Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-12-19
fresh acquisitions OH the part OF any European
state would be highly inexpedient change
APPEALS HAVE DONE NO GOOD.


state would be highly inexpedient change
APPEALS HAVE DONE NO GOOD.
"In the belief that the doctrine for which we
contend is clear and definite, founded on a Sub
stantial consideration involving our safety and
welfare, was fully applicable to our present
conditions and the state of the worlds progress
and directly related to the pending controversy,
and without any conviction as to the final
merits of the dispute, but anxions to learn in a
satisfactory and conclusive manner whether
Great Britain sought under the claim Of
boundary to extend her possessions on this
continent without right, or whether she merely
sought possession OF territory fairly included
within her lines OF ownership, this government
proposed to the government OF Great Britain
resort to arbitration as proper means OF set
Ting the question to the end that the yexatious
boundary dispute between the contestants he
determined and our exact relation In respect to
the controversy be made clear.
at will be seen from the correspondence
herein submitted that this proposition has been
declined by the British government on grounds
which, under the circumstances, seem TO me
far from satisfactory. 1T Is deeply dlsappoint
| ing that such an appeal, actuated by the most
friendly feelings toward both nations directly
concerned, addressed the sense OF justice and
magnanimity of one of great powers Of the
world, touching its relations to one cOmDara
lively weak and small, could have produced M
better results
(, OUR COURSE Is PLAIN.
"The course to be pursued by this govern
ment In view of the present conditions does moi
appear to admit of serious doubt. Having
labored faithfully many years to induce Grea
BRAIN to submit the dispute to impartia
arbitration, and having been finally appriset
of her refusal to do so, nothing remains but tt
accept the situation, recognize its force ant
deal with it accordingly.
"Great Britain's position has never been re-
garded as admissible by Venezuela, though an!
adjustment OF the boundary which that coun
try may makeiforiher advantage and may.entel
| into of her own free will cannot, of course, bt
objected to by the United States. Assuming
however that Venezuela will remain unchanged
the dispute has reached the stage to make i
incumbent on the United States to TAKE
measures to determn with sufficient certaint.
for its justification what is the true divisona
line between Venezuela and British Guiana
Inquiry to that end should, OF course, be con
Quoted carefully and judically and due weigh
be given all available evidence, records ant
facts in support to the claims Of both parties.
"In order that such examination be pro
secuted in a thorough and satisfactory name
suggest that congress make an adequate ap
preparation for the expenses of two committee
to be appointed by the executive who shall
make the necessary investigation and repor
with the least possible delay. When such re
port is made and accepted it will be, in m
, opinion, the duty of the United States to reSis
by every means in its power as willful aggres
, sion upon its rights and interests. the apprC
prlation by Great Britain of any lands or til
exercise of any governmental Jurisdiction owe
any territory, which after the investigation, W
have determined of right belongs to Venezuela
"Making these recommendations, l am full
aware Of the responsibilities incurred and kee
to realize all the consequences that may follow
Nevertheless am firm In the conviction tina
while 1t Is a grievous thing to contemplate tn
two great English speaking peoples OF tn
world as otherwise than friendly competitor
in the onward march of civilization and sire nu
Gus and worthy rivals in all the arts Of peace
there Is no calamity which equals that whicl
follows supine submission to wrong, injustice
and consequent loss of national self reSpec
and honor beneath which is shielded and de
Tended a peoples safety and greatness.
| "GRoVER CLEVELAND"