New-York tribune., 1896-05-16
THE EARL STARTS HOME TO-DAY.
HE SAYS THERE is NO DANGER OF WAX
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND
ENGLAND-HIS FLYING TRIP


ENGLAND-HIs FLYING TRIP.
Earl Spencer and the Countess who arrived here
on Thursday. spent the most OF the day In their
apartments at the Plaza Hotel yesterday rest
Ing as they were both fatgued after their hurried
trip. They sail for Europe the Etruria, OF the
Cunard Line. to-day. In the afternoon yesterday
the Earl ordered a carriage. and he ana the Couh-
tess took a drive through Central Psrk and down
Fifth-ave. They returned to the hotel early. how
ever, and prepared for their departure.
The Earl said yesterday that he had thrown on
business and taking a thorough holuay.
Ten days ago he had landed at Vancouver ana
since that time 1t had been a moving panorama Tor
him. He had been whirled across the continent over
the Canadian Pacific Railroad. had made hurried
visit to Niagara Falls. and been carried down the
Hudson River road in Mr.. Depew's car at rate OF
speed that made him open his eyes
I'VE have some pretty fast trains in England
the Earl went on land believe there Is some COM
petition between English and American railways as
TO speed but bear testimony to the fact that
the trip / made from Niagara Falls to New-forK
was about fast have ever gone or care 10 CO.
II that Is a regular passenger train as am as
sured It is then believe that the American people
have solved the problem OF rapid transit IL was
beautiful ride and l am thoroughly charmed with
your country 1t is the first time that have been
here for almost forty years. The country mas
grown and developed wonderfully since theh' anu
I see evidences of progress every side The
United States has reason to be proud OF It's strides
In the commercial and scientific world. 1t Is great
factor In every question OF international Importance
In these days"
This statement on international affairs led 70
question as to the Earl's ideas concerning the COM
plicaton between the United States and Spain over
the Cuban question. The Earl replied that 1t was
matter that he had not studied and therefore ne dd
not feel that he could give intelligent answer.
Referring to the Venezuelan incident, hoWeVe, .e
declared that there was the slightest possibility
Of any trouble between England and the Cnlted
States over iand acquisition. - 49,,
believes in justice and fair play. and England Is
equally inclined toward fair settlement OF every
complication England has no desire to acquire any
more land upon the Western continent, either Dy
hold what she has now. The Venezuelan affair was
unfortunate but sober common sense VIII prevail
Both sides believed implicitly that they were indi.
vIdually right. Then clash came out instead Oh
rushing at each others throats the contestants
were content to stop and examine. and search ana
find who really in the right and TO settle the
matter in fair and honorable way Ihe lhteresis ,i
of England and the United States are too closely
interwoyen TO permit OF any foolish wranging much
ess actual war. Family ties and business relations
are such II would be hard for any one to incite
fr,endliest feeling for Americans and everything
American in England and have never been at all
worried about any threatened trouble between the
nations" .
The Earl said that Mr.. Gladstone was still hale
and hearty but that the days Of political activity
| for THE Grand Old Man were passed younger
generation was creeping In and taking up the affalrs
| of State and so far had shown remarkable ablIlty
| in handling the reins OF the Government.
As a former First Lord OF the Admiralty Earl
Spencer manifested an Interest IN our warshrps va, i
NOT been so limited, the Earl said he would ike 10
pay visit to the warshps