The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-29

ture 70 expect an alliance now OF the TWO
great Engissh-spsaking nations MY rea-
soG for this view Of the matter Is th@-
the American people are not ready Tor IL.
There IL in the eastern part OF this coun-
try and 10 some extent in the central part
a feeling against England. difficult to de-
scribe and more difficult. perhaps, 20 az
count for. In the broad, untramneled
wess this sentiment is not so noticeable.
Public opinion In the west Is broad and
comprehensive and free from the preju-
dice ana ultra conservatism one finds IN
Some communities OF the Atlantic states.
II has always been my Idea that the peo-
PIE Of the west are the pick Of the east.
England Ready for u.
''On the other hand, we in England are
quite ready for It. There is no denying
that England and English opinion have
suffered from America some things that
might even be regarded as slap in the
face or rebuff. / refer to the rejection
Of the arbitration treaty. which. could IL
have become an accomplished fact, would
have cemented the two countries together
in bonds that would have been ind-ssoiu-
bic. But without IL the two nations aro
destined TO trave. together upon the up
ward road that leads to higher eivili-
cation, and In the language OF TenHyson.
make the bounds Of freedom wider yet
II should not be forgotten that the Angle.
Saxon race planted on the western hemi-
sphere the seeds Of freedom and free In
stitutions, which in the ripe fruition Of
time have made this glorious Iiberty-lov-
ing republic The essential elements 81
the Anglo-Ssxon race have not changed
in the meantime. and this Is why when
hostili;.es broke out between America and
Spain. from the uttermost parts OF the
British empire, from every hamlet III old
England and from every part Of her coli
ones there came the word to America
Godspeed in the war for humanity and
freedom.
should Hold the Philippines. -~~~
1T is my belief that the war with Spain
is destined TO last for some time yet, ard
to become a much bigger affair than the
American people first imagined. Plainly,
its effect will work radical change in the
foreign policy Of this country. Occupation
and permanent possession Of the Philip
pines are indispensable. You cannot give
them to France or Germany or Russia or
any European power without mourning the
hostility OF the others. You cannot give
them to England for Il would De the signal
for the breaking out OF war throughout
Europe. waged by the other powers against
England and possibly the United States.
To relinquish them TO Spain would be abb
surd and out OF the question To deliver
the Islands up 10 the native population
would be monstrous, IL would be doing
the very thing that America has gone
10 war 10 prevent-cruel, unciviiized war
fare. rapine and murder. The Malays
mixed With Spanish blood, are even worse
than the Cubans. They are outcasts and
they know nothing Of civilization. No.
this country must retain the Philippines
there ia absolutely no other course open,
and in saying this l merely say what every
Engiishman believes TO De true. England
would be most heartily glad 10 see the
Philippines become forever a part of the
domain over which floats the Stars and
Stripes
"England's attitude In this war ard the
utterances OF her public men on the sub
ject or an Angio-Ameriean alliance have
done her more harm than good said lieut.
Gov. Cochrane IN response 10 an inquiry.
"She has even cemented the alliance OF
other powers against her. Manfestly IL
will be the purpose OF the continental na-
tions TO anticipate and prevent II possible
and offensive and defensive alliance be-
tween the two EHglish-speaking nations
The manifestations OF English sympathy
Tor America and the moral support given
TO this country in the struggle has had
an inimical effect on England while il has
been OF great advantage to this country
hostility OF the other powers agalns; En-
gland. In the second II has possibly. even
probably, prevented interference and per-
haps armed Intervention by the continent
al nations in favor OF Spain"
He believes in seattle.
Turning from the topic OF war. Lieut..
Gov. Cochrane willingly gave his opinion
OF Seattle ard the northwest. While L
If he .~ft
visit" he sad. II have already learned
that prosperity reigns here and that there
In forward movement everywhere in
Washington. This is destined TO become
great city: there Ia no possible doubt
about that The great northwest. and by
that 1 mean the northwestern states ana
British Columbia. the Northwest territory
and the adjacent provinces, are TO become
thu arena in which the highest and best
energies or the Anglo-Saxon race are TO
mud most rich and profitable field fer
their employment. This Is veritao.s
empire or riches Il is nineralized from
one end 20 the other. Its other resources
are manifold and filed with latent wealth
l am glad TO spend half OF the year out
here. and glad. too 70 be able 20 enjoy
the roya, hospitality Of my friend McNeill
at this beautiful spot"
Mr.. Cochrane said before concluding ths
interview that with the exception Of two
or three large companies. little English
capital IS being invested in Alaska and
the Northwest Territory. The placer mines
or the Yukon are regarded az poor mars
country ana not suitable field for The
operations or capital. az least until the
quartz hedges are located. Speculation in
klendlke properties has never. he ea!d.
assumed any OF the proportions Of the
kaffir craze.
The lieutenant governor OF the Isle %
wight IS about six feet tail and weighs
perhaps 40 pounds. He is fair with blue
eyes AMI light blonde hair. Absence OF
either bead or mustache heightens the
edfct - hs strong mouth ard chin lis
manners are engaging ana lGahle
ldeu'. Gov. Cochfane GENES OF 4 very
DISTINGUISHED family. Three DAYS ago IA
received notification by cable OF his ap-
poiniment by Queen Victoria az lieuten-
ant governor Of the Isle OF Wight, whers
tina queen spends part OF each year az Os-
borne. The position - one 90 great official
and soc-ai prestige. The governor OF the