New-York tribune., 1905-06-25
THE KAISERiS DIPLOMACY.

The German Emperor, relieved from appre-
hension of interference from Russia is showing
how powerful he is on the Continent 1t is not
doubted here that he will succeed IN forcing
compromise on the Morocco question. and after
settling the prelirninaries with France will sum-
mon a conference to ratify the arrangement
This will be a victory for imperial diplomacy,
quietly without nlassing the army on the
French frontier A Trustworthy informant, who
has recently been talking with the Emperor.
tel1s that the discouraging reports about MS
health and throat baseiess and that ne Is
in the best possible form end spirits AS the
great German he is scoring points for the en-
pire In the game of diplomacy. but is not unset
Ting the peace of Europe. acrid and Jealous
critics are constantly asserting.
ANGLO-AMERICAN GOOD WILL.
England In the mean while is renewing faith
in the resources of Anglo-American good VIII
for protecting the worlds peace The Pilgrims
dinner to the American Ambassador last night
at Cfaridge's was the most successful interna-
tional feast ever held in London Every inter-
est capable OF directing and influencing pubic
opinion was represented, and the enthusiasm ols-
played In welcoming the American Ambassador
was inspiring. Lord Roberts was most hearty
In his tribute to President Roosevelt and Prims
Minister Balfour spoke with unusual directness
of style. Sir Henry Irving read with hne VOICE
the Poet Laureate's verses and Sir George Wnite'
General Stewart L. Woodford. Sir A conan
DOYLE and Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman were
eloquent In turn. but Ambassador Relo carried
off the honors In oratory speaking with dis
tinction, fervor and grace. and making COM
pIete CONQUEST of his first London audience. The
Prime Minister. who has been consistent frleho
Of America, and on one supreme occasion most
o,S SIII e6V Monroe
Doctrine. went far as TO suggest that the
traditional aversion OF the United States to for
eign entangiements might not be permanently
maintained. Ambassador Reid resisted the
temptation to be drawn into undipiomatic
courses and also avoided the stock phrases OF
international good feeling. While frank ano
cordial In expressing American friendship Tor
England he had fresh note Of individuality
and good sense IN the emphatic declaration tnat
there was no ground for anxiety respecting the
relations OF the two countries, so completely in
accord that there was no cause for friction
General woodford. ex-Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff and other Americans present re-
marked that they had never. heard Mr. Reid
sneak so we'll and Englishmen united In de-
.c-sh,ne his speech as one Of the most dignihed
a,6 trnnresstye addresses ever made In London
ON an international occasion Bishop Doane OF
Albany and Colonel Henry Watterson were pre-
vented by slight illness from attending this
memorable dinner Dr.. William Osler was
| nressnt and attracted much attention
Ambassador Reid spent two days at Ascot
| motoring out with Mrs. and Miss Reid and Sec
re,ary and Mrs Carter, and having long taIk
| with the King On Cup Day at luncheon ne
was at the right Of the Queen who was taken
out by the Khedive and Mrs Reid was with the
! Prince of Teck. The Ambassador has Iuncheo
i0ed qf Italian
| oassy and Is giving dinner tonight Tor MISS
Phtpps with the Danish and Swedish Ministers
| a,,onp the guests Next week he will attend the
| Harrow speeches, saying few words and meet
| ing the King and Queen, and will be received
| bv the Duke of Connaught, dine with Lorc
| Iansdowne and have round OF social engage
|