New-York tribune., 1903-04-21
THE BALKAN CLOUD.
EROWS STEADILY DARK Err.
Prospect of Peace Waning-1he
Nescs of London.

Especial to The New-York Tribune by French Cableo
Copyright. 1905: BY The Tribune AssociatiOn-)
London, April u, a. m.-The Macedonian
situation is evidently causing intense uneasiness
tn Vienna, ST Petersburg and Berlin. There IS
no general revolt. but considerable extension Oh
guerilla warfare on the part OF the Macedonian
Bulgarians Details of skrmishes and battles
are not supplied owing to the Turkish censor
ship but several English and American corre-
epondents are on the ground and the truth VIII
be known when they reach the frontiers, where
they will be free to the wires Forecasts
from Paris and other capitals that the Turkish
troops Will suddenly be ordered to march across
the frontiers to Sofia and Nisch are clearly pre-
mature The Turkish troops and Albanian ir-
regulars would prefer a regular campaign
against Bulgaria and Servia to the continuance
of the present state Of guerilla warfare, ana the
Macedonian Bugarians would be equally
rleased since the two Balkan States would be
Put on the defensive and general war for
she deIiverance Of European Turkey be rendered
Inevitable. There is rich soil on both sides
OF the frontier for the growth Of such rumors'
but II is most improbable that the Sultan
.ztends to make aggressive movement or
that the Russian and Austrian governments
have consented TO the invasion of the territory
ur the Balkan State. The Turks, the powers
and the insurgents are seeking TO frighten the
minor Balkan governments; unrest and terror
ssm are spreading and the prospects of peace are
waning.
The political clubs are again filling for the
resumption OF the session. No forecasts Of
the budget are anything more than easy guess
work Mr. Chamberlain is known TO favor the
extension Of indirect taxation, but is not re
ported as meddling in the slightest degree in the
Treasury policy. which Mr.. Ritchie virtually
srranees with Mr.. Balfour. The indirect taxa
tion certainly Will be allowed to stand. and the
direct taxpayers Will receive such remissions
as are possible. Mr.. Wyndham is reported TO be
highly elated over the prospect of the rapid pas
sage OF the Land bill on its second reading
A fantastic runlor that General Butler will
receive an appointment field marshal is not
credited even by his friends IN the military
clubs. A revival Of the controversy over the
Natal operations is not desired by the War Of
fee. where Mr. Broderick considers himself a
necessary man. II would be impossible for
Mr. Broderick to Justify the promotion Of the
general to the highest rank in the British army.
after Il had been necessary 10 relieve him
from the command Of an army corps.
A serni-oficial communication TO THE Berlin
Post" seeks to remove some of the I'll feeling
which the visit Of the American squadron TO
Marseiiles has caused after the alleged invita-
1ion TO the squadron to visit KEEL had been de-
clined. The Post says it is difficult to under
stand why so much fuss has been made about
the visit 10 Marseilles. The American squadron
stationed permanently in the Mediterranean
was only fulfilling an act OF international cour-
tesy when 1t recently visited Marseilles. Had
Germany Mediterranean squadron Il would
without doubt have been dispatched to greet
President Loubet and take part in the inter
national marine parade.
r. c. Lehman the famous rowing coach,
draws comparison between the American and
English boys in the number of THE Pail
Mall Magazine Mr.. Lehman says the Amer
ican boy has taken over English sports ready
made with all the traditions of manliness and
honor formed by many years of slow growth.
and thrown himself into them with passionate,
feverish intensity that passes the Englishman's
comprehension. In the matter Of education. Mr..
Lehman considers that the ordinary American
beats the English boy out Of sight. He writes:
There can be no comparison between the two.
The Enblish public school boy is one Of the most
profoundly ignorant creatures on the face Of the
earth. OF geography he knows only as much
as he may have gathered by collecting postage
stamps With English literature he is not even
on terms of distant politeness. The style and
composition Of his letters would make house
maid smile and modern history, whether Of his
own country OF the world in general. is a
sealed book to him.
Mr. Lehmann's article will be read with ex-
treme interest in the English public schools and
universities and it VIII be strange If some
equally well known writer does not come TO the
defence of the English boy. L \. F.