3 FEBRUARY 1906, Page 2

Throughout the past week all the cameras of Europe have

been focussed on Biarritz, and the King of Spain's betrothal to Princess Ena of Battenberg, though not yet officially announced, may now be regarded as an accomplished fact. Though the young couple have been sadly victimised by journalistic enterprise, this may be regarded as merely vulgar evidence of the genuine interest taken by the world in what is generally admitted to be a love match. The alliance must strengthen the friendly ties between two kingdoms, and though dynastic connections may no longer exert their old power, they unquestionably add to the forces that make for peace.