The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1891-05-27
guage.
Special to the REcoRp-uN1oN.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
| WASHINGTON, May ga column ar
tlcie in this mornings Post (Administra-
tom bears the marks of an inspiration
from high official quarters. It is loaded
throughout, and is given prominence. 1t
was evidently put out by the Admins
tration to ailay the fears that Blaine's ILL
ness will seriously disturb or change the
| foreign policy begun by him toward Eng
land, Russia, Italy, Spain, and in fact
most OF the great countries of Europe and
| Spanish America. Notwithstanding the
! denials by Blaine's family and physi-
clans, the impression is fast gaining
ground that Blaine will never be an en-
tirely well man again. 1t is well known
that for years he has been troubled with
something like Bright's disease, or some
such other trouble affecting the liver and
kidneys. brought on by too free indulg-
ence at State dinners and banquets, which
has caused the ruin of so many public
men. Blaine's friends have noticed that
his usually pale face has been even paler
for the past several months.
1t Is not over month since he was con-
| fined to his residence in Washington by
something that doctors variously called
grip" 'gOut" and rheumatism. The
talk about his falling intellect INDUCED in
by a sensational New York newspaper
is, of course, absurd, but there is grave
apprehension entertained concerning his
general health. He may resume his
duties at the State Department after a
lapse of several months, but not for any
| great length of time. His disease will
slowly undermine his strong constitu-
! ton.
The Post says that Blaines departure
for Maine, which has given rise to such
grave fears, need not hinder the transac-
ton OF current State Department mat
tiers, as President Harrison has always
taken deep interest in foreign affairs. and
is more or less familiar with the state of
BIaine's negotiations with foreign diplo-
matists. The Assistant Secretaries.
Wharton, Adeeand Moore, will be of in
valuable assistance. The President and
Mr.. Blaine believe in vigorous but not
rash foreign policy, and this will be car
ried out. Affairs have SO far progressed
that it will be no harm to give the public
a limited knowledge of them. The Post
then says:
''rhe United States will give her strong
est moral support to Venezuela as against
the encroachments of British Guiana,
and will further strengthen our hold
active interest in Liberia and establish a
line of steamers TO Monroeyille, so that
we can strengthen ourselves the better to
penetrate Africa and secure our fair share
| of trade. The Administration has also
decided that the Chilean war shall cease,
1t is safe to say that very soon the United
States will intervene, but without in
justice to either side. How many Euro
pean nations will, some time or other,
threaten us as Italy has done?''
The Posts article says that England
selfishly undermines us in the Sandwich
| Islands, crowds into Central America
against our Monroe doctrine, excites irri-
tation against us in Canada, and refuses
to allow perfectly satisfactory arrange
ment with Newfoundland, and as eli
max encroaches on the seal fisheries.
The United States may endeavor to per-
feet an alliance with France and Russia,
so as to secure the active assistance OF
their armies and navies IN case conflict
with any other European nation should
be unavoidable.