The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1902-01-10
EngIand's Friendship.
TFrnm the Washington Post. I

From the Washington Post-I
We have been greatly fatigued more
than once in the past by the absurd
proposition that England's boldly ex-
pressed friendship for the United
States prevented a European coalition
against US in 1898. The proposition has
been kept before US since the summer
of that year by dint of the most dam
nable iteration, but it is accepted only
by handful Of credulous anglOmani-
acs and the more or less reputable
newspapers that have helped to circu-
late it. Long ago it was made plain TO
US that the story lacked every quality
of truth Count Cassini, Dr. Won Hole
ben, and the French charge d'affaiTes
all protested with the utmost empha-
sis and with no little Indignation,
against the Misrepresentation in
vOIved in that attempt to pose Eng
land as our sole friend, and, stimuli
taneOusIy, as the great OvershadOwing
power before which the continental
conspiratOrs retired in baffled fury.
There could be no doubt, in view Of
their positive and specific statements,
that the English story was an impud-
ent fabrication from beginning to end.
Quite recently, however, an aUthOri-
tative announcement has been made
in the premises, and by no less a per
son that NJ HanOtaux, who was min
ister of foreign affairs for France at
the time of the alleged continental
combination against US. Mr.. HanO-
taux says that the overature came
from the Vienna governmental gov
eminent always unfriendly to and ig-
States. 1t must be admitted, though,
that this enterprise was natural en-
Ough. The queen regent Of Spain,
Christina, is an Austrian archduchess,
and Emperor Francis Joseph would
have been less than the gracious gen
tleman he is had he hesitated to inter
pose in her behalf. According to NJ.
HanOtaux, France replied to Austria's
suggestion by saying that, if all the
other great European powers agreed to
AlALCA CAlcs sic hOAAAAA LlOG AoO4rALE AEL-
self from the concert. When it came
to Russia, however, Count MOuravieff.
the cars minister of foreign affairs,
fatty told the Spanish ambassador
that under no circumstances would
Russia take any part in the quarrel,
save one of absolute neutrality. That
settled it, of course. But NJ. Hanotaux
goes further and declares that Eng
lands reply to Austria's proposal was
identical with that Of France, / e., that
if all the other powers decided upon
interference, she would not isolate
herself, etc. NJ. Hanotaux, therefore,
plainly invites US to infer that but for
Russia's prompt and emphatic declara-
tion the Intervention sought by Aus
tria would have been realized.
Here is a plain, deliberate and ex-
plicit assertion, emanating from one
of the most eminent public men in
Europe gentleman who was French
minister Of foreign affairs in 1898, and,
therefore, speaks with authority. Op-
posed to it we have only the anOny-
nous and irresponsible testimony Of
"the Washington correspondent Of the
London Times whoever he may be
who insists that England came for
ward at the critical moment and saved
US from the ravening conspiratOrs- We
do not think that any rational human
being viii hesitate very long between
NJ. Hanotaux and this Washington
correspondent of the London Times.
who must be a vast improvement upon
all his predecessors if he knows any
thing at all about American affairs in
general, and who must have been
taken deeply into Mr. Hays cOnfid-
ence if he knows anything about this
affair in particular. NJ HanOtaux.
however, has virtually challenged our
state department to deny the truth Of
his declarations, and if Mr.. Hay has
talked for the benefit OF the London !
Times ne can hardly refuse to say a I
word or two to the American people.
Go to Millisack's for any kind or 4
style Of work and dress gloves.