Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-10-25
The British Mlmbsser,s Letter.
A CORRESPONDENCE THAT HAS CAUSED A RIPPLE n
PoIITICS


letter written by Lord Sackville West the
British minister, from Beverly, Mass, September
13 last TO q man IN California has found It's way
into print and made considerable OF a STIR the
letter has been acknowle0ged by the British min.
lister. The Los Angeles Uwes which published
the minister's letter, now furnishes the original
letter TO him The two letters are as follows:
Pomona, CAL. Sept 4 lss6
To the British Minister, Warrington, d. c
SIR: The gravity OF the political situation here
and the duties OF those voters who are Of English
constitute the apology hereby oIer for intrudina
for Information Mr.. Cleveand's message 70 Con-
gress on the fishery question Justly excites our
before nnally casting our votes for him as we had
intended 70 DO Many English citizens have for
years reiraneo from being naturalized, as they
Mr.. Cleveland's Administration has been 90 favor.
able and friendly toward England, 30 kind In not
sound on the free trade question and SO hostile
10 the dynamite school OF Ireland that by the hum
dreds-yes by the thousands-they have become
elect him over again. The one above all OF Ameri.
can politicians they consider their own and their
eountrys best friend: I am one Of these unior.
In November. I am unable 70 understand
for whom 1 shall cast my ballot when but
man. II Cleveland was pursuing a new policy to-
ward Canada temporarily only, and for the sake oe
obtaining popularity ana continuation or his of1ce
four years more, but intends TO cease his policy
when his reelection Is secured In November, and
again favor Englands interest," then should have
no further doubts, but go forward and vote for
him. I know OF no one better able 70 direct me,
sir and most respectfully ask your advice In the
matter. Will further add that the two men, Mr.
Cleveland and Mr.. Harrison, are very evenly
matched. and q few votes may elect either one.
Mr.. Harrison is a high tarfn man, q believer on
the American side OF all questions and unooubt-
edly an enemy TO British interests generally. This
state Is equally divided between the parties, and
mere handful OF our naturalized countrymen can
turn IL either way. When it ID remembered that
q small state lColorado) defeated Mr.. Tilden In
1876 and elected Hayes, the republican, the I'm.
portance OF California Il st once apparent TO all.
As you are at the fountain head OF knowledge
on the question, ana know whether Mr.. Cleve-
lands present policy ts temporary only, and
whether he Will, as soon as he secures another
term OF four years In the presidency, suspend t for
one OF friendship ana free trade, I apply 70 you
privately and confidentially for Information,
which shall In turn be treated a. entirely secret
Such Information would put me at rest myself,
and II favorable 20 MT. Cleveland enable me- on my
own responsibility, 70 assure many OF our country
men that they would do England q service by vot-
Ing for Cleveland and against the republican sys-
TEN OF tar1n. As before observed we know not
what 70 do but look for more light on mysterious
subject which the sooner lt COMES Will better serve
true Englishmen In casting their voteA
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