New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
ENGLAND'S FRIENDSHIP.
CoNCLUSIvELY SHOWN JUST BEFORE
THE SPANISH WAR
LORD cRANBoRNEs IMPORTANT STATE
MENT IN PARLIAMENT-LoNDoN NEWS.

LORD cRANBoRNEs IMPORTANT STATE
MENT IN PARLIAMENT-LoNDoN NEWS.
Copyright; 1902: BY The Tribune Assoe.as,on1
tBy CABLE TO THE TRIsUSg.I
London. Jan q, a. m.-Lord Cranborue
made very important statement in the House
OF Commons yesterday in reply TO Henry Nor
man. he said that Immediately before the out
break OF the war between the United States and
Spain several communications were received bv
the British Government from the other powers
suggesting the presentation Of a Joint note To
President Mckinley. England agreed 10 ion
IN note expressing the hope that further sego-
tiations might lead 70 a peaceful settlement ac-
conpanied by satisfactory guarantees for Amer
ica- but the Foreign Office first took stems m
ascertain II the presentation OF such a note
would be acceptable TO the President Lord
Cranborne added that the British Government
declined 10 associate themselves with other sub
sequent proposals which seemed open 10 the OBJ
3ection Of putting pressure on the American
Government. He, however, refused 10 say by
what power or powers the later proposals were
made, and declined TO publish any papers on
the subject
The statement OF the Under Secretary for For
sgn Affairs was the subject OF considerable dis
cussion IN the lobby. and. although there was
sone disappointment at his reticence. both Lib
81 their approval OF the attitude which was
adopted at the time by Lord Salisbury. and did
so much 20 improve the relations between Eng
land and America
Mr. Cawley, who was put up to move the Of
fetal opposition amendment TO the address was
quite depressing. HaltingIy. and in a voice
which was generally inaudible. he affected 10
approve the prosecution OF the war in South
Africa while denouncing every step which had
been taken TO render it effective His demand
was that the government should treat with the
Beers terms other than those Of uncondi-
t!onal surrender. Mr.. Chamberlain was in his
best debating form when he rose TO defend the
governments policy. Seldom has he spoken with
greater effect and incisiveness; never with more
lucidity and grasp. He characterized the amend
rnent as dishonest, and taunted the Liberals
with the Inconsistencies OF their position. He
believed the government was backed by a vast
majority OF the people Of the empire and insisted
that the first ground Of peace must be that the
beaten nation should recognize its defeat
Mr.. Chanberlains speech last night was. on
the whole, favorably received by the opposition.
Although he stated that there was no founda-
ton for the report that the Boer ENJOYS had
made overtures for peace, the tone OF his speech
was regarded by some members seeming TO
confirm the runlors that peace is at hand.
Lord Rosebery, speaking informally at the
Scottish Liberal Club, in Edinburgh last night,
distinctly cut himself adritt from the past. He
asked his audience 20 consider whether their
methods might not have been wrong through
the twenty-five years during which Liberalism
had been declining.
The Stockholm correspondent Of The Daily
Mall" reports that owing TO the present high
Price Of British coal the administration Of the
Swedish railways has decided to experiment
with Canadian coal 4 trial shipment has ar
rived at Gcthenburg, and It is understood that
couple Of cargoes have been sold to the Nor
wegian authorities and that negotiations are |
proceeding with the Russians and the Danes
On the Stock Exchange yesterday British rail-
Eay stocks gave way all round on the announce
nent Of a Disappointing dividend by the London
and Brighton. The faIl in Brighton preferred
became more pronounced toward the close OF
business II consequence OF the increased activ-
iry OF the promoters OF the Brighton Electric
Railway, who now claim powerful American
backing for their line
Cotton stocks were IN demand. The people IN
the Lancashire cotton trade are puzzled just
row. more than ever by the dispari-y between
the various estimates Of the American cotton
rop- The Manchester market counts on 10, ,500.-
e0O bales
whitaker Wright was subjected to 4 search
ing cross-exanlinaton yesterday by Rufus
lsaaes K c. On behalf OF the Stock Exchange
n regard 70 the question Of press calls" Mr.
Wright admitted that his practice had been 70
alot shares 10 pressmen and buy them back AT
2 profit the following day. This was part Of
the cost Of promotion. It was absolutely neces-
sary IN order that the names OF the various
companies should appear IN the news columns
Il the financial papers. but he protested against
me use of the word bribery" Public interest
n the case is as keen as ever.
It Is now definitely settled that the English
open golf champion. James Braid will 20 20 the
United States soon as possible after defending
ne title in the championship contest at Hoylake
hezt June He VIII return 10 this country the
following December
among prominent Canadians now in London
are Raymond Prefontaine. Mayor of Montreal !
ana Colonel Drolet, also Of Montreal INF
LORD CRANBORXES STATEMENT.
WHAT IS SAID ABOUT IT IN LoNDoN-THE |
POWERS BEHIND AUSTRIA
London, Jan. 20.-The statement by Lord
iranborne in Parliament to-day on the subject |
proposed European intervention in the Span
zh-AneTtcan War received with A burst
q ringing cheers such seldom greets the |
nere answer Of a Parliamentary question
inquiries made by The Associated Press con- |
.erning the subsequent proposals. mentioned |
q Lord Cranborne, elected important inforna-