Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1917-12-01

THE most important thing to say
in regard to Lansdowne's letter,
Lord Robert said, that he spoke only
for himself. Before writing il he did
not consult or have any communica-
ton with any member of the govern
ment, and the members of the gov
eminent read the letter in the news
papers with as much surprise as any
body else.
Not EngIand's Views
1T does not represent our views,
nor has there been any change or
modification in the slightest degree
in the war policy of this country.
Our policy is still what il always has
been and as described by the author
lied spokesman of the country, name
ly, Premier Lloyd-George. Asquith,
Bonar Law and Balfour. 1t has been
put in different words by them, but
perhaps is best summed up in the
recent utterance of Premier Clemen-
ceau-that the war aim for which we
are fighting is victory"
Regretted Everywhere
The letter of the Marquis of Lans-
downe continues to be deprecated or
frankly denounced in all government
tai quarters. ]. Austen Chamberlain,
former secretary for India. in speech
at Northampton tonight, said that he
and his colleagues, both in and out
Of office. viewed the letter with I'M
feigned regret. 1t was unfortunate
and inopportune, because at present
moment, when Italy and Rumania
we're invaded and Russia was in the
throes of revolution, nothing ought
to be said or written that will throw
doubt on the loyalty of Great Britain
to her allies. Mr.. Chamberlain also
declared that there must be no re-
strictions of the rights OF the bellig-
erents at sea, such as Great Britain
had exercised and the United States
now was exercising.
Liberals Wait American Opinion
Although at present the attacks
against the Marquis of Lansdowne
are mostly vocal, there appears to be
a considerable body of liberal opinion
which welcomes his letter and much
interest is being exhibited in what
the press of the United States has to
say on the subject There also is a
great deal of curiosity as to what
support the Marquis. of Lansdowne
may have had among the political
LEADERS, it being believed that he
was not likely to publish such an
appeal without some such acquies-
cence. According to some rumors.
Earl Loreburn, former lord high
chancellor. and the Earl of Rosebury
were consulted before the letter was
given to the press.
The Weekly Nation expresses the
opinion that the war policy of Wis
count 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 bear
ing on the letter is that it points TO
a possible alternative government and
policy to that of the existing govern
ment.
The Marquis of Lawnsdowne was in
terviewed by the Daily Express con-
corning his letter and said:
at should like it known positively
that the letter was entirely my own.
consulted nobody about it. An abb
surd idea has been spread that the sug-
gestion was made by other people.
wish to deny that"
Lord Lansdowne declined to discuss
the opportuneness of the letter or the
possible effect in discouraging people
concerning the purpose and prospects
of the war and added:
Il have really nothing TO add or re-
trac. and can hardly allow myself to
be catechized about il. The subject
/ is necessarily to- controversial"