Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-14

Herr Delbruck does not think that this
should bring about war.
The Gazette de Brunswick afirms that
the emperor and his chancellor are In ac-
cord that England alone does not con-
necessary to confront England's allies.
1T Is la belle France above all which
should be bled to death. for France Is the
most precious of hostages above all with
her empire OF northern Africa, which she
has just rounded of so agreeabfy.''
The Deutsche Tageszeitung writes:
France counts that when the moment
snail have como to cry we are ready.
the friends Of England will be there also
AZ for an entente between France and
should take action accordingly
France heretofore has paid little or no
attention to these threats. For a fact.
neither the kaiser nor his chancellor. II is
believed. entertains any such inflated
views about the power of Germany to
proceed one point farther than that In
the Moroccan affair. which stretched the
cord to the point OF breaking.
The interview OF the kaiser and the
king in Venice recently has been taken to
mean in diplomatic circles more than
usually attaches to these annual visits IL
means undoubtedly discussion of the
1talo-Turkish war. which Is causing Ger
much serious trouble.
Germany Is being severely criticised on
the one hand by the Turkish press for
her non-interference. and on the other
italy has commenced to criticise France
Recently my friend. Signor Vico Manta-
gazza Of the "Corriere della Sera," whom
I have known as q warm partisan OF the
Franco-Italian union. concludes an article
In the Berliner Tageblatt thus:
The triple alliance has gained In popu-
larity while France has lost Itaiy's
friendship
Italy thus has expected France, to do
what Germany. her ally. has not done.
namely. exercise Diplomatic pressure at
abandon Tripoli signor Mantagasza is
not logical Germany claims to be
Turkeys friend and even protector. and
any interference on the part OF France
would surely be resented. Moreover
France Is not yet finished with the Mo-
roccan affair. but is still engaged in dim
cult negotiations on that subject with
Spain.
The Emperor Of Germany. 1t is inter-
esting to learn, was very much worried
over Italy's war with
Emperor Turkey. He complained Of
WI. the little care evinced by
"0AAAeu' Italy over the peace Of
Europe. which Italy imperiled. When
Austria annexed Bosnia Prince Bulow
remarked: II was not informed In ad-
vance. and congratulate myself" Baron
Won Marschall. German ambassador at
Constantinople. has great prestige and
esteem among the Turks. and It was for
tunate. for 1t was not easy to convince
the Turks Of 0ermany's friendship. Did
not Turkeys troubles emanate from Ger
many's allies? II italy should now seek
to strike blow at the heart OF Turkey.
how could the inperiled government
reconcile its duties to Italy. an ally, with
its duties to Turkey. . friend?
These are the delicate questions which
have surely been discussed by william III
and King Victor at Venice. What were the
answers 1t Is dificult to forecast, for the
dimcult Of solution. ~. !
France and Russia, allies. II Is rumored
have also had q heart-to-haart talk In
the form Of q conversation between n.
to the supposed rapprochement Of Russia
and Italy In the matter OF the Darda-
nelles. conversation said to have been
communicated to London, whose Interests
are concordant.
Then again it 10 rumored in diplomatic
circles that France and Germany have
had q friendly conversation at Berlin. this
time between the emperor and NJ. Cam
bon, and that as q conclusion the kaiser
dined with the French ambassador in or
der to emphasize the formers satisfaction
over the exchange OF views. Rumor at
firms that both Germany and France
were ddsquieted over the initiative OF
their respective allies. Italy and Russia.
in matters already referred to, and which
touch the interests of Europe.
The Emperor Of Germany has been 30
often suspected Of working in favor Of
war 1t is a real pleasure to register a
rumor connecting him with IN effort for
peace. And why not? The rising tide Of
socialism, as manifested in
the recent elections in Germany-Gnay
prove q salutary lesson not only to the
imperial government OF Germany. but TO
all European governments more or less
affected by the same political evil.
Besides there are grave interior ques-
lions which have come to check the
march Of Germany toward
Financial the goal OF her aspirations.
~-l, The question OF finance