The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-01
RETURN OF MR.. DEPEw.
DR.. Chauncey Speaks of His Observa-
tions Abroad.

tions Abroad.
NEW YORK, June 30.-Chauncey NJ. De-
pew returned to-day ON the German steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse and was well
coined by large party of friends, who went
down the bay on New York Central tug.
lie afterward spoke freely of his observa-
fions and experiences abroad Regarding the
sentiment toward the United States he said
that In France the feeling was most bitter
against this country. Every paper in the
city of Paris, except three unimportant
ones, published right along articles that
have not changed any in tone from the
beginning, 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 imperial ex-
tension. and the same opinion seemed to
prevail in Germany.
In ,Englnd there was a complete reverse
of sentiment Six weeks time had changed
the sentiment of ninety-five years, and all
Rnimosities were buried by the tide of sym
pity and universal approval and feeling
of relationship which was binding against
The world.
Regarding the interviews in Paris and
london which had been quoted of him he
said that in Paris he had given an interview
sought by these papers. and in that inter
view gave history of what led up to the
war. When it was published all the papers
hook it up, the truth of some of the state
ments was denied and there was a general
discussion, both in French and Spanish pa
spers, which resulted in educating the people
about the United States and enlightening
their ignorance, which seemed complete. He
said Deweys victory had marked bene-
fetal effect in arousng respect for the
United States. There had been a general
belief that our ships were no good and
that our 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 discovered that
our vessels were of the soundest construc-
ton, up to the most modern type of war
ship, with armament unexcelled and
manned and offlcered by skilled seamen and
tacticians, while the army had displayed
all the qualities of veteran troops
Mr.. Depew further said that the rest of
Europe is anxiously watching the appre-
hended entrance of the United States into
their circle in the far East. Their position
Is one of distrust. They are trying to solve
the problem of the influence upon their in
terests of that Anglo-American alliance,
which they think either exists or is inevita-
BILE. Even if disposed to interfere in our
war they are restrained by the belief that
any movement in that direction would pre-
cipitate an alliance with England. Their
newspapers discuss our unpreparedness for
war, the impossibility of our being a mill
tary power until we have a large standing
army and universal compulsory military
service.
The victory of Admiral Dewey at Manila
and the daring and splendid effort of Lieu
tenant Hobson at Santiago have done meal
culable service in convincing continental
Europe of our fighting calibre and arousing
enthusiasm in England. English statesmen
whom we met all said: Keep the Philip
pines. share with us China and open ports in
the East One said: You must join the
concert of European nations 1t is eXpen-
sive, but you cannot be an Eastern power
) unless you belong to the band. Our inter-
ests will always be identical and the mu-
1ual benefits incalculable.''
They rally good naturedly," said Mr..
Depew, ION our protestations of pure lsenti-
ment in this war and say: Yes that is the
way we always get in, and then stay.
Christianity and civilization demand it, you
know, and we give the beggars liberty. law,
order and justice, which they never had be-
fore. It's in your blood. You have come by
1t honestly. You have aroused the appetite
of earth hunger and you cannot STOP"
Mr.. Depew was rendered a reception to-
night at the Republican Club. of which he
is president, at which over 800 people were