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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18
PERKINS NOT PLEASED.
Says There Is an Unpleasant Sting
in the Mes sage.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 17.-At last
the administration has made public its
foreign policy. The message of the Presi-
dent on the Venezuelan dispute between
Great Britain and the United States was
read to the Senate and House to-day and
created the liveliest interest, not 20 saw
excitement
The message was we'll received by mem
bers of both parties in both the Senate and
the House. Republicans and Democrats
alike applauded its reading at both ends of
the Capitol. The approval, however, has
not continued to be universal Some dis
satisfaction has been manifested. This
view of the message was expressed bv
Senator Perkins, Who said to CALL CORE
Spondent Tonight:
when | heard the paper read l was as
much enthusiastic as any of nv neighbors
in the Senate chamber. The message
abounded in patriotic utterances. and
. seemed to meet every requirement of the
situation. But little By little, as l pom
dered over 1t, 1t gradually dawned on me
that there was a sting in it which spoiled
its whole effect. 1t is easy to see that in
recommending the appointment of COM
mission to investigate the boundary con-
troversy, the President seeks to temporize
and delay matters until after the elections.
The commission would go to Venezuela,
then to Spain to examine archives, then
TO London, and at the end of twelve
months, or after the Presidential election,
they would make their report. By that
time the responsibility might devolye
upon another Presidents shoulders, but
Cleveland would have benefited in public
estimation, and would close his career and
so down inhistory as Grover the Great,
or perhaps he is seeking his own re-elec-
ton. Time alone Will tell but. neverthe-
less, his message of to-day, while it sounds
brave and patriotic, is only bluff, which
he hopes will not be called before the
election
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18
LOYALTY OF FRESHMEN.
National Alliance Ready TO Put an
Army in the Field.

NEW YORK, n. Y, Dec. 1.-THE fol-
lowing manifesto has been issued by the
executive council of the. Irish National
Alliance OF America and copy Of 1t sent
to President Cleveland:
ITO the mem bers of the Irish National
Alliance and the American public: 1t has
has been publicly charged that the policy
of the Irish National Alliance is an Irish
policy of hatred to England. and is there
fore contrary to the interests of America.
This calls into question the loyalty to the
republic of our people.
1--WE declare it incontrovertible that no
more bitter, more perfdious or more I'M
relenting enemy than Great Britain to the
United States has ever existed. England
has ever been the vengeful foe of Ameri-
can liberty and republican institutions.
"Imbued with this conviction and see
Ing that Great Britain has avowed her
intention to trample upon the Monroe
doctrine by her attempt to rob Venezuela
OF her territory, and has dared to yio-
late the integrity of our territory in
Alaska, we hereby offer, as a proof
of our loyalty and devotion to
the country of which we are
citizens, to place at the disposal of the
President of the United States witho ut de-
lay 100000 soldiers, as brave as have ever
shouldered rife and every man of whom
is believer in the principles and teach
ings of the Irish National Alliance
"Our army, which is now organized, is
ready to serve the American Republic IN
any part of this continent, and should the
enforcement of the Monroe doctrine need
II
ground, establish the fact that the in
trepidiJy, the valor and the determination
OF the Irish brigade will again prove the
loyalty of Irishmen to the United States.
I'VE pray that the day may soon come
when we, the exiles of our own land, shall
assist in driving the foe to whom we bear
undying hatred from Irel and. We remain,
CIVILIAN LYMAN, President, New York.
John ?. SUTTON, Secretary, New York.
up. V. FITZPATRICK, Treasurer, Chicago"
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ABLE AND TIMELY.
That Is the Governors Opinion of
the Message

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Dec. 17.-When
questioned by a CALL representative as to
the probable amount of armed resistance
that could be put into the field in this
State should war with England result on
account of the Venezuela boundary dis
pute, Colonel Peeler, assistant adjutant-
general. said:
"At the present time, under the reor-
ganization, the State militia consists of a
force not to exceed $500 men,
These were fitted for instant service. 1t
had been his observation that nearly 16
per cent of the National Guard changed its
individuality every year. Should this
prove correct there should be within the
confines of the State at least so, 0GO men
who at some time had been connected
with the National Guard and possessed
some training in a military line. Other
available volunteer forces were of an I'M
known quality, but the proba bility was
that at least $4,000 more men would be
available. In case of war the President is
sued a call for volunteers who were pro
rated among the States according to their
military strength and population. These
volunteers were merged directly into the
regular army.
The National Guard in time of war
would consist of sixty-nine companies,
would be armed and accoutered by the
State, giving an available force of at least
1000 men. For the arming of greater
force the Government would be obliged to
provide all equipments, and it would neces-
state conside rable time to drill them into
available shape.
In speaking of the martial spirit of avail
able California material Colonel Peeler
said:
There is no doubt in my mind that in
call to arms in case of war the martial
spirit would be up in arms"
The following message was received in
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18
GOVERNOR M'GRAW'S VIEWS.
Washington State Ready to Back
Up the President.

