The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18
COMMENT OF THE PRESS.
"Let the Good w ork Go On" Says
the New York sun.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Dec. 1S.--The New
York papers comment as follows:
The Sun: Mr.. Cleveland has borrowed
a new uniform, but all the same it is the
American Uniform and the country Will
follow the man who wears it. For the
Monroe doctrine, as enunciated in the
Presidents message, except for line or
two that we need not consider here,
the people of the United States are solid
and enthusiastic. And the continuation
of this interesting and important business
by the administration will be watched and
sustained with an unfaltering spirit of
pride and determination to uphold the
interests of the United States. Let the
good work go on.
The Times: As it stands to-day in the
message Of the President it is clear,
grave ertion that the United States will
see justice done, neither asking more nor
accepting less, TO any independent state on
this continent. To that principle, soon or
late, we believe Great Britain will assent.
By that principle in any event, the Ameri-
can nation viii stand.
The Tribune: We do not know that
any ''jingo'' Senator or Representative has
'reaffrmed the Monroe doctrine" in more
direct and unmistakable terms. The Presi-
dent has spoken straightforward, manly
words, which are worthy OF and which we
believe will command the approval and en-
thusiastic support of the people of the
United States.
Tue Herald: Both in this country and
Great Britain the people and their official
representatives will have an opportunity to
reflect soberIy and periodically on an issue
fraught with such grave consequences to
both NATIONS. Menacing as is the aspect
which affairs have now assumed, it is to
be hoped that the issue may be settled
without disturbing the friendly relations
existing between the two countries.
CHICAGO, Ill, Dec. 1.-THE Inter-
Ocean (R.) will say:
1.-The Presidents message clearly indi-
Gates a determination for the enforcement
of the Monroe doctrine. If the territory
in dispute belongs of right to a sister
republic, then the United States is bound
for the protection of its own form of gov
eminent against foreign invasions or in
trigue to prevent new occupation or inva-
sion of any part of this continent by an
European power"
The Times Herald independently: 1.-THE
Nation is with the President. 1t makes no
difference to US whether or not any
foreign Government may decline to
admit the validity of the Monroe
doctrine. We are not capable
of the puerility of entreating recognition
of it as q favor We are prepared to
demonstrate its validity with the entire
strength Of a sovereign people. Its asser-
ton and enforcement are necessary to our
place in the world.
The Record independently: In a mes
sage which. for force and directness, has
not been surpassed by any of Mr.. Cleve-
lands previous state papers, the President
has reaffirmed the Monroe doctrine and
struck the keynote of the Venezuelan
controversy with an emphasis which
will ring With startling effect in the ears
OF the British Ministry. If Congress re-
mains steadfast in support OF the Presi-
dents policy the effect OF this message
will he the final establishment of the
Monroe doctrine beyond any nations
power to dispute.
The Tribune (Republican): To Lord
Salisbury's claim President Cleveland
makes strong, dignihed and able reply,
the meaning of which is that this
country will "stand pat''-that is.
that Congress should proceed to en-
force the principle OF the Monroe doctrine
as matter of vital concern TO the people
and to the safety of the Comment. There
need be no fear that this Republican Con-
gress will not stand by the President IN
his patriotic American attitude. Ii Great
Britain refuses to accept the Monroe doc.
+,;,,o lot har bring on her bears, She Will
find Uncle Sam ready to receive them.