Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-09-06
startling WarIike Preparatiens an
the Coienies-What Does England


startling WarIike Preparations IN
the Coionies-What Does England
The distinguishing traits Of character OF diff
ferent nations. or Of the governing classes in
them. are exhibited more clearly In the foreign
policy OF each. aEd through the manner IN
which that policy j. conducted, than N any.
thing else. History shows one 70 be bold, out
spoken and direct. another TO be insidious,
crooked, reticent and always looking 10 the
future. third to be egoiisticsl, impusive, false
and changeaole: aud a fourth 10 be naughty, sell
fish. secret, faf-seeing aad hypoctitieAl. We
might analyze the character and history OF the
different nations 20 illustrate this assertion, but
that would not eone within the scope and in
tent Of oar articla~ We shall refer only TO two
cosnuies-6reat Britain and the United States
10 connection with the subject, and that not for
the sake Of philosophical argument or speculation
merely, but to show how we'll the assertion ac-
cords with some very important facts which have
lately come to our knowledge.
Prom the earliest history OF this country TO the
present time We have eschewed the system OF
European diplomacy, which consists in cunning
deception and double dealing. or, TO use plain
words, in lying and cheating through the most
polite language and courteous manners We
havs never thought II necessary or wise 10 dis
guise our policy. and We have always besn frank
IN the declarations Of our views and purposes TO
foreign Powers. The Government has been
blamed. a. times, for It's bold, outspoken tones,
by those who Lave supposed we lose advantages
BY IL and who think a nericans are match for
any people IN smsrtness or shresdEess. Doubt
less the American mind is fully equal to the Eu-
ropeAn IN this as ia other thingP, out We have no
school FOR the training Of diplomats. no necessity
for IL. and 40 disposition to resort to dissimula-
ton or sabteriuges IN our relations with other
countries What little might appear to lose
by not adopting the secret and deceptive policy
of foreign nations il more than counterbalaAced
by what We gain. La fact. we find that honesty
Is the best policy in international relations
and intercourse as in private affairs.
How different with England. And when We
speak Of EngIand.we mean The governing classes,
and the afstoeraey in particular. not the rlass of
the working people, who have 10 voice In the
Government. The press, the Government and
the organs OF opinion generally OF the ruling
class say what they do not mean. and conceal
their motive purposes. No Government IL more
skilful than that OF Great Britain in throwing
dust IN the eyes Of tho world that its deep LAID
schemes may not De discovered IL looks far
into the future. aud lays the foundation OF a
chain OF circumstances To produce effects at a re
mote period And the fundamental principle OF
all its action i British ambition. British ascen
dency, aud the preservatihn Of ariat0cratic aud
monarchical privileges and government against
the progressive and democratic ideas of the age.
cratic element IN the institutions of England
that country is really more the conscrvator and
buwark OF monarchy and arstOcracy than Aus
tria or Russia Hence the anita gonsm between
the ideas aud policy OF England aud the United
States. And this, which arises from the differ.
ent nature OF the Governments and forms of so
cety, becomes more and more intensified by
commercial rivalry
Now, while such Is the fact, that must be so
IN "a n Al af md r,uf f.aa
of friendship and affects to smile lovingly upon
her offspring. This il so we'll acted that we are
apt TO be deceived sometimes But she cannot
always throw dust in eyes. Now and then
We see her deep laid plans; and latterly we have
seen under tue assumed skin Of tho magnani-
nous lion tho form and glare Of the treacheroas
leopard. Without going back far into history
Tor the many examples that may be found of the
innate and persistent, though secret, hostility to
this country. We will come down to the present
TIME, and show that while protesting the greatest
friendship aud desire for peace she is stealthiy
preparing for war with "a or a grand scale As
to the wisdom Of such proceeding we leave the
British authorities 10 determine; and If they have
not found il out they will, probably before long
OF the fact we can have no doubt L. comes u
u. from reliable authority. Up the rivers and
In various inlets, bays and harbors throughout
the provinces. wherever there IS a suitable spot,
the British Government IL building, quietly and
secretly, number OF gunbOets, which arc adapted
only for the interior waters OF this continent. aud
consequently, are intended TO be used against the
United States. They are such a cannot be taken
across the Atlantic. nor are they tx TO so the
There is no other Power than this cOun
try that such vessels could be used against Til,
greatest secresy il observed by the British au
thoriues and by every person employed in con
sructng these sunOoats, 80 that Il IS difficult 60
obtain information as 70 the full extent of To,
aggressive movement; bus We have learned
enough 10 know that these warlike pi preparations
are very extensive-Very much moro so than the
professed frieadship and desire for peace the
part OF Great Britain would Justify Nor is thi:
extraordinary activity OF belhgerent character
confined To the construction OF vessels of war
but Il is seen also at the forts and other military
and naval establishments
The question naturally arises, then, what is
all this preparation tori And why such pro
found secret about il? Ii almost amounts to a
menace. England cannot believe in or expect a
long peace with the United States when she is
making formidable preparations for our
border IL questioned about il, and we suppose
our government will demand an explanation,
England will put the best face on the matter
possible, undoubtedly, and still cry peace
But II Is no. 80 much by the words of willy
adversary or rival that We can understand the
truth of a matter as by bis acts Irving Eng
commencement OF our war she declared il wss
wsged for empire on part, and for indepen.
denee BY the South. After having sssaied the
South for years, in connection with the ab0li
tionlsts OF the Moth on account of slavery con
trioutng thus in great measure TO the rebellion
she turned round instantly and became the pro
fessed friend of the South and enemy Of the
United States. She did all she could 10 divide
this country aud weaken 10 power. She did ali
she eoald, and Is doing what she eau now, indi-
rsctly, 10 establish monarchy in Mexico. aud q
European balance OF power on this continent
Then came the confederation scheme to coDsoh
date a colonial empire on our Eastern ana
Northern border. Is the new Mexican empire was
on our Southwestern border. Aud last, We no.
lice war!ike preparations in the North American
colonies All these things speak louder to Us
than the words Of ministers ambassadors, and
warn IS Of the future
We call upon the Government At W ashin gtou
70 inquire fully into the facts have statec
with regard 10 what IS going on in the provinces
and TO question the British Government thereon
We think there Is treaty limiting such arma
nents as Nc refer 10 IN the colonies: but Whethei
there Is not. Il behooves tho President 10 Civ,
England sufficient warning by ordering Genera
Grant, with one hundred thousand veterans 4
the border We seriously think there is neces
siiy for Il, aud call lpou Sherman, Sheridan suJ
our other distinguished generals 10 hold them
selves IN readiness Tor contingency that Is no