New-York tribune., 1907-11-11
MAY MAKE OR BREAK.
A"Slo-German Friendship Depends
ON London's Reception of Kaiser.


Emperor williams personal magnetism is very
s'e@t' Even his most savage critics and bitter
-oeS aFe compelled TO concede to him the posses
Hoi OF this gift In altogether phenomenal de-
eee' ana his arrival to-day in England for a stay
Oilie Two or three weeks IS for any
o"dtu incident, calculated TO accomplish more
tiah negotiations OF statesmen and dplomatsts
'O"aro removing that animosity between Ger
many aho Great Britain which is one of the most
4ious hehaces 10 the peace of Europe. Il is
an anlmosity for which the newspapers Of both
countries are very largely responsible; and where
as the German press has abstaned from any per-
Soilal attacks upon Edward VII and the English
Io!a4 family contenting itself with assaing the
hlnSs government, the English newspapers have
distinguished themselves by the unreaso viru-
lence of their language concerning Emperor Will
lain' NO monarch in Chrstendom has been more
persstently ridiculed and vilihed. Scarcely a
single issue Of any comic journal from Punch
down 10 the lowest gutter sheet, but what con-
tanned some carcature or lampoon Of the Kaiser
while the daily and weekly newspapers contrived
10 put an uncomplimentary construction upon his
every act and every utterance.
This is all the more unfair since England has
no better friend in Germany than William IL who
was the favorite grandson OF the late Queen Vic
toria- The one fault which the German states
men and the German people have to find with him
is that he is too pronounced in his British svrnpa
thies and English ideas. Lord Lsonsdale patriotic
and typical Briton 81 there was one to whom
everything foreign is anathema. and who Is per-
maps, the most insuiar legislator, hereditary or
elected in Parliament, has frequently borne trib-
ute 10 this and has likewise called attention to
the notorious fact that during the war in South
Africa, and particularly during the early stages
thereof. the Kaiser almost alone in Germany pro-
claimed his sympathy with the English, prevented
any action by the princes and people Of his en-
pire in favor of the Beers. and likewise frustrated
me attempted organization OF a coalition against
England 10 intervene automatically, and perhaps
otherwise. in the struggle. and to take advantage
her
concessions. William showed himself a true friend
Of the British Empire in those days. and the per-
sistent silence of the English press about the
ter can only be construed due to III will and
ingratitude rather than 10 mere forgetfulness.
The most important feature of the Emperor's
visit will be his progress through the streets of
the British metropolis Wednesday TO lunch with
the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of the ancient
city OF London al the Guldhall. The thorough
fares through which he will pass will be lined with
dense crowds assembled from all parts of capital
that can boast of population Of 100000 inhaht
ants Leaving aside the risk OF outrage part OF
foreign anarchists, who have long had William
the most sombre page of their black books,
can tell beforehand what the attitude of a London
crowd will be toward distinguished foreign vis-
itor. II is possible that the crowd may be won, as
so many other people have been won. by the gal
liant bearing OF the Kaiser. by his fascinating
manner by the manifest sincerity Of his cordially
and by the presence of his gracious consort by his
side and if his welcome is marked by display OF
popular enthusiasm IL will go strengthen the
bonds OF friendship between the two empires and
20 inaugurate a happier era in Anglo-German re-
latons
It is possible on the other hand, that the people
lining the streets their minds poisoned for years
past by the daily attacks upon him in their news
papers, may display a chilling reserve, nay. may
even indulge in hostile manifestations which. of
course, the German and other foreign Socialists in
London Will do all in their power TO originate and
to promote. This would naturally still further
ment the i'll feeling between England and Ger
many. would strain tho relations between the TWO
nations TO a critical extent, and would probably
put an end and for all time to Williams Brit
ish sympathies and championship Of England AT
Berlin King Edward. shrewd and able statesman
that ne is, realizes the danger, and knows how i'm
possible it is TO control London mob. That is
why he has insisted so strongly upon the Empress
accompanying her husband. He realizes that II she
is by her husbands side there is less chance OF any
hostile demonstration on the part OF the mob.
If there is anything Of the kind it may be laid
wholly at the door of the English press. which, as
I have mentioned above, has abused and ridculed
the Emperor for years past in everything IN
his private life; and Il the newspapers have
Trained from assailing this il is probably
its irreproachable character is so well known both
at home and abroad. that any ISLANDERS would be
treated with disbelief. Yet while bearing full
tribute TO his blaelessness in this particular they
have during the last few weeks contrived 10 con
vey the impression that his encourage was OF the
most unsavory description by emphasizing and
patiating on the horrible details OF the Moltke-
Harden case and by placing the worst possible
construction thereon. Never before has a trial Of
the kind been so shamelessy discussed and so in
decently described in English print. and
ing and ignorant is London mob. there is
knowing what influence these stories OF the Har-
den trial may have upon its attitude II not toward
the Kaiser. any rate to the officers in his train.
There many people. King Edward first ana
foremost, who will breathe easier when the
KaiEeT'S progress through the streets OF London
the Guildhan is safely without being
marked by any untoward event
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