The New York herald., 1878-02-07
HENRY STANLEY IN LONDON.
HIS FRIENDS AND AssAILANrs AROUSED.
lFrom the Regular Correspondent OF the New York
Tribune

iIluune
LONDON, Jan. "a, 1878
MI Stanley arrived in London on Tuesday. All
along his road-at the Cape, at Cairo. at Rome, ut
Paris--he has been received with hopors Blu; his
approach to London has the oa jeaousies and
eu'ies o certain section of the Royal
society," ana they have renewed the attacks on him
WHICH they began while he was still In Africa. He
nus escapea the lender merces OF the Congo savages
ony 10 endure furious onslaught IRON their English
ie'endS while Italy was hanging medals around his
neck and France putting q palm branch--ono of her
rarost honors-inlo his hands, England was calcuat.
ing now many 'niggers" he had needIessly shot and
'ne PRESIDENT oi her Geographical Society was writing
W INC papers 10 contradict the report-credabie II
not credbie-that the Albert Hall mad been taken for
public meeting In his honor. What is called tho
humanitarian party was rearing its head once more.
Ii uso that word In connection with the set of
men who are assailing Mr. Stanley IL is not because
Iii nk they are entitled to so honorable a name
put simply because they themselves have seized on
IT, 1t is neither apt nor descriptive, but since they
claim the title they shall have It, ana If It turn out
as be'ieve It WILL that they usurp apd abuse II their
concentration VIII be only the more signal II
would be a curious subject for nqury how many OF
Mr. stanlsy's accuscrs arc among defenders and
eulogists OF the Turks. They were, at any rate
writing IN considerable numbers TO tho au OF
tho Geographical Society to protest against any rec
ognition by the society of Mr. Staney's labors and
tr'umpRa Some OF them announced with solemnity
that II steps were taken 10 offer him welcome thcy
wou'd resign. sir Rutherford Alcock, its president,
Is man OF peace, and tor a while seemed dis.
posed 10 make any sacrifice rather than risk
disturbance. II was under the influence of this feel.
ing that ho wrote the note | have mentioned above
Presently, however, better spirit showed itself.
Otner members began mako lves ham
The British love OF fair play asserted itself as IL dd
before when concerted effort 10 break down Mr.
STANLEY mad TO be abandoned In Difference to the IN.
dienation OF the public. meeting of the Council
TOOK place, and 1t was rcsoved-though not till Mon
uay VI tnls weeK-that pubic meeting should be
neld, under direction OF the society at winch Mr..
otahlev should DC invited 10 give account oil his
travels ana discoveries, and that should be
gwen IN MS houor at Willis Rooms by the Council, at
which the Fellows OF the Society and theirsrienas
might be present. The dates Of these two cere-
monies remain 10 be liked ST. James hall,
Hs,, ms 'arses, in London excep. the Albert
the nrst evening on which II can be obtained which
wi not be I'LL after the lst February. 1t was set
tieu also that the 'humantariansn should ATTEMPT
70 disturb the meeting they should be told by the
President that they out OF ordcr the society
was assemoeo ior geographical dscu.sion. and that II
they desired 10 offer protest against Mr. Staney's
proceedings IN respect Of the Africans IL would be
open 10 them TO convene meeting OF their own for
tnat purpose beheve FISK nothing IN say Ing that
this decision Was taken IN obedience the wish of
the great majority OF the most distinguished me bers
oi The Geographical Society 1he minority which u.s.
sails Mr.. Stanley before having heard his dcfeuve
does not Include many persons OF importance.
DO not know that II includes any, but has ac-
cess 10 the columns Of or two newspapers of
some consequence, and II Is noisy IN proportion to
us weakness. ln justice TO Mr.. Stanley, ought
10 say That am not repeating anything | have
heard from him, or from anybody VINO represents
MIN. have neither seen MIN heard from i'm
since he reached Europe. But have conversed with
some Fellows OF the Geographical Society, who
though not Mr.. Stanley's personal iriends-some OF
them do rot even know hun by sigh-havs rese u; cd
ana resisted the attempt TO fasten stigma on hlm in
MS absence, ana are determined that he shall have
fair hearing.
Permit me, nevertheless to say one thing On tn o
faith OF my previous knowledge Of Mr.. Stanley.
