New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-15
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
AFFAIRS IN LONDON.
Union Of European NaUaI Porers-
Uorr Force TO Monroe Doctrine.

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, creates sympathy for the new movement
r-ncnr together the western naval powers.
4. consequently q European event fraught
-,,s political Consequences. although the ar
-.neemeats are mainly ordered for Windsor and
-, q SINGLE day is allotted TO London. King
r5uu~d. by visiting Paris and Rome and &C
-s7ting The obligation OF hospitality in return.
AS b-ouch} about an informal tripaTtite union
- England France and Italy in the bonds OF
--,,-rsI acconnlodation and good Will The three
.,ou-e-e reuresentinE sea power and Mediterra-
-,-Y interests are now acting in hearty SYM
rsfhv. without regard TO the formal engage
merits required by Russian or German alliances.
KING Edward is a peaCemaker. the Car himself
heinr witness. The record Of the royal revels
* not complete when the programme for the
e.s+e BANQUET and the shooting bouts at Wind
sor PARK is rehearsed. and the serni-state dress.
with evening coat. gold ribbon. kneebreeches
and silk stockings. is described in detail
The festivities at Windsor offer a fantastic
contrast 10 the anxieties OF the German Court.
The uisgivines ard eorebodngs there must he
serious respecting the Emperor's health. in view
of hereditary liza abilities. Notwithstanding the op
timisrn and candor Of the court physicians and
scientific experts. The reports Of the Emperors
own alarm ana the Errpress's agitation are
doubtless exaggerated hut there must he UNI
eas.ness until tirne determines whether the
roiypus on the vocal cord be followed by more
dangerous symptoms. The German Emperor Il
not popular in England. but justice is done him
as one of the few great figures Of Europe. Close
relations between the two courts are deprecated.
The announcement Of the engagement Of the
Princess Alice Of Albany and Prince Alexander
~ Teck has disposed of the previous rUmors
that she would marry the German Crown Prince
The negotiations between Russia and Japan
are conducted in absolute secrecy. and there is
no trustworthy information respecting the
grounds Of the compromise which the two gov
eruments are seeking 10 reach. The news from
the Balkans is more explicit. The Russian and
the Austrian governments are cooperating
heartily respecting reform measures. and the
Sultan's evasive replies have already been nloCi-
fed The return Of the insurgent leader Sara
fof 10 Bulgaria indica-rs that guerilla warfare
has been suspended un~il the spring and that
the diplomats viii not be interrupted in their
futile attempts 10 make peace when there is
no peace. The Austrian concessions TO Hun
gary have excited The susceptbities Of the
I3oheniaus. and Plus Y. while gradually &C
commodsting himself to the traditions Of the
Vatican. still creates uneasiness among the
Blacks in Rome. who wonder what he viii do
next.
European events 90 not divert attention from
Washington. where President Roosevelt has i'm
parted fresh force to the Monroe Doctrine by
the prompt and decisive recognition OF the new
Republic Of Panama. The action Of the Wash
ington government escapes criticism. since it is
well understood that the Legislators at Bogota,
in rejecting the canal treaty were bidding for
me brides which they were accustomed to re-
ceive when De Lesseps had diplomatic business
there. The construction Of the Panama Canal
under direct control Of the United States by
the arrangements made with the new republic
win dispense with the corrupt conditions OF the
French occupation OF the isthmus. THE Spec
tatcr" recognizes the danger that the Colombian
government may repUdiate the debts held in
Europe. but is not convinced that there viii be
any liability OF direct challenge Of the Monroe
Doctrine by any power. The decision of The
Hague Arbitration Court on the Venezuela
claims viii have an important bearing upon al
the Sranish-American States. II Judge Penheld's
view that preference cannot be established by
borabardment ana pacific blockade be adopted
as seems probable The population of Colon
bian debts viii leave all the powers on a level
O. equality. without reference TO naval processes
q distraint.
The week has been remarkable for picturesque
events described ia detail in the newspapers,
such as The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and Rudini-La-
bouchere weddings. but politics cannot be dis
placed hy social incidents when the United
Kingdom is agog over a great tariff fight Last
nights oratory at Bristol not Of the epoch
making kind. but the belated appearance Of Sir
Michael Hicks Beach as retaIiationist. follow
Ing Mr.. Balfour at a safe distance and vigor-
ousy denouncing the taxation Of food an
impossible policy. a dramatic event Both
Ar. Balfour and Sir Michael Hicks Beach con-
Ncted themselves Of being trimmers but from
different motives; Mr.. Balfour's chief aim,
he frankly avowed. was the salvation of the
Cnionist party. and fiscal policy itself was
matter n little importance. Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, whose CONVERSION 10 retaliation has been
RAPID since his aggressive onslaught at Man
chester upon protection, is suspected Of trying
10 use Mr.. Balfour In order 10 defeat Mr. Cham
beriain This was a hazardous experiment. as
NJ balfours speech proved that he was with
Nf- chamberlain, hut determined not to go too
laS' ana lose the support OF the Unonist party.
elf Michael Hicks Beach needed a long spoon
before supping with the retalia;ionists-protec-
Oohsis al the Bristol banquet
Apart from the Bristol demonstration Of
Hio-lst consistency, Il has been a dull week
poAuos Mr- Balfour made a perfunctory
saoress a. The Guldhan and riotous proceed
ss were suppressed IN Birmingham. where
"lnS'on Churchill and Lord Hugh Cecil spoke
's3'nsf The taxation Of food. Mr. Asquith.
or. Morley, Earl Grey Sir Henry Fowler.
-'r2 bslfoUr of BurIeigh and Lord Percy
nave al been heard during ;he- week but the
s-oneSa-e discussion has been like the sound
% tnklng cymhals The Chamberlain move
.eAt has not gained increased impetus this
week The cautious Conservatives are justified
nonentsrily IN the forecast that The Stand
and The Glasgow Herald" are taking the