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

IriDune
LONDON, Jan. "a, 1873
Mr.. Stanley arrived In London on Tuesday. All
along his road--at the Cape at Cairo. at Rome, ut
Paris-he has been received with honors Blu; his
approach to London reused the oi jealousies and
enmes of certain section OF the Royal Geographical
Society," and they have renewed the attacks on him
which they began while he was still In Africa. He
has escaped the tender mcrces OF the Congo savages
only TO endure q furious onslaught IRON their English
friends While Italy hanging medals around his
neck and France putting palm branch--one OF her
rarost honors-into his hands, England calculat
ing how many ''nggers" he had needessly shot, and
the President OF her Geographical Society writing
to the papers TO contradict the report-creditabie II
not credble-that the Albert Hail had been taken for
public meeting IN his honor. What ,s called the
Humanitarian party was rearing Its head once more.
II l uso that word In connection with the set OF
men who assailing Mr. Stanley II is not because
l thi nix they are entitled to so honorable q namo
but simply because they themselves have seized on
IT, 1t Is neither apt nor descriptive, but since they
claim the title they shall have IT, and If It turn out
as believe It will that they usurp apd abuse their
condemnation will bo only tho more signal It
would be curious subject for inquiry how many OF
Mr.. SANKEY'S accusers arc among the defenders and
eulogists OF the Turks. They were. at any rate,
writing IN considerable numbers tho horites OF
ogntion by the society of Sir. stanley's abors and
triumphs Some OF them announced with solemnity
that If steps were taken TO offer him welcome thcy
would resign sir Rutherford Aicock, its president,
10 u man OF peace, and tor while seemed dis.
posed TO make any sacrifice rather than risk
disturbance. II was under the influence Of this feel
ing that he wrote the note have mentioned above.
Presently, however, better spirit showed itself.
Other members began to make themselves heard.
The British love OF fair play asserted itself, as it did
before when concerted effort break down Mr..
Stanley had to be abandoned In Difference the In.
dignation OF the public. meeting of the Council
took place, and II was resolved-though not till Mon
day OF this weeK-that q pubic meeting should be
held, under direction OF the society, at winch Mr..
Stanley should DC invited 10 give account oI his
gwen IN MS houor AZ Willis Rooms by the Council at
which the Fellows oi the Society and their~riends
might be present The dates oi these two cere-
monies remain 10 be liked st. Jumes' Hall,
tho largest in London, except the Albert
Hall, Is to bo taken for tho meeting on
the nrst evening on which II can be obtained, which
Will not be TIL after tho Ist OF February 1t
tied, also that the 'humantarians should attempt
to disturb the meeting they should be told by the
President that they OF order that the society
was assembled ior geographical dscu sion, that II
they desired TO oner protest against Mr. Staniey's
proceedings respect OF the Africans IL would be
open TO them to convene meeting OF their own for
tnat purpose believe risk nothing IN saying that
this decision Was taken IN obedience TO tho wish of
the great majority OF the most distinguished
OF the Geographical Society. Ihe minority, wEich
sails Mr. Stanley before having hoard his defence,
does not include many persons OF importance. l
do not know tnat II includes any, but 1t has
cess 10 the columns Of two newspapers of
some consequence, and II Is NOISY IN proportion to
its weakness. In justice TO Mr.. Stanley, l ought
10 say That l am not repeating anything | have
heard from him, or from anybody who represents
him. l have neither seen MIN nor heard from hi
since be reached Europe. But have converted with
some Fellows Of the Geographical Society, who
though not Mr.. Staney's personal iricnds-somc OF
them do Iot even know him by sigh--havs resented
and resisted the attempt To fasten u stigma him In
ms absence ana are determined that he shall have
lair hearing.
