The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-02
england TO JOIN AMERICA.
GREAT BRITAIN Is EXPECTED TO
WHEEL INTO LINE.
DfsIikes the Idea of Russia Leading
the Way TO Peace in China, but
Recognizes the Wisdom of Pro-
gramme In Russo merican Note.
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Copyrighted by the Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. las soon as British
public opinion is able 10 shake of the
Russian nightmare. which invariably OBJ.
trudes upon the nation whenever any far
Eastern question occupies international
attention. II will, In all probability. accord
ing to the views OF the best informed,
heartily acknowledge the wisdom of
Americas Initiative toward a solution OF
a situation which threatens to reach an
impasse At present the country finds
touch Of humor in the idea of an entente
between the great republic of the new
world and the powerful autocracy of the
old. and the Saturday Review sneeringly
wonders which will ultimately give
way TO the other But, despite the at
tempts of the Jingoes to becloud the real
meaning of the new understanding. II is
believed In authoritative quarters that the
reasons actuating the United States will
ultimately recommend themselves to gov
ernmental circles.
Great Britain would doubtless have pre-
ferred to assist in carrying out the orig
inal American proposals. but as the Wash
ington government is prepared TO modify
these In difference TO Russian views, there
is every Indication that the British cab
met Will accept whatever promises the
quickest end to the controversy.
The main trouble is that the whole OF
Europe is In a mood OF mutual suspicion,
only toe well calculated 10 promote inter-
national complications deprecated by the
world. But diplomatic circles in London
are of the opinion that sign. are discern
ible that the tension will saon be relaxed
and that the jeaiousies will be so allayed
that the powers will be enabled TO devise
a scheme for reconstitutlng the govern
ment of China in conformity with the will
of the people.
Many snags Are Feared.
OF course, It IL realized that many
snags are liable to disturb the smooth
ness OF the current but the opinion in
that the latest developments have ma
teriaily helped clear the course, This opin-
lon is shared by John w. Bookwalter OF
on Siberian and Asiatic problems.
''The Washington government" said
Mr.. Bookwalter, lis taking exactly the
right stand, though certain circles In Eng
land will exert every effort to discounte-
nance the Russo-American rapprochemcnt.
Fifty dollars of Chinese trade Is worth
more to the United States than nifty
square miles of territory. and II the United
States continues friendly with Russia she
can obtain a share OF commerce which
might easily be thrown to Germany. 1
believe that when England comes to un-
derstand that the car means TO protect
the autonomy Of Central China, she Will
also see her way to join with Russia, for
England must remember that the trans
caspian railroad puts a Cossack army at
the doors OF India. as well as at vladivo-
stok.
Premier I'm seclusion.
In the midst of all the turmoil, not
needing the hysterfcal affiliations OF the
armchair guides of Great Britain, the
responsible head OF affairs. Lord Sails
the village of Schlucht, health resort
in the Vosges, ten miles from the nearest
railroad station, but at the end OF wire
to Downing street
II Is explained that one of Lord Sails
hury's reasons for going into perfect soli-
tude was to be able to work during
this trying period without interruptions
from cabinet ministers and others. Lord
minister of colonies NJ. Decrais and
the announcement that the French minis
ter OF foreign AFFAIRS, NJ Delcasse. will
shortly visit the British premier. is taken
here to mean that the latter Is improv-
ing the relations with France which.
judging from the newspapers, certainly
need Improvement, for dark rumors of
possible war between France and Great
Britain are persistent.