New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS
AFFAIRS IN LONDON.
English Approval of Our Panama
PoLicy-SerUiQn Rumors.
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Especial 20 The New-york Tribune BY French CahleD
ccopyrsEht 1905 By The Tribune AssociagonA
Londcn. Nov. THE decisive action OF the
United States government regarding Panama
receives the moral support Of the English press.
Every writer oismisses with contempt the sug-
gestioa that the Washington government insti-
gated the revolution or plotted against the
unity ans peace Of Colombia The local leaders
the isthnus have never needed foreign en-
oourag ernert for political movements against
the corrupt government al Bogota, and they
have not lacked a motive in this instance.
when the ratification OF tie treaty for the con-
Etruction Of the canal was blocked and the
future welfare Of Panama menaced. The
recognition OF the de facto government OF the
isthmus by the state Department will probably
be precedent for similar action by the For
eign Office here. although there win be no undue
haste and there VIII be a natural preference
for the peaoeable settlement Of the differences
between Bogotz and Panama, under moral pres
sure from Washington The British CONNER
cial interests On the west coast Of South Amer
Tea and Central America require the mainten-
snce and enlargement Of the transit trade on
the isthmus. The Washington government repre-
sents these interests when II adopts decisive
measures for preventing by naval precautions
and prompt recognition Of the isthmian govern
naent the disturbance Of interocea mic traffic.
Intervention Of the washington government in
Spanish America when it Is so plainly required
by the interests OF civilization as in this in
stance. The discussion OF this subject by the
press is temperate and friendly. There is gen.
eral satisfaction that the Washington govern
rnent recognized the moral obligation TO take
The initiative in the prevention Of civil strife
sn6 unnecessary breaches Of the peace. detri-
mental 20 commercial exchanges. In other
words. ats action is considered more prac-
teal and salutary than the so-called pacific
blockade Of Venezuelan ports, which has in
volved al anomalous coalition with Germany,
and Sir Robert Finlay's inoonclusive plea for
preference by bombardment. which he has been
making this week al The Hague.
The Car receives credit for exceeding his
personal authority IN the affairs Of the Far
East and opening the way for pacific negotia-
tions with Japan He is not suspected Of enter
tanning scruples respecting the reoccupation Of
Moukden. or OF recognizing the obligation to
restore Msnchuria TO the Empress OF China
He does not want war. but expects both the En-
press and Europe 10 be convinced by the lapse
Of time. that Manchuria is q lost province.
The Russian policy is equally subtle in the
Balkan. where the Sultan has been secretly en-
couraged to reject the new reform proposals.
There have been unconfcrned reports that King
Russian-Aussrian policy. provided one OF the
sons Of the King Of Greece could be appointed
Governor Of Macedonia This is hardly credible.
since the King has not dispensed with the ser
vices CT Lord LansdOwne who must know that
the Bulgsrians and Servians in Macedonia would
resent the appointment Of Greek prince as
their ruler.
There are contradictory rumors respecting Ser
via, one of the most persistent being that the
King is about to abdicate in favor OF his son.
and one Of the most mysterious reports assum-
ing that an Austrian prince VIII succeed him
and reduce the kingdom TO the rank Of an Aus
TRAN province. This last rumor Is echo Of
the familiar theory that there viii he no settle
ment Of the Balkan troubles until Russia over
powers Bulgaria and Austria annexes servia-
Che events Of busy week have included the
sensational letter Of William O'Brien announc-
ing his intention Of retiring from the governing
body Of the United Irish League This marks
the climax Of the Irish disagreements which
have followed the enactment Of Mr.. Wyndhanl's
land law and John Redmond's sale Of his heavily
encountered estates 10 tenants.
There have also been futile negotiations be-
tween the Archbishop Of Canterbury and Non
conformist leaders for a conference. in which
differences ONer the Education Act may be dis
cussed.
The languid borough elections Of the unetropo-
lis have oontrasted sharply with the deep pub
lie interest in the New-York contest
The Armenian vendetta in suburban London
has involved two additional murders and one
suicide. and convicted the metropolitan police Of
Incompetence.
The new cancer treatment has also excited
much comment. and measures have been
promptly adopted fo- testing it al the Londsn
hospitals.
The first real beginning Of army reform has
been made IN the appointment Of a small board,
under Lord Esher for advising measures OF re-
organization for the War Office, an important
step ~ the direction Of a war board. like the
Admiralty Board. Seldom have there been so
many veried questions OF vital interest to Eng
lishmen, yet Nj Chamberlain with the irrepres-
6ible tariff agitation. continues TO hold the field
Another week Of political oratory leaves the
Cnionist party committed more openly than be-
fore 70 the protectionist cause. Mr.. Chamber
lain spoke al Birmingham as an uncom-
promising opponent Of free trade past and
present. and an immense concourse Of hero
xVorshippers sanctioned with tunaultuous en-
thusiasm the abandonment Of traditional poll
cies. The production OF two loaves Of bread was
q bit OF political -nelo6rans scarcely more con-
elusive than the manipulation Of the farthings
"a Glasgow. IN the problem Of the redistribution
OF food taxes. What was more significant was
the holiness with which the Missioner OF the
mental TO British interests prior to 1S41. and