Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-01
Paris View Of Secretary Chamber
lain's Recent Speech.
some PAPERS TAKE II SERIOUSLY
Journal Urges Recall Of Admiral
Fournier's Fleet.
COMMENT IN LONDON

PARIS, December 1.-Some of the news
papers attach considerable importance to
the utterances of Joseph Chamberlain at
Leicester yesterday and consider that they
show that Emperor Williams visit to Eng
land was partially political The majority
however, characterize certain of Mr. Cham
berlain's declarations as empty threats, and
regard the suggestion of an alliance be-
tween Great Britain the United States and
Germany as simply eccentric.
The Matin observes that Mr. Chamber
lain alludes to the alliance as an accom-
plished fact and being his work, and
"seizes on the opportunity to address
threats TO France, which leave us as nm
moved as does the famous prospects of a
new triple alliance"
The Journal urges the recall of Admiral
Fournier's squadron from the Levant in
view of the 'eventuaities which NAV re-
suit from the present anti-British camnaign
in France"
Admiral Fournier is on board the third
class cruiser Cosnao, at ConStantinopIe
where the sultan will formally receive him
today. The rest of the French fleet awaits
Admiral Fourner at Smyrna
Views of London Afternoon Panars
LONDON, December with few ex
ceptions the afternoon papers dissent from
alliance speech at Leicester yesterday. The
Pail Mall Gazette lays stress on the strong
anti-German prejudice in Great Britain and
declares hluntly that Mr.. Chamberlain had
better have kept SILENT
The Westminster Gazette takes the same
line, believing Mr.. Chamberlain did not
represent government opinion and pointing
out how offensive the speech was toward
France.
Germany to give a quid pro quo for the
responsibilities which would accrue to
Great Britain by such an alliance
The Evening Standard says Mr.. Cham
berlain referred to no alliance by treaties
The ST. James Gazette says:
Mr.. Chamberlain simply expresses Eng
lish public opinion, which has come to
realize that with Germany and the United
States we can work, because with those
powers we have a community of interests
and sentiments, whereas with Russia and
France we have not"
The Sun, the only other afternoon news
paper, takes similar favorable view of
the suggested alliance.
Excited Much Comment.
1t has been long since public speech has
been delivered that has excited so much
comment. Every paper, important or un-
important has a leading editorial this
morning discussing the colonial secretary's
deliveranoe. The liberal and radical papers
naturally are little pleased They think
that England ought to continue the policy
of Withholding herself from the entangling
alliances, and they attack Mr.. Chamber
lain hotly for the irritating tone he adopt
ed toward France They remind the public
that this is only a repetition of the
splash he made in his speech Of May ID
last year, when, In the same way, he in
censed Russia. One journal ironically asks
whether the foreign secretary still exists
or whether the foreign office has been
merged in the colonial office.
On the other hand most of the conserva-
tive and moderate liberal organs comment
upon the speech with great approval, alleg-
ing that there never was time when such
an understanding was more essential be-
tween nations who are natural allies for
peace and civilization.
The Daily Mail remarks: "Once more
Mr.. Chamberlain has acted as interpreter
for the nation. The new alliance of Eng
land, the United States and Germany, with
perhaps Japan thrown in and Austria and
Italy in the background, is something to
make those foul -mouthed Parsians shver.
II they cannot cease their insults their
colonies will be taken from them and given
to Germany and Italy. England has no
quarrel with the present French govern
ment but how long will ii stand against
the Vaccinations of DR.. Leyds and the gem
eral staff, who are deliberately seeking to
make an Anglo-French war?'
Views of the Standard.
The Standard says: There are no 9TH
or peoples who have so much in common
as those which have the old Saxon blood in
their veins. Great Britain and the United
states can scarcely deem each other aliens,
and there are few Englishmen or Ameri-
cans who would not rejoice to think of
Germany as associated with them in the
mission of defending civilization, progress
and liberty. The alliance. or let say
understanding, between them is a natural
one, and would assuredIy crafty their feel
lngs as much as 1t would add to their Sc
curity against external dangers"
The Daily Chronicle says: Mr.. Cham
berlalns enthusiasm, like his antagonism,
suHers from oVeremphasis. Alliances are
almost out or the question. His remarks
regarding the United States. however, are
dstncty happy. But the German public
IS In no mood for such an alliance, and
Mr.. Chamberlains uncalfed-for and un-
statesmanlike reference to France is repre-
hensible.'
The Daily News commenting in the same
vein as the Daily Chronicle, says: "Ob-
Viously Mr.. Chamberlain is very much
grained over his converse ton with EN-
pefor William and some allowance for this
personal factor should be made in inter-
pretlng the speech. However, the SUBJ
stance OF what he had to say Is clear and
satisfactory, and it derives real signiti
canoe from his interview with the emperor.
but there is strain of exaggeration and
eHusiVeness which will defeat Its object by