New-York tribune., 1901-12-04
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COMMENT IN LONDON FAVORABLE
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POSED REFORMS
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Tondon DAo 4-Tba London daily papers
this morning looking at President Roosevelt
Message from the point of view OF Its literary
power and the wealth OF weighty matters ols-
cussed. regard it as one Of the most character
istic and remarkable messages ever sent to the
Congress. At the same time the papers recog-
nize its conservative and businesslike modera--
ton, and that no attempt has been made, as
The Morning Post remarks. Ito strike an
attitude carry his listeners away"
On the whole however, the newspapers are
sceptical of any great outcome from the Presi-
dents efforts in the direction of reform of the
trusts, anti-anarchism reciprocity, the idea
being that the Senate will effectually step in
and prevent any great changes in the existing
system.
Most of the papers remark upon the tone Of
exultation adopted by President Roosevelt in
dealing with the canal question, but they do
not show the slightest disposition to cavil
thereat.
The Daily Telegraph says it would have
been an inconceivably disastrous blunder to
have opposed Americas wishes in this matter
and thus driven her to build a still greater fleet
than she already contemplates, which. it is safe
to predict will twenty years hence make the
United States the second power in the
world
The Telegraph" thinks that President Roose-
Velt's policy is calculated rather to diminish
than 10 increase Europe-s exaggerated dread OF
the American danger"
The Standard" is similarly of the opinion that
nothing in the Message need in the smallest de-
gree excite anxiety or apprehension abroad
This paper comments upon the Presidents un-
compromising assertion of the Monroe Doctrine
somewhat unnecessary. insomuch there is
little desire on the part OF any foreign power TO
extend its area of militarism to the New World.
he is nted hat he
Message contains no echo of the late President
McKinley's pronouncement, The period of ex-
clusion is over" and comments mainly upon
President Roosevelts unexpected moderation.
THE Post says there is not line of the
tcipated challenge TO the political machine, but
rather a strong disposition to eonciliate the Re
publican majority.
The Daily Chronicle" hopes that, although
President Roosevelt shows great tenderness
for protectionist susceptibilities, his proposed
policy is step in the direction of free trade.
The paper considers his cautious and tentative
proposals concerning trusts 10 show that the
office of President has a SOLDERING effect even on
the most buoyant of natures.
Regarding President Roosevelt's spirited
citation OF Monroeism, The Chronicle says:
Whether the European nations are likely to
respect this American prohibition much longer
when the desirable coIonizing grounds of the
world are being snapped up in a headlong race,
must depend ultimately upon the ability Of the
United States TO enforce their prohibition
The Daily News in editorial says: 1T
shows bold man struggling with the devel-
fish OF party intrigue. and is in refreshing
contrast to the spreadeagleism of the earlier
period of American jingosm- President Roose-
Welt has set himself very high ideal of conduct
in public life, and have doubt he will
rise TO il -
Most of the afternoon newspapers prefer to
await the publication of the text of President
Roosevelt's Message. rather than comment on
the a5ridgment made public here The Pail
Mali Gazette" however thinks the Message will
win the praises of all except the Fenian clubs
to which Mr.. Redmond is spouting sedition.' 1t
says that the ideas contained in il those OF
"a wise head firmly set its shoulders. The
Pail Mall Gazette" highly approving of the
Presidents suggestions relative to repressive
measures TO prevent, the paper puts it,
America from becoming the dumping ground
OF the blockheads and starvelings Of Europe
remarks that there is a contrast between this
advocacy of Strengthening restrictive measures
and the callous indifference of the British legis
lators to flooding the East End of London with
INDECENT aliens
The Westminster Gazette" considers that the
reference to trusts spells a good deal of un-
certainty for the American market and adds:
The high tariff of the United States has created
artificial position, under which the trusts
have prospered. Therefore their business must
be regulated artiflcally.''
The ST. James's Gazette says: 1T is gratify-
ing to find that the statesmen of a country like
the United States net afraid to make pro-
posals on the subject of anarchism which on
the surface are open TO the criticism that they
subversive of personal liberty. There is no
surer sign Of true craftsmanship than the in
sight which realizes when a good theory be-
comes mischievouS in practice
president Roosevelt's first Message to Con-
gress." said Lord Rothschild to a representative
Of The Associated Press. certainly seems
statesmanlike and should produce good effect
in England and the rest of Europe where its
careful, friendly references the other powers
will be much appreciated. But his declaration
that reciprocity must be treated as the hand
maiden OF protection will raise howl here in
England. for protective duties. If reciprocity is
only to be handmaiden, il Will not do England
much good. This enunciation will set on foot
unprecedented agitation for the restoration
of at least partial protection here"
DO You think ii at all likely to succeed 9r
Lord Rothschild asked.
Yes" he replied, lin spite of the historic fe-
itch of free trade, would be at all surprised
TO see protection return to England. What can
do? We have got little can now suppIy
to the United States. She makes pretty near
everything for herself, and is daily sending ne
more OF her surplus products. If we do not 90
in for some form Of protection we are likely RI
lose what little trade we still have here esna
c:ally in view OF President Roosevelt's concen-
ton OF reciprocity"
The references in the Message to not hammer
ing the captains Of industry met with Lord