New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-16

thinks it necessary 10 clear itself Of pro. British sus-
ter of seals
The ST. James's Gazette" says:
The publication is a further demonstration Of GER
r tain iransatlantic methods OF diplomacy which may
The tail;twisters think that dispatch couched IN
of Il and We Ts nsss 10
that The real gst Of the situation is the fact that
safe: But it Is not safe; and after some affront
Ws less sd o theme Ssn Sny na s
situation OF the erayest peril. There are three
e. eahssa sna sr Md II s Ss as
10 tell Lord Salisbury OF the deplorable effect pro-
one in America believes to be our recent surrender
to the United States.
THE Daily Mail says editotialy:
Unless we get an arbitration treaty the day viii
ton lion Of American politicians viii magnify petty in
suit into pretty war. Secretary Shermans DIS
hollow for American common sense. In the inter
ests Of humanity, the rumore6 alliance between eten
want little blood-ettng to bring them to sen.
be in P9e and thn:s this WSqa VI Hent be
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 England q charge OK pad
ton. he has shown himself slnsuary untitled for
the delicate and responsible duties OF his office: 4
ng the charge Of Sad th h
ing. When ne first appointed TO his present
t' the choce II ef he Really sent this Dispatch they
will be fully confirmed
Suggesting that the dispatch was published
with the connvance il not the active aid or the
Jingo Senator's who were under solemn obl-
cation to treat IT as confidential The Tlmes
proceeds 80 quote from New-YOrk papers con-
demning the tone Of the dispatch. anc expresses
the belief that this will be the attitude Of the
American public The editorial closes by calling
attention to the financial article In another
ding hQ
ism has business aspect unfavorable 70 tne
revival Of American prosperity "The Timess
financial article says:
Mr.. shermans dispatch is not regarded seriously.
politicians, think 1t useful from time TO time 10
indulge in language OF scarcely yelled hostimty nr
vailing indsposition OF prudent investors to buy
American securities.
'"The Daily Chronicle thinks Lord Salisbury
would be justified in returning Secretary Sher-
mans dispatch on the ground that the British
Government does not receive communications
couched in such terms. If he does not. 1t is be-
cause American dpomatsts assume certain
liberty of language not used by other countries:
"The Chronicle proceeds to censure severely
the methods of American diplomacy. and says:
The fact that some nations. like ourselves. are
dplon1atst who Is no less a gentleman In public
than in private life is not sufficient to remove this
slur and danger
"The Standard" says editoraly:
has undoubtedly damaged the position OF the state
Department. 1t Is preposterous that we should pc
accused OF bad faith by men who have notoriousiy
refused cornply with an impartial award simply
because II given against them.
"The Post" in an editorial on the Sherman dis
patch, says: .,. 49,.
Every indication points to the certainty tnat
Great Britain will be compelled to hght Tor her eX,
istence against the United States as soon as an
American Government believes that war can % pe
safely begun. In such situation war cannot De
averted by justice by goodwill. Our statesmen
must search their corscienccs and make sure IN any
controversy that may be raised their attitude IS
tst and fair They should concede so long as there
is any reasonable doubt concerning the justice OF
their nostion but they must be prepared Tor an ap,
peal to force We can imagine no more dreadful
Our duty IL to make sure that It comes by no fault
of ours and that 1t shall find us united ana pre-
pared The respite will In all probability be the
time needed for the creation or more poWeriuI
American deet-says three or four years or TOT tne
creation of a political combination with some naval
Power-say as many months The organzation to
sustain such contest may be short. Ihe time 70
face the situation is not in three years or three
months, but now.