New-York tribune., 1900-11-10
SALISBURY GLAD, TOO.
BRITISH PREMIER REJOICES
IN MKLNLEY',S RE
ELECTION.
REMARKABLE SPEECH AT THE LORD
MAYORS GUILDHALL BANQUET
WORLD POLITICS DIS
CUSSED.
ARIE SPFECH Ar THE LORD
CUSSED.


brilliant Of all public functions in England. the
Lord Mayors banquet took place this evening.
!. Will be memorable even 10 Americans by
reason of the following remarkable utterance Of
Lord Salisbury who. in the presence of nine
hundred guests. including United States Ambas-
sador Choate. the members of the British Cab
met and many OF the leading men OF England,
spoke as follows Of the American elections:
We believe that the cause which has won
Is the cauSe of civilization and commercial
honor. believe those principles to be at
fhe root of all prosperity and all progress
I'm the world. Therefore we claim that we
have rs much right rejoice in what has
taken place the distinguished gentleman
referring Mr. ChOate) who sits Mt my side
This was followed by loud and prolonged
cheering, which made the gold plate the
oaken shelves shive1 and the great rafters of
the Guildhall ring and ring again,
PREFACED BY AN APOLOGY.
Lord saiisbury's incursion into the internal
politics Of the United States preceded by an
apology in the course Of which he said:
One of the circumstances which has gratihed
me most during the last year Is the very nearly
friendly feeling displayed between this country
ard the United states / hope Mr.. Choate will
forgive me # there is any irreguaTitY in my
expression. 1t is quite wrong for a SecfeLarH s!
Of State TO make any observations with respect
to the internal politics Of another country but
am soor 10 give UP my office, and. In view or
this abandonment. which Is close at hand, hope
Mr.. Choate will forgive me for expressing the
supreme satisfaction with which all Of US have
heard of what has recently taken place IN the
United States.
MI. Choate. replying a few minutes later to
the toast of the Diplomatic Corps. declared that
Lord Salisbury had stated with such truth sim
plicity and earnestness the result of the election
that he OIr. Choate) would not attempt 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 cleo
ton. Q4aughter).
GLOOMY REFERENCES TO WAR.
Except in its references to the United States
the speech Of the Premier cast extraordinary
gloom over the gorgeous 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 praisng the
courage of the soldiers and declaring that the
Passionate admiration Of military valor evinced
by the populace must produce a change Of att-
tude on the part OF the outside world when view
Ing English character.
Then with lowered voice and almost trembling
accent, he went to speak of the price Of vic
Lory and the ravages OF death. dealing especially
with the Queens bereavement in the loss Of
and hands ciasped, he uttered a hope almost
prayer that Lord Roberts might be spared the
sorrow now hanging over him by reason Of the
critical condition of his daughter. Tears sprang
10 the eyes Of women and men moved uncom-
tortably IN their seats. The silence and soem-
nifty grew oppressive.
Awaking from seIr-abstraction the Premier
reviewed the events of the last twelve months
Mr Krtiger and the Empress OF China he went
He maintained that the British War Office de-
served great credit for the way in which II had
bfnded these emergencies.
Despite nebulous and fictitious attacks. we
should be glad to improve all the defects Of the
War Office" he continued. and utmost ef-
forts Will be devoted to that task; but I should
rather deprecate any unnecessary examination
into what has occurred. You will not add to the
enthusiasm of your troops by doing
THE VAST PROBLEM OF CHINA
He diIated upon the strengthened ties between
the mother country and the colonies during
HE year. and poked fun at tie delay consequent
upon the European concert when dealing with
China. It not appropriate for him, he de-
.lared, to comment upon negotiations while in
PROGRESS but he said he would make excep
lion in the case OF the Anglo-Cierman compact
This" he remarked. represents the feelings Of
Die to lay too much emphasis upon the integrity
Df China and the open door. and 1 think
I a matter of great advantage that the Powers
should have expressed themselves In favor OF
these fundamental principles, for II they are
achieved, the issue OF the China problem need
not concern very anxiousy."
He maintained earnestly that the idea Of In
Fadng China with Our scanty force of
Approaching the stupendous task of governing
China instead Of leaving 1t to be governed by
The Chinese" was most dangerous.
Relapsing into pessiInism, Lord Salisbury ad-
mitted that 'the trend of recent events has al
most put end to the hopes of the Russian
Emperor and others who took part in the Peace
Conference at The Hague"
WARMING AGAINST OUTSIDE DANGER.
His extraordinary speech closed with fervid
appeal TO the people of England to maintain
their defences in such perfect condition that
we shall not be exposed to any sudden inter-
ruption of the peace upon which our prosperity
depends"
The supreme condition. exclaimed the Pre-
mer. "is that reform. improvement. is Of
tne slightest value unless security against ex-
ternal interference is obtained by putting
uefences in such a position that accident may
happen beyond our borders that shall make our
security doubtful"
The majority of Lord Sasbury's hearers be-
aeved that this warning. which delivered
10 MS most impressive manner. referred TO the
possibility Of French antagonisrn
Aar. Choates speech consisted chiefly OF hui
Horous sketch Of the history Of Downing Street.
"hacn ne said was named after Mass&chuEetts
10Y. In concluding his address he expressed his
.sfef that so long es Lord Salisbury and MIR.
ncAiniey continue to hold the reins Of govern