SEATTLE, WASH, Dec. 17.-Governol
John H. McGraw, who is in Seattle to-
night, said that as a patriotic American
citizen he heartily concurred in all the
President had to say on the Venezuela
matter.
"The Englishman," Washington's CHIEF
executive remarked, referring to Minister
Salisbury, "will no doubt have it very
thoroughly impressed upon him that the
Monroe doctrine is part of the interna-
tional CODE"
The Governor does not think there is
any danger of the two great English speak
ing nations going to war, but when qucs-
toned as to what assistance the young
State of Washington would give and the
condition of her National Guard, he said
"We have fourteen companies of infantry
and two troops of cavalry, made up of ex-
cellent material and fairly we'll equipped.
The fourteen companies will average fifty
men to a company, and under the law they
may be increased to the maximum of 100
men. Under the law passed by the last
Legislature / was compelled to muster out
seven companies of infantry and two
troops of cavalry. We would mobilize
the full strength of the National Guard at
any given point on Puget Sound within
twenty-four hours"
Governor McGraw, however, referred re-
gretfully to the almost defenseless condl-
ton of the Pacific Coast. He seemed to
realize that a foreign navy could easily
drive the people back from their own
shores.
Federal Judge Cornelius H. Hanford in
discussing the message said:
Il like the tone of the message and con-
slider it an able and statesmanike doc.
ument. At this time it is invaluable as a
plain, forcible assertion of the Monroe
doctrine and declaration of true Ameri-
can principles. l entertain not particle
of doubt but what the result will be COM
plete recognition and acquiescence in the
principles of the Monroe doctrine by all
European powers, probably without in
volving actual war, but since the chief
executive is now fairly committed feel
that the country will not hesitate to 60
through war, if necessary, to obtain the
results. II is true that the principles of
the Monroe doctrine nave never been pro-
mulgated authoritatively by any conven-
tion including European powers, but it has
for it's basis the declaration of our own
Government, asserted by President Mon
roe and firmly supported by all succeeding
administrations, that this Nation will re-
gard as menace and an unfriendly act
any encroachment upon the rights or ter
ritorial domain of any Nation on our side
of the Atlantic by any European Govern
ment. European powers being thus mott
fed of our position are bound to respect
the same or assume the responsibility Of
driving us to use force to maintain it. The
Presidents message to-day clearly and
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decide exactly what those merits are, ami
that the report of this commission shall
form the basis for the further action of the
United States.
Whatever we may think about the spirit
in which England has dealt with this ques-
ton, we do not desire or intend to do her
the least injustice. If she can substantiate
her claims there is nothing for US to do in
Venezuela. On the other hand, il the
Venezuelan contention be correct there
has been a fragrant British encroachment
upon the soil of friendly republic. We
have tried to have this issue of fact deter
mined by i'm ,artial arbitration. Nene-
Zuela has consented to that, but England
has not. The question must be settled IN
some way in order that we may know how
to act, and since the British Government
refuses to submit it to arbitration there is
nothing left for US but to investigate it for
ourselves.
1--WE shall approach this work without
preiudging the result in any way. If we
find that the British are right we shall be
perfectly willing to recognize the fact, and
to leave them to maintain their position
by any means they choose. If we find
confronted with the grave duty CT uphold
ing the Monroe doctrine against what will
then be manifest violation of its letter
and spirit, and we shall not hesitate as to
our course of duty. The attitude of Eng
land has forced US to assume the role of
arbitrators, which we shonld have pre-
ferred to see filled by an international
tribunal, and we must play the part with
judicial fairness.
"In deciding upon the merits of the case
it will be proper for US to take into consld-
Grafton the progress of settlement as we'll
as the claims based on original discovery.
During the negotiations of the British and
American Peace Commissioners at Client,
IN 1914, the British representatives insisted
that the United States should abandon a
great part of its most valuable territory,
bordering on the lakes, to the Indians.
When asked what would become of the
100 900 American citizens then settled in
that region they responded, of course,
they must shift for themselves
1--WE do not adopt this harsh position.
If any part of the disputed territory be
permanently settled by British colonists,
and not occupied by Venezuelans, that
fact ought to have weight IN deciding upon
the proper boundary line. The English
arguments make much of the alleged fact
that there are 40 600 British subjects west
OF the Essequibo, and the casual reader
might gather the impression that they
were all Englishmen. The truth is, how
ever, that there are not that many Euro
peans in the entire colony of British
Guiana DISPUTED territory and all. OF the
total population of the colony in 1891,
amounting to 2SS, 1913, there were 1888 born
in Europe, 96.615 Africans 105, 465 East
Indians, mainly coolies, and 3417 Chinese.
The other $4,000 were miscellaneous ma
t1ves of the colony. The composition of
this interesting population is a considera-
ton to be taken into account when we are
asked whether we intend to favor Anglo
Saxon civilization or Spanish-American
barbariSm
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that San Francisco is not in the least
danger. True, our defenses are not by
any means complete, yet on the other
hand it must be remembered that this
port is long way from England's nearest
naval station. and consequently it would
be hazardous on her part to concentrate
any great number of vessels here on q
mere venture.
II do not care to express positive
opinion as to the length of time required
to complete the system of harbor defense
as contemplated by the War Department,
though believe that it could be done in
six months. In fact with men and money
the harbor could be placed in sixty days
time in such condition as to defy any
reasonable force which might be brought
against US.
"As for the defense at Lime Point and
the completion of the battery of disap-
pearing 10-iuch guns near Fort Point, that
is mere matter of rapid transit, mbined
with quick work on the part of the en-
gineers. Under pressure the thing might
be done in thirty days. l think the dyna-
mite guns recently erected will do all that
is required and expected of them. The
Fifth Artillery of Colonel Graham regi-
ment is perfectly trained and fully under
stands the workings of heavy guns.
GAS l before remarked, there is little
fear of war with England. Should the
unexpected happen, however, San Fran
cisco is the last place to expect trouble.
England's first and probably only point of
attack on the Pacific Coast would be the
Puget Sound cities. Tacoma, Seattle, Port
Townsend, Everett, Whatcom, Port
Angeles and Fairhaven are utterly defense
less. 1t follows as matter of course that
they would be the first to receive atten-
ton, and the warning received from such
demonstration would give the Govern
ment ample time to do all for San Fran
cisco that would be required
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18
SAN FRANCISCO HARBOR.
Colonel MendelI Holds That the
DefenSes Are Ample.

