The sun., 1894-10-26
LORD ROSEBERY'S VIEWS.
HE sPEAKs on THE GREAT ToPICs
BEFORE THE WORLD.

VITA the Death OF the Czsr the Greatest
Guarantee OF Peace win Disappear
| The Destruetion OF the Chinese Govern
-ent wouid Invoivo AppsiIi,g Dn--
ger -E.eisnd's Relations with Frsnce.
LONDON, Oct. 2b.-Lord Rosebery made an i'm
portant speech in sheffield this evening. Every
body, he said. acquainted with the history Of
Russia for the last twelve years, must feel an
immense debt OF obligation to the Gar, the
watchword Of whose reign was worship OF peace.
The Car would enjoy in history reputation as
a victor in peace not less undlsputed than the
reputation Cesar and Napoleon enjoyed as con-
querors.
The Premier extolled the Cars absolutely
conscientious devotion to truth in diplomatic
as we'll as In private matters. Great Britain
he said hnd the greatest possible interest in the
continuation OF the Cars life and health, be-
cause II he should be removed the greatest guar
antce to the peace Of the world would disappear
tApplanscl
Referring to the recent meeting OF the British
Cabinet the Premier said that none OF the
alleged reasons for the summoning Of the Cabi-
net on that occasion was correct. The question
OF Intervention between Japan and China was
not discussed. No circular had been issued to
the powers, and no rebuff had been suffered
from them.
He would, he continued, announce in general
terms the Governments policy in regard to
China and Japan. II was impossible to regard
with Indifference possible sudden destruction
of the central Government Of China, q Govern
ment already rome too strong. Its destruction
would involve appalling danger to every Chris
tian in the Chinese empire and an overflow of
dangerous and barbarous elements into every
adjoining part OF the world, implying the
Rravest possible catastrophe to Asatic civillza-
tion. tApplause.l
After the first Japanese victory the British
Government had learned from very high and
most convincing source that China was willing
to coneede honorable terms, materially exceed
ing Japan's demands when the war
was entered upon. and such as Japan
felt that they could not absolutely "pocket"
overtures, but they thought 1t was their duty to
sound the countries OF Europe and the United
sr was Of China and Jspan
coming Th to terms on the he basis Il. indicated.
powers seemed TO feel that a common calamity
overhung them, but, one or two Judged that the
advantage be submitted to the combatants. Per-
sonally he was rather inclined to concur with
suited the powers at ail-why he had not acted
alone. He would reply that In great catas-
trophe Of this kind, the more powers there were
engaged In efforts toward peace, so much the
better was the prospect OF their attaining their
Ie believed that whenever it was possible
every British Foreign Minister should obtain a
concert OF the powers In important international
affairs, and In such a case as the present the
Foreign Minister would have been culpable II
he had not sought concert OF the powers.
Moreover, in the Jealous condition Of affairs the
war had produced, II would have been impossi-
BILE for Great Britain oattemptto act as a bottle
holder without incurring the suspicion of the
other powers and all Interested In the East.
Referring to Madagascar. Lord Rosebery said
he doubted whether the name even had been
mentioned between France and Great Britain.
He hoped this would dispel all ideas OF conten-
tion between France and Great Britain In a.
gard to Madagascar. France had undoubted
treaty rights in and protectorate over NADIA
Rascar. As long as France did not exceed her
she would do-England could only abide by the
treaty, which she had herself signed.
He admitted that there had been times In the
last two years when he had felt anxiety over
British relations with France. Friction had
arisen in connection with adloining colonies Of
France and Great Britain. Their relations In
respect TO these colonies might be infinitely
improved by care and conciliation on both
sides Negotiations were now proceeding for
settlement of the open questions. but
IL was necessary TO be patient. a settlement
must not be expected too soon, because an In
complete settlement was worse than none at all
He did not feel that In any OF these cases OF
aggression or offence, although vital interests
had been maintained. A Government would be
short lived that did not adequately respect a
nations rights.