New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28

ANGLO-AMERICAN ALLIANCE.
SENTIMENTS EXPRESSED ~ BLACKwooD's "EDIN
BURGH MAGAZINE N is4s

SENTIMENTS IMPRESSED ~ BLACKwOODs "ED1N-
BURGH MAGAZINE IN is4s
TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: In your issue of to-day The Westminster
Gazette" is quoted saying The Quebec Convcn'
ton offers the first opportunities OF maeralizing
the new and better sentiment between this country
ard the United States We must be thankful Il
substantial first step is taken toward Anglo-Amer-
lean goodwill" These and many similar state
n.ents which might be quoted from the press on
both sides OF the Atlantic indicate that the desire
10 increase the bonds o. affection between the two
Notwithstanding nations is Of very recent origin
That are now simply approxmating the crystal
,!zation OF a sentiment which has existed for fu!I
hali-century the following excerpts taken from
Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine for June. 1875
will show:
The tone Of tho American press proves that
though many points OF difference may and must ex-
ist between The two countries thGugh ehe e' ,
may not always have oorn- her iacllues IN tne
meekest way. and the younger may have often an
than discretion nations sprung OF me same liheage
speaking the same language. cherishng the same
by difference o: political institutions or opposition
Of commercial interests as not 10 feel warm ana
;erest. but from higher and more generous sym.
BATTLES. every calarrry which threatens a kindred
nation with which It feels Itself united by the
press in Great Britain and the United states. there
Is an abundance OF rancor and bad feeling; IN
others Of bad faith, disguised under the cloak Of
nationality and patriotism But among the eau
ca Ted and the thoughtful portion u the public and
among the higher organs o. periodical literature IN
both countries very different spirit is eNden'g
sp.rlt Of cordaity is every day becoming more ap.
paren rs the conviction Of tn common interest OF
the TWO countries becomes tnoIc pa 5aue. "i "a
union & gradually in the course Of formation
Europe viii only ;end. We iTusi, 70 cement and
confirm. How. indeed should II be other"LSe'
How 81 least should II long continue 70 be other
wise For what country but Great Britain has
ever sent forth from It's bosom such colony AS
form ne ed America
colony could ever look back upon Io!uer Iih'dse
thrtyirg domains with many OF the sinking empires
OF Europe. she remembers hoT British descent ana
feels In thousand traces Of blood and thoughts
and ha bits and morals. her connection with the
inviOlate island Of the sage and free
II Henry NJ Stanley is right in declaring that
the time is not suitable FOR speaking Of alliances
land he probably Isl the date and character Of
these utterances prove that an Anglo American
union was conceived long before the birth OF the
present generation. and that the present era Of
mutual good feeling is the rich fruitage Of half
eentury's growth JAMES NJ HEAGER
Drew Seminary for Young Women. Aug. a. 1885
THE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT HOME.
THE SECRETARY OF THE VOLUNTEERS RELIEF
ASSOCIATION URGES THEIR PROMPT.
HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Permit M TO urge you 10 your strongest
date Of the former National Guardsmen enlisted In
the volunteer army.
II must be admitted that strong pressure was
brought 10 bear upon our State Militia when the
call for troops was made and right nobly did they
respond 10 the Nations call, leaving home ties
home duties home cares and responsibilities 10
bear their part OF the countrys burden
Fighting they have done when called upon. SUI
fer'ng they have borne patiently Homes they have
let unsupported. business interests neglected and
property unprotected.
In our National Guard went representative young
business men. whose life vacations were In the
lines OF peace and business success. They are
needed home. their families In many cases a-e
dependent upon the Volunteers Relief Associa'
ton for actual living expenses and while this fun1
has been Of generous proportions II cannot last
Indefinitely. and when exhausted great suffering
must follow.
Our boys went to fight and having conquered i
IS right continue them in garrison GUY
when Regular troops can he found ia ample num-
bers 10 perform this service. National Guardsmrn
have homes. family and business interests suferins
by their absence. The Regular troops nave no such
call upon them.
BY all means send the volunteers where their
strongest duty lies and reward them ny prompt
Discharge for the honorable sacrih.es ihey nave
made FREDERICK s. ROGERS. Secretary,
70 untecrs' eief Association.
Micietovn. y. Y. August l9. l@S