The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-19

her cause by refusing to arbitrate. If there
is Justice in her demands she would not
fear to leave the matter to a fair tribunal
for settlement. That tribunal would natur-
ally be the United States. as this govern
ment is the father of all the southern re-
publics. and her interests are, aside from
the state Immediately involved, the ones
most concerned.
Major Ben Truman-It is one of the
greatest state documents have ever read.
President Cleveland has taken the position
of an American and a statesman During
the day have discussed the message with
Il number of prominent men all of whom
gave it the most unqualified endorsement.
The situation is one of more than ordinary
importance; 1t means either back down
by England or war. This nation can not
retreat from it's position. should war
result it might be the best thing for the
country after al. l am not beltIgereNt
but believe that conditions are ripe for
another war. 1t has been a long time si'lce
the rebellion and the people are becoming
more uneasy every year. 1t may not be in
accordance with the highest ethical prln-
ciples or the most beautiful idealism to
hold that strife is the best remedy for this
lneasiness but | believe that we have rot
outgrown the spirit of our ancestors,-cer-
tainly we have not advanced beyond the
conditions that bring about war. In the
event of war we would be stronger than
ever before. The old soldiers from the
north and south have long desired an OPP
portunity to go forth together in battle
against a common enemy and every one
of the old boys would shoulder his nusket
as in former days. We would draw thou
sands from the ranks of the unemployed
and might thereby solve that much vexed
question. Whatever may be the outcome,
Americans will stand by the decision of
their chief executive. Democrats and Re-
publicans alike are proud of the fearless
and statesmanlike position he has taken.
County Clerk Newlln--I think the mes
sage is Just right. 1t has the true Ameri-
can ring, and think that the sentiments
expressed can be endorsed by every Amer
lean citizen.
Supervisor Hanley--The message is one
of the best state papers ever sent to con-
gress, Mr.. Cleveland has struck the right
note, and every patriotic American citizen,
without regard to politics, can endorse the
sentiments expressed. For our protection
the Monroe doctrine must be sustained at
all costs, even if we have to fight for it,
and the sooner that this fact is recognized
0y the powers of Europe the better it
will be.
good indeed. 1t is thoroughly American,
and think the president has done himself
great credit for the manner in which his
position is expressed.
County Treasurer FlemiDg-I heartily
indorse the sentiments expressed in the
but of patriotism, and all good Americans
will uphold the president in the position
he has taken.
Clerk Owen of the United States district
court-I think the message is a very able
document. No room is left for doubt, and
/ think it will have very salutary effect.
Europe must understand that the United
States will uphold the Monroe doctrine at
all hazards, and that 1t means more than
mere talk. Mr.. Cleveland has greatly
strengthened himself before the people by
his able and patriotic utterances.
District Attorney Donnell-I have not
read the message carefully. Like all
Americans, l believe In the Monroe doc.
trine, and / think that the president is
right in upholding it. Europe must under
stand the position of the United States on
this vital question.
Deputy District Attorney McComas-The
message is a remarkably strong paper.
The president has certainly made strong
hit, and one in which he will be supported
by every true American.
Township Justice Young-I indorse that
message in it's entirety. It is an able,
statesmanlike and patriotic document. and
will receive the unanimous support of the
country. OF course the Monroe doctrine
must be upheld, even if we have to fight
for it.
W. E. Dunn, city attorney-The presi-
dents message is the strongest and best
thing that he has ever writ IN, though
,carcely think that war will result from
che difficulty. England, in my opinion,
will no, stand up to its pretensions.
Inspector Frank Flint-It ia the able
effort of an American and a statesman.
1t is essentially patriotic from the begin
ming to the end.
Col. Freeman G. iced, president of the
city council-The president of the United
States has taken the right position; it is a
clear definition of the Monroe doctrine.
but you will not see any fighting, in my
opinion. A careful reading of the diplo-
matte correspondence discloses a loop
hole through which the British may crawl,
and this they will do. They do not
want to fight us, and why should they?
They are not anxious for threshing, and
that is exactly what they would get if they !,
70 too far. The message has the right |
ring to it.