperious force Of Germany's ruler to
successfully overcome the internal oppo- |
sition engendered.
Closer relations undoubtedly now exist |
between Great Britain and Germany. |
Lord Salisbury and Lord Lansdowne are |
quite prepared to hear Count Won Bulow, |
the imperial chancellor, satirically belit-
lie the effect of Emperor Williams visit,
hut in Downing street this will be taken
as meant purely for home consumption
and MS merely more evidence Of the skill
ful hand Of the emperor.
The alliance 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 nothing new
has resulted from the king Of Portugals
stay in England. The mutual RESPONSE
( hilities in connection with Delagoa Bay
I were TOO well understood previously to
need further discussion. Thus Portugal,
| Germany and Great Britain 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 the dreibund, which
is yearly becoming more of tradition
than a working agreement.
The only feature of the recent intcrna-
tional happenings regretted in Downing
street is the emperor's decoration OF Field
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
J the habit of showering on Great Britain's
South African campaign. still" say
the officials. Emperor William never
does things by halves
The Kaiser n Commanding Figaro.
Neither in China nor In other parts Of
the world do Russia and France, in the
. foreign Offices view, give any Indication
OF counter action against this activity oi
: , British diplomacy. Lord Salisbury is said
: to rely on Emperor William 10 keep il
! touch and harmony with the czar. St
: long as this is feasible France is not ex
pected to take any serious initiative
Moreover, according to dispatches IN I'M
e British press French Anglophobisn
y seems to have abated since the queen
u death. Austria and Italy are put dowi
y as sure to do nothing contrary to Emper
&c or Williams wish. 1t is easily seen tha
y Emperor William is now the dominatin,
le figure in European affairs. To this Grea
= Britain has no objection. She has mad
y it possible md trusts to benefit by it. Re
.e lationship between the reigning familie
~ OF Europe is not held to be OF much aI
'e count in the chancelleries, hut SO far q
il goes it is believed King Edward VII
personality will tend to improve its dt
os gree Of potency.
NJ More important 10 some cabinet mn
n. isters than the European situation
or the belief that solution Of the Nieari
n gua canal dispute can be arrived at will
no out the slightest friction. With the e!
~ ception of China this was the only ser
-, Gus cloud on Great Britain's diplomat
,,s horizon previous to the queens dealt
10 Now it is hoped It will also disappea
40 The announcement that Great Brita
,ot is about to make counter proposals
the United States on the basis OF II
United States amendments 10 the l1a
Pauncefote treaty, which are likely
necessitate extended negotiations, not
word OF which is known in Englan
49, may be safely described as pound
~ Salisbury and an ounce OF Lansdowf
The aged premier's foreign policy p
been somewhat justly defined as mi
=. ture of Micawberism and fatalism. Lo
An Lansdowne is said to have taken up
rather aggressive standpoint, insisting
the observance OF the ethics Of treati
but the same spirit of compromise whi'
II is hoped, will be shown by the Unit
feel States prevailed within the British en-
riei net, Lord Salisbury. as usual, gaini
uh- his point Whether the cabinet is
on duly optimistic in thinking the Unit
W. States will consider or agree TO coun
ano proposals time alone will show. AS
foreign Office official said sententious
NJ Nothing ia ever settled by one {
er patch"
CO. Simultaneous with the accession
TOD King Edward (whom, incidentally, g
.e g ers refer to as the first sovereign Y
'ree has played golf since James III the
pro tiers of the Nile have been turned ba
ona Sir John Arid cabled last week: ~
TIE last channel has been closed at Assn
You can now walk across the Nile" l
7sn2 will solve the problem to provide corr
nc Egypt The excellent piece of dam {
dis struction will have TO Withstand sel
ouh' strain when the Nile rises with the L
TAIN foods.
King Edwards bestowal OF the
toria order on enlisted men OF the n
for services in connection with the
neral OF Queen Victoria has caused sc
ahc what of shock to officers Of both n
y ,ooN and corresponding enthusiasm among
s'z' rank and file. 1t is quite without pr
e. u dent and has done more to popula
thou King Edward with his sailors
are could any other act. The officers
1drec beginning to see the kings motive in
cording the sailors an exceptional ho
Some Of the army officers are bitt
complaining of an innovation since
Roberts took command Of the force
lodge which they are obliged to wear unft
Decial whenever they 60 to the war Office.
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