New-York tribune., 1901-09-25
BRITAIN'S GOOD WILL.
RELIEF IN SETTLEMENT OF ALI, orrrs-
TIONS AT ISSUE.
an UNTIMELY cARTooN-pE VETS REAP
PEARANCE EXPECTED

an UNTIMELY cARTooN-pE VETS REAP.
PEARANCE EXPECTED
Copyright 1901 By The New-York 1,ribun.,
tBY CABLE TO TRIBUNE.J
London, Sept %. 1 a. m.-Caricature over
shoots Its mark in The Westminster Gazette"
zhen it depicts "Bre'r Eagle" in the person of
Mr. Roosevelt, conversing suspiciously if amia-
bly,. with "Bre'r Lion" and confessing that he
Amt Gwine ter Gush"
There was no 'gush'' from Mr. Mckinley over
England, yet he commanded the respect of this
government and its people
Sentimental Vagaries are considered both ,ln-
English and un-American, and poor substitutes
FOR the practical evidences of good feeling sucb
as the settlement of all questions remaining
open between the two countries
There is no definite information here respect
ing the progress of Lord Pauncefotes negotia-
tions and the precise changes which have been
suggested in Mr. Hays previous canal treaty.
but the prospects Of satisfactory adjustment
OF the points raised by the Senate are brighter
than ever before.
Lord Pauncefote has been resting in the conn
try, and has not been actively at work in in
fuencing the ministers before sailing for Ameri-
ca IN October. His labors ended before the
ministers took their holidays and were scat
tered the country, and he was satisfied
with the result.
There is a general expectation in diplomatic
circles that the new treaty will be submitted to
the Senate in December, and that it will be
ratified and followed rapidly by the renewal of
efforts for disposing of the various questions in
which Canada is interested While this will be
legacy which Mr.. Roosevelt will accept il is
also thought that his action in clearing the field
Of all sources of international controversy will
he decisive far he
All conditions here favor the settlement of the
canal question.
There are signs of reaction against the defer
entail feeling for Germany which accompanied
the agreement respecting China and the renewal
Of the friendlest possible relations with the
United States. The resentment caused by the
senate's amendments has disappeared and the
King is generally credited with strong desire
TO have the canal treaty negotiated. This dis
position may have been strengthened during the
stay at Copenhagen. where the United States
Minister is reported to be taking UP negotia-
lions for the purchase of the Danish West In
dies with fresh ardor, as necessary sequence
to American control Of the interoceanic canal
and wise safeguard for the prevention of fut-
ure complications over the Monroe Doctrine.
War news from South Africa remains vague
but details Of the recent reverses reassuring
in one respect Evidence points to errors in the
Judgment of officers rather than to apathy and
staleness. The of the rank and file fought
well, and there lack Of courage and
spirit.
De Vets temperance in some unexpected
quarter is looked for hourly, since the recrudes-
cence Of Boer activity after a long period Of
stagnation evidently the result of precon-
certed action among all commanders.
The English press remains reticent respecting
the Cup races near New-York. Preparations
have been made for securing detailed reports
Of the contest. There signs that Sham
rock III will be heavily backed by betting men
here.
It is stated that the American Tobacco Com
pany. not content with purchasing the Ogdens'
property at Liverpool. is about to start opera
tions in the North OF Ireland A large -four mill
has been acquired at Belfast, and it is said to be
the intention Of the company to turn IT into to-
bacco factory. There is little wheat grinding at
Belfast nowadays. most OF the flour required
for baking being imported. l. n. F.