The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-26
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ANTI-ANEBTCAN JINGOIsM LESS
RAMPANT II ENGLAND.

the british MetropoIis-Hon. JO-
scph Chamberlain Delivers "A
strong speech In Favor of Anglo
American Unity in the Cause OF
Humanity.
London. Jan. e5.-I-nless some Of the jim
so politicians invent n new scare II may
be said that the sensation caused by the
Venezuelan boundary dispute Is finally
played out All voices here from the press
and platform call not only for peace, but
for an increase OF amity with the United
States. The cable dispatches sent here
from America announcing fresh Anglo
phcbe developments on the part OF con-
gress do not excite an extra throb Of the
public business or lessen the effusive pro-
tests by public speakers Of Great Britains
friendship for America.
The Right Hon. James Bryce. NJ. p.
president or the board OF trade in the last
liberal administration. in an address to his
constituents In the south division Of Aber-
deem, declared that not five per cent. Of
tho Americans desired a war with Eng
land. A conflict would shock the feelings
Of a majority Of the citizens OF the United
States, as il would shock the feelings OF
the British. Apart from the ties Of blood.
We're so eminently practical that they
would never give time to an issue so ludi-
crous and trivial.
The Marquis Of Lansdowne secretary OF
state for war. speaking at Salisbury, willis
not so cock sure as MI. Bryce about quar-
rel between kindred people being incon-
ceiV0hle held that a solution OF the diff
Guilty would leave the two nations frmer
friends than ever
Sir John Lubbock. member Of parlia-
ment. formerly president of the London
Chamber of Commerce, speaking at "a ban
quct given by the associated chambers
OF commerce last night dilated on tha
commercial aspects Of the dispute. Hs
estimated that the territory in dispute
between Great Britain and Venezuela was
not worth 100000, while war betWeem
the former and the United States would
cost each country at least Zoo O00. 600.
common sense ne added, forbade such a
conflict
The Spectator, recurring to the Amer
lean dislike for England. laments the
fact that there Is abundant evidence to
show that such dislike exists. IL says
that the Americans seem TO be utterly
unaware OF the strength of the sentimene
felt here for the United States, n feel
ing, the Spectator declares, that rises in
many minds TO passion. There Is no
class, rich or poor, without the Warmest
sympathy for the Americans and their in
sttutons. How, 1t asks can a recipro-
cal affection be cultivated? England iE
contends, must not allow her good will
TO be conquered by American expressions
alive to the true feeling here there Will
be an enormous change in public opinion
I'm the United States.
The Spectator seems to protest too
much. The practical issue of these de-
clarations belittleing the matters in dis
puto ought to be q British acceptance OF
the views OF a majority OF the Ameri-
cans. II appears to be the belief here
that the United States is contending sole
~ in behalf of Venezuela against Great
Britain, the fact being apparently losr
sight OF that the Americans hold that
they are supporting a principle involving
the interests Of their own country and
not alone those of Venezuela The ter
rltOry In dispute may be absolutely
worthless. but that is a matter which
does not enter into the consideration OF
the question from the American view
point II Is the principle involved that
their support Of the Monroe doctrine, but
strange as IL may seem, this fact appears
to have escaped the attention Of those
here who comment upon and criticise adj
vergely the American attitude.
The Right Honorable Joseph Chambers
lain, secretary Of state for the colonies.
delivered a speech at Birmingham this
evening. He congratulated the country
on having at the head Of its affairs Lord
Salisbury, whose judgment and resolution
had placed him the very first among the
European statesmen. Referring to tha
Guiana boundary dispute, Mr.. Chambers
lain said it had been trivial until Il Waa
suddenly elevated to grave Importance by
the Intervention Of the United States.
There seemed TO be some misrepresentation
prevailed In England that American
statesmen wished to pick a quarrel while
the Americans seemed to have thought
that the British were disposed to impugm
the Monroe doctrine, which they rightly
held 10 be most important to their own
security They also seemed 10 haves
thought that the British were disposed to-
deal in harsh and arbitrary manner with
a smaller state.
He believed that the American peopIa
and all that Is is best in the United States
would regard with horror a needless war
with their own blood and kindred He
also believed that President CieveIand
whose acquaintance he had the honor "a
making while he was in America, and who
had a high reputation for straight-
forward, honorable dealing. would never
drive the two kindred together to strife
on the other hand the Americans could
be assured from the utterances of Lord
SALISBURY and Mr. Arthur Balfour, the
first lord of the treasury, that Great Brit
ain had no desire for a single inch of
American territory beyond what she al
ready righuuily possessed. All that was
necessary to settle the trouble was more
time and fuller knowledge
MEANWHILE he would re-echo and recip-
rocate from the bottom of his heart Sem
ator Wolcotts noble words Blood is
thicker than water QOud cheers) That
would always be the sentiment of every
Briton The two nations were more closes
ly allied in sentiment and interest than
any others, and while the British looked
with horror on anything approaching fra
tricidai strife, they looked with pleasure
upon the possibility of the stars and stripes
and the Union Jack floating together in
defense of a common cause sanctioned BY
community of sentiment.
He added that while the continental
nations regarded the sufferings of the
Armenians with comparative indiffer-
ence, the United Kingdom and the United
States felt the deepest sympathy and in
dignatiOn Mr. Chamberlain paid a tri-
butte to the excellence of the American
missions and declared that the Americans
were also interested in the sufferings Of
humanity for humanity's sake and not
for any territorial ambition.
Mr. Chamberlain concluded by saving.
would it were possible that instead Of
wasting breath in petty South Ameri-
can boundary dispute We could count on
the powerful support of the United States
in enforcing the representations which
hitherto we have fruitlessly made in be-
half of those who are suffering by Turk
ssh tyranny and Turkish fanaticism'' .
(Checrs).
He concluded by declaring that the
Of Armenia was a danger and
disgrace to Europe, but he did not be-
lieve that the resources of civilization
had been entirely exhausted
Upon the conclusion Of his address Mr.
Chamberlain was greeted with ieolonged
cheering.