New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-15
GREAT BRITAIN N THE FAR EAST.

GREAT BRITAIN N THE FAR EAST.
POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES IN REGARD TO
KEEPING OPEN TRADE WITH CHINA.
To the Editor o, The Tribune
Sir: The relations Of Britain and this country
seem about 10 enter on new phase The events
now occurring in the Far East and the negotia-
tons for reciproci'~ with the British West indies
both point in this ERECTION. Every well-wisher FOR
both countries must hail the prospect with satisfac
| ton.
| In your editorial OF to-day Won give Great Britain
credit for her expressed determination 70 preserve,
II possible. China open and common field for
the trade OF all nations work upon But your prac-
| teal advice this country this juncture il
simply, Seize Hawaii" Whatever may be done
with Hawaii. either or later. surely the first
and pressing duty OF this country Is TO aid Great
Britain IN her endesvor
Possibly Great Britain preserve without as
sistance this free market. but the individual
interests offered her are powerful and more
complete success may res u. 4 the strong backing
or this country assisis her The Austrian Premier
! recently advised all European nations form a
commercial and industrial league 10 check the
rapidly growing importance OF this country. What
is Great Britsl's reply the invitation II is
that so far as her power extends not only whore
her flag waves. bu: where her influence control
tariffs. all nations shall trade equal terms. Surely
is the interes: OF this country 10 aid Brit
aims spontaneous action by emphatic approval and
by a promise o. cooperation.
Again in the West Indies. the action ~ Great
Britain is worthy OF appreciation and suppor1.
True. II is inspired by stf-lnterest. because the
loss OF the United States sugar market j. ruin 10
the Islands. and almost any sacrifice is WARRANTED
70 regain it, But what country except Great
Britain would thus accept the situation without
recrimination. and postpone her own selfish in
, terests the colOnys wallheing?
Diplomacy Is not guided by sentiment. and Great
Britain does not ask support such ground.
But the spread OF Great Britsn's powe- benefits
this country's commerce almost equally with her
own. il plainly for me advantage Of his coun-
ny lend aid 10 her supposed rival who is really
her commercial ally
Traditional but mistaken feelings OF rivalry must
yield 10 the practical tea chinss OF the hour, and
7 shall expect to the Diplomacy OF the
countries At no distant date in wel-considered
harmony. T T.. JEVONS
New-York. Jan : 1895
beyond doubt. the sympathy If the United
States is with every effort. whether made by
Great Britain Japan or any other Power. 10
open and keep open the trade of China to all
nations on equal terms. But this country can
not enter into any "entanging alliances" nor
60 n war 70 DO 50. Indeed. there IS no need
Of such course The desired end can best be
attained by peacefully extending American
commercial interests In China and on the shores
~ the Pacific generally as widely possible.
and. beyond doubt ~ the most effective
means Of doing would ne 10 annex Hawaii
and connect u with this country by cable That
would reduce the distance between The United
states and China by one-thrd. and correspond
inglv increase the influence 81 the United states
in Chinese anairs.-Ed.]