New-York tribune., 1907-12-08
POLITICS AT LONDON.
FRIENDS WITH GERMANf. f..
Problems for the GoUernment-DV-
fculties IN ireland.
rer-cial by French Cable TO The Tribune!
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rc,oryrish. 1907 by Tn. Tribune Association
London, Dec The runnors that the German
Frrperor has effected diplomatic settlement oA
some kind during his visit In England are &c
rived by the arrangements for his depart
from London. His luncheon with the King on
Monday indicates important business as Slr
Edward Grey and the German Ambassador are
expected to Join them. The Emperor is credlted
with strong desire to have some practical
proof that Germany and England are on the
friendiest possible terms and the King Is re-
ported 10 have assented to the proposal that one
or two minor controversies respecting the East
snd West African frontiers Shall be adjusted
This explanation seems more probable thah
negotiations over Morocco or Portugal, which
would excite resentment at Paris, Madrid ana
Lisbon.
The Emperor has succeeded IN making nm
self conspicuous in his retirement without eIh-
ploying throat specialists and confirming 'ne
dolefuI predictions OF sensational correspondents
He has narrowly escaped being drawn INTO n
newspaper controversy. His social act1N1IiS HI
the south OF England have attracted much at
tentfon and his prolonged stay has Strength
cned his popularity with the masses
The good feeling between Germany and Eng
land does not involve the abatement or nA'ai
srdor. The German government is commltleo
has den,sndel a considerable increase in the
naval estimates. This has been stuf1oiiiis
block for the Liberal ministry, which is bent
upon carrying out the pledges Of retrenchmeh'
The naval estimates have been revised several
times. and the utmost which the economists have
ACCOMPLISHED IS to veto any increase over this
wears figures Reductions are necessary in
both Lord Tweedmouth's and Mr- Haldanes s
estimates IL Mr.. AsQuith is to have a margin
for old age pensions and these are not yet III
sight although the Prime Minister before leaN-
;ng London insisted that economies must ne
effected 1t would not be difficult for the Two mon
srchs 10 reach an understanding on TINS SUD-
ject while lunching together at the palace Duh
that would be little less than miracle.
Another question which has caused the Prime
Minister much vexation is the selection Of new
Bishop Of Chichester The transfer of the Bishop
Of Sodor and Nan TO Newcastle gave salts
faction TO the evangelical SECTION of the EngIsh
Church and the NonconfoTTnists. and the Prime
Minister has been anxious to make another ap-
poutuent equally agreeable 10 his poltlcal sup
nor4ers. The rumor n.ongers report that the
King objected to his candidate and suggested
the transfer of the Bishop Of Stepney to Chi
chester and the Prime Minister was unWlllihg
TO comply. knowing that he would be charged
may he irresponsible gossip. but the delay in
making the appointment implies something OF
the kind, with the probability that a COM
promise candidate finally will be found. The
transfer Of the Bishop OF Southwark has been
suggested, and Dean LEROY and Archdeacon
I Sinclair are also named.
The rumors respecting Mr.. Birrelrs Irish uni
versity bill have a sounder foundation since Dr.
Trail. provost Of Trinity College, Dublin. has
announced that he has received definite assur-
puce that proposed legislation will not AFFECT
that institution This may release Mr. BirreH
from the oppositson which followed Mr.. Bryce's
tentative proposal last spring, but it Will not
make it easier for him TO find middle course
which VIII satisfy the Roman Cathohcs III
ireland without estranging the British Nom
conformists. Mr.. Birrel needs a large and un-
failing supply of optimism. for the Irish ad-
rllinistrafion becomes each week more dlfflcult
Cattle driving and agrarian outrages are IN
crcasing and juries cannot be depended upon 10
convict the offenders Lord Ardilaun has re-
fused 20 sell land TO the estate commissioners
because the agitators are acting lawlessly and
irving TO bundle the grazers out OF the country
The rrogress OF land purchase has been sus-
n.rded in many sections. The cattle trade is
b-eakins No and the authority OF the Crown is
undermined.
The situation there is more serious than in
z,luland where the colonial authorities are
prepared for the emergency Of native unrest and
arc not embarrassed by political considerations
LNF