The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-30
EUROPE TO CURB THE KAISER.
PLANS MAKING TO CHECk MS
I'4CLIING AMBITION.
Incoming Regime In Russia Anxious to
Unite With France ami EnE land- New
AaxlO-JaD Treaty Made Br!tain to
Keep Fighting Strength, Near Home.


Unite With France ami EnE land-Ne
AaKiO-JaD Treaty Made britain TO
Keep Fighting Strength Near Home.
Special carte Despatch 10 rHR SuS.
LONDON, June 70. 1t Is now possible to
outline some Of the far reaching effects Of
Germany's sensational diplomatic attacks
on France and the kaiser's other attempts
to take advantage Of Russia impotence in
Europe. 1t has been indicated already in
these dispatches that the sharp check put
upon German aggression was due chiefly
to British initiative. The prompt and sub
stantial success which has already attended
the nglish efforts In this direction consti-
tutes one Of the most remar kable accom-
plshments of modern diplomacy.
The German French crisis Is by no means
settled, but the German attitude has al
ready changed from provocative aggression
to moderate Cancellation. Fresh retalia-
ton may yet come from Rerlin, but 1t IL
the present view in diplomatic circles out
side OF Germany that the Kaiser has over
reached himself, that he has alarmed the
nations and aroused the greater part OF
the world against him to little purpose.
Never was the machinery OF European
diplomacy 40 active as now and the sole
object Of International endeavor seems
to he to devise an effective plan tn restrain
the varlting ambition OF the German En-
peror.
Certain important developments NAV be
specified;
First-The terms Of an extended Anglo
Japanese treaty have been definitely agreed
upon. An announcement of their nature
may be expected shortly.
Second-Because of this, and because
she is confident that she may rely upon
Japan to cancel an future Russian am
billions In the Far East, Great Britain feels
less unwilling to allow Russia to seek GER
tain expansion in the Near East with the
object Of holding back the Kaiser.
Third-Great Britain is taking the most
active measures to concentrate her fighting
strength very near home.
Fourth-The incoming regime in Russia
is full Of fear OF the Kaiser since he has
recently shown his hand and is anxious
to unite with France and England to check
German aggression.
Fifth-Plans to do this without creating
false impression in Germany that an
aggressive anti-German coalition is coming
into being are occupying the attention OF
the diplomatists OF western Europe and
other countries.
In the foregoing outline Of hist Dry in
the making The Suns London correspond
ent is quoting almost the exact words Of
diplomatist who has full knowledge OF
the inner facts Of the great crisis through
which the world is passing. 1t requires
some reading between the lines in order
to appreciate its stupendous significance.
What, for instance, is the meaning OF
the phrase "the incoming regime in Russia,
and when may its advent be expected?
II the amazing drama at Odessa and the
signs OF military dsaffection elsewhere
mean anything they signify that Russia's
critical hour is close at hand. Will the
Ror1anof dynasty survive it, or is the pres
ent order Of fittings to he swept away?
The writer is not at liberty to suggest
answers to these fateful questions. This
only he ventures to say; All is not chaos
in the plans for saving this stricken nation.
There are important factors at work, no
hint of whose existence has reached the
outside world Peace with Japan, when
it comes. will not be signed by the present
Russian Government, or rather, 1t will be
ratified by direct representatives Of the
Russia people.
1t would not he wise to discuss the de-
tails Of any Of the plans under considera-
ton for safeguarding the peace Of Europe
during the perilous days which will witness
the regeneration Of Russia and the settle
ment Of the Far Eastern problem.
Emperor william has done the world a
service in demonstrating how imminent
and how great some OF those dangers are.
He made one serious mistake from his own
point Of view in assuming that the English
hatred OF war at the present moment would
make Great Britain pusillanimous II he
attacked her indirectly through France.
1t is scarcely a paradox to say that Eng
lands love Of peace to-day is 80 strong that
she is willing to make war against war.
She has completely abandoned her tradi
tiona policy OF isolation, as she believes
the United States should do also, solely In
the interests OF peace. She has frankly
communicated these views to President
Roosevelt.
To-day's papers print the Presidents
MESA &c TO the Kaiser, 1t may seem curious
to the American public that European
diplomacy and the Continental press treat
this telegram, coming at the present mo-
ment, as OF great political significance, even
interpreting IL as Tepuh " Iinio nAHilsIeT
Balfour for suggesting at the Pilgrims Club
dinner that America should assume her
responsibilities In the family Of nations.
Public kilograms between heads Of States
in times Of crisis are regarded in Europe as
direct indicators of public policy. Pr6si-
dent Roosevelt doubtless had not the slight
est idea of suggesting that American official
or public opinion is on the side OF Germany
and against England in the present crisis
but such an Interpretation will inevitably
be place upon his despat Oh In other Euro
pean capitals as we'll as Berlin.