New-York tribune., 1896-01-13
MR.. DEPEV As SEEN BY BRITONS.
HIS TALK on VENEZUELA BRINGS OUT SOME
CAUsTIc REMARKS AND INSPIRES THE
MISE OF THE POET"

MISE OF THE 'TOEr'
The Transvaal war scare In Great Britain has TO
a certain extent displaced the Venezuelan contro-
versy. Despite the fact that the clash with Ger
many is attracting almost the entire attention Of
Englishmen, the Britons have not overlooked the
fact that Chauncey NJ Dopew against them In
the recent tilt between the United States and Eng
land. Mr Depew has probably a wider acqualni-
ance among prominent Englishmen than any other
American. and his words are always seriously con
sidered by the solemn British men. When he talked
about Venezuela the Enslishmen, who had enjoyed
his visits 10 their country repeatedly became cross.
and some remarkable illusions have found their
way into the London papers concerning Mr.. Depew
and his Interview. In this interview Mr. Depew
said that the first thing the American people would
do would be 20 take Canada Il war were declared.
This is what stuck in the throats OF the English
men. "The Pail Mall Gazette which is we'll
known I'm London prints warm article, the clip
ping from which Mr.. Dopew received yesterday ana
read with some relish. The Pan Mall Gazette"
says in part
Mr. Chauncey VI. Depew &c reported 20 have said
IN me course OF an lnieiklc" the otn'T Hay 4h
Ncw-York: If there should happen 20 be war be-
tween ms country ana ti'"' bil'H.i, ~ ' ,D',
Canada'-jhe three other results need not be
eR heart. disposes oi Canada with somethinr. in
deed of the easy Indifference with which he might
ff Ais posifion fisD in thf rnci ,ics is wr known
he is great in law. in politics. in railways. in
speaker When he gave the interview in which
he conquers Canada ne was probably appear
Ing In the asi-naned character To the after
dinner orator much Is permitted; jokes o. some
jokes are bad thcy arr borne with patience.
Mr.. Depews jokes are always good. but II may be-
as First. should conqIer canada II is only
right to say that the Pros.dents Delicose in"ssage
may be considered TO P1ri3ke also OF me after
dinner character. ana Mr.; Depc", VINO Is a very
lican side. may have iei thai IL was necessary for
him 70 go his friend "One better Canadians
igences Of Presidential election ana 50 permit Mr..
Depew to have his joke l'elns themselves wise,
they should suffer him gladly
This view OF the situation caused Mr.. Dopew
some merrmcnt. but "The London World" one Of
the principal social organs Of the English m.trop-
oils came out with piece Of poetry which Mr..
Depcw says IS not good poetry. although It refers
him. The poem is as follows:
AMATEUR AMERICAN BLUFF
First. should conquer Canada" Mr. chauncey N.
Depcw
When across the heaving Ocean.
In the wild and waegish West.
Oer the after dinner potion
People ply the jauniy jest
One there is Prince Of WITS
Who knock the rest 70 fits.
Forth there trips the deeply pondereI
Trcbly meduat"d tope.
One o. those that. when You wandered
Round the regions of Europe.
Shook The monarchs their thrones
TN they held their marrow-hones.
We alone Of other nations.
who joke with ease.
Failed 70 your sclntilaiions.
Missed your ready ropartees;
Such they tell me. the View
Entertained by G. Depew.
Yet think my cherished Chauncey
You would modify the charge.
Could YOU by "A flight Of fancy.
only ms all at large
Shaking like aspen-tree
At your last facet",
Where you roguishy remind
What would surely happen first.
If the pleasant Tics that bind
unfortunately burst
Speaking a who knew.
Being G.. IN fact Depew
Should the Presidential blaher
Bring finally 10 blows.
Canada would | gather.
Where the Tody Niger goes;
That think. your opinion
Of Dominion
Trade would be dislocated.
And the British Fleet would be
Permanently situated
Somewhere underneath the sea.
Sung doubt. below the blue
by friends Of c. Depew.
Vanderbilt another prophet.
Though ne didn't 10 boast,
Thought that not Ncstge of II
Would survive month at most:
myself. II may speak.
Would suggest extra week.
But, in short your bluning shows you're
Far perfect in the art,
Since mere exposure
When you overplay the part.
So well raise you" one or two.
Mr. Chauncey NJ. Depew' -NAOIlCIS
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