New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-18

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from paralysis while an evening paper even wen.
so far as TO say that Mr. Hewitt had been seizeu
with an attack Of apopexy. All these reports were
equally devoid of foundation AS matter Oh iaci
he arrived home the best OF health ana CONSIDER
ably strengthened by his three months trip IN
Europe
Mr. Hewitt said to a Tribune reporter last night
at his country home:
81 am as hale as any can hope to be at sew
o-'---fo',r md have been greatly benefited by my
trip abroad / have been considerably amused oy
the reports in the evening papers in New-fork
commenting upon my enfeebled condition. Now
do look like paralytic?" and. truth to TELL MT
Hewitt appeared to be the best Of health and as
unlike a man affected with paralysis or any otner
serious illness could well be imagined
Mr.. Hewitt accompanied abroad py MS wiie
his two daughters and his son, Erskin Hewitt
They all expressed themselves as greatly delighted
with their trip although they said they were giad
to be back once more in the family homestead at
Rlngwood.
While Mr.. Hewitt not much disposed to COM
ment upon home affairs. he talked freely upon the
results and observation OF his European experience
THE FETEs AT KEEL.
"Out OF the three months I spent abroad" he
said II stayed in England month. and through
out that time ! interested myself particularly IN
the affairs OF that country and its methods OF gov
eminent. To the most important incident or
however,
time of the opening OF the canal. was there
four DAYS and was impressed beyond measure
with the splendor Of the ceremonies and the spec
tacle. The assemblage OF foreign vessels was mag
nifcent. In point Of strength the English were by
far the best represented They had eight vessels
making a total OF more than one million tons. OF
the highest capacity and they fully bore out their
mission of conveying the impression to beholders
that England still the greatest naval power
of the world. Italy also created great impress
sion, and Lord Charles Beresford, the popular
English naval officer. who was with my party. said
that the American cruiser New-York was the
finest vessel OF its class that he had ever seen.
OF course. the York, he said. could not vie
with OF the big English ironclads. but a
commerce-destroyer it unsurpassed by any
navy in the world
AMERICAN SEAMEN ADMIRED
THE American officers and men also won golden
opinions for smartness and efficiency. and 1t
admitted by the highest naval authorities present
at the opening Of the canal that officers and
crews were Incompatible both in general appear
and the quick and workmanlike way in which
they performed their work and drills
Did you come In contact with the German EN-
peror?'
oh yes and / consider him in many respects to
be admirable of ruler. His chief charac-
terstic is his irrepressibleness. He is here. there
and everywhere before has time to keep track
of his movements. When he made visit to the
American cruiser New-York he presented truly
regal appearance. 1t was surprise visit, and not
withstandng this he obliged to confess him
self pleased with all he He ndefatgabe
by day and night. Strictly speaking it is difficult
TO form opinion OF his character. He is likely
either to turn out great sovereign or scourge
TO his people. But which he will turn out is i'm
possible for me to make any prediction
LOOKS FOR AN EXPLOSION AT ANY TINE.
Speaking Of the general condition Of the European
Powers. Mr.. Hewitt said:
Europe is in such a strained condition that there
may be explosion at any moment All the great
Powers staggering beneath the weight of their
arms and the closest observer Of international
policy is constrained to admit that an outbreak is
likely TO without very much warning. When
this European does break out, however, and
some people say that 1t must soon. 1t will be the
destruction the world has yet and 1t will
be clashing of great forces The map of Europe will
be greatly altered II this expected does take
place"
do you think France and Russia uniting for
aggressive purposes?'
THAT cannot say. but France and Russia have
undoubtedly understanding and they TO
have entered into a combination. but whether for
aggressive defensive purposes l cannot say Ger
many. Italy and Austria firmly locked together.
and although England stands aloof at present she
would undoubtedly join the Triple Alliance for her
own safety"
NO DECLINE IN ENGLAND'S POWER
Mr. Hewitt incidentally remarked that he had
given careful study to English internal and political
conditions, and commenting upon the result OF his
observations said:
Il don't think England as a naval and military
power was ever stronger than she is to-day She
is powerful in everything that can make a country
great Among the English people themselves. how
ever. there seems to be feeling that the Navy re-
quires strengthening and better organization. In
terest In her military affairs Is neglected for that
OF the Navy. although In this department she takes
the lead among the Powers OF the world. Lord
Wolseley. Lord Charles Beresford Mr.. Bayard. the
American Ambassador LORD Peel the late speaker
John Andyr were among my party. and my opinions
in these respects were formed from them"
ENGLAND'S ELECTIONS
What we're your conclusions of the English
electons?''
II thought they were carried out very credtably
and thoroughly in accord with the English
Of fairness The campaign conducted through
out with intelligence and discretion. The present
leading statesmen Of England are equal In ability
to the foremost men of the last 800 years. Not
OF political ability in Great Britain. the standard
of advances there Is. think equal to the highest
that existed. The result of the elections shows
that the English people Conservative to the
backbone where the union and integrity Of their
by Lord Salisbury plainly shows that neither
Welsh Irish, excise. any other question will dis
keeping the country united Undoubtedly il was
this TN that Seat the will
realize the expectations OF the people who returned
II to power?
THE NEW ENGLISH GOVERNMENT PLEAsEs
81 do and for this reason think the Conservative
party are intent upon keeping In touch with the
times and l think they will bring In measures
founded upon liberal ideas. l believe II is their In
tention to dispose satisfactorily OF the Irish aues-
ton. to restore the esicted tenants. and make