The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-01

statesman whom the complexion OF his coun-
trys policies forces 20 disregard not only inter-
national courtesies but the plainest dc
tates of right feeling will blend with and neuira-
lize any passing emotion OF national resent
ment.n
The STANDARD concludes ~ referring TO that
part OF the American press which can afford TO
keep its head and obey irs conscience during
the presider tial campaign, and observes that
Mr. Cleveland has saved bis electioneeIlnC pros
poets st the expense OF tie honor of American
public life.
The Times this morning sAvs: IF the inter
ests Of the two greatest communities In the
world were not at stake. the tVestm-nt of the
Sackvls incident would merely excite pass
ing sensation and amusement. a more ride
rlous spectacle has rarely been witnessed IN
any civilized country than the Hurried and uu-
mannerly haste with which America has en-
deavored TO put Slight on England before
the latter could deal with the matter
one way or the other Mr.. Bavarc has had
the satisfaction Of proving to the world that
he can be as contemptuousy disregardful OF the
dscences Of international intercourse and the
dignity Of the nation he represents as Mr.. Blame
himself. 1t was never denied that Lord Sack
villes lrdiscretion constituted reason Tor re-
moving him. Had President Cleveland and
Secretary Bayard thought II necessary 10 ad-
here to the usual practice OF civilized states,
they would have waited at least TO make sure
that England intended to DO nothing before
beating with an absurd show OF peremptory
vehemence at the open door"
The Pail Mall Gazstte saws: 'If Secretary
Baysrd's rebuke Of Lord Sackvie fails TO con-
vince Irish voters that President Cleveland can
be relied upon to check John Bull ss much as
any other man, we do not what there is left
for him to do short OF placing Sackvile under
arrest and escorting him to the frontier. How
silly it all ID. How much Americans will despise
themselves for il when the election fever Is
over. Suppose Minister Phelps had written a
private letter to some pseudo American during
the election in England, saying that although
MIR. Gladstones party seemed TO be more IN ac-
cord with Amaricsn principles. yet Lord Sails
bury could be trusted to concede all the Irish
needed. Does the most excited American
imagine that We should have taken notice OF his
indiscretion."
The St James Gazette says: "As Lord Sack
vile is technically in the wrong, Englsud cannot
resent the affront which Bayard has put on it
by declaring that he cannot continue TO hold
communication with Lord Ssckvile. English
can only pity American statesmen for the
strange things they do In order to oblige eau
cuses."
The Globe SAYS "The uucourteous announce
ment might create very strained relations be-
tween the two countries. Fortunately. its true
character is recognized on both sides. LORD
Sackville has been subjected 10 unmsnnerly
treatment by both Mr. Bayard and President
Cleveland. II the minister comes back it sill
be simply because Mr.. Clsvelands ambition to
be elected President q second time soaTs far
above the requirements OF international courtesy
and good will"
Lord Salisbury came into town and returned
late TO his country seat He spent much time
at the foreign Office. where Mr Phelps came
also, but nothing could be obtained from either
Downing street or tho American legation. A
carefully worded dispateh. dated Washington
appears in all the morning newspapers, simply
to the effect that the President bad Informed
the British minister that his continuance il
Office was distakteful to the Washington govern
meut
The Press association announces that LORD
Sackville comes to Epcand Immediately, or
leave OF absence; that be has important busi
ness to attend 20 in connection with his sue
csssion 10 the Sackvills estates. and that be vii
| not return to Washington.