Jucee hlm TO be one of the coolest men ever saw :
as cool as he is resolute; and unlikely any IN m
now ving TO take to shooting negroes in u panic
Ior that IL what tue accusation against hun
amounts to- HIS enomies--l mean his English enc
mies--accuse him OF conduct that only be I'm.
puted to terror, or to mere wanton dolghL in
sacre, ol which, aeo,I believe hun incapable.
man slow 70 anger. should say, but quite
certain wheu he had made up his mind that certain
piece Of work wus 10 be done to do II thoroughly,
whether IL were shooting negroes any form
OF dsagreeaUle exertion read as the lime Of their
publications those letters Of his which arc held "a
RAISE against him presumption OF cruelty or of in
difference 10 cruelty. They must be wi,hin tho
memory OF many OF my readers but do not hesitate
TO say tnut to my mind they fal to support the in
terence which Mr. stanloys opponents nave slrivcn
70 draw from them. Whatever the truth be- II m ust
come out There can DO no disposition on his part TO
Withhold 1t. The who has fought his way through
u score OF barbarOuS tribes In Central Africa not
likely 10 shrink IRON the ordeal offered hin by
chair critics Exeter Hall scntmentas who hav6
followed Ais track with a kecner desire TO nnd him
out in FAULT than to recognize The great qualities 10
whicn his great success is due.
anything but pleasant 10 be obliged 70 add that
some part OF the apinosty which pursuos Mr. Stanley
seems 10 DO due 10 his American nationality. Whether
he be American ny Oirth or only American oy due
process Of naturaiiz neither know care. But
there 10 set oi people who that ho Is English
when credit Is to DO claimed ior dIscoveries and
American wnen obloquy IL 10 be fastened him Tor
alleged cruelties. Au elaborate Indictment appears
against him this morning IN the leading tory organ
none the less an Indictment because 1t puts the
garb oil an impartial suspense OF judgment and con.
tulns an appeal 70 the Geographical Society to arraiRn
try him. The writer, whoever he may be-
knows his trade and his public we'll II he
'urnal, lie would have omitted the suggestion ON
%iich he relies Tor reaching the lurking IN stles
this tory readers. II Is not on tho Eusish liberal
~ the word American acts as rea flag; liberal
ters show lttie disposition to Keep alive the
tditary hatreds and the droad OF ireo Institutions
Ia come readiest TO the lips OF the old fashioned
II Id this latter VINO s expected 10 hear with
oval that mr. SANKEY'S American experiences
elations were not likely TO reuder his regard for
YES OF hostile Darbarians particularly sensitive
fupuioua" What experiences ana rela,ioIsY'
'ears 10 be the Indian policy OF the United States
has exercised TINS banefui influence
tlr. Stanley Tho Indian policy ol tho
~ States Is the last thing | should
Of dc ending, out tLls is the first time
heard that Mr.. Stanley ~ responsible Tor IL, or
yer been inirus,eI with the execution oil IT, or
part OF IL 10 couuect his name with a justly
poHcy WITHOUT PROOF, Without even vcuturng
Nsinuate, except ny the more coOcattOn oi sen
that he had anything To do with II, seems To
tnost as shameful an act as the shooting oil Airi-
sgroes Ia sell defence. 1ho authorship OF this
sufficiently indicated by the opinion lacked on
that IL Is the DUTY Of the Royal Geographical So
90 hear and adjudge the cause ana to tell the
III, which looks " them Tor guidance on such "a
now lar the methods employed by Mr.. Stanley
bloodshed he has caused we're Justined by the
iate aud urgent p ri, or otherwise excused.
precisely Tie Contention OF the "humanita.
Jarty IN the society tbus appealed to. over
IA the council, they are seeking 10 kindlc ieel-
Bong the outside puDnc; to % used partly with
10 modifying the uction OF the society, ana
wiki view 10 organizing u demonstration
4, Mr.. Stanley, when he hall mako his nrsL ap.
Ice on pubic platform.
I'VE written, perhaps, more iuIly than need on
EbJect, ana much more fully than meant TO
began. With some feeling, also. perhaps; tor
however, do not mean tv oler ANY excuse
feeling which springs rom close pcrsoDal
as with Mr.. Stanley whom know but slightly,
fseng Of sincere admiration for his splendid
r.; Tor the rare combination OF personal gus
carried him through for his immense force OF
ter and brilliant courage, and, not least, icel-
kide up partly Of indignation against the cabal
lotting to blacken his cnaracter, parity Of graft