The news & observer., 1897-03-14
SHERMAN DREAM
He Looks for Three North
American Republics.
EVOLUTION TO BE NATURAL
is INDIFFERENT ABOUT TREATY
AND LISTLESS ABOUT CUBA.
WOULD NOT HAVE ITAs A GIFT
The Cretan Question Approaching So
luton Greece Will Doubtless Ac-
cept the Inevitable in Shape of
Pacific Blockade.
a Pacific Blockade.
Copyrighted, 1897, by the Associated
pressl


Press.)
London, March 13.-The Cretan aues-
ton is still absorbing the attention Of Eu-
rope, and the newspapers here are full of
speculation from oil the capitols as to the
next move of the powers. All kinds Of
so-called semi-official statements are
aaoat, and many of them are undoubtedly
ballons dessai, launched by the different
governments to test the drift of popular
and ministerial feeling in the matter.
One idea, however, is gaining ground,
that there will be no war, and that Greece
must climb down. An indication of this
is shown in the statement of NJ. Zaimi,
President of the Greek Chamber, tele-
graphed here to-day, in which he says he
is personally disposed to accept the pro
pOeal of autonomy for the island Of Crete
as a step towards its annexation to
Greece. There is little doubt that
Greece is disappointed at the attitude of
the Balkan States, which have apparently
decided to sit on the fence for a while.
According to one authority, Russian in
fiuence has been brought TO bear on Sofia,
and has prevented Prince Alexander's
visit from resulting in a definite under
standing with Seryia and Bulgaria re-
garding the future of Macedonia. The
latest indications tonight, point to pa
cifc blockade of Greece, and that it will
be enforced on Monday next
According to a despatch from Nice,
Queen Victoria's drive from the station
there to the hotel at Cimiez was marked
by an incident. Her majesty was seated
in an open landau when the horse of
chasseur who formed part of the escort,
shied, threw the rider and then fell TO
the ground. On regaining its feet, the
horse reared with his fore hoofs raised
above the Queens head. The coachman
saw the danger and succeeded in pulling
the carriage to one side. Her majesty,
seeing her harrow escape, was much un-
nerved and became deadly pale.
The Times to-day publishes an inter-
view, which its correspondent in the Unit
ed States, Mr. George w. Smalley has
had with Mr.. Sherman, the Secretary Of
State. Mr.. Smalley. in substance, says.
After n long conversation with Mr..
Sherman, I believe that he has no definite
settled opinions on foreign policy, or does
not hope to make them felt in the Senate.
He does not think that foreign affairs are
Of the first Importance, approves platonic-
ally of the doctrine of arbitration, and
may readily enough follow the Presidents
lead, but he does not seem sure that the
amendments proposed for the arbitration
treaty are of much Importance, though
he mas been told plainly that the British
Government will not proceed with the
treaty thus amended. His interest in
Cuba is more direct his purpose is clearer
and his Senatorial jingoism has fallen off
him like a worn-out garment He de-
clared chat there would be no change of
policy in regard to Cuba, and that there
would be no war with Spain, saying:
I'VE want none, and we do not believe
Spain wants war. If Spain gave me a
quit-claim deed to Cuba I would not
have it."
Referring to Canada, he repelled the
notion of desiring to annex Canada and
said that under the British Grown she
had al the freedom she would have if in
dependent, adding: IF WISE she will
maintain her connection with England.
My dream for a remote permanent future
Of North America is three great Repub-
hes, Canada, the United States and Mex
leo; but we shall not take a step to alter
things as they are. What is to come here
after must come from natural political
evolution"