New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
AFFAIRS IN LONDON.
British Panama Po5cy-Interest IN
Indian affairs
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London Nov 2l-The British Foreign Office IS
-s,icent respecting Panama. hut is likely to fol-
low the example Of the United States and
rance. and 70 recognize the new republic within
few DAYS or weeks. Il is waiting discreetly and
-e-eivinC fun details from official representa-
,.res 81 Bceoca and Panama. but shows no signs
r disapprovinE the conduct Of the Washington
-ove~nrent The Berlin Foreign Office is more
i-cuislt.ve but Is likely 70 acquiesce willingly
IN the new order Of affairs at the isthmus The
colombian debt IS held mainly in England and
france. and caution is required for preventing
liquidation of any portion. There is no prob
ability that England viii Join forces with Ger
many in any fresh operations in South America
There is reason 20 believe that the Foreign Of
re is highly pleased with the strong line taken
~ the Washington government on the isthmus,
since II indicates reeolute determination 10 con
-rol the district through which the canal and
railway pass and 20 prevent the recurrence Of
Evolutionary outbreaks. American control OF
fhe Panama Canal is 2 natural sequence to the
British occupation e Egypt and heirs ~ fus-
tfy 81
The new British Ambassador. who sailed for
New-Tork today on the Cunard Line has
created a most favorable impression among the
dplcnatists here. The departure Of the King
and Queen a italy brings 70 = close one II the
brightest episodes of the present reign. The cor
oiality with which the Italian guests have been
received al Portsmouth. Windsor and London is
proof that royalty has an important function in
bringing modern States together and promoting
good feeling. The prestige Of King Edward has
been greatly expanded by his foreign journeys
and receptions OF sovereigns and rulers The
popular greeting 70 the King and Queen Of Italy
IN the streets Of London was exceptionally
rlorials at Windsor have been Of the stateliest
order and the arrangements Of the court Off
Gals without a faw. The vanity of Englishmen
II cratsfe5 by the knowledge that they now have
the most brilliant and best ordered court Of
Europe They also perceive the advantages. Of
the conferences Of Lord Lansdowne and Signor
Tittoni and are convinced that the three West
ern powers have been brought into the most in
innate relations through King Edwards in
iriative.
These three naval powers are now known to
he acting together on the Macedonian question.
and Germany is strongly urging the Sultan TO
accept the revised Ausrrian-RUssian proposals
before anything like an ultimatun IS fornu-
lated
The new from India ordinarily a terra incog-
nita empire, has suddenly become highly inter
esting. The lamas governing Thibet. having
refused 10 resume negotiations about the trea-
ties violated by them. are menacing the British
Commissioner with attack and Lord Curzon
has ordered the advance Of Colonel Younghus-
hand toward Lhassa and the organization Of a
column Of reserves under Colonel Mcdonald
There are the usual suspicious Of Russian in
trigUe against British commissioners. but the
people Of Tibet are consistent in disliking all
foreigners. Lord Curzon's journey 10 the Per
sian Gulf eXcites distrust among Russian Off
Gals. who know how Intimate is his acouain-
5ance in Persia, and expect that he viii make
advantageous commercial conventions With the
government
South Africa. which has been turned over 20
the Official administrators and vyellnirb forgot
ten by The English people. rno~entarilv flashes
into view with cle publications Of the Labor
Commissions renort. The shortage Of the labor
supply is more alarming than had been expected
and strong impetus has been impaired 10 the
movement for the importation Of Chinese labor
This may prove new source Of discord among
The rival white races.
The extradition proceedings in the case Of the
Croatian 1aborers charged with numbering s
F. Ferguson. the railway contractor Of Pitts
burg have attracted much interest The Bow
s. court suspects, Tapanac and Koeber. are a
70" proved, villanous looking pair. Offering in
@ almost any charge. There must be prima
facie evidence IN the papers Of the case before
ne worst looking Croatians can be sent across
ne atlantic, and this was secret dynamite
conspiracy II was difficult TO make I'D a com
l-5ie chain without missing links. Kelly the
lllis1urs detective. has been an excellent wit
hess, and The story Of the murder Of Ferguson.
me discovery Of the dynamite supplies and the
'ciric battery was q thrilling one. A strong
case Of circunstantial evidence was made ont
against The two suspects. After asserting their
innocence and willingness 10 return to Amer
ia, The prisoners were rernarded for two weeks
when they VIII be sent TO Pittsburg, if no point
q law De raised. This result is mainly due 10
ne cearness Of Kelly's testimony. Superin-
ienaert Thomas McQuaide and NJ Z Gable.
from PlttsbUrg, were greatly pleased over the
success Of mis- fine hit OF detective work. and
We're confident that the two Crostians would be
Promptly convicted after their arrival in Amer
Mr. Chamberlain delivered remarkably effect
IRE hghting speeches ar Cardiff and Newport
using the losses Of the Welsh tinplate trade in
VIC United States rs a convincing argument
against The policy Of free imports and easy
foing optimism respecting the future Of British
''lntnerce- His ironical passages at the expense
~ the Duke Of Devonshire and Lord Rosebery
FeTe in his happiest vein and convulsed his
-'oences. Mr.. Chamberlain has been helped by
'r Seddons new bill for preferential trade. by
"ehs ~ cooperation a. Ottawa and Toronto
ih MS policy, and by the resolutions framed
NY Williams for the promotion q reci-
t[oafy between the United States ard Canada.
10 continues IN the best possible physical form.
s'a ls reported by his personal friends as. con
h-ent n ultimate success