The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-09

New York oct s-A special cable TO
the World from London says; An extra
ordinary and IN many respects unprece-
dented publication ny a British or other
high diplomat has been discussed during
the past few days among the foreign re-
representatives. 10 the court of ST. James,
This Is handsomely printed pamphlet
marked: For private circulation only
and entitled MY Mission to the United
States. S1-Sa.' and has Just been issued
by Lord Sackville. who as Sir Lionel
Sackviue West. X G NJ c., was the Eng
lish minister 10 Washington City for tho
period named. II will he remembered that
President Cleveland. almost on the eve of
the election of 1855. sent Sir lionel his pass
ports because of a letter written by him
TO an alleged Englishman In California.
commenting on the approaching election.
This pamphlet Is Lord Sackvilles defense
and explanation, after several years, Of
that incident
But the unprecedented part Of H. and the
part which has aroused very excited COM
ment. IS. first, the freedom Of his structures
upon the American peonle and American
public men. and. second his own express
ID Indignation that the British ministry
should have accepted Mr. Bayard as am
haSsador "a this country, while as secre-
tary Of state Of the United states Mr. Bay
ard had wantonly insuted In person It's
accredited representative The pamphlet
consists Of . pages 0s0 words. and is ot
very limited issue, not more than 100 CO.
pies These have been sent under seal 70
leading foreign diplomats and the higher
English officials and few personal
friends.
Chester A Arthur was president and
James G.. Blaine secretary Of state when
Lord Sackville came to New York In Mo-
vember. 1851. He SAYS he entered upon his
duties with great solicitude. u was we'll
aware Of the difficulties i should have TO
t.~ifh IN, hat No ina
of the Fenian organization over the gov
ernment. and which so powerful in
both houses of fhe legislature" Lord
Satkville deliberately states that Lord
Granville, upon the representations OF
Lord Spencer then lord lieutenant Of Ire
land and lately In Lord Rosebery's cabi-
net. telegraphed the first assistant secre-
tary of state. saying that his Uord Sack
Ville'sl life was In danger and asking pro-
lection. Secretary Frelinghuysen. he
said. declined to take any step officially.
but sent him TO Gen. Sherman. The latter
invited him 10 trip in 'the presidents
yacht" All the preparations were made
in secret. and they spent ten days cruis-
ing In the James river. after which 1T
was deemed that the excitement caused
nv the Irish executions had abated." He
says danger again became imminent when
he was instructed to demand the extradf-
tion Of Patrick Sheridan for completely IN
the Phoenix park murders. He felt that
such demand would be hopeless. and so
reported 10 Lord Granville, and then the
instructions were revoked. A presidential
election was approaching. and Mr. Blaine
was likely 10 be the Republican candidate.
'It was ar this time that Mr.. Blaine
spoke to me IN the most condemnatory
tones Of the conduct Of her majestys gov
ernment I'm dealing with the Irish ques-
tion. II had created such hostile feeling
in the United States that ne felt convinced
that, II the population was polled. the re-
suit would be almost unanimous ex-
preston Of hatred toward England. This
language clearly indicated his intention TO
trade upon this hostility 10 England TO
gain the Irish votes for his election"
Lord Sackvile notes Mr.. Raines defeat
with not greatly repressed exultation. and
says he looked hopefully TO the new Demo-
cratic administration and Mr.. Bayard
The latter. he says. deprecated 70 him the
influence which the Irish party had OBJ
tainea I'm the constituencies. and expressed
himself as determined not 10 allow his sc-
tions 70 be dictated by IT.
Lord Sackviile then reviews at length tho
negotiations over the Bering sea question:
and asserts that neither England nor the
Dominion could get Justice because the
government dared not interfere with the
Alaska Fur Company. which corporation
was rich and influential in both houses Of
congress Lord Sackville quotes a conver-
sation with Mr. Bayard. Of which he made
a minute al the time, IN which the latter
said: The Irish vote has now become a
great factor in American politics. and the
word British affixed % any political or
commercial question is sufficient 10 create
enmity toward England
Lord Sackvilie treats OF the events prior
10 Mr. Cleveiand's denomination IN 1898 It
was necessary for him 10 show himself
more anti English than his opponents. He
then speaks Of the Murchison letter and
his reply which he refers 70 as "incau-
81 F.f.ft - srFtaf fefr fa
were published IN the New York Tribune.
the organ Of the Republican party. on
October p. 1888. He learned from private
sources that no such person as Murchison
existed. The excitement over the Sack
Vile incident, az il was called, oecams
farcicaL" He was caricatured. lie saw
Mr. Rayard four days before the election.
and the secretary cordially accepted MY
expression Of regret at what mad oc-
Cured" When. however. ! saw Mr.
Rayard the following day. he Eaid tho
matter had become serious. Great inter-
ests depended upon the reelection OF Mr..
Cleveland. He could not ignore the In
furious effect which my letter had had ur-
on "A certain faction. the vote OF which was
necessary for the safety OF the Demo-
cratic candidates" He saw a copy OF a
telegram from the state department 20
Minister Phelps. accusing him OF ''poiit-
icai cowardlce" He took this offensive
telegram TO Mr. Bayard. saying he con-
sidefed 10 "A personal insult. Mr.. bdyarH
was embarrassed and confused. and AT
last said that he knew nothing OF any such
telegram having peen sent
Iie was furnished with a copy OF the
following telegram received by mem
her Of the cabinet from the national com
rnittee In New York. Does the presl-
dent know that the irish vote is slipping
out of our hands because Of diplomatic
shlFigshallyins2 See Lamont fthe presi-
dents secretary and chief wirepullerl az
once. Something ought 70 be done to-
day" Accordingly he received his pass
ports that afternoon.
Lord Sackvilie quotes a statement he
made 10 Lord Salisbury, accusing Secre-
tary Rsyard of aagTant misstatements or
facts and dnplicity. He refers 20 Prest-
dent Cleveland in bitter terms. and adds
There Is no base action which an Amert-
can politician viii not resort 10 in order
10 gain an election The author OF the
Nurehison letter. one Osgondoy. vas rec
commended - President Harrison Ia a LETT
rer from two California Republicans one
hearing the historic name of harrison
Graz Otis and fne other Judge ". r.
Fitzaerald. telling the story n 0sgoof-
hv fraud ard claiming for htru"fhs craf-
n ard recognition which were fairly due
him for hiS remarkable achievement.