OF all the American coast cities San
Francisco is probably the best prepared to
resist naval demonstration and attack.
How successful the defense would be is, of
course, matter Of conjecture, though the
opinion prevails in army circles that it
would require a great many more vessels
than England now has in her Pacific
squadron to make even an impression.
New York is probably better defended,
so far as the actual number of guns and
other armament employed is concerned,
but the geographical situation is not
nearly so favorable. During the last two
or three years some pretense at putting
Boston and Portland in proper condition
to repel an attack have been made, but so
little has been accomplished that they
would. perforce, fall easy victims to a
fleet of any size. AS for the Southern
cities, they are practically defenseless.
New Orleans, Charleston, Pensacola and
Savannah would be taken without much
resistance, though the last-named two
cities could be placed in splendid condi-
ton in six months time.
Colonel George H. Mendell, recently re.
tired from the Government service, and to
whom must be given much of the
credit for San Francisco's defenses, from
an engineering standpoint, treats lightly
the prospect of war with England. He
does not believe that country would I'M
dertake to fight America at present, but il
such thing should happen he believes
that San Francisco is well able to with.
stand any attack British feet might
make, even supposng the. entire Pacific
squadron be concentrated at this point.
~ am not prepared to believe" he said
last night, "that England would do such
an utterly foolish thing as to engage in
war with America at the present time.
Surprising, however. that such a thing
did take place. think I may safely say
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18
AS AMERICANS HOPED.
Comment of the "Examiner" on the
Message.

In an editorial under the caption, "Ihe
Issue Joined, ;" the Examiner says:
President Cleveland has taken precisely
the stand in his Venezuelan message
which Americans who are not jlngoes,
but who are keenly alive to the honor, the
interests and the traditions OF their coun-
try hoped he would take. He does rot
buster nor threaten. but he lays down
quite Enthusiastically the established poilcy
OF the United States. and calls upon Con-
gress TO assist IN its enforcement. he pro-
poses perfectly plain and logical plan OF
action. AS everything depends upon the
merits of the boundary dispute, he pro-
poses that commission be appointed to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18
IN BRITISH COLUMBIA.
A General Feeling That War Would
Re A Great Calamity.

