The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-03-31
THE PRESIDENTS POSITION
Mr. Mckinley interviewed by Cores
poodent smalley.

LONDON. March 15-The CORES
poudent OF the London Times in the
United Safes, Mr.. George w. Smalley
gives his impressions to-day as ga
thered from conversation with Pre-
sident Mckinley. With reference
t, the bitration treaty the Presi-
dent is quoted as saying:
There is ne subject on which /
feel more strongly. 1 abide by every
word OF my address"
Mr.. Smalley adds:
"The President is for the treaty as
originally presented to the Senate,
or at least, without any amendment
aft citing its efficiency. He showed
real interest aud knowledge Of for
eign affairs, and does not intend to
take any new departure in regard to
Cuba.
"He is still convinced protection
ist; bus he recognizes that -circum-
stance have altered aud that there
will be no return to the tariff OF 1890
He has very earnest aud strong
views as to his duty regarding bime-
allism aud will do his utmost to
prom )te it,aud will exhaust all means
o secure an international agreement
beliving that prosperity depends
upon it. This, however, does not
imply that he is any the less firm in
his resolve to maintain the gold
standard.
"The impression which the couver-
sation gave was one Of confidence"
MR.. sHERMAN's INTERVIEW.
Considerable interest is shown in
official and diplomatic circles in the
statements attributed to the Secre-
tary OF State in an interview with
correspondent OF the London Times
and published at great length in
Saturdays issue OF that paper.
S, ,crctary Sherman admits that the
interview took place, but he declines
to say whether or not he is correctly
represented. The general impress
sion here is that inasmuch as the
Secretaty's expressed views are so
much in accord with those attribut-
ed to him in the newspaper inter
view that the latter is substantially
correct in all its main features.
Acc )rding to the interview Mr..
Sherman favors an arbitration treaty
but is lukewarm regarding details,
and is willing to accept any form OF
treaty. The Secretary declares that
he will continue the Olney policy
with regard TO Cuba aud Spain.
American citizens will be protected
by the American Government.
Those who, under cover of their
American nationality, engage in
hostilities against Spain must accept
the consequences of their acts
Those who arc pursuing lawful oc-
cupations in a lawful way will be
entitled to the protection OF the law
and treaties, and in their behalf no
efforts will be spared should they
be seized on suspicion.
"There will be no war with Spain,"
the interview goes on. "We want
none. We have no reason to believe
that Spain wants war. II Spain
would give me quit-claim deed to
the Island OF Cuba would not
have it,"
Mr.. Sherman is opposed to all an
nexstion, thinking that the United
States is big enough already. He
repelled the notion OF desiring the
annexation OF Canada, peaceably or
otherwise. ut is for the interest Of
reither l have already stated my
views against annexation. My dream
Tor the remote aud permanent
future OF this North American CON
fluent is three great republics
Canada, the United States and
M-lico but l would not take a
step to alter things as they are.