New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-30

dom shines when races are plotting against one
another in congenial darkness. The danger from
the revolutionary bands has apparently been
averted. but the Turkish authorities are acting
upon their oldtime theory that rigorous admin
istration is a necessary safeguard. There are
official denials and protestations, but there is
evidence of barbarity in the treatment Of Chris
fian villagers in the Balkans with the frequent
use Of the bastinado and more atrocious forms
Of torture. The reports of these outrages are
probably exaggerated, but the embassies al Con-
stantinope have received details of the high
handed conduct of the Turkish soldiers in ex-
torting information from peasants respecting
hiding places for arms and the membership of
secret organizations. large military force is
operating in the districts adjoining Bulgaria
and Seryia, and the refugees from the mountain
villages are crossing the frontiers and relating
piteous tales Of persecution and injustice. There
are forecasts in many Continental journals of
fresh outbreaks Of revolution and rebellion in
the spring as a consequence Of tie atrocities in
progress during the winter. The race feuds are
tTeconci1able. and Turkish rule is ever strenu-
Gus and implacable.
Germany is also in a ferment of political ex-
element. The scenes in the Reichstag are
tumultuous day after day in consequence of the
drastic attempt Of the majority to force the
entire tariff scheme through by a single divi-
sion. Before closure could be applied il was
necessary to have an important point of order
decided. namely, whether this action in voting
the whole scheme zen bloc" was consistent with
the rules Of procedure. The presiding officer
was unwilling TO take the responsibility as the
Speaker of the British House of Commons would
be compelled to do and the majority. having
agreed upon a compromise with the govern
ment for securing the passage of the tariff, has
been forced TO debate this constitutional ques-
ton with the Socialists and Radicals in white
heat Of indignation and excitement. where out
cries Of gag law seem fantastic, when the tariff
scheme has been under discussion month after
month.
II cannot be doubted that the drastic proposals
Of the maj jority unwarranted by the settled
order of procedure IN the Reichstag. The Imperial
Chancellor is attempting in sheer desperation
10 carry out a bold stroke of the Bismarckian
order. Bismarck, however, would never have
allowed a crisis of this kind II have arisen.
He would not have suffered the factions to gel
out OF hand. but would have pitted against
another, and succeeded I'm managing them.
pretsst for tfe GssnzeFsey's action ms beem the
Socialist obstruction, with the necessity for end
ing it and arming the Reichstag with full control
over time and business incidentally, he has
been aided by the Socialist attacks upon Herr
Krupp to which the German Emperor directed
attention in a commanding way by his attend
ance at the funeral and his impressive speech
70 the workmen at Essen. 1t must be bold OBJ
server of events in Germany who will venture
TO forecast the effects Of the unexampled
scenes of legislative turmoil on the general cleo
tions next year.
The most important news from Russia, not
withstanding irresponsible serials respecting the
Cars abdication, failing health divorce. and
what not, is the official warning that imposi-
ton of countervailing duties by the British
Government against the Russian Car will be
regarded as an infriny nyement Of the CONNER
cial treaty between the two powers, and that
Tetaliatory action must be confined to those
nations represented at the Brussels convention.
The technical question here in the United
States. has related to Russian aid to the sugar
industry. The experts of the Board of Trade
consider that bounties paid, but the system
IS ingenious and the point is a nice one The
Russian is well argued and the contro-
versy is an awkward one. The diplomatic
theory of England's foreign relations is that
Germany ought TO receive scant consideration
and that the Foreign Office should devote its
energies to the Improvement of relations with
Russia and France. The Times" constantly
emphasizes this point in leaders and dispatches
from the Continental capitals, and, owing TO
the popular resentment against Germany on
account Of the various episodes during the Boer
war. this view has become general The sus-
Iicon IS now created that Germany is making
use of the Brussels convention and counter
vailing duties against the bounty on beet sugars
10 set England against Russia. This susicion
viii operate against the Brussels convention
more effectively than the free trade poemics of
Lord Spencer and Sir Henry Campbell Banner
man
The discussion at the annual wake of the
Golden Club of the question OF the enforce
tnent Of German and British discipline in Venez-
uela by the seizure of the custom houses and
the levying Of duties until redress is obtained
for uitatle grievances excites little comment
either here or at Berlin. Every writer
respondent assumes that coercion will not be
attempted without a fun and explicit under
standing IN advance with the State Depart
ment at Washington. and formal pledges that
the territory will not be permanently held or
anything done except the collection of just
debts, after diplomatic remonstrances have
been persistently disregarded. Venezuela is
looked upon here as the spoiled child of Ameri-
diplomacy, who urgently needs wholesome
discipline
American finance rather than diplomacy is
the paramount issue I'm London, where the
settlement of the accounts OF the shipping com
bination is eagerly awaited. Sitter rates for
money are expected N the Street, and the pos
sbility Of shipments of gold from the United
States is discussed by financial writer's.
Mr.. Balfour's patience has been rewarded by
the completion of report on the state Edu-
cation bill, with the Kenyon Slaney amendment
Incorporated in it, but leaving the denomina-
tionai character of religious teaching in the
voluntary schools untouched. although their
support is thrown back upon the rates. The
hat on he will