Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-10
heard OF what has recently taken place

i4NN'AN Va " litl HAS recently taken
iii the United States"
Mr. Choate, replying q few minutes
later TO the toast of the diplomatic
corps. declared that Lord Salisbury had
stated with such truth. simplicity and
earnestness the result of the election
that he tMr. Choate) would not at
tempt to add to it, although he would
venture to congratulate the noble Lord
upon the fact that his remarks had
been made after instead of before the
election. NaughterD
STARTLED HIS HEARERS.
Except in its reference to the United
states. the speech of the Premier cast
an extraordinary gloom over the gor-
Seous banquet. Following directly
AFTER the colonel commanding the City
Imperial Volunteers. Lord Salisbury
startled his hearers, who caught the
DRIFT OF his remarks, by satirizing the
war fever. although pruising the cour-
use OF the soldiers. and declaring that
the passionate admiration OF military
Vaior evinced by the populace must
produce change OF attitude on the
part Oh me outside world when view
ing English character.
PRICE OF THE VICTORY
Then. with lowered voice and almost
ueinplhg accent, he went ON to speak
OF the price of the victory and the
ravases of death, dealing especially
with the Queens bereavement in the
loss OF Prince Christian Victor. Final
", with bent head and hands clasped
ne uttered hope, almost a prayer.
that Lord Roberts might be spared
the sorrow now hanginll over him by
reason of the critical condition of his
daughter. Tears sprang TO the eyes of
women and men moved Uncomfortable
IN their seats. The silence and solem-
nifty grew oppressive
Awakening from self-ahstraction. the
Piemier reviewed the events of the last
WE'VE months. Mr.. Kruger and the
Empress of China, he went on to saw.
mad forced war upon Great Britain
lie maintained that the British Mar
Once deserved great credit for the
way IN which 1t had handled these
emergencies
Despite nebulous and fictitious at
lacks, we should be glad to improve all
inc detects OF the War Office" he con-
'lhueu. and our utmost efforts will be
devoted TO that task: but / should
rather ueprecate any unnecessary ex-
ANIMATION into what has occurred.
You Will not add to the enthusiasm OF
your troops by so doing"
STRENGTHENED TIES.
lie dilated upon the strengthened ties
between the mother country and the
colonies during the year and polIed fun
at the delay consequent upon the Eu-
ropean concert when dealing with Chi
ma II was not appropriate for him. he
declared. to comment upon the nego-
tiations While in progress, but he said
he would make an exception in the
case OF the Anglo German compact.
This he remarked, represents the
Feelings of most. If not ALL the Powers
allied. 1t is impossible to lay too much
emphasis upon the integrity of China
ana the open door and L think 1t n
matter OF great advantage that the
Powers should have express ed them
selves in favor OF these Fundamental
principles. for, il they are achieved.
this issue OF the China problem need
not concern us very anXiously"
He maintained earnestly that the
idea of invading China with 'our
scanty force" or of approaching the
stupendous task of governing China
instead of leaving it to be governed by
the Chinese" was most dangerous.
PESSIMlSTIC UTTERANCES.
Relapsing into pessimism. Lord
Salisbury admitted that the trend of
recent events has almost put an end
to the hopes of the RUSSIAN Emperor
and others who took part in the peace
conference at The Hague. His extra
ordinary speech closed with a fervid
appeal TO the people of England to
maintain their defenses in such n per
feet condition that I'VE shall not be
eNposed-to any sudden interruption OF
.i'c HCiSe uPon NHicn our prosperity
depends"
The supreme condition." exclaimed
the Premier. lis that no reform, no
improvement. is of the slightest value
unless security against external inter
terence is obtained by putting our de-
lenses in such position that no acct
dent may happen beyond our borders
that shall make security doubtfuIH
The majority of Lord Salisburys
hearers believed that this warning,
which was delivered in his most i'm
pressiVe manner referred to the pos
sibility OF French antagonism.
MR.. CHOATE'S OPINION.
In concluding his address. Mr.
Choatc expressed his belief that 80
long as Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Me-
Kinley continue to hold the relns of
government. there Will be no danger
of any disturbance of the honorable
and friendly relations now existing be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain"