The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
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SHERMAN AND TIE SEALS.
The Secretary's Letter to Hay Exas-
pcrates LondOners

pcrates LondOners.
London, July 1J.-Whie among the gen.
eral public here the tone o. Secretary
Sherman's letter to Ambassador Hay re-
garding the Bering sea seal regulations
is greatly resented, the correspondent of
the Associated Press is in position to
say that whatever criticism the British
government may have to make on the
phraseology of the communication, the
letter has not in any way affected unfavor-
ably the negotiations which Col. Hay has
been conducting.
A conference will be held in Washing
ton during the autumn, at which the
United States, Great Britain, Russia and
Japan will be represented.
Since the presentation Of Secretary Sher-
mans note to Lord Salisbury, Ambassa-
dor Hay has had repeated conferences
with his lordship, all of which have been
of the most friendly character. The most
conciliatory spirit is displayed in the mat
ter by the British foreign Office, as is evil
dent by the decision to hold a conference,
which, although not yet formally announc-
ed, may be regarded as settled. II may
also be taken for granted that Canada
does not oppose this decision.
The evening newspapers are in a rage
over the matter. The half penny journals
lines as: Twisting the Lions Tail Again"
and America Shrieks at England" The
more serious papers deal with the situation
editorially.
The Times in its financial article to-day
referring to Secretary Sherman's commu-
nication says: "Mr. Sherman's dispatch
is not regarded seriously, but the fact
that the American statesmen or rather
politicians, think 1t useful from time to
time to indulge in language of scarcely
veiled hostility will not pass unnoticed
and will aid to the prevailing indisposi-
ton of investors to buy American securi-
ties"
london, July 16, a. m.-The Daily Mail
says, editorially: UNLESS we get an ar
bitration treaty the day will come when the
unbridled verbiage of a small section of
American politicians will magnify petty
insult into pretty war. Secretary Sher-
mans dispatch is too undiplomatic for
English ears and too hollow for American
common sense. In the interests of human
ity the rumor of the alliance between Ja-
pan and Spain is desirable. Our yankee
friends want a little blood letting to bring
them to a sensible international policy and
this would be best done by any hands
other than those of England
The Times, in an editorial article, says:
1T is impossible to doubt the authenticity
of the document. 1t Is a manifest attempt,
in offensive language, to fasten upon Eng
land a charge of bad faith. If this was
not Secretary Shermans intentions he has
shown himself singularly untitled for the
delicate and responsible duties of his Of
flee. If it was, then the statements he re-
Gently made In repudiating the charge of
bad faith was deliberately misleading.
When he was first appointed to his pres
ent office, doubts were expressed as to the
wisdom of his choice. If he really sent
this dispatch they will be fully con-
firmed."
The Standard says: "rhe appearance Of
Secretary Sherman's dispatch has un-
doubtedly damaged the position of the
state department. 1t is preposterous that
we should be accused of bad faith by men
who have notoriously refused to comply
with an impartial award simply because
it was given against them"
The Post, in an editorial, says: Every
indication points to the certainty that
Great Britain will be compelled to fight
| for her existence against the United States
| as soon as an American government be-
| lieves that war can be safely begun. In
| such a situation war canot be averted by
| justice nor by good will Our statesmen
| must search their consciences and make
| sure in any controversy that may be rais-
ed that their attitude is Just and fair.
They should concede so long as there is
any reasonable doubt concerning the JUS
| tice of their position, but they must be
| prepared for an appeal to force. We can
| imagine no more dreadful calamity.
"Our duty to make sure that II was by
| no fault of ours and that 1t shall find us
united and prepared. The respite will in
all probability be the time needed for the
| creation of more powerful American
| fleet. say three or four years, or for the
| creation of a political combination with
some naval power say as many months.
| The organization to sustain such contest
may be short The time to face the sit
uation is not in three years or three
| he htff