New-York tribune., 1902-12-31
WARS AND WAR RUDORS.
THE MOROCCO TROUBLE.
Pene2uelan Question IN Background
n Trust of Trusts.
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London, Dec. 31.-The Morocco question is
poor substitute for the Venezuelan affair as
matter of public interest, The necessity for
sending several British ships to the coast of
Morocco is recognized a consequence of haY-
ing a fleet in the Mediterranean, but every
journal which discusses the situation protests
against the premature Intervention of European
powers. The only new feature in the dispatches
yesterday evidence that the Sultan of Mo-
rocco. before barrcading the palace and having
recourse to extreme measures of defence against
the Moorish Pretender, had made an unsuccess
ful attempt to break out from Fez. This was
an indication that the Sutan's position was
more desperate than 1t had appeared at the
outset.
Excitement is increasing in Madrid where the
security of the remnant of the Spanish empire
is believed to be seriously menaced. and where
the dispatch of troops well as vessels of war
is under consdera ton.
There is more self-possession in Paris, where
little anxiety is manifested respecting the
spread of fanaticism from Morocco to the French
possessions. and where also there is a whole
some dread of it's consequences, converting the
question of intervention Into European COM
plication. France and Spain easily control
the situation but it will be difficult to keep
Germany and Italy out, and the British Gov
ernment from fOrCe OF ndDlt VIII duopt PieSdo-
tienary naval measures. although It's interest in
what goes ON Morocco cannot be easily de-
fined.
The remnant of the Spanish navy is not in
condition for active operation on the coast, and
1t is doubtful if than a half dozen vessels
can be mustered in the next month. The army
is in a better state, and reinforcements can be
dispatched to the garrisons in Northern Africa
without delay. The Pretender, while passing
himself off as a brother of the Sultan is
rough and ready soldier who has taken up
arms against the European influences prevail
ing in the court and has incidentally proclaimed
war against Christianity.
The annual report of the British Consul at
Stuttgart on trade W1rtemburg has attracted
considerable attention here owing to the light
which it throws on the trust question in Ger
many. The consul remarks that trusts have
Increased TO such degree and extent in their
operations that the imperial government has
decided to institute an investigation into their
formation organization and effects upon trade.
The final results will be made known in spe-
cial official publication, and eagerly awaited py
those interested on both sides.
In the mean while, the principal German
trusts are taking steps to form combination OF
all trusts in the empire which is for the present
70 he affiliated with the Association Of German
Manufacturers. -. ....
The first step of the trusts association Will
nrobably be to influence any State legislation
which It may deem inimcal to its interests
IT is stated that Mr. Carnegie has intimated
to the Provost of Cireenock that he is prepared
n nresent the sum of 10000 to defray the cost
of the erection of a memorial to James Watt
IN recopnition of his engineering achievements
or that he is willing to head movement in
America to raise a large fund, which. added to
that which might be obtained in Great Brltaln'
would provide a greater scheme
Yesterday was comparatively quiet day
~ neIbi after the brilliant scenes on Mon
dav but at the opening of the Arts EX-
bibition which had been gathered toeeth-
or there by great efforts. the Hlceroy mace
a clever and entertaining speech on art,
depIoring the tendency of the present day tow
ard the cheap, tawdry and comfortable DEM
&c now centre of rank and fashion' ana re-
sembles London at the height or the season
more than an ancient Indian city. There are
no very special ceremonies to-day. but all VIII
he prepared for the great Durbar proper to-
morrow.
rarIv in the new year the Anglo American
Tobacco Trust will begin its long pianned CAM
naien for a conquest of the German tobacco
trade which it is preparing. A coupon premium
scheme an enormous sCdle Is PiaiiioN' CO -
will introduce that system OF business INTO .uet-
many for the first time. Ine Dally Mali CUT
asnondent at Berlin says that the German to-
100 industry Is panic-stricken at prospect OF
such competition
winifre6 Arthur Jones. who has appeared 10
eood advantage in several of her fathers plays.
was married yesterday to Leslie faner at Sl'
georges. Hanover Square, The ceremony was
bx Archdeacon Sinclair, and was wit
nassad nv large company of actors and liter
r,, neople There were two pages In Louis XIV
costume and four bridesmaids. There was a
large wedding reception at the house OF Henry
Arthur Jones There will be scores of military
weddings in the next six weeks the secretary
Gov War himself leading off Monday. l. n F.
soso ono FOR HAMlINE UNIVERSITY
zun,eapolis Dec. S0-The board of trustees OF