The St. Johns herald., 1895-12-28
HANDS OFF! GREAT BRITAIN WARNED English Interference in Ameri- can Affairs will not be
 Tolerated..
THE MONROE DOC1NE MUST BEMAlNTANED

ary question and his ringing enun- citation of the Monroe doctrine, meets the approval of all patriotic Americans, for once the astute sen ators forgot their established de- corum and clapped their hands af- ter the reading of the message. The following excerpt will account for the remarkable exhibition on the part of the reverand Senators
 Assuming, however, that the atti- tude of Venezuela willremain unchanged the dispute has reached such stage as to make it now incumbent upon the United States to take measures to deter mine with sufficient certainty for its ius- tification what is the true divisional inc between the Republic of Venezuela and British Guiana The inquiry to that end should of course be conducted carefully and judicialIy, and due weight should be given t, all available evidence, re- cords and facts in support of the claims i of both parties.
 Tn order that such an examination should be prosecuted in thorough and satisfactory manner, suggest that the Congress make an adequate appropria- ton for the expenses of a commission 10 be appointed by the Executive, who shall make the necessary investigation and report upon the matter with the least possible delay When such report is made and accepted, 1t will, in my opinion, be the duty of the United States to resist by every means in it's power as wlllsul aggerssion upon it's rights and interests, the appropriation by Great Britain of any lands or the ex- ercise of governmental jurisdiction over any territory which, after investigation, we have determined of right belong to Venezuela.
 In making these recommendations. l am fully alive to the responsibility in cured and keenly realize all the conse- quences that may follow l am never theless firm in my conviction that while it is grievous thIng to contemplate the two great English-speaking peoples of the world as being otherwise than friend ly competitors Tn the onward march civilization, and strenuous and worthyi rivals in all the arts of peace, there IS no calamity, which great nation can invite, which equals that, which follows supine submission to wrong and injustice. and the consequent loss of national self-re- spect and honor, beneath which is shielded and defended peoples safety and greatness. (Signed)
 GROVER CLEVELAND.
 Executive Mansion, December 17, 1895.
 As proof of the unexampled enthusiasm evoked, we publish be- low the opinions of some of our foremost statesmen, of both politi- cal creeds.
 Senator Faulkner. think the Presi- dents message is paper hat will live in American history as expressing the popular sentiment of this country an | true Americanism equal to that of any that has ever been sent to Congress. It treats with question aronnd which all factions and parties can rally, because it is modern application of 8 doctrine that the people of this country have ap- proved from the days when Monroe first uttered It. Its taste is perfect without any evidences of braggadocio. It pre- sents the position of the United States in this controversy in such firm and de f cided language that none who read il can question the position which the President takes. It is great state pa per, and gives ex pression to the popula
 sentiment of the country. I believe tha the President will find that Congress
 will hold up his hands in the attitude
 he has taken.
 Senator Frye i(Rep ), Maine. am B delighted with the message. It has a s genuine American tone, and is patrioti throughout. It voices my sentiment
 exactly.
 Senator Cullom (Rep. ), Illinois. Tn message has good ring.
 l Senator Chandler tRep.), wHamp n shire. It is broad and courageous pa per, and expounds doctrine for whicl
 the United States will fight if necessary Senator Brice (Dem.), Ohio, w
 have arrived at time when the Presi