New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-13
NEW IA CTOK TOfECE WITH
EUROPEAN ATTENTION DRAWN TO THE
UNITED STATES.
LORD sALsBURY's SPEECH AND ITS EFFECT
ON THE CONTINENT-AMERIcA AND

LORD sALIsBURY's SPEECH AND ITS EFFECT
ON THE CONTINENT-AMERIcA AND
THE PHILIPPINES
London Nov l2-During the last week the United
States has occupied the attention OF Europe to a
greater degree than at any time since the battles
around Santiago. The entry OF the American Re-
public into the arena of Eastern colonization has
attracted widespread and varied attention. and
never before have the phases and issues OF
American election been generally and eagerly
canvassed and intelligenty commented upon
The Endorsement OF the expansion policy by the
electors of the United States has commanded a
chorus Of approval in Great Britain. while the
Journalistic spokesman in France Russia and Ger
many exhibit equal unanimity of dsapproval
On the heels OF the election the Marquis of Sails
bury threw the chancelleres OF Europe a porten-
tously ambiguous phrase which they have not yet
succeeded In satisfactorily dissectng. Then came
Emperor Williams change OF course toward the
Spanish shores, which Europeans ever quick to dis
cover political portents in the movements of royal
ties. are constituting exhibition OF pro-Spanish
sympathy. The Marquis OF Salisbury remains so 10y
ally devotee to the old style of diplomacy. which
employs words TO confuse meanings. that his dev
erances frequently inspire many discordant in
terpretations as there are interpreters But there
are no proofs whatever in support OF any construc
ton OF his latest declaration conveying a
ing or unfriendliness 10 the United States On the
Il
OF the United States entrance upon the role OF
Philippine landlord from the English Government
and people, though 1t IS accompanied by the
sumption which "The London Times" this morn
ing emphasizes. that "our unity OF interests in
that quarter OF the globe depends upon the main
tenance Of the policy Of the open door"
BRITISH INVESTORS REJOICE
The American attitude toward the Philippine
Islands is also certainly welcomed by the British
These companies. in anticipation of a stable. hon
est government are already taking steps to en-
large their enterprises. This is notably the
with the Manila Railroad Company controlled by
English capitalists. which Is projecting extern
sion Of its lines. Outside OF all this. II is highly
improbable that the Marquis OF Salisbury would
publicly anagonize the widespread sentiment Of
his countrynen that British and American inter
osts i'm the East go hand IN hand and the CORE
spondent Of The Associated Press here has good
authority for asserting that he did not intend 10
do Moreover. tho correspondent learns that
communications or conversations between Ameri-
can and British diplomats have occurred very
Gently. in which a recognition Of this identity Of
interests displayed. though. far can
he learned. the discussions did not to the length
Of pledges OF help or plans for concert OF action
in any contingencies.
While the Spaniards Internationally hugging
the hope Of finding friend and protector in En-
peror William Of Germany. the London diplomats
accept His Majesty's disclaimers. arguing that the
whole trend Of British and German policies is
verging particularly since the friendly apportion-
ment of the spheres Of influence in Africa. and
that the Emperor believing his interests lie in
the Anglo American rather than in tho Franco
Russian camp. will not show any disposition to
duplicate his telegram 10 President Kriiger
MERRITT AND THE GERMANS
a member OF General Mcrritts party says that
while the hearing of the Germans there left much
to be desired at first. a markedly cordial
feeling grew up the American Army and Navy
demonstrated their capabilities II appears that
German official called upon General Merritt
after the capture of Manila. complimented him
upon the appearance of his troops and remarked:
Il notice you have many Germans among them"
BY this the German official intinated that the
infusion of German blood explained the efficiency
Of the American soldiers. General Merritt, it Is
added. replied. jestingy
we make citizen Of German in three years
and make a soldier Of him in five years"
The members Of General Merritts staff are not
unanimous in considering the Philippine Islands
to be a desirable acquisition. One of the officers
My. observations forced me to the conclusion
shoulderng a century OF trouble and broils. The
expense of the Spanish possession merely consisted
of the country ran itself The Spaniards were com
PEELED TO pay tribute to the Suans Of some Of the
would not be content with Spanish methods OF
governing. We should refuse to pay baCkmail,
and the enforcement of an efficient government,
keeping the peace among the various factions.
quellmg intrigues among the natives, friars and
foreigners, collecting taxes and defending
selves against foreign aggressions. seems a super
human task.
If the Marquis of Salisbury's speech made clear
any fact it that Great Britain does not intend
TO diminish her ornaments. regardless OF the
Cars proposal in that direction. The energetic
persecution of the work of putting the British
navy on a footing, after the fashoda incident
closed. inspires speculation. some constituting II
as foreboding war the Philippine Islands and
otheo linking II with the Chinese problem and
the presence Of 10000 Russians Port Arthur,
who might. conceivably, be marched TO Picking
for the protection OF Russian interests. Others.
however conclude that the British Admiralty Is
utilizing the opportunity for man6uvres. for which
Parliament under calmer conditions. would not
authorize the expenditure.
FRANCE AND THE BRITISH ARMAMENTS.
Frances view Of the British aruaments may be
conjectured from the persistency with which she
plays Touon against Portsmouth. The Fashoda
incident has unquestiOnably left bitter taste in
French mouths, which the condesc Adingly sOoth-
ing tone OF the English papers which have been
expressing themselves II dealing with fractions
children only served to intensity The French
statesmen and the newspapers OF France frankly
beWai the whole affair and say The nation has
suffered Il great humiliation. They also hlnt
vaguely at future revenge. NJ. Robert he talx,
vi the African Committee urges his countrymen
not suIk. but Initiate Great Britain's behavior
under Il similar rebuff in the Nenezuean affair.