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LoSpoN, Dec. 81, 1915.

LoSpoN, Dec. 81, 1915.
Wan WITH THE UviTrp STATES, has been the
leading and most exciting topic of the press and the
public for the last fortnight although the more pa
cfc tone OF the American papers received by the
steamer CALEDONIA, on Saturday last, has within the
last three days considerably allaycd the war panic
Government is, however, I am assured hy ditieren,
well informed parties making the most actyc and
extensive preparations in the ch-yards, that this
country may be ready al moments notice, 10 main.
tain the rights Of Great Britain to ne Oregon Terri.
tory II is argued that British Ministers should no
longer suffer themselves be ,rfel with by the ca.
prices of an "American rabbe"-jhat however
strongly opposed to war the more rejecting populn-
ton of the Atlantic cities may lie, and however viii
ling TO compromise most difficult question, yet, as
it is not in the power of President Polk and his i'd
vscrs, even If 1t their wish. TO settle the Oregon
question upon The terms proposed by Great 81 tain,
il imperative on the British government 10 main
tain her rights, whatever the consequences may be.
think that have stated the case in simple man
ner. look at the question from different points.
study nten,ivey the popular feeling on this subject
in the United States, and watch the effect of the
expression OF that feeling, in the American govern
men' papers, upon the public mind in England; and
l am firmly convinced that neither Sir 7 Der, Pee
nor his political opponents, will submit TO be tossed
about by every wind and wave from America. They
will not submit to The demands of President Polk
nor will they heel the eyer-chansng war-cry Of hi
party. They are preparing for the worst lha, ma
come; and whether tho Presidents Message, which
is SOW probably on its way to this country, breaihe
peace or war, the Oregon question must be settled
and speedily settled. There mus, be no delay, NJ
tnmpering. Upon this point, repeat, The Preme
and his colleagues have decided. They feel an,
perhaps too justly, that they have been trhed with
II is far from my intention to call forth war excite
men in the Unued States. II is my earnest with t
aay It but nj the same time, it is my duty TO war
my countrymen of their dangerous position-render
ed more dangerous by their own njudicous, not t
say wicked threats towards powerful na'ion liz
Great Britain.
What are denomnated ",he American govern
ment organs" have recently published several wal
like articles whether for the sake of little tempo
rary popularity with the unrehectng million, or to a:
certain how they would be received in England,
is impossible for me lay; but these articles in III
official organs do, most unques,ionably exercise
great influence over rejecting minds here Whelhe
Mr.. Polk dictates or approves these articles is of n
consequence, ihey appear III the Vic'" !ourh'
at Washington at least such II Is CALLED, and o
such il is recognised in America and England. Bri
sh statesmen carefully read these articles and the
advice in the Cabinet Councils is founded upon ii
warke sentiments which they contain; it will M
avail anything 10 utter snch sentiments today m
recall them 10 morrow. This has been done too o
ten already. The British Government has been tc
often trflcd with in this way. The time is con
when the question ofpeace or war will be decided
this question, be assured will no, be pu, offany ol
ger. II deranges the regular channels of CONNER
it has serious influence on Government securilis
and de,roys all the kind sympalhies which exist b
tween two great nations but will no, enlarge u