MORE JEALOUSY OF AMERICA.
The Spectator of London, noting the remark of a distinguished naval officer, ex-Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, says that his suggestion that European nations may have to unite against America, Africa, and Asia, is quite in harmony with what the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister has recently said. The cause of annoyance to the continent of Europe is, first, the fear or conviction that competition with America is nearly impossible, her wealth and energy being so great. The second reason is that America is sadly in the way in Asia. It charges that the whole action of our government supports the conclusion that, tho we took the Philippines, we are not willing to see any but native powers in control of the richest countries of Asia. And the third reason is, America's attitude in South America, which she will neither take nor let anybody else have. The Spectator aims to warn the Americans against an illusion, to induce them to increase their fleet, and to persuade them steadily to think out what they are doing. It warns this country that the continent will lose nothing in the way of planning; and if such an alliance is ever formed, it will appear full-grown and full-armed at once.—Christian Advocate.