The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-10
LIBBY PRISON AS 1T APPEARED DURING THE WAR

and conservative course which he has
thus far pursued in relation to the cu-
ban and Spanish situation. She aiso eX-
pressed to him her thorough sympathy
with the efforts put forth by the United
states to relieve suffering humanity in
~uba with the hope that these endeayors
may be conducted to successful con-
ciusion without war
40 CORRESPONDENCE.
THESE expressions were not sent in
official form. They would have been com
municated through Mr.. Hay, the United
ttes Ambassador % Great Britain. hut
for the fact that ne is absent on vOy-
age on the Nile. They were, therefore.
communicated directly to Sir Julian with
the request that he present them I'm per-
SON TO the President. There has been no
correspondence with this country upon
the subjcct. 80 that the Queens senti-
ments DO not appear on record.
The desire Of the Queen that war
should be avoided was emphasized FOR
several reasons. II pointed out that the
commercial relations of Great Britain
with the United States were too extern
sive 20 be ieOpardized by a war between
this country and Spain. The blockade Of
the port OF New York for instance. Il
was pointed out. would b. Of irreparable
damage to British shipping. while the.ces-
sation Of the shipment OF food supplies
10 England would be exceedingly serious
THE reply OF the President expressed
his pleasure at the utterances Of the
queen. with the additional statement
that he also hoped that war could be
avoided
REASON FOR SECRECY.
Public announcement Of the real pur-
pose OF the Ambassadors visit has been
avoided and a denial OF the fact tIat it
had relation 10 the present crisis has been
made because It was feared that the
friendly uttetrances might be miscon-
strued.
III was thought that the approval
given By the Queen TO the Presidents
course might be distasteful ia certain
quarters, and might be regarded as un-
duly influencing the Presidents actions
i'm the future.
There was another reason. however
which had its weight in the direction Of
secrecy. The attitude of Great Britain
goes further In this matter than a mere
expression of good wishes. There Is a
desire, which has yet only reached the
stage OF tentative Suggestion. lhdl an
alliance may be formed between Great
Britain and the United states.
THE FAR EAST.
''It as been shown that the interests
Of England and this country are not only
Identical in a general sense. but are espe-
cially Identical in the great question Of
finding In China and the East a market
for manufactures. This suggestion has
considerable weight with the admiplstra-
ton.
Great Britain Is finding her supremacy
IN CHINA serlOlsly threatened. France has
already established herself on the south
and Russia Is aggressive on the North,
while Germany has secured a strong foot
held. " England proposes TO hold bet
own she must ght for Z. This explains
why she Is forbid Hing her ship owners 20
part with the vessels they are construct
Ing. and accounts for the large increases
she Is making 10 her navy.
ONLY MORAL SUPPORT.
"It was the suggestion that IN the
United states would aifort TO give Great
Britain her moral support In case OF
trouble In the East. she would offer us
her sympathy and practical aid In any
trouble that threatened with Spain that
resnlfed Ia q discussion OF the Eastern
question In the Cabin, meeting last Tues
day.
The administration appreciates tbs
vale Of this friendly attitude. Although