New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-18
THE BRITISH PRESS COMMENTS.


THE PAPERS THINK THE UNITED STATES IN
COMPROMISING AND MR. oLNEYs Ian
GuAGE "sLAP-DAsH"
London. July H. THE Morning Post" comment
Ing upon the correspondence between Great Britain
and the United States about the Venezuelan po"nd-
airy dispute will say tomorrow that in the perusai
of the correspondence the impression arises that
Mr. Oney the American Secretary OF State,.is not
so much anxious for settlement OF the questions
as he Is for a chance of putting Lord SALISBURY III
the wrong.
THE Graphic" treating Of the same subject VIII
say: THE attitude OF the United States is uncom-
promising Mr. Olney wants his own way or ne
will accept nothing"
THE Daily News viii remark upon Lord sails
burys unusual concession to Democratic spirit by
inviting he opinion Of the country before deciding
slider n matter OF such enormous Importance IL
says that the questions at issue, namely arDl'ra-
bic bic" Of IF Enlistment and compromlse Lord Sails
burys dispatches are very interesting ana susses-
haps Sometimes too sap-dash language should be
absolute. Lord Salisbury should have me courage h
even few steps are better than no advance
Regarding Venezuela THE Daily News adyo;;
be no transfer of the settled districts but that the
possessor Of the disputed territory snona pay
pensation II the arbitrators should DECIDE tha' 'he
"The Standard discusses the matter temperately
able to deal with the American statesmen rather
than with the shifty politicians preslohs oyer .ne
policy OF Venezuela II considers Lcrd SALISBURY =
policy OF inserting adequate safeguards against
misca rriage OF justice more practical than MT VI,
neys view that Great Britain might trust the United
States not to raise frivolous claims, nut Great
Britain could not tolerate the condition OF Things
that would arise II some Southern republic In oack
Ing which the Washington Government should pc
come involved should raise fantastic demand 10Y
a slice Of British territory.
THE Chronicle will say:
We feel bound TO say that Mr.. Olney produces Il
very strong, II erab,e argument IN repiE
to Lord Sdllsbury's fears. The difficulty OF submit
ting great National interest to n foreign umpire
is a real one, but Is not lnsuperabe. We feel sure
that the reply to Lord Salisburys desire to elicit
the National feeling IN the matter viii be an over
wheming mandate 20 go ahead. so FAR AZ We may
venture to Judge the An orleans have every reason
to be satisfied with Mr.. OreYs champloning or their
interests We promise Lord Salisbury the gratefn,
and enthusiastic support of everybody whose views
represent.
longing the petty dispute. and urges the diplomats
bestir themselves. II recalls the Alabama case
and that I.ngishmen have no great cause 10
be enamored of the principle Of arbitration. AL
though they willing TO try their luck again for
the sake Of peace ana the removal of the wearisome
incubus Of Venezuela.
"The Tines will say: I'VE most willing 10
admit that IN controversies with the United States
have not TO apprehend systematic presenta-
ton Of speculative claims. as indicated by Lord
Salisbury. practical source Of danger. but the
puhcs Of Central and South America Tot above
fore eminently required Public opinion m the United
States hardly refuse to admit the force of Lord
Salisbury's reasons for no. trusting a system OF
unrestricted arbitration"