Show HEAVIER WAR Z A berlin dispatch if founded on fact conveys intelligence of 9 most grave nature it states ghatan has been reached by russia germany and prance france to interfere in the pine islands after the war to prevent the united states or great britain from retaining possession of the entire group in other words they A are said to have formed a roli political with a view of seizing each portion V 1 l of a vast territory redeemed from spanish tyranny through the heroic sacrifices of the united states there are unfortunately several indications of the existence of such a compact the spanish premier recently took the pains of denying that spain is as yet prepared for peace overtures this Is incomprehensible unless he has information that justifies him in expecting interference in behalf of the country the dispatch of Cam camarao Ca marah araa fleet to the philippines points in tats same direction it seems to invite sn ah attack on the spanish coasts by la laying y them open to the american fleet undoubtedly in the hope that such a step would hasten the prospective aid the publication at this time of the existence of the understanding referred to may be considered as a reply to lord Salis burys recent speech which has been construed to signify that great britain is supporting the policy of the united states in the spanish colonies in the interest of the peace of the world it is to be hoped that the new triple alliance is one on paper only the united states may not contemplate the j permanent retention of the philippine islands but it if commanded to withdraw by european powers that have no rights of possession in that part of the world a principle would be involved of the utmost importance to the united states the question would then be whether this great republic Is to submit to the treatment accorded the fourth class powers of the world over which others have assumed jurisdiction and when this question is brought home to the nation there would be a general rising for the defense of our equality and independence in the family of nations and if as is now apparent great britain would join us on this issue there would be the greatest contest the world ever saw I 1 Is that what is coming wrom the beginning of this war there has been an impression that perhaps it would not be possible to limit it to the t two combatants an alliance between russia germany and france against the united states and great britain I 1 would indeed open the way for far war and destruction upon all nations |