New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-07
ENGLISH PEOPLES ATTITUDE
no SECRET MADE OF THE DESIRE TO
HAVE AMERICANS HOLD THE
PHILIPPINES.
rRY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.1

London. Aug. 6.-The attitude of the English
press and people toward the armistce and
peace which the Mckinley Government is ar
ranging is characteristic and admirable. They
have made secret Of their eager desire to
have the Americans hold the Philippines. and
they are not interested in any other detail OF
the settlement. Having clearly defined their
position. they make no attempt to meddle with
the processes OF peace negotiation or to infiu-
cnce the decision Of President Mckinley. Cen
eral Grosvenor, I'm a manly interview published
here lays emphasis on the fact that no Euro
pean country must say what Americans Will or
will not do at the close OF the war. This is the
plain truth. which England has already dis
cerned and acted upon England refrans from
Interference with peace negotiations, and leaves
America free to settle the Philippine question in
her own way The example is a salutary one
which ought not % be neglected in Berlin.
The German Emperor would hardly be human
II he were not In bad temper at the publication
OF the text OF Blsmarck's letter of resignation
The refusal OF the family TO accept honors SINH
lar to those paid to Gladstone's ashes and the
coclness and reserve OF Prince Herbert have
been cumulative proofs of dstrust and resent
ment stronger than death. Only the Man OF
Iron could have administered such a rebuG to
the haughtiest monarch in Europe. and then
only when cold I'm death. Whatever may be
said OF the Emperor's action in forcing Bis
marck to leave his service. his conduct In hast
cning 70 Friedrichsruh and Offering unexamped
burial honors 10 his greatest subject was be-
yond criticism: yet he thwarted by the
legacy OF implacabe enmity bequeathed to the
mourning family when he himself was seeking
10 appear most magnanimous
The events OF the week must have tended 10
harden the Emperor's heart. and may have en-
bittercd him toward America in her hour or
triumph. The closest observers here DO not
hesitate to say that the real source Of danger
I'm and after the peace negotiations will be
German intrigue They may be unduly suspi-
cious and unjust. but they believe that Ger
many has been intriguing both at Madrid and
az Manila. and that the Emperor VIII not be
reconccd to peace unless he can get something
ont of IT, They are convinced that tle Ameri-
cans will be menaced in the PhpT ines with
German hostility. and that. with treacherous
leader like Aguinaldo as a natural ally for med
dlesome diplomacy. there is much trouble ahead
for President Mckinley. Otherwise the course
is smooth for the peacemakers, II the Sagasta
Ministry holds together, and the satisfactory
adjustment Of all the issues Of the war Is only
a matter Of time and patience.
These apprehensions are entertained In diplo-
matte circles although nothing is said about
them in the press. The German Emperor Is.
however preoccupied already with preparations
for his journey to Palestine and Egypt and his
duties as the champion Of Professionalism. and
may be less deeply interested in the Philippines
than anxious observers suppose. |. n. +.