Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-13

and chose to come out at the regular
hour. Its appearance in to-day's issue is
somewhat late, but still it is "better late
than never"
The Monroe Doctrine.
The last annual message of President
Monroe, sent to Congress on December Q.
1923, contains the following two passages
cat the proposal of the Russian Imperial
Government, made through the Minister of
the Emperor residing here, full power and
instructions have been transmitted to the
Minister of the United States at st. Peters
burg to arrange, by amicable negotiations.
| the respective rights and interests of the
two nations on the northwest coast of this
continent. A similar proposal had been
made by his Imperial Majesty to the Govern
ment of Great Britain, which has likewise
been acceded to. The Government of the
United States has been desirous, by this
friendly proceeding, of manifesting the
great value which they have invariably
attached to the friendship of the Emperor,
and their solicitude to cultivate the best un-
derstanding with his Government. In the
discussions to which this interest had given
rise and in the arrangements by which they
may terminate, the occasion has been JUDGED
proper TOR asserting, as principle in which
the rights and interests of the United States
are involved, that the American continents.
by the free and independent condition which
they have assumed and maintain, are
henceforth not to be considered as subjects
for future colonization by any European
powers.
II.
ut was stated at the commencement of
the last session that great effort was then
making in Spain and Portugal to improve
the condition of the people of those coun
tries, and that it appears to be conducted
with extraordinary moderation. 1t need
scarcely be remarked that the result has
been SO far very different from what was
then anticipated. Of events in that quarter
OF the globe, with which we have so much
intercourse, and from which we derive our
origin, we have always been anxious and
interested spectators. The citizens of
the United States cherish sentiments
the most friendly in favor of the liberty
and happiness of their fellow men on that
side of the Atlantic. In the wars of the
European powers, in matters relating to
themselves, we have never taken any part.
nor does it comport with our policy to do So
1t is only when our rights are invaded or
seriously menaced that we resent injuries
or make preparation for our defence. With
the movements in this hemisphere we are of
necessity more Immediately connected, and |
by causes which must be obvious to ali en- |
llghtened and impartial observers.
The political system of the allied Powers |
Is essentially different in this respect from |
that of America. This difference proceeds
from that which exists in their respective
governments. And to the defense of our
own, winch has been achieved by the loss of
20 much blood and treasure, and matured by
the wisdom of their most enlightened citi-
sens, and under which.we have enioyed unex.
ampled felicity, this whole nation is devoted.
We owe, therefore, to candor and to the
lmlcable relations existing between the
United States and those Powers to declare
hat we should consider any attempt on their
,art to extend their system to any portion
II this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace
!nd safety. With the existing colonies or
dependencies OF any European Power we
ave not lnterfered, and shall not interfere.
5ut with the governments who have de-
Jared their independence and main
aimed it, and whose independence we
AVE, on great consideration and
N Just principles, acknowledged, we
ould not view any interposition for the ,
purpose OF expressing them. or controlling ,
a any other manner their destiny, by any
european power, In any other light than as {
ne manifestation of an unfriendly DISPOSE {
ion toward the United States. Inn the war !
etween those new governments and Spain {
'e declared our neutrality at the time of | [
heir recognition, and to this we have ad- s
cred, and shall continue to adhere, provided I
o change shall occur which, in the iudp- q
lent OF the competent authorities of this q
Iovernment, shall make corresponding h
nange on the part of the United States I'M. q
ispensable to their security. q
The late events in Spain and Portuoal
low that Europe is still unsettled. OF this
nportant fact no stronger proof can be ad-
1oed than that the allied powers should e
ave thought it proper, on a principle satis- a
ctory to themselves, to have interposed "
force In the internal concerns of Spain. a
what extent such interposition may be y
FRIED on the same principle is a question q
which all independent powers whose t:
vernments differ from theirs are in r.
rested, even those most remote, and u
rely none more so than the United 81
ates. Our policy in regard to Europe, a!
lich was adopted at an early stage of the u ~
ITS which have SO long agitated that | y
arter OF the globe, neverthe- :!
IS remains the same, which is. not to in I'll
'fere in the internal concerns of any of "
powers; to consider the Government de al
cto as the legitimate Government for us
cultivate friendly relations with it. and to
eserve those relations by frank, firm and ii,
lniy policy; meeting, in all instances, the ti,
J! Claims OF every power, submitting to in tit
1es from none. But in regard to these 40
1tlnents. circumstances are eminentlv and ne
different. 1t is impossi- El iEsl
that the allied powers should ex- WE
I'd their political system to any portion pr
either continent without endanpering M
peace and happiness; nor can any one On On
leve that our Southern brethren, if left to de
mseIyes, would adopt it of their own ac- lat
d. 1t is equally impossible. therefore. an an
It we should behold such interposition, in co
7 form, with Indifference If we look to an
comparative strength and resources of wl
I'm and those new governments, and their tb,
tance from each other, it must be obvious ms
{ she can never subdue them. 1t is still M,
true policy of the United States to leave adj
~ LIES, W @ @enemselves, IN the nope that the
Cl pOWcIS Will pursue the same COrlrSp ~ col