Permit me, nevertheless, to say one thing on tn
faith OF my previous knowledge Of Mr.. stanley. 1
jucge him 10 be one of the coolest men ever
as cool as ho ID resoiute; and as unlikely any
now living TO take TO shooting negroes IN u panic
Tor that IS what tue accusation against him
amounts TO- HIS epemes--l mean his English enc
mies-accuse ham OF conduct that can only be
puted to terror or. TO mere wanton delight in mas
sacre, oi which, also, believe hun incapable
man slow 20 anger, l should ray, but quite
certain when had made up his mind That a certain
piece Of work to be done to do it thoroughly,
whether II were shooting negroes Or any Other form
OF dlsagreeaule exerton read nc the time Of theI
publications those letters Of his which arc held TO
RAISE against him presumption OF cruelty Of Ia
difference 10 cruelty They must be wi,hia the
memory Of many OF my readers, but DO not hesitate
to say tnat to my mind they iail to support the In
TO draw from them. Whatever the truth be, It must
come out There can be no disposition his part TO
score OF barbar0uy tribes In Central Africa is not
likely 10 shrink IRON the ordeal offered Tim by arm
chair Critics or Exeter Hall sentimentaiists who have
followed Ais track with kecncr desire TO hnd him
out In fault than to recognize The great qualities TO
which his great success is Que.
II Is anything but pleasant 10 be obliged TO add that
sope part OF the aDinosty when pursuos Mr. Stanley
seems 10 DO due to his American nationality. Whether
he be American Uy birth or only American oy dine
process VI naturalization neither know care. But
there 10 set OF people who assume that ho Is English
wnen credit Is to be claimed Tor MS discoveries and
American wnen oboquy is 10 be fastened on him Tor
alleged crueltes. Au elaborate Indictment appears
against him this morning IN the leading tory organ
none the less an indictment because 1t puts the
garb o an impartial suspense OF judgment and con-
appeal 10 the Society to arraign
ana try him. The writer, whoever he may be,
Tknows his trade ana his public we'll. II he
leSad found space Tor his attack IN n liberal
striurnal he would have omitted the suggestion ON
wifeich he relies Tor reaching the lurking
prodais tory readers IL Is not on the English liberal
nyint the word American acts as rea flag; liberal
her tiers show hltIe disposition to keep alive the
tary halreds the dread OF eo institutions
know3h come readlest TO the lips OF the old fasone
sho W. II ID this latter VINO is expected 10 hear with
nakn,vai that mi. SANKEY'S American experiences
lived teations were not likely render his regard
yes Of hostile barbarans particularly sensitive
o,, 'rupuioua" What experiences and rela,oLsY ~
Fun ears 10 be the Indian policy Of the Unted States
has exercised tnis baneiui Influence
ar s.sI.a stanley; fno ins,an , po'ey o! uiS ,GS
OF de.endng, but tLis IS the first time
heard that Mr.. Stanley is responsible for ii, or
ger been inrusteI with the execution oil IT, or
part OF IT, 10 coUuect his name with justly
policy without proof, without even vcuturing
ydFinuate, except ny the more coIlocation OF sen
that he had anything to do with 1t, seems to
"os' 'nost as shamelul the shooting oil Afr
familicegroes defence. Tho authorship OF this
sundav sufficiently indicated Dy the opinion lacked
<ha IL Is the duty of the Royal Geographical So
TO hear anu adjudge the cause and to tell the
VI u.s. which looks ~ them Tor guidance on sucn a
.uo .uo W now lar the meihods employed by Mr. Stanley
she "pfe bloodshed has caused were Justed by the
Tho a prec,sey lie c.n,eni,on o, Inc "hnman,la.
long tim nary IN The soc,oiv mus Appealed To- over
land Coz, inc counciI NAV re mo m rioc ,ce
by mar opu the outside uvD,,c To- 90 used n,rty win
guilty tto modiIyipg Inc action of tie socety and
morning win a view 10 oryaulz,ny n demonsir,iiou
on payH Mr. stanley when he naII make his irst ap.
ce on a pubic platform.
MIVe written, perhaps, more luIly than need on
1bJect, and much Tore fully than meant u
began. With some feeling, also. perhaps; tor
however, do not mean to oner ANY excuse.
u "a fscing which springs from close porsoua
rs with Mr.. Stanley whom know but slightly,
-seing oi sincere admiration for his splendid
For Tcsrrsd him m brough. for b,s Immense iorcs of
warmer, ter and brilliant courage. and, not least. ce
crly wiiae up partly o. ,nas ha,ion aranst .hc caoa