The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-12-06
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Ilospos, Dec. 5.-The Pal Mall Gazette
rays: President CIeveIandfs frank, hon
est statement regarding Hawaii may well
cause ex-President Harrison 90 bids his
head in order to conceal his bIushea- IL Is
evident that Cleveland, like most Ameri-
can politicians, still bankers after BIZ
metasIism. He shows 90 the best sdvan-
.age when talking Of the tariff and practi-
csily announces his faith In the principles
Of free trade. But the battle has only be-
gun. To have Mckinley back and his
tariff in forcs would be disaster TO the
United States aad 90 the trade OF the
world.
The &C. James Gazetk says: Cicveland's
tome toward foreign states contrasts agree
ably with that adopted by bis predecessor
and himself If In enough that be Is now
courteous 20 us and scrupuiousiy fair TO
Brazil and Hawaii. Whether the un-
lucky royal family OF Honolulu will b
any better of for the presidents disayowal
OF Stevens and his acts In an inquiry which
need not be pursued. The Gazette APP
piands Cieveland's courage.
The Globe says: Not often has an Amer
q message. IL is courageous throughout
and reveals that the president has strong
mind with definite policy. lie risks giving
ofenss to the admirers Of spreadeagie
by regulating q breach OF international ETH
qustte." In references to Admiral STAN
tons salute Of . flag flying from . rebel
warship In Rio Janeiro and the sdmirai's
recall, the Globe says: This amende to
Brazil was followed by very friendly aliu-
sions to Great Britain. much 10 the dis
taste. no doubt, OF the IRISH Americans.
while further on . still smarter rebuff is
administered to that section by the an
nouncement that Cleveland had resolved
TO re-estabiish the status quo In Hawaii
That may prove more difficult. per-
haps, than he seems to consider,
but he deserves great credit,
all the same, for refusing TO
sanction the annexationist proceedings.
which undoubtedly went In the teeth of
treaty obligations. His resolve to do v hat
he can 20 carry forward the Nicaragua
canal under distinctly American auspices
In legitimate. II our enscrprising cousins
like to spend money that way they are
perfectly entitled to do 20. England can
well afford to wish them success. Our
commercial interests will not suffer, but
very much to the contrary, were q short
cut to the Pacific provided instead of the
long voyage around the Horn. OF course,
the situation would be wholly different
were the United States to reserve the canal
10 the exclusive use OF American shipping.
but the president guaranteed that the
canal would be equally free TO ships of all
nations.
PORTLAND. Dec. 5-The Oregonian tsays
The presidents reference to Hawaiian
affairs leaves something TO be desired. /.
would have been more decorous to con-
gress and to the nation, which will be COM
mitted. II not seriously compromised, by
his acts In Hawaii, 10 have confided to
them the nature OF his instructions 10
Minister Willis. Il In different from the
irankness with which he adopts the VII
son bill ~ an administration measure and
the unusual earnestness with which he
urges congress TO adopt that measure
without listening to appeals for Its amend.
ment or modification. Ii Is not usual for
president TO employ this tone In address
ing congress upon matter OF legislation.