The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-13
Our London Correspondence,

LONDON, Dec ~, 1904
Effects Of the Presidents Message in Engl0nd-hs States
manlike Characteristic Clayton Bul,oer Treaty-Contet
te,ceen the 7ipo Great Political Athlete, Mr. Buchanan
and Lord Palmersto-Anecdote Of Their Last Interuec,
on the Departure Of Mr. Buchanan from England.
The Presidents message is published in London this
morning, and it is not too much to say that will find as
many readers in England as in the United States itself
What singular fact and what contrast to only twenty
years ago when the annual message condensed into
a brief summary and slowed into some obscure corner
Of the London journals Within that short period the
United States have become closely identified 10 interests
with Great Britain, that happened the other day
commercial catastrophe in New York caused such
vibration in London forced the Bank of England to
late her charter it, No wonder, then the Pres
dents message is to-day perused with curiosity and
interest by the upper and middle classes Of England and
wonder besides, that the journals OF London aud the
provinces will universally comment upon it, all with
or less fairness but il that dsparagng cynical tone
so much the fashion here at the period TO which aude
II deeply gratifying TO American pride to see the In
Simultaneous effect Of President Buchanrans message
English prosr, ard from this may fairly infer the
general opinion of Europe TIE London Times usual,
IL the first in the field 1t publishes this morning the
message in full, and with leading article, in which may
seen in advance the conclusions OF the British mind
he subject but in which foreshsdowed also the
Il Lord Palmerston and the Foreign Office. For the first
me many long years the Times percevcs II has come
contact with State document, from the hands of the
American executive large in lis views sound IN is ex
osons. practical In rs conclusions and straight for
ward resoute in tone. make il pause and conem
plate with respect-almost with admiration. Two portions
OF the message win attract peculiar attention here
The recent troubles in the money market m this coun
try will invest The conclusive icd OF the on the
topic Of an irredeemable paper currency with a com
manding importance. The Times has already seized on
the striking statements and decisive arguments OF The
message, TO waylay and confound the chara;ans who
preach the spurious doctrines Of nconverbie paper The
next point Ia the message that will arouse general aen
ton here Is the calm, able, but firm review OF
the treaties and ncgotaouspast aud prcsent-between
the British aud American governments The sensible
suggestion that treaty such as the Clayton Buwer, OF
which directly opposite views are taken by the contract
ing parties ought to be abrogacd Us 50 unanswerabe as
10 make practical nation like the English respond with
voice, HYes that l. common sense; abrogate by
mutual consent" 50 certain this 10 be the echo or the
public mind here that the Times basens forward 10 say,
before We abrogae the treaty question must have
guarantee that 'a its important provisions must be re-
euacedr Now this such GRANT nonsense that never
emanaied from the council chamber oil the lines but
have direct from Downing street, where, with
due Difference be said things quite preposterous are
often rugged up in diplomatic trappngs aud launched upon
the Of public opinion not for me TO discuss so
potent an absurdny. The HERALD will do justice.
There thing forcsee as with the eve OF prophet,
and beg 20 call the attention your readers 10 my predc
ton let premise that there - nothing more delicious
" exciting to all mankind aud include the ladies' OF
course thar the cnveung stirring prospect OF hearty
eight between two well matched combatans, and when
the interest enhanced by the point commended Tor being
really as important life honor, fortune there Is
denying that duel whether the weapons are pens or
swords has irresistible charms for all the world Look
at old Greece ROmohow all classes used TO rush 10 the
Olympic games or 10 the Colosseum Look al modern
spaiDbow they nock 10 contest between askiliu maa
dor and bis cornucd ioeor modern England whent two
well trained boxers the field lastly, paris oompo
mere mdgra, how the mob environs Innmsny Hall
when Ky nders ready 70 measure he length with any
rival ssran II, then such curiosity and excitement are
occasoned by such ordinary conflicts as cited what will
be the interest and emotion when the United states and
England send forth their two most redoubted champions
their two stauncbes intellectual gladaors 10 contend in
the field Of diplomacy for the greatest prize ever sought
Tor by na,on-no less than the right OF way 10 the
merce oftbe world This il the conflict coming and
10 be fought between two men whose ability training and
experience make them nearly eqaal antagonists AZ to rem
der the final very doubtful am referring TO James
Buchanan President OF the United States and Henry, Wis
Pamers,on Prime Minister OF England What must
tend TO sharpen the contest between these two dhd
that for year past they fencing with each other
The rst when Secretary OF state and then as Minister 70
with tho latter as Minister for Foreign Affairs in this
country But singular TO say, they each stand Tor
with tho marnifccnt stake between them and the whole
world awaiting the mighty result As an American, de.
mand the spot fair play Lord Pames,on has already
taken sly advantage. Not content with sending lord
Napier 10 Washington whose diplomacy and great popu
arity there make him formidable bottlehoder he has
lately shipped besides Sir Gore 0useley, not wanting in
cunning but who supposed 70 have personal influence
over the President Now, this " diplomatic but not the
thing. have no fears however, for "od Buck az we
that h, s splendid an. 1s1 sa lTI al done oS IN
As have called attention with such flourish Of trum-
pets 10 these remarkable men, may be interesting
10 relate an anccdote connected with their last parting IN
England known few besides myself IN April, 1906 as
MIR. Buchanan, then Minister here, was descending one
day the staircase the palace, after taking leave of her
Majesty previous departure home, who should he
meet gay tripping up with elastic step, but the Juvenile
Prime Minister buoyan ut seventy two. There had been
recently some lively spsrring between them, but as
polished Of the world both desired to part with every
possible manifestation courtesy "How sorry we arc To
lose you Mr. buchanan ~ said his polite lordshp. "Yor
may imagine my lord" replied the minister, smiling,
'ihat my regret at going quite AZ sincere and POIGNANT
rs that YOU are good 10 express" ~ But still re-
newed lord palmerson, eve ought, Tor your sake be
content, nay rcjoced, at your departure" ooh, bow
so y INQUIRED Mr.. Buchanan, a little puzzled. "Why,
you arc, doubt going home 70 be made Presidents,
added the Prime Minister. No man knew better
than Mr. Buchanan that this was just what Lord
Palmerston feared the most " dent Know how that
nav be my Lord" returned Mr.. Buchanan, but feel
sure n advance that there Is man who will not vote
for me- "lndeed ~ rcjoned his lordshp, little per
peyod in his turn, I" and Who may he beY' "Your lord
shl. j." replied our Minister, smiling Upon my word,'
returned his lordsp, putting biz band on he heart half
IN Il aud hall IA esrDest' you 40 ue wrong Aad 80,
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