Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-10
LORD SALISBURY
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4 am not implying the slightest
pidisie' tar from 1t. / am not refus-
ms svfl'ithy to the American republic
| III the alfheuities through which it has
passed, out no one can deny that its
appearance among factors, Asiatic a,
All events, and possibly in European
diplomacy, is grave and serious
event winch may not conduce to the
interests of the peace, though I think
IN any event it is likely to conduce to
the interests OF Great Britain (cheersy
but what has impressed upon us Is
that the subject matter of war is ter
ribly prevalent on all sides. We see
nations decaying, whose government
is so bad that it can neither maintain
the power of self-defence NOT retain
the affection of it's subjects: and when
this occurs there are always neiehbors
impelled by some motiye--it may be
the highest philanthropy or ii NAV be
the natural desire OF empire-to con-
test as to who shall be heir to the
falling nation; and that is the cause of
war"
Lord Salisbury then alluded to the
rapidity and une xpectednessw with which
wars broke out and said: eff Great
bfltaln should ever permit her sea de-
FENCES to weaken, her whole empire
would fall gathering to the ground It
is therefore impossible in the present
state and temper of the world to IN
termit our naval and military precau-
tions."
He concluded by regulating "All
suggestion that our preparations mean
that the country is animated by the
lust of conquest or a love of war" de-
claring that Great Britain was only
resolved to maintain the empire
Britons have received from their fore
fathers and to support the peace which
is the glory and sustenance of our en-
pire."
a great ovation from the entire as
sembiy marked the conclusion of the
| prenliers speech.
In commenting on Lord Salisbury's
speech, the Standard says: There is a
deliberate vagueness in Lord Sails
burys language-a tendency to hint
rather than indicate unpaIatable
truths-which is not reassuring''
the Daily News also disagrees with
his remarks about America and says:
Nothing that fails to conduce to peace
can conduce to Great Britain's interest.
Probably, however, Lord Salisbury
only meant that Great Britain and the
United States are not likely to be
found on opposite sides and there we
cordially agree with him.
The Daily News then proceeds to ask
whether the Philippines are to be the
storm center which the premier fore
sees and says: 1.-THE omens are certain
iy not favorable. The. peace confer
ence is deadlock. Emperor William
is Fastening back, not to Berlin but to
Spain. If Lord Salisbury meant any
thing by his remarks regarding
America, they point to somewhat
serious situation. II he meant nothing,
| he was very i'll advised to indulge at
! so sensitive q time and in such a pub
| lie manner in a fit of diplomatic
| blues"
The Daily Chronicle frankly calls
Lord Salisbury "a muddler, who is
| afraid to take the public into his con-
| fidence," and protests against his
''naladroit suggestion that the en-
trance Of the United States into world
| politics will make for war;
| The Rome correspondent of the Daily
Mail says: 1T is asserted positively
| that Major Marchand has establishea
| communication with Emperor Menelek
| Of Abyssinia and that Franco is now
i intriguing with that monarch"