The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1895-12-20
Sonth American Ministers Iudorse
Cleyeland's Attitude.
SALISBURY TO ISSUE A STATEMENT.
The Criticism Of the Prem Press
Generally Ayersc.
DANGER or WAR NOT IMMINENT
Tho Genera, Opiuion II That the Amir
WIN bc Finally Settled without
Recourse to Arms.

Washington, December le.--Among Bee.
rotary olnoy's callers today were Ministers
Andradc of Venezuela. Mendonca OF Bra
I'll and Romero OF Mexico. representing
three OF the first republics OF South ana
Central America. Though this was diplo-
| matte rsciprocation day ut tho state de-
parimont their call at tho time accustomed
much comment. Although none OF tho
Central aud South American diplomats
would consent to he quoted regarding their
call, Il is known that they. as Il rule.
have cabled their governments that the
president sees an opportune time for In
voivinF tho Monroe doctrine MS a means
OF support against European pressure.
s'veral Of thcm being Involved In uir-
puto, with European nations at this time.
The abatement is maue 10y one of them
that several important results win follow
from tho vigorous construction OF tho
Monroe doctrine. First. II IS said, VIII
be the official adherence OF the southern
republics, making the declaration practice
nill' unanimous from the countries of tho
Western Hemisphere.
I, is pointed out that Lord Salisbury m-
sisted that the Monroe doctrine was not
recognized az international law. but this,
Il ls said. viii be answered by a showing
that all the republics OF North ana
South America accept IL as the law gov-
crniug them. The project of another con-
fercnce of American republics In line with
the Pan-Amcrican conference. hut with a
view to political alliance, rather than COM
mercai reciprocity. is being discussed also.
There have been a number OF the con-
ferencea already devoted 20 academic dts
cusson. hut the strong assertion Of tho
Monroe doctrine would give practical
aspect to such a, meeting. How far these
hopes and purposes OF tho Southern ooun-
tries We're communicated to Mr. Olney to-
day is not known. but was doubtless made
aware OF the strong prevailing feeling and
the Intention TO give IL official expression
as soon as word could be received from
tho several governments represented.
Tho suggestion Is mado with much a.
rcctneas ~ diplomatic circles that the
course OF the United states ia cure OF tho
moral anu physical support OF all tue
Southern and Central American republics.
In tho aggregate, this strength wouin
constitute a new and formidable factor
IN International affairs. u IL not suggest
ed among diplomatic REPRESENTATIVES, thar
such an alliance WIN take the formal
feeling of union existing constitutes "A
compact quito az effective as formal un-
dcrBinnding
senator Morgan, Mt present chairman
Of the senate committee on foreign rela-
tons, had an interview with Secretary
Oncv during the forenoon on the subject
Of the Venezuelan issue, and the secrc-
tary aiso talked with Senators Lodge and
Minis on the same matter, although he
WIS Obliged IN order to do 80, to suspend
the rigid rule against granting interviews
to anyone not n member OF the diplomatic
corps on Thursday.
Ne was also for o. short time cloacted
Win Mr.. McAdoo, the acting secretary OF
HE navy, who was called upon 70 furnish
Information on some special subject
Admiral huncc, commanding the North
tlanttc squadron, came up to Washing
on from his flagship Sew y ork, In Hainp-
lon roads, today, ana had u consultation
with Secretary McAdoo. Respecting the
OF his squadron, the feeling III
craving In naval circles that the cruise !
win bee abandoned, for II is now regarded
~ highly !mptudcnt 10 send away from
lac country The only substantial defense
If the Atlantic stations. There IL u sug-
fcstion that It win bo prudent to recall
he Mediterranean squadron. comprising
hroc Of our finest cruisers, which would y
30 left hopeloasly bottled up In tho
" cm that matters took n bad turn.