New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-07
COMMENT ON THE MESSAGE
MADRID PAPER CALLS 1T AN "ADDl-
TIONAL AFFRONT."
ENGLAND SHOWS HER sAT1sFAcTIoN-FRENcH
JOURNALS ADOPT A oUIEr ToNE-vARY-

ENGLAND SHOWS HER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
| JOURNALS ADOPT QUIET ToNE-vARY-
| ING VIEWS IN GERMANY
| Madrid Dec. 6.-The semi-oficial "1iberar' re-
| cards President McKinley's Message as IAN addi-
| tional aNront by discourteous conqueror.' and
adds THE whole country Will protest against the
repetition Of the calumny in regard to the Maine
| London. Dec. s.-The afternoon newspapers here
express satisfaction at President Mckineys Mes
sage to Congress. with the exception OF his allu-
sion TO the Nicaraguan Canal. which they consider
does not show sufficient appreciation OF British
treaty rights.
1.-THE Pail Mall Gazette says: "In language Of
studied modera ton. but which leaves no room to
doubt Its meaning. the President foreshadows the
fixed determination OF the Government TO stand
by the policy II the open door in the East That
declaration brings the United States in line with
us. II ever the time comes to speak with enemies In
the open door way"
Referring to the Nicarapan Canal. THE Pail
Mall Gazette remarks:
while fully admitting the validity OF the Pres-
dents claims for the complete protection OF the
commerce OF the United States. may be per-
mitted to point out that British interests are no
less entitled to consideration. and that the Govern
ment at Washington is already bound by definite
obligations. We are convinced, however, that when
* comes to business there will be no disposition
in the United States 10 question the position OF
friendly equality OF tho two countries in this
matter"
The ST. James's Gazette" says: The Message
Will he read with pleasure. The President faces
new Issues in n broad minded way. and suggests
the solution OF their problems large and generous
lines"
The paper reads sentences relating to tho
Nicaraguan Canal and friendly relations with Great
Britain together and interprets therefrom that
President Mckinley recognizes tho binding char
acter OF the Clayton-Buwer Treaty.
1.-THE ST. James's Gazette" adds: 1T would be
strange II the opportunities just offered by the
Canadian negotiations do not result in the near
future in n comprehensive understanding between
the two great branches OF the English-speaking
race. not merely the broad. general lines OF COM
mon commercial interests, but on such closely re-
lated details as the creation ana guarantee or the
interoceanic waterway"
Paris. Dec. 6-The "Liberte." referring to Presi-
dent McKiney's Message TO Congress. says
The Message. which under the circumstances
awaited with natural Impotence. satisfies all
curiosity. 1t constitutes n true manifesto OF the
unfairly isolated. enters with wings fully outspread
forth TO be heard. The Republic will make its in
ten,ions felt wherever i seems good to it, p.,,u.
McKnleys hope that Franco-American under
standing will shortly be reached, las evidence OF
Ambassador at Washington" 1t adds;
posed to deny to America the practical and reason
able demands of President Mckinley"
The Temps thinks that, after perusing the
Message, one will be the wiser in regard TO
what can be hoped from the friendship OF the
United States or feared from her. and says AS
regards Cuba, II may he remarked that the Presi-
dents declaration is absolutely identical with the
declaration OF Great Britain when that country
entered Egypt, where she still remains"
The most interesting point Of the message. ac-
cording TO the journal des Debats" is the fact
that Great Brtains warm words Of determination
not loudly echoed In It,
Berlin. Dec e.-The National Zeitung." touching
on the Message to Congress, says:
THE Message. generally, Is couched In moderate
terms, and does not indicate anticipated inten-
ton to force an entry into international politics"
The "Vossche Zetung' expresses itself as being
disappointed at not finding in the Message the
programme OF the newly begun colonial policy"
The "Tageblatt" points out the contrast between
the Presidents Message and the prolific demon
STATIONS Of the British statesmen and says the
Message "only cursory refers to the Anglo Ameri-
can understanding"