New-York tribune., 1896-01-26
ENGLAND'S VOICE FOR PEACE
PRESS AND PEOPLE AGAINST A. WAR
WITH THE UNITED STATES

OCCURRENCES IN CONGRESS CAUSE NO LESSEN
ING IN THE PROTESTS OF GREAT BRITAIN's
FRIENDSHIP FOR AMERIcA-THE At
TITUDE OF THIS COUNTRY STILL
MISUNDERSTOOD. HOWEVER
London Jan 25-Unless some of the lingo
politicians invent a new scare, 1t may be said
that the sensation caused by the Venezuela
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 de-
veopments against England on the part OF
Congress do not excite extra throb OF the
public pulse or lessen the effusive protests by
public speakers Of Great Britain's friendship
for America. James Bryce, NJ. p, president OF
the Board Of Trade in the last Liberal Admins
tration, in an address to his constituents In the
South Division Of Aberdeen, declared that not
per cent Of the Americans desired war Win
England. conflict would shock the feelings
Of majority Of the citizens or the Oni'eo
States, as 1t would shock the feelings OF the
British Apart from the ties OF blood, frieho-
ship and literature. the two nations were SO
eminently practical that they would never nghl
over an issue ludicrous and trivial
The Marquis Of Lansdowne, Secretary OF
State for War, speaking at Salisbury, whiie not
so sure as Mr.. Bryce that quarrel between
kindred peoples was inconceivable. held that
solution of the difficulty would leave the two
nations frmer friends than ever.
A COMMERCIAL VIEW OF THE DISPUTE
Sir John Lubbock NJ p. formerly president
Of the London Chamber OF Commerce. speaking
at a banquet given by the Associated Champers
OF Commerce last night dilated on the COM
mercial aspects Of the dispute He estimated
that the territory In dispute between Great
Britain and Venezuela not worth foOOo0o.
while war between the former and the Onlteo
States would cost each country at east f"VV,
900 COO Common-sense, he adueu' lorodue sucH
a conflict
1.-The Spectator" recurring to the American
dislike for England laments the fact that u ere
is abundant evidence to show that such dl'rke
exists. it says that the Americans seem u
be utterly unaware of the strength Of the SEN
tment felt here for the United States. feel-
ing "The Spectator declares. which Uses III
many minds to a passion. There Is no class
rich or poor without the warmest sympathy
for the Americans and their institutions How
| il asks can a reciprocal affection be cultivated
England It contends. must not allow her gooo
will to be overcome by American expressions OF
dislike When the Americans become ahve &c
the true feeling here there Will be an enormous
change in public opinion In the United States.
''The Spectator seems 10 protest 100 much
The practical issue Of these declarations te
,itting the matters in dispute ought TO be
| British acceptance of the Views of a majority
I q, tho Americans II appears to be the belief
here that the United States Is contending solely
IN behalf OF Venezuela against Great Britain
| apparently losing sight OF the fact that the
Americans hold that they are supporting
| principle involving the interests OF their oWr
! country and not alone those Of Venezuela. The
territory in dispute may be absolutely worth
! less but that is a matter which does not ente
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American point OF view. 1t is the principle In
! yolved which makes the Americans so tenacious
! I'm their support OF the Monroe Doctrine bu
strange as II may seem, this fact appears u
have escaped the attention OF those here VIII
/ comment upon and crticise the American at
! titude adversely.