New-York tribune., 1901-09-08
SOLE TOPIC IN ENGLAND.
ALL CLASSES EXPRESS THEIR HORROR AT
THE CRIME.
IBy The Associated Press J


London, Sept THE attempt upon the life
OF President Mckinley is the sole topic of
yersation in London this morning. In the street
the people are saying Isn't it awful?" and
this reference is quite sufficient 10 identify the
subject that is uppermost in the minds Of all.
In the absence Of Lord Salisbury and the
Marquis of Lansdowne from London. Schom-
berg Mcdonnell. principal private secretary 10
the Prime Minister. said:
You cannot use terms too strong in expressing
our indignation at the outrage and svmpathv
with the President II is terrible If Mr.
Mckinley dies which we sincerely hope he will
not, the whole world will lose man OF greater
integrity and craftsmanship than II even at
present realizes. This latest attempt may pro-
duce an international arrangement BY which
anarchists may be dealt with according to their
deserts, and this canker of civilization be sup
pressed. Certainly England would favor such
a plan. We and America are blamed on the
Continent for harbortng anarchists.
We are all deeply relieved to hear the en-
couraging reports about the Presidents condi-
ton, but, remembering keenly how President
Garfield fingered dread the possibility OF
complications until the other bullet is found.
If the worst comes 10 the worst which I dis
like 10 contemplate II is some slight satisfac-
/ ton to know that Vice President Roosevelt IS
such upright level headed man l do not
think European statesmen would feel bit
nervous about his direction Of affairs We sin
cerey trust. however that such contingency
Will not occur.
Through the government offices the same SEN
timents were echoed. In Washington itself the
assailant could not have been more bitterly
execrated.
Lord Pauncefote. the British Ambassador TO
the United States. accompanied by his daugh-
ter. Of the earliest callers at the
United States Embassy this morning He ex-
pressed the greatest sympathy and anxiety re-
gardng President McKinley's condition. The
other callers at the Embassy included Judge
Gray. of Delaware; Professor Saunders. of Har-
ward. and. practically, all the leading Ameri-
cans in London.
The kilograms of sympathy and inquiry re-
ceived at the United States Embassy from all
parts of Great Britain include messages from
the Mayors of Liverpool. Birmingham and
Portsmouth. BY night the Embassy had
ceived kilograms from almost every city In the
United Kingdom. besides countless inquiries
from individuals. including the Duke Of Cam
bridge. the Bishop Of Ripon the foreign am
bassadors and the Argentine Minister. The fol-
lowing telegram is fair sample Of the mes
sages referred to:
wish convey the expression of my deep
sorrow and grief for the abominable outrage
to which President Mckinley has fallen d vic
tim.
Mr. Chamberlain, the Colonial Secretary. tee-
graphed from Birmingham:
have heard with sorrow and detestation Of
the atrocious, cOwardly act OF which the Presi-
q N.
Englishman deeply sympathizes with the people
Of America and with the family of the Presi-
dent whose high character is well appreciated
on this side.
The Lord Mayor this morning addressed to
United States Ambassador Choate the following
communication:
The citizens OF London have received with
profound regret and great indignation lntelli-
gence of the dastardly attack upon the life Of
the distinguished President of the United States
hey through yOur
lency their sincere sympathy with your country
in this melancholy event and their trust that so
valuable life as President McKinley's may be
spared for the welfare OF the American people
The following is the text OF King Edwards
message to the Foreign Office:
KieI Sept PLEASE send at once to the
American Embassy offer my deepest SYM
pathy at the dastardly attempt the Presi-
dents life. / have telegraphed direct. Please
keep me informed OF his condition
II is understood that the American police
communicating with the police OF the various
European capitals, with the view of learning
whether Leon Czolgosz has had relations with
foreign anarchists recently.
Bulletins are eagerly awaited and great relief
is expressed at the satisfactory progress so far
maintained
Owing 10 the fact that the stock market is
closed to-day the financial world is not taking
any action. Members of several leading houses
said that they do NOT look for any panic
serious disturbance in monetary conditions. The
only effect anticipated is the acceleraton OF ship