VANCOUVER, B. c., Dec. 17.-Military
organizations in this province comprise
four companies of volunteer artillery. one
battery at New Westminster, one at Van
couver and two at Victoria, aggregating
not more than 400 men. In addition to
this force there is a company of Royal en-
gineers stationed at Victoria, having
charge of the section of notifications for
the protection of that city.
No expression of opinion on Cleveland's
message has yet appeared in the press.
The general feeling, however, is that it
would be great calamity for the English
speaking world should Great Britain and
the United States become embroiled, and
that such a conflict would no doubt afford
other powers some qualification, as being
likely to weaken the two great Anglo
Saxon powers.
There are also many p eople who charac-
terize the message as jim goism.
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this city from Governor Budd tonight:
President Cleveland's message is able
and timely. It voices the sentiment OF
our people and will have the. Endorsement
of Congress. England will probably arbi-
trate. Whatever results, clear interpre-
tation of the Monroe doctrine will be writ
ten in the international code. The stand
taken by President Cleveland will chal-
lenge the admiration of the world"
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that will rank with any state paper issued
by any administration
VOORHEES, CD of Indiana said: ~ in
dorse every word of the message. 1t strikes
the right key and will meet with a sympa-
thetic response in the heart of everv
American ~
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firmly notifies Great Britain that she must
weld assent to the Monroe doctrine rule
unless she can destroy it by a victory in
an appeal to arms"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18
NEW TO-DAY.

Suppose you have been wise and selected
piece of furniture as the best of Christ
mas presents, where will you purchase it
Sloane's?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18

If you do go to Sloane's you can choose
from most remarkably attractive selec-
ton of pieces intended especially for Holi-
day Gifts.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18

There'll be whole lot of little fellows to
hang up their Christmas stockings. Now
don't disappoint 'em. A little suit is wha.
you want to put in for him, or, what'i
more, a nice Ulster.
Our picture above shows an awfuily
clever Cheviot Ulster in handsome color
ings; also some clever Tweeds; they're
made with deep storm collar, nice worsted
lining, cut very long; for lads between the
ages of 5 anu Is, at
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18

If you do go to SIoane's you may be sure
that the quality, no matter what the cost
may be. is the best obtainable at that
price.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18

If You do go to Sloane's you may know
that the recipient of your offering is
assured that you have selected as good as
could be found.
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These are for boys between the ages of
5 and Is years, and they're the biggest
values the Big Stores offered since it's
been open, and you know we dress 80 per
cent of the boys in San Francisco.
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$3.50.

If things keep up like they have been
and the rush in our Juvenile Department
becomes undated very few will be left of
of those pretty Blue Cheviot Short Trouser
Suits, and also those Fine Scotches, at
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
Hawaiian Legislature to Meet

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1.-Accord-
ing to latest advices, the first meet
ing Of the Hawaiian Legislature in
special sessions since the formation
Of the Republic, occurs today. 1t
is expected that the memorandum
of the agreement reached by Minis
ter Hatch and the British commits
sioners relative to the landing Of a
cable on Neckar island will be sub
mitted, and the question Of sub
sidy considered. Another impor-
tant matter to be treated will be
the land question.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
SEEKING LOST FRIENDS.
The Steamship Offices Crowded With
Enquirers After Elbe Passen-


NEW YORK, Feb. Just before
the office of Oelerichs q Co. was
closed last night, one OF the most
affecting incidents Of the day was
witnessed. l.. Diedel, tailor,
asked for information Of his wife
and child, who were on board the
Elbe and are believed to be drown
ed. He was much overcome with
emotion and cried and gesticulat-
ed wildly when informed that no
word had been received OF the safe
ty Of his family. He said he came
here four years ago from Munich.
He had prospered, and four weeks
ago wrote to his wife telling her
she must start at once TOR this
country with her child. She sold
her property and embarked on the
i'll fated Elbe. A telegram was re-
ceived from Theodore Ninke, Of
San Antonio, Tex, asking for in
formation about his brother, John
d. Vinke, Of st. Louis, who was a
passenger.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
Cold Wave Coming.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-For east
ern Texas, showers today, and in
the southern portion, probably on
Saturday, there will be a cold
wave. Winds are becoming north
erly.
For Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory, generally fair, colder Satur-
day morning and in eastern por-
ton in the afternoon, with north
erly winds.
For Arkansas, showers, turning
into snow today; fair Saturday,
with cold wave and northerly
winds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-02-01
FIGHT IN CONGRESS.
Heard, of Missouri, Come
to Blows

WASHINGTON, Feb. LIT was an
exciting scene in the House this
afternoon when Breckenridge, Of
Kentucky, and Heard, Of Missouri,
came to blows in the centre Of the
aisle. The controversy was not
plain, but suddenly the two rep
resentatives sprang toward each
other, Breckenridge shouting,
"You cur, scoundrel and liar" and
striking a fierce blow, which
missed Heard. Instantly they were
seized, but still struggled fiercely
shouting: "Lisr." There was then
wild scrambling, ceasing only
when by order Of the speaker, the
sergeant-at-arms arrested and
brought them before the bar. Two
mon on each side held the arms Of
Breckenridge, who was exceedingly
red. Heard was ashen pale and
trembling like leaf.