The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-27
PRESIDENT HARRISON is equal to every
occasion which is likely to confront him
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

The country is well pleased with Presi-
dent Harrison's message on the Chilean
incident 1t has the true American ring.
-Woonsocket Reporter.
There can be no doubt that Congress
will give the President all the needed au-
thority to enforce these demands. That
does not necessarily mean war; it does
certainly mean warllke demonstration.
Brooklyn Times.
There is but one course open to Con-
gress. Ii is, to fix n date, and that brief
one, on which, should Chile still remain
quiet on the question of apology and repa
ration, the arbitrament of war shall decide
their justice. Chicago Inter Ocean.
IL is a patriotic and dignified trea tment
of the questions at issue between our
selves and Chile. Its tone is judicial and
temperate, while at the same time decided
and resolute. II is not belligerent and it
makes no recommendations. ns.-Fall River
News
The Presidents special message on the
Chilean question is strong, patriotic, aud
to the point. and will cali for applause
and approval throughout the Union. He
has done the right thing, and has done it
we'll and he will have every true Ameri-
can with hIm.-New Orleans Times-Dem-
ocrat.
There will be but little difference of
opinion among the people of the United
States with regard TO the attitude of the
administration. Men separated ordina-
rily by political opinions will be united
to-day upon this matter; they will be
neither of one party nor another; they
will be Americans supporting their coun-
try, their government and their Presi-
dent, all of whom are worthy of their
support. Ledger.
The "Matta note" which contained re-
Elections on the faith of the President of
United States, is an episode much more
difficult of settlement than the Baltimore
affair. This note, while it has added TO
the complications of the Baltimore affair
is, il says, distinct reason for an apology
Ii would be novel and not very dignified
position for the United States TO submit
the good faith of the President TO arbitra-
tion. Transcript.
Mr.. Harrison's statements set forth in
strong and effective language the reasons
why. as chief magistrate of the country.
he has called Chile TO a sharp account.
Most assuredly the dignity and
honor of the United States are to be
maintained and asserted Every true
citizen, whatever may be his party views,
will stand up and be counted squarely
and unmistakably ON the side of Ameri-
can rights. s.-Boston Globe.
The message of President Harrison upon
the Chllean cOmpIlcaJlons II calm, tenn
perate, judicious and firm. The Ameri-
can people will sustain the demand which
the President has made for apology and
redress and will approve the use OF what
ever means may be necessary TO enforce
these demands. The Americans are n
peace-loving people, hut they do not love
peace so well rs TO be willing TO buy IL nj
the cost of the national honor and the Sc
| curity of American citizens. - Boston
| Journal.
For century no injury or insult has
bcfallen an Englshman without the shot
ted thunders Of an English fleet. The
world over, Englishmen walk in safety
+ denied TO men OF other lands aud too often
not enioyed by Americans lr is time
tLis ceased rs far as Americans are con
cerned. and ceased once for all W,
I fought England NJ heavy odds go protect
our seaInen un our own decks aud under
onr own fiag. Less can not be- done TO
day. Chile refuses our seanen proieCsib,
ia Chilean, poFts-Saeh war yYvttitl be in
glorious. without credit and without ex
/ cuse. If il can be avoided; but IL Is indis
ucnsably necessary that the south Amcri
/ can world should know and understand
that this peaceful, forbcaring land Is rs
I ouick 90 protect its citizens aud aveng,
their WRONGS as though its fleets rode on
every sea and its flag was forever unfurlcd
in battle. Philadelphia Press.