The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-01-27

endy relations with every power and on conditions fair
equal, and applicable 10 all But Ia regard neigh
b6s suao., different. Is impossible fo the Euro
governments Interfere IN their cspec tally
Ia alluded TO- which are vital without afeotng as
ladeed the motive which gbt induce such Interference
ia the present state OF the between the parties II
tmay be called. would appear equally applicable
Now will be thai these principles had no pecu-
liar relation to the "Hoy Alliance" as il is contended
those OF the hrs message had but they extend to all
time, and 10 all the European governments Indeed
learn IRON MIR Clay IN remarks made IN the House
Representatives. IN June, 1924 that the fear OF the
on OF that alliance upon these States had given way.
and "ths II such purpose seriously entertain
ed It had been relinqushed" Mr. Monroe, fact, in
the passage from which The above extract iaken con
strengthened, and his observations evidently bear upon
future difficulties, not then ioreseen. but which might
happen, aud would then have TO be met We may yet
Mr. Monroe. j, is well known, was in the habit OF
consulting MIR Jeherson in all grave conjunctures and
fortunately he consulted him the subject of his doc
rne and have the sentiments of that patriarch OF the
democratic faith IN relation tot These 10 be found
IN a letter from him 10 Mr Monroe. dated October "a
1898, few weeks before the message appeared, written
IN answer TO Mr. Monroes application Tor his opinion.
Mr. Jefferson said
The question presented by the letters you
IS the most momenous which has been offered my
conemPlaon since that OF Independence That made
nation; THIS sets our compass and points the course
never could we embark on IL under circumstances
suspicious. Our and fundamental ma kim shouId be-
enange ourselves in the bros Of sec
affairs America, Norh and Sou,h has set Of Interests
should, therefore, have system Of her own separate and
apart from that Of Eaope the last is lsbong become
TO make our hemisphere that OF freedom"
Can be foand who will contend that these no
Bile sentiments, worthy OF him who uttered them, and
now become precious legacy Tor the American people
can one man. say, be found who will venture 10 con-
tend that these words Of wisdom and patriotism are tenn
porary in their force and application. belonging only
the passing hour and confined TO The efforts OF league
believe, wen
was his tenure of life Thus, to narrow down great
national principle is wholly TO mistake the liberay and
lar reaching policy OF this, the greatest of American
statesmen. after the first and the dearest Washina,o
:" Ills OCEAN OF TIME OPENING US" was boundes
no such contracted limits. II was true ocean, and
mere duck pond
And this same letter Of MIR Jefferson exhibits, in su
more signal manner, the vast Importance he attached to
this principle OF suffering Europe inermeddle
with csailanic affairs" Why sir, he was actually
ready. then, TO 90 to for its practical main
tenance He was far ahead of all of us, and must
confess that have seldom been more gratfed, than
to lind myself thus not only Supported but anlci-
pated. by which will live in the hearts OF the
American people as long they cherish a reverence
Tor real patriotism, true democracy, and the highest quail
iies OF our nature, eDnobled by lie devoted his
country Can now stand proudly upon this position,
pointing Mr. Jefersons declaration that he was will
ling 10 fight alongside OF England in such cause
Not that would purchase" he says ''her amity AT
the price OF But the which the present prop
osion might engage should that be its
not her but lis object is to introduce and
absh The American system OF keeping out Of our land
Of-NEVER
permitting those OF Europe nermeddle with the affairs
of our nation. II is 10 maintain principle not
10 depart from H." Any question OF the justice expe-
dency OF the first of these resolutions NAV hereafter
consider question between the obector and Mr. Jefer-
son. and not one between the former and myself.
The opinion Of Mr. Adams. who Of course could not
then Secretary of Stale, and of Mr.. Clay, who took
deep interest this matter and introduced Joint resolu-
ton into the House OF Representatives on the 29lh of
January, 1924, affirming the non-nererence doctrine of
Mr. Monroe, are distinctly shown in the instructions of
Mr. Clay 10 Mr.. Poiasett, dated March 25, 1925 where
in Mr.. Monroes message and principles are referred to-
and their existing force asserted and assumed. Mr..
Clay. while reporting these instructions 10 Mr.. Adams,
for transmission to the Houseof Representatives, OBJ
serves shat all apprehensons OF the danger which
Mr.. Monroe alludes, OF interference by the allied
powers, Otherwise the holy alance,) to introduce
their political systems into this hemisphere have ceased"
But notw outstanding this, IN these instructions to Mr.
Ponse he is told that the great principle OF non-iner-
ference was declared in the face OF the world (by Mr.
Monroe) al moment when there reason to appre-
hend that the allied powers entertaining designs in
mlca 10 the freedom il not to the Independence OF the
new governments There is reason to believe that the
declaration of il had considerable effect in preventing the
maturity, If not in producing the abandonment of all such
designs. Both principles Qhs and the anti colonization
one) were laid down after much and anxious debera-
ton on the part o the late administration The Presl-
dent, (Mr. Adams) who then formed part OF il, con-
nues entirely to coincide IN both, and you will urge up
on the government of Mexico the utility and expediency
OF asserting the same principles on all proper
slons"
What principles Not single one. so narrow and
renee, 10 league which had much passed away from
any operation this continent The Grecian league for
the destruction of Troy II Mr.. Adams and Mr. Clay did
not wholly misunderstand Mr. Monroes doctrine, it
precisely the doctrine enumerated in the resolution before
the Senate One fact stated by Mr. Clay upon the author
! ty Of Mr.. Adams shows that this declaration OF Mr.
Monroe cabinet measure, fully considered and
doubt amply discussed Indeed without this authority,
judging from the cautious character of Mr. Monroe, II
would have been sale to conclude that important step
would have been taken by him without consultation
with his confidential advisers And especially as il il
known that his messages before being sent Congress-
always read, and, occasion required discussed,
paragraph by parag raph at cabinet meetings and such
indeed was the practice OF his predecessors.
Mr.. Clay states that the declaration of Mr. Monroe had
been useful. Still its efficiency limited by the con-
alterations already adverted that the act only OF
the executive department. which could pledge the ma
ton TO any particular of policy Congress alone
could do that and the popriety OF its action OBJ
vious. that both Mr. Clay and Mr. Ponsett introduced
resolutions into the House of Representatives affirming
the doctrine 1t probable that the given by Mr.
Clay for not pushing the presented by him to
final vote operated also others and that was that the
apprehended danger from the Holy Alliance had disap
peaed, and suppose, them the dfnculty OF
ryine such measure increased the OF appre-
hension decreased We stopped short in true work
and waited for another expedieDt before procaiming
principle Mr. Jefferson also, with his sound practical
wisdom sa that Mr. Monroe's declaration in order to
attain OBJECT needed the support and authority OF Con-
gress and he therefore recommended him in the letter
already referred to- that as il may lead 10 war; the
declaration OF which requires of Congress- the