New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-01
Clemencesu that the war aim for
which we are fighting is victory"
Chamherlain Score II

Chamberlain Scores II
The letter continues to be deprecated
or frankly denounced in all govern
mental quarters. J. Austen Chamber
lain. former Secretary for India. in a
speech at Northampton tonight, said
that he and his colleagues, both in and
out OF Office. viewed the letter with un-
fegned regret IL was unfortunate
and lnopportune. because at the pres
cnt moment. when Italy and Rumania
were invaded and Russia was IN the
throcS Of revelation, nothing ought 70
be said or written throwing doubt on
the loyalty OF Great Britain 20 her
allies Mr.. Chamberlain also declared
that There must be no restrictions Of
the fights Of the belligcrents at sea,
such a. Great Britain had exercised
and the United States was now eXer-
esing. -
Although at present the attacks
against the Marquis Of Lansdowne arc
mostly vocal. there appears to be
considerable body Of liberal opinion
which welcomes his letter. and much
interest Is being exhibited in what the
prcSs OF the United States has 70 say
or the subject. There also is a deal
o. csrosi;y as 10 what support the
Marquis % lausdowne may nave had
among the political leaders, IL being
believed that he was not likely 10 pub
ish such an appeal without some such
acquiscence. According to some ru-
rlors, Earl Loreburn, former Lord High
Chancellor. and the Earl Of Rosebery
were consulted before the letter was
given 90 the press.
The weekly Nation" expresses the
opinion that the war policy Of Niscount
Grey, former Foreign Secretary, is
identical with the Marquis Of Lans-
downe's views
An interesting point Of view Of some
Of the political discussions bearing on
the letter is that il points to posi-
bic alternative government and policy
TO that Of the existing government
Denounced by Press
The letter holds first place in the edi-
tor al columns Of the London morning
newspapers. but with the exception OF
the radical DAILY News" which ap-
proves it, and the moderate Daily Tel
ccraph," which indorses il IN part, II IS
denounced.
Lord Lansdowne's great reputation
AID past services 10 the country are
eecgnizcd by the hostile critics, who,
however, fear that these add to the mis-,
chic! which they believe the letter Will
cause, by misleading American and
ather foreign opinion into the bellei
that the views expressed represent an
important section Of the nation. Such
belief. they declare, would utterly be
rjstaken, and some OF them insist that
Lord Lansdowne is speaking solely Tor
hlmsolf, while others assert that he mas
placed the prestige Of a great name at
lie service of the pacifsts.
lnsistence is general that he could
not have chosen a worse time 70 launcn
The scr than when Germany is DICK
erin peace with the Leninltes, the
Alice conference is meeting IN PARIS
and enemy agents are trying 10 lnquee
tho Italian army 70 abandon the hght'
Refer to Ideals of L. S.
.,ppoals to the American ideals con-
tanned in the speeches of President
Wilson occur in virtually all the edl-
torials. 1.-THE Daily News" draws en-
couragement from the President
words. while "The Times" an opponent
OF Lord Lansdowne, which says 1t had
been offered and refused 10 print the
letter because il did not believe II re-
feeted any responsible phase OF BRIT
ism opinion. fears that it will have a
declares that Lord Lansdowne could
not have taken step better calculated
20 hearten Germany to prolong toe war;
IL saws his arguments are weak and
illogical and that the whole letter is
extraordinarily foolish anvrs mis-
"The Morning Post" says that the
real mischief Of Lord Lsnsdowne's let
ter is that it gilds German letters with
fine phrases and spreads camodhage
Of words over n proposal Of SURF, nder:
THE comment Of "The Daily Chronicle
although adverse, is worded moderately
and refers to President Wilson sS-sply
"a. the Papal peace note. IL says -hat
~ II il a question Of Lansdowne's judg-
ment against that of President Wilson
it would strongly prefer the @Presi-
dents.
Praised BY DAILY News"
"The Daily News" says: "The letter
Is as conspicuous for its courage as for
lis largeness and sanity of vision.
He does immeasurab!e service
10 humanity in setting before all the
nations the duty of VIII TO peace
The way to which Lord Lans'
downe points, to which President w IL
son has pointed and which Asquith, Bal
BRAND and Smutz have approved is a
way 70 restore TO the shattered world
the security and stability Of peace
"The Manchester Guardian" consid-
ers Lord Lansdowne's letter delib.
crate challenge for restatement OF
war aims and for the adoption of such
a statement by all the Allies. II char
acterizes this as a wise endeavor which .
is bound TO receive serious consideIa-
lion.
"The Guardian" declares the country
has suffered too long from timid re-
luctance TO face the facts and declare
precise purpose and policy Of things /
wanted and rot wanted.
This is no sign of courage or states I
manship," il continues. at is obfusca-
tion Of stale and faltering diplomacy. /
As for the Paris conference, America is
represented there. America. at least, is
10 friend 20 disguise and reticence. She
has come into the war for the great and
noble ends Of human welfare and her
honor's sake. She, at least, will not re-
fuse 10 show her hand, whatever hide
bound diplomatists may say; rather,