Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 November 1898 — KAISER’S TRIP IGNORED. [ARTICLE]

KAISER’S TRIP IGNORED.

Uncle Sam Indifferent to the Proposed Visit, to Spain. According to the latest information received in Washington the Kaiser will not go beyond Cadiz When lib visits Spain. But he may even go to Madrid, and, instead of traveling incognito, he may officially review Camara’s peck-a-boo squadron without causing serious apprehension here. In official circles the opinion is well grounded that neither Emperor William nor any other potentate will help Spain to retain the Philippines. By interfering, the German emperor would risk a conflict with this Government that, if it occurred, would have a painful effect on his war establishment. and would, besides, endanger his understanding with England, that promises him rich profits in Africa and China. It is considered probable, therefore, if the Emperor visits Spain, it will he because Spain is the center ol' the stnge, and he delights to keep in view of the audience. The suggestion that lie might bo called upon to act as arbitrator to decide the sovereignty of the Philippines is regarded not at all seriously.