The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-16
The News from Europc-speech or Mr.
DisracM on the War-Futnre Alliance oil
England with the United States.

DisracM on the War-Eufure Alliance OF
England with the United States.
Among the articles of European news received
by the steamship Weser is remarkable speech
of Mr.. DiHaeli, addressed to the electors of
Bqckinghamshire from the hustings on the day
Of his election That speech is highly interesting
for three reasons--frst, because it is the state
ment of a minister Of the crown giving a
full and circumstantial account of the negotia-
tons of the Powers Of Europe previous to the
outbreak Of hostilities, and plcdging himself to
the truth and accuracy Of what he states;
secondly, because it defines the present position
Of England, and points out the course she iu-
tends to pursue; and lastly, because 1t fore
shadows future alliance Of England with the
United States as the great sheet anchor of her
hope amidst the storm Of war which may wreck
the nations of Europe Coming, too, from
distinguished representative of the high tory
party which, in the reign of George I'LL, twice
waged war against the communities of the New
World, the announcement of this political
programme of Great Britain is the more
significant. 1t indicates that she has now
no friends in Europe on which she can depend,
and fearing some future combination against
her Of an overwhelming nature, she is anxious
to conciliate our good will beforehand, and to
trust to kindred and common language aud
religion for firm and abiding friendship
All this must be highly gratifying to our ma
tional pride. But experience has shown that
neither common blood language nor religion
go very far in keeping nations friends. If there
be any alliance, it must be founded on COM
munity Of interests; and we fear that the natural
rivalry Of two great commercial nations like
England and the United States will always keep
them from being very cordial in their friendship,
though their interests may keep them from quar-
relling. The advantage would be all on the
side Of England. She only abandons the al.
lhnces Of Europe when they abandon her, and
by close alliance with the United States she
would strengthen herself, but would not
strengthen us. On the contrary, she might
drag lis into numerous wars and endless Difficult.
ties Washington's advice to keep clear of all
entangGng alliances is the dictate of true wisdom
and the right course for our government Eng
land expects, says Mr.. Disraeli, to play greater
part in The future by our aid than she has played
in the past by means Of her European alliances
But with all due respect to Mr.. Disraeli, the
American people mean to play great part in
the future ION their own hook" and they have
the game in their own hands without any part
nership or division Of glory England is old
and decayed-the United States is young and
vigorous; and to link our fate with hers would
be like vigorous youth marrying an old lady
III order to take care Of her in decrepitude.
Westward the course Of empire takes its way"
and the policy Of the government of the New
World is not to fetter itself by any alliance with
the nations Of the Old
AT the same time, England will not experience
III us an ungenerous foe. If she were driven to
the wall tomorrow for freedoms sake shc
woald find this country her best friend. She
would have our syinpathies and moral support
if nothing more. Upon these at least she NAV
calculate as long as she is true to the PRINCIPLES
Of liberty, and we trust she will long continue
as its floating fortress in the midst of the despotic
governments Of Europe, till they are changed by
her influence and example. We believe the
American republic has exerted a mighty influence
on herself In recent years she has made much
progress in extending the limits Of freedom to
her own population. Let her pursue this course
I'LL The theory Of good government becomes
practical reality, and then she may defy the
'yrants around her, for she will end friends in
every nation.