THE CLEVELAND-WEST AFFAIR.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1814, 10 November 1888, Page 1

THE CLEVELAND-WEST AFFAIR.

London, November 6. A paper laid on the table of the House of Commons relating to the diepute between the United States Government and Sir Sackville West indicates that Mr Edward J. Phelps, United States Minister in London, had asked for the latter’s recall, giving as a primary reason that Sir Sackville West had made a statement to those interviewing him after the publication of the letter imputing discreditable motives to President Cleveland and the Senate in connection with the fisheries treaty, The Marquis of Salisbury replied to Mr Phelps that before taking action he must be in possession of the remarks alleged to have been used. These the latter agreed to supply. In the meantime Sir Sackville West received his passports, although Mr T. F. Bayard, Secretary of State, had previously disclaimed his intention of interfering witli domestic policy. Sir Sackville West complained to the English Government that Mr Bayard had unjustly impugned his integrity. The Marquis of Salisbury reminded Mr Phelps that the passports had been sent before the Government had received the remarks complained of. November 7, Lord Salisbury does not propose to fill up the post of British Minister at Washington for some time, In the event of Mr Cleveland being re-elected, the Prime Minister intends to convey a direct intimation of England’s resentment at the way in way in which Lord Sackville West was treated.