The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-03
Mr.. GLADSTONE'S LETTER.
The British Government DispltaSed al
HIs Structures on The sultan.
CABINET TO MEET NOVEMBER 9Th.
Mr.. Chamberlain, Secretary of state Tor
the Colonies, Still Holds the
Opinion That This Country
Has Nothing to DO With
Venezuela.


LONDON. Nov. 2.-The first paper to
announce that Prime Minister Salisbury
had departed from his original intention
not TO hold a meeting of the Cabinet
TN the middle OF November. when domes-
tic measures 10 be laid before the House OF
Commons would be discussed, was t.lo
Birmingham Post, an organ that ~ ~
spired by the Chamberlain party. iniS
paper X the first possessor OF the eAciu-
sive news In announcing that the ilrst
Cabinet meeting would be held on NO
vember 9TH the Post added that matters
Of unusual Importance, mainly conhectr,ii
with foreisn and colonial atalrsl "oulu
come under the consideration of the mn
fsters. Its London letter yesterday, the
day after Mr. Chamberlain, the head oi
1 the Colonial Office, returned 10 Ensidi1n
I from the Continent. contained the toilO"-
ing important statement
ENGLAND AND TIE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
Lord SaIisbury's speech at Waterford
confirms the somew hat ugly news whlcis
is coming TO hand from the various Iof-
eign capitals regarding the secret attempt
that Germany Is making to Isolate Great
Britain from all friendly European pow
ers. Germany IS known to be smartlns
under the refusal OF the British foreign
ministers of both parties 70 become con-
necteG with the Triple Alliance. and, play
ing "A double game. now hopes 10 'nuuce
Lord Salisbury 10 change MS resoiutioh
not To allow Great Britain 10 become en-
tangled in this bond. II is the maleficent
office of Germany. which, by encouraging
the Tsung-Iih faction I'm causing the
massacres Of Christians in China, and her
chief effort at this moment Is directed
To rendering nugatory our cndeavors In
behalf Of the prosecuted Christians IN
Armenia"
The above Is the plainest indication
yet printed OF the origin or the trouple
that is now decreasing politicians ana
operators on the bourses.
leading Conservative paper In the
North of England says that some light
is badly needed on foreign affairs, Tor
the position OF Great Britain IN the TAR
East Is extremely critical. Russia ana
France, II declares, are menacing British
interests in Serv.a tacitly with the con-
sent of Germany. The United states
seemed dis,nclined TO enter into an all--
ance with Great Britain, though willing
10 remain a benevolent neutral. Japan,
whom most regard as Great Britain
natural allv seems 10 be OF two minds
whether 70 go bodily over to the enemy.
The paper asks: us Great Britain then,
TO remain isolated in the fight for her own,
her hand backed only by her own re-
sources? The optimists hope that Lord
Salisbury will be able TO reassure his
followers In the speech that he VIII de-
| liver at the banquet TO be given by S.r
Walter II. Wilkin, the new Lord-Alayor
OF London. on the evening OF November
9TH, on which day the latter Official Will
be reinstalled in office"
MR. GLADsToSB's OPINION.
Afr. Gladstone's letter 10 Nine. Novl-
koff. who, under the signature OF 20. X,
| has contributed many political and other
articles 10 the Lonloa papers, has greatly
displeased the Government. AIR. Glad
stone In this letter said that the Sultan
had been given by God as a curse to
mankind, and that the Turkish ruler had
I at his feet. Russia, France, ana Great
Britain. Continuing. he said:
LAS 10 the division OF shame among
| them l care little enough. but as far
| my own country will for its good be
/ made conscious and exhibited to the
world for its share. whatever that may be
| God in His mercy send a speedy end "a
| the governing Turk, and all his degrees
as | said when ] could say, and even
| sometimes do so say, in my political de
| creptitude or death"
Shortly after Lord Salisbury had read
| this letter he said that such utteranss-
| were not likely to tend to produce order
| or save life I'm Turkey.
IL has since been announced, on behalf
| OF Mr.. Gladstone. that the letter was not
meant 10 be published, and that by an
| oversight 1t had not been marked ''pri-
| yate."
Visitors at Hawarden Castle. Mr.. Glad
| stones residence say that the eX-Prmt
| Minister follows with great and growing
| indignation the tdllE reports OF llc treat
| ment Of the Armenians by the Turks
| He cOnyerses frequently on the subject
| IL has been suggested that his famlls
| ought TO act toward him as did the family
| Of Lord John Russell towards that states
man in his old age. Lord John was II
| the habit of writing strongly worded let
| ters on public questions Of which he dif
| fered with the Government but his
| friends took care that these letters Wen
no further than the post box In the hal
/ OF his house.
The VENEZUELAN MATTER.
Prime Minister Salisbury has hande,
| down to the Right Hon. Joseph Chamber
| lain, Secretary OF state for the Colonies
| the memorandum transmitted TO him By
| the United states Government through
| Ambassador Bayar1. relative to the Nene
! zuelan question. Mr.. Chamberlain still
| holds the opinion that The United State
| has no right Ia interfere In Great Br.
tain's dispute with Venezuela, but h'
win draft a detailed reply TO the memo
! randum which Lord Salisbury viii short
| ly send 10 Mr.. Bayard. The tone OF th'
| reply will probably be moderate and ami
/ caDle. as the Government has no desir,
TO become involved in a dispute with th'
| United states. its attention now benl
! fully devoted to matters that are NOR
! important than the Guiana boundary ques
| ton.
! Mr. Chamberlain will begin immediate
| ly the consideration Of the details of hi:
| great plan TO develop the Grown Colonies
| This subject viii occupy most OF hi.
time until the reassembling Of Parlia
| ment on November 18th. The plan largely
| concerns Africa, but IL will also aim L
| encourage the commercial interests 0
| British Guiana and TO assist Dominica.
| COLONIAL ISDusIHIEs.
| Sir c. Alfred Maloncy, Governor o
| British Honduras, who has been here OF
| leave Of absence. and who sails on his re
| turn 10 his post on the American Linz
| steamer New York to-day, has secure,
| Government favor In the direction O.
| assisting other industries OF the colon,
| besides those or getting out mahogan,
| and logwood. In fact. IL Is hoped tha
| the Government scheme will give impe
| tus TO all the old West India colonies am
| assist them 10 secure access to good mar
| kets in the United States by the buiidin,
| OF new railways
1 II Is stated in London that the Ameri
| can Commission appointed to investtgat, |,
| the Nicardguan canal Is likely TO reDor
| favorably on the scheme. IL this reDor
| should prove to be correct II Is proba
| BILE that there Will be another contro
| versy between the United States anf
| Great Britain in reference TO certain oil,