New-York tribune., 1902-10-19

,s7esa. g. The York Tribune 10y French Cahle)
Copyright. 1902. by The Tribune Associationl
r.ondon. oct 1S-The supremacy Of industrial
,,roes in a world once swayed by dynastic am
t,,ions and diplomatic intrigues has been de-
r,onstrated by sensational rumors as well as by
.ha events Of the week. The reports reiterated
after denials from Constantinople that Russia is
bspt upon forcing Turkey TO revive the treaty
- 1893 and open the Bosporus and the Oar
5snelles 10 her while closing them against
every other power are hardly more credible
than the prepoSter0us rumor that the question
~ a protectorate over the Porte would be sub
,,i,ted 70 arbitration at The Hague like the
california claims which have been settled
there between The United States and Mexico.
The Car would probably like TO make some
vss NJ the international mechanism for arbitra-
,ion which he designed and patented. hut he is
No, ukely 10 throw a big apple Of disCord into
she European council.
The nardanelles rumors are chiefly interesting
from the Indifference with which English writ
,rs discuss what would once have been a burn
a., cpestion The attitude taken is that Eng
land is not concerned in the intrigues which az
fert France. Germany and Austria Hungary
,s,sly De Iesseps. with spade and dredGer.
moved the centre Of the British empire from
CoDstantinople 10 Cairo, and England no longer
needs 10 stand guard over the inlet and outlet
OF the Black Sea
Even the revival II the treaty of 1873 might
ba a blessing in disguise. since il would divert
Russian intrigue from the Far East, leave the
Anro-Japanese alliance unchaIlenged and
cloud the relations Of the Continental powers.
cyniesm Ike this shows what changes have
been wrought in English opinion since the
crimea and the cession Of Cyprus The Mace
donian revolt is almost as inscrutable a mystery
As these DarGsnelles rurnors, for the news from
Bulgaria and the Official explanations at Con-
stantinople are equally unintegibe.
From America and Germany alike comes evil
denoe of the paramount Importance Of indus
trial and commercial interests in the modern
world President Roosevelt is not only de-
scribed by English writers a man whom
Americans trust as they trusted Washington
and lincoln but he is also looked upon as a
nan Of action with authority arbter IN
settling questions which were creating world
vide disturbance. Every reference 70 him in
the English press shows how overwhelming is
the impression which he has produced by his
sHtssmanlike intervention in restraining tho
resources Of combinations. both Of capital and
Of labor The truth is clearly recognized by re-
fscflrg Eneiishmen that control OF these COM
bnatons has become the greatest Of modern
pUtsns. ,rosi6eut Roasascit,7 oy liz forcs -
character. unriyaled influence and moderation
Of methods. is considered one OF the worlds
great citizens. armed with resources for work
ms out the problems Of vital importance TO the
welfare of all progressive nations.
The German Chancellor has chosen the week
Of the hubbub and excitement over the visit Of
the Boer generals TO Berlin for authoritative
speech on the questions OF German industrial
ana commercial policy. He has called halt in
the agrarian agitation. explained how far the
government is willing 10 go I'm offering addition
a. protection to agricultural interests. and
sounded warning against throwing the proposed
tariff bin out Of balance and imperilling reel
procity arrangements upon which foreign trade
is dependent. His singularly lucid and effective
speech indicates that the margin for reciprocity
negotiations has been carefully calculated. and
that the government viii prefer 20 abandon the
tariff bill il the factions cannot be prevailed
upon 10 adopt the moderate increases on agri-
cultural products by which additional leverage
Will be obtained in commercial diplomacy. The
agrarians proposing in effect TO undermine
The reciprocity treaties by tariff reconstruction.
Aparallel may be found in the sugar duties OF
he Wilson Tariff bin. by which the entire series
reciprocity treaties negotiated by the Harri-
son administration revoked. The Chancel-
lor discerns the truth that protection and reci-
trial prosperity, and that the two policies must
remain in continuous operation with the least
possible disturbance from unbalanced tariff re-
construction in the interest Of special classes
The government proposal for the acquisition
oy the State Of six private railways in Prussia
Is meant as a concession 20 the agrarian politi-
cans who are overlooking the tariff bill with
protection for agricultural interests The gen
eFai business situation in Germany remains un-
changed The temporary import coal trade is
checked by the collapse Of the American and
French strikes and the fall Of prices in the iron
and steel industry renders fl impractcable for
the companies 10 report remunerative business
The London clubs have resumed their normal
activities with the assembling OF Parliament
nut the Education bin is almost as depressing
subject as guerilla warfare was year ago. The
Passage Of the bin is foresone conclusion, ow-
hs 10 the discipline Of the government support
ers and the disposition of the two front benches
10 arrange a compromise after making a
strenuous fight for the sake of the moral effect
IN the country. The opposition TO the measure
among the Nonconformists In the country Is so
Violent that this conciliatory temper inside
westminster IS temporarily concealed
There is an intense desire among the Liberals
% force discussion upon the government con-
''acts with the Cunard Line. which are regard
"a by them as bad bargains made in response
- The newspaper ciamor for the sake OF OBJ
aiming imperial advertisement OF the English
epacity for beating the German record. The
Ne" Cunsrders are expected 20 burn thousand
.ohs OF coal daily and TO be alike Improbable
"a The steamship trade and vulnerable as aux
mary cruisers. The subject IS too large for the
question hour. and the Liberals are seeking 10
oo'ain facilities from Mr.. Balfour for an eN-
l@ustive debate. The Prime Minister is not IN
On acoommodating mood and insists upon hold