St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-06-22
TROUBLE WITH ECUADOR.
Uncle Sam will Let Loose His Navy
If Necessary.

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If Necessary.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, June 21.-The foreign
policv of the administration may possibly
lead us into serious complications with
Ecuador. The United States steamship
Iroouois has been ordered to Guayaquil,
Ecuador. to protect American interests.
Although nothing could be ascertained as
to the particular reason for sending the
Iroouois to Ecuador, it is thought this action
nm the part of the authorities is forerun-
ner of another peremptOry demand for the
release of Santos. There seems to be no
reason to doubt that the Ecuador authorities
have treated the former demand of the gov
nrnment with contempt. One OF the MEM
hers of the administration is said to have
lately discussed some possible foreign COM
nIications with friend. and in the course
Of his remarks said: 1.-THE principle enun-
eiated by the president in his instructions to
Ehe secretary of the navy touching the oc-
eupation of Aspinwall and Panama Will be
strictly adhered to. The United States will
not permit irresponsible persons In any
country to
ENDANGER THE LIVES
and property of our own citizens by revolu-
tionary organizations against the local gov
ernments. To put down Preston we made
a great departure from the usages of the
coIIntry in respect to our diplomatic rela-
tions with other nations. If a similar oc
casion occurs again the same authority will
be used. While there is no annexation
scheme intended nor has any system OF per-
manent garriSons in the troubled states been
considered. whatever the emergency de-
mands will be done. Beyond that l do not
wish to say, for it would be the merest
speculation." ''Then do l understand you
to say that there are conditions under
which our boundaries might be extended?"
he was asked. s'You will please under
stand me as saying nothing whatever on
that subject" was the quick reply. Il
NAV have my own opinion as to what
events might render it necessary for the
United States to take
A PRONOUNCED STEP.
ssThese views would only be my own, and
so fer as can tell may not be entertained
by any other member of the government.
The only thing I wish to state positively,
touching the policy of the government in
regard to its foreign relations, is this: 1t
proposes to exercise proper influence in
the affairs of other states wherever that in
fluenceE is required that shall be COM
mensurate with our position among the
nations. To do this will require navy of
such strength and consequence as should
pertain to a great power. Circumstances
will develop our foreign policy, 1t will be
regulated by the necessities of events, and
will be guided and directed upon the high
est humanitarian principles and in accord
ance with the needs of Anglo-SaXon civil
ization. This is all that needs to be said"
Grover Doesn't Want a Vacation.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, June 21.-The president
has not yet found out what he will do for a
summer vacation, if indeed he takes one
Secretary Lamont says that nothing has
been decided upon and that all reports as to
his plans are imaginary. Washington
climate has agreeably disappointed him and
finds the White house residence of so many
comforts that he has no disposition to plan
for leaving it, not even for the cottage at
the Soldiers home, which had so many at
fractions for Mr.Arthur. Cleveland will,
when the dog star RACES, probably leave
for the north-woods of New York, where
any one of half dozen of his old haunts
will afford the seclusion and rest
which will be the sole purpose
OIL q DT16l dUS0UC6 1IOul lllG SCdG Ol SON0TIl-
ment. The presidents greatest WEAKNESS
arises from the perpetual combat he is hav-
ing with those who have hunted up in the
blue book the salaries they want. His
ideas about filling the offices are so different
from those who generally want them that it
makes the business the hardest of his life.
The president is making preparations for
his summer stay at the White house. The
carpets were taken from all the rooms ex-
cept the east room, and oil cloth and mat
ting were substituted. The carpets on the
stairways throughout the house were also
removed and other light material will be
put down. The floors, in some parts of the
mansion, are in very bad condition, and
show signs of decay. The heavy tapestries
that cover the windows are to be replaced
by lighter curtains, and other extensive
changes are contemplated.