The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-27
THE ALLIANCE.
What was Said and Thought of the RumOr i'm
England-SOme Interesting Facts Rise to the
ALI BABA.

What was said and Thought of the RumOr i'm
England-SOme Interesting Facts Rise to the
Surface.
Says the TribuneS London correspondent on the
18th Instant
The fact which at this moment dwarfs all other
facts is the beginning of negotiations for an alliance,
offensive and defensive, between England, France,
and Spain against the United States, This / tee-
graphed to you two days ago. 1t is still secret in
London. | shall say nothing of the sources Of my
information, nor can 1 add much to the original
statement do not know who set this project on
foot-whether it was started in England or
France; whether conceived in the brain OF
usurper responsible already for so many
he has inherited the mantle of Palmerston, and can
add another link to the many the old Premier forged
in the chain which binds England to Napoleon. But
1t to have sprung up suddenly 1t was hatched
by the heat of English passion glowing red-hot
against America these last fourteen days OF course
it grew out of the Alabama 1t matters little whether
an English Minister, alarmed by the sudden fear Of
meeting Just such demands, turned for refuge
to the old enemy of England or whether
Napoleon, in his alert way, volunteered the
suggestion OF new alliance. 1t is the
fashion just now in European circles to resent
what is called the diplomatic arrogance of America.
Napoleon nurses his anger over the expulsion from
Mexico Spain trembles for Cuba England sees
her future daIkened by the shadow that has hung
over her and parayzed her ever since the American
war ended. Luled to sleep by Mr.. Reyerdy johnson,
she has been rudey awakened by Mr. Sumner. She
breads to lose Canada and her West India possess
siOns. More than one public man has expressed his
regret that England rejected the Otfer of Napoleon to
recognize the COnfederacy. They think 1t still pOss
bic to retrieve, at least partly, that mistake
France has possessions also in danger If Canada
falls to the Republic.
But believe they are in progress and that if the
Alabama claims were TO take the shape Of demand
or menace, the resistance of England, which has
become certain is likely to be supported by France
Whether crisis would be precipitated by interVen-
ton IN CUBA may be more doubtful point. 1t is
known here that the Spanish Government feel them
selves strong enough to repel aggression in that
quarter They have one, or it may be two irOn-cads
huilt in England, equal to the best ships atOat in
European waters, and able TO sink fleet of monitors
win thelr shnged sides of soft iron ana their rckety
turrets. Probably naval officers know well
enough what the fact is.
caEnot see that the popular feeling is less strong
against what are now supposed to be the American
demands Nor Is It less strong in Official circles
lnough one journal announces, as II by authority
thaU no serious trouble is expected don't suppose
war Is generally expected, in the Cabinet or out, nor
desired except by the party have before called the
war party. But every trouble short of tnat Is
dreaded. know the feeling in the Cabinet has been
ana continues to be, one of great anXiety-as the
mere existence OF scheme for triple alliance
sent 10 Ihe Independence Beige, one OF the most
TustWorthy ana best informed journals IN
EuIope-lhat Lord Clarendon responded 10 MT
sumner speech by notifying the American Govern
ment that England would adhere to the principle Of
arDltratlon Tor all claims. You have better means
| than OF knowing whether that be true, | only
Know IL mas Deen discussed. great many thlhgs
| nave been discussed. One suggestion is at least
nOyel-that an International Congress OF the Euro
| peah powers should be held at Washington, Aule-
rica OF course TO be represented and an effort made
for general adjustment of ali matters Outstand-
ing ing me Ne, pan OF sending an English amoassa-
| uor 10 washington with full powers 10 treat
Is sun viewed with favor by some leading men, A
good many names have been suggested, and latterly,
WIN some emphasis, that Of the Duke or Argyll.
| Lord Stanley has been mentioned but Lord Stanley
was the JOINT author of the first johnson treaty. and
II Is Dy no no means sure that the Government would
| 70 ouIslue lts own party for an envoy, LuokllS'
Parliament adlourns this week for fortnghts holl-
day, and nothing will be settled meantime Before
! for sober thoughts.