The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-01
Discusses the Feelings Of Europeans
Towards Us.
THE HOsTILITYgoF THE FRENCH.

Every paper in the city of Paris, ex-
cept three unimportant ones, published
right along articles that have not
changed any in tone from the begin
ming, showing the greatest hostility.
1t was believed there that the object of
the United States in beginning the war
was extension of her territory, or inn
perial extension, and the same opinion
seemed to prevail in Germany.
In England there was a complete re-
verse OF sentiment. Six weeks time
had changed the sentiment of 50 years,
and all animosities were being buried
by the tide of sympathy and universal
%appoval, and feeling of relationship,
which was binding against the world.
There had been a general belief that
our ships were no good n that
army, while being composed of good
men, was gathered from the field and
had no experience or training. In
place of what was expected it was dis
covered that our vessels were of the
'soundest construction, up to the most
modern type of warship, with
ment unexcelled and manned and Off
cered by skilled seamen and ta|cticians,
while the army had displayed all the
qualities of veteran troops.
Mr.. Depew further said that the rest
of Europe is anxiously watching the
apprehended entrance of the United
States into their circle in the far east.
The position is one of distrust. They
are trying to solve the problem of the
influence upon their interests of the
Anglo-American alliance which they
think either exists or is inevitable. If
either is disposed to interfere in our
war they restrained by the belief that
any movement in that direction would
precipitate an alliance with England.
The victory of Admiral Dewey at
Manila and the daring and splendid
effort Of Lieutenant Hobson at Santi-
ago have lone incalculable service in
convincing continental Europe of our
fighting caliber and arousing enthusi-
asm in England.
English statesmen whom he met all
aid Keep the Philippines, share us
China and open ports in the east"
one said: you must join the concert
of European nations. 1t is expensive,
but you cannot be an eastern power
unless you belong to the band. Our
interests will always be identical, and
the mutual benefits inc~alculable."
"They rally us good naturally" salt
Mr.. DeDew, ION our protestations of
pure sentiment in this war, and say:
Yes, that is the way we always get
in, and then we stay. Christianity and
civilization demand it, you know, n
we give the beggars liberty, law, order
and justice, which they never had be-
fore. It's in your blood. You have
aroused the appetite Of earth hunger,
and you cannot STOP"
Mr.. Depew was rendered a reception
I.-k -g-lA - H. D1-,IIgaa~ a1,,I 90
which he is president, at which over
800 were present. In the main parlor,
where Chairman John Sabine Smith
introduced the guests, DIR. Depew stood
under a canopy of palms and ferns,
through which electric lights of red,
white and blue showed. When DR.. De-
pew entered the band struck up Hail
to the Chief"
DIR. Depew, after expressing his
qualification for what he termed a
unique reception rendered him, said In
part:
Never before have I found such a
situation as that Which exists abroad
at the present time, when every Amer
lean is asked the question:: What is
Spain going to do?' and Is the United
States, with its 5000, 900 of people and
It's untold resources, going into the
game for territorial acquisition, such
as is the aim of continental powers in
China and African Another question
asked is If the Interference of this great
western republic is to be tolerated in
disturbing the existing relations be-
tween the powers in the old world.
The Englishmen understand this very
well, but the Frenchman does not know
any more about Is than does the
Chinaman. The German learns of us
through the four million of his people
in this country, who write home in
viting their friends over,
DIR. Depew spoke in words of praise
of M. HanotauX, the French minister
of foreign affairs. He told the press
of France that America had as much
right to go to Cuba as had Lafayette
when he came to America. He said
that Germany vas looking on us with
a critical eye" and that the Austrian,
Russian and Italian governments were
not at all likely to interfere in the
present crisis, because, he said, Great
Britain, with her powerful fleet, tells
them to stand aside and let America
fight ii out, because America is right.
DR.. Depew spoke strongly in favor
of the proposed Anglo-SaXton alliance,
citing the speeches of Chamberlain,
Curzon and other members in English
parliamentary life on the subject.