The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-10-28

liked man after ne had fought with
him." "OId things had passed away
and all things became new So. when
the next opportunity for scrimmage
lcame, they agreed to settle by arbitra-
ton. A war steamer, sailing under no
recognized flag, had been allowed to es-
| cape from one of John Bulls ports.
and subsequently destroyed a number
of Uncle Sans vessels, very much as
Paul Jones had done in the reverse way
about the time of the first collision.
John Bull had to pay the bill. and gave
his check, after the decision, without
haggling or delay.
Twice afterwards, John Bull tried to
interfere in Venezuela, where Uncle
Sam had large interests. which he had
partly built up for himself and partly
inherited from an old manager Of his,
named James Monroe. On the first oc-
casion his head man, Grover Cleveland,
was pretty rough to John Bull, who
abandoned his claim. The second time,
John Bull had formed a temporary
partnership with an aggressive Ger
man, and the relat ion was unpleasant
and their interests became mixed. But,
at the suggestion of one Alexander, a
Russian, Uncle Sam and John Bull. with
some others, had Joined in establishing
sort of tribunal at the Hague, the
precise object of which was to adiudi-
cate just such complications as this.
, Uncle Sam had no direct interest in this
row, except by inheritance, but he and
John Bull, securing the assent Of the
remaining parties, had the matter re-
ferred to the new court.
One more struggle, and the last in
sight, between the two gentlemen has
now been amicably closed. Uncle Sam
had purchased large piece of real es-
tate, which was called Alaska. One
of John Bulls children, with his as
sistance, had acquired contiguous
tract. long before the purchase. referred
to. There was fierce dispute about
the boundary line between the two
properties and the land in question was
very valuable, both in itself and from
its situation. Uncle Sam, to show his
confidence, practically offered to leave
the matter out to the decision of
nobleman in John Bulls service, Lord
Alverstone, who was also a judge. John
Bull and his child agreed to the pro-
posal, and Uncle Sam won.
So the relations between the two gem
tlemen are firmly established, as ap-
pears by the last conference.
Uncle Sam: well! John Bull, every
thing between us is satisfactorily set
tied and our friendship is solid. Miss
Canada will soon get over her grouti-
ness. You go on, old man, with your
colonies and dependencies. I have
large family, and nearly all Of them are
at home. intend to give them a thor
ough education, to train them in the
fear of God, and to make every one Of
them work. Our spheres Of life are
somewhat different but they touch each
other. and you may rely on my help,
when you need it. Your adopted child,
Miss Erin, seems just now to be in a
happy frame of mind. So you have no
domestic broils on hand. And, though
they are scattered. your children seem
Ito be filial and self-supporting. You
remember, John, a great many years
] ago, in the Chinese seas, the command
er of one of my vessels turned himself
loose on behalf of some of your men
who were in a pickle, and said: Blood
/! is thicker than water I think that is
the sentiment Of us both today. We
will not go into partnership, but we
will stand by each other for freedom,
law and trade"
i John Bull: Agreed, Uncle Sam.
1 approve, and, when you had that tus-
sic about Cuba, showed my friend
ship by preventing outside interior
ence. I think you recognize that fact.
Rely on me always
| Uncle Sam: "All right, John Bull.
Give my kindest regards to Edward
and his family
I John Bull: "Give my love to Miss
Columbia"
| Uncle Sam: ''You are an old rascal,
but will deliver your message"
John Bull: How about your last
Investment, in the Philippines? Do
you like it?"
i Uncle Sam: ooh, get out! I must
wait to hear from my Children
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