New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-26
EvGLAND'S FRIENDSHIP FOR AMERICA

ARTHUR KEEN SAYS THE REPORTS CONCERNING
IT HAVE NOT BEEN EXAGGERATED.
Among the arrivals on the steamer Teutonc yea
terday was Arthur Keen. ~ birmingham. England
VOL known In connection with the iron steel and
kindred trades Of the United Kingdom Mr. Keen
is vce-preslGont OF the Institution az Mechanical
Engineers vlce-prcsident OF the Iron and steel
Institute and member Of the BOARD Of Manage
ment OF the British Iron Trade Association. He is
also chairman Of the Patent Nut and Bot Com
pany. Limited Of Birmingham. employing over six
thousand persons. and is director In the London
and Midland Bank. which has deposits aggregating
Vaughan & Co. Limited Of Mddlesbrough on
Tees, the largest producers 81 pig iron and steel In
the United Kingdom. employing about sixteen
thousand persons Mr.. Keen is accompanied by his
youngest son, Harry a. Keen. and Arthur w
Richards. Of Mddlesbrough. a son Of T.. Windsor
Richards. Of thu Low Moor Iron Works near
Bradford. Yorkshire. Their object is partly pleas
and partly business.
When seen by Trblnc reporter last night at tho
Holland House. Mr.. Keen I'm speaking about the
sentiment of England toward this country. said
that none OF the reports I'm reference the friend
Illness OF England for America at the present time
have been In any way exaggerated. In fact they
arc even Inadequate as representing the true
friendliness, which has been increasing for many
years. there has been no other idea I'm England dur
ing The last ten fifteen years on the part OF any
of cXpcrienc. I'm society or connected with
either political party. The trade relations Of the
two countries tend 10 this end. but beyond all this
there Is a strong feeling IN regard the present
war II IL considered that II has been entered upon
by the people OF America in support OF a sentiment
which nobody understands better than do the peo-
pie OF England There IL also a general feeling often
expressed and almost universally held that the
future dcsines Of the world lie In the hands OF the
English-spcaking nations, and that whatever is
necessary cement this feeling. well s 10 IN
crease IT, will he done 10y the people OF England
Mr.. Keen added that n few days before leaving
home Mr. Chamberlain made his speech which
has been 80 fully commented upon. The sentiments
Die for many years, but 1t required a statesman
ike Mr. Chamberlain 10 give uterance to them.
The response to II has been most encouraging,
and, while there IL In England. any than
I'm America. the thought that this should take i'm
mediate shape. II Is generally recognized that II
will be all the stronger II the people of each coun-
try give expression 10 their real sentiments I'm
form that the world may know that neither can
be attacked with impunty
Mr. zen said that business In England has
been enjoying period Of prosperity. While there
is no Indication OF "A relapse. there has never been
a time when the conditions OF trade In al parts
of the world were being subjected 10 closer study
by business men. II Is recognized, too In the pres
cnt conditions. that their greatest competitors are
10 be found In the United States.
1T Is one Of the purposes Of my visit" said Mr..
Keen ITO study the circumstances that have
brought all this about. and so far my own
branches OF business are concerned. TO do what
ever lies In my power 10 uphold the commercial
supremacy OF my eountTy."ci jo~r~-u-r1'- ss0aQ