Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-23
ENGLAND ADMIRES BLAINE,

But Would Like to Sec Cleveland Elected
Presidential Briton Who Is Looking
/ for n Liberal viciory-Salisbury's Mis-
take In Indorsing Protection.
English politics is good deal of con-
nundrum to Yankees, just as the average
| follower of the Queen can't understand
what Democrat and Republican means in
the States. England and America have be-
come too close competitors, and the people
in both countries are watching each other
very carefully. The political moves have
their effect on trade, and spectators are
ever on the alert to get tips in advance.
just now the English are watching the COM
ing Presidential contest, says James IL.
Allen, London merchant, who was at the
Anderson yesterday. Mr.. Allen, like most
Engllshmen, sympathizes with the Demo,
Gratis, while Americans on the other mana
lean toward the side OF the English Liberals.
The latter stand for more freedom, hence
the Yankee love for them: the Democrats
advocate fewer trade restrictions which nc-
counts for John Bulls great interest in the
success of the party.
Frankly speaking, however," said Mr..
Allen, "thc English peonle have great deal
Of respect for Blaine He is regarded in our
country as the foremost American states
man. He is abused in the Tory newspapers
because he is feared, and he knows how to
checkmate foreign diplomacy that is calcu-
lated to get the best OF your people. In the
Bering Sea trouble the English middle classes
felt that the American position was correct,
and they admired tho backbone OF the
administration. There is nothing that an
Engiishnan likes better than show
of grit. II nearly always brings him
to his senses. The English merchants
would like to sec the Democratic party sue
ceed next fall, and Cleveland is their choice
for President. His free trade views suit
them exactly. Right here 1 may say that
Lord Salisbury gained nothing by making
his speech few days ago in favor OF pro-
lection. The English people have been free
traders since the OdiOus corn laws were re-
pealed in 1888. We believe in unrestricted
trade and His LOrdship will lose votes by
that speech. 1t shows that the Tory party
is in the last ditch, and is sure to be dragged
from power shortly.
81 am Liberal, of course. 1t is amusing
to all how the Tories Dragged about the
election III the Hackney district of London.
That section is intensely Tory and always
has been. The fact that their maj jority was
reduced one-half doesn't deter them from
Growing. 1t was really n stunning defeat,
but the Tory press believe it must blow its
horn for its effect on the country The Liber-
ais have been gradually gaining for some
time. Still, one can't tell what will happen at
general election in England. You know we
nave mad secret ballot for at least 20years.
There Is no Dull-doZing now as in former
years, and as l am told there is in this
country at the present time. Then l think
the English take more interest in politics
than americans. Here so many citizens
vote with their party, irrespective of the
merits of the questions at issue. In Eng
land We have so many problems to solve
that directly concern the taxpayers. Take,
for instance. home rule, the electoral re-
forms, the dis-establishment of the Irish
Church and other questions that would not
interest Americans. The English votere are
a great deal about Them and no
body can predict in advance what
the result will be in a General cleo
ton. While theIo are many who
support their party, there is a big independ-
ent vote in England that decides the elec-
tlons. Party has no claims on them, and |
they vote rs they think best As a rule |
they are not outspoken, and there is no safe |
way of gauging public sentiment as in this |
country While l believe the Liberals will i
be successful, there is an uncertain element |
in he fight, and nobody can tell how the |
independent citizens will vote"