The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-18

anu lurlher appeals on our part for ar
bitration. He suggests the very method
contained in my resolution now beA,re
congress, for a commission 70 ASCERTAIN
for ourselves the true Dlundary line and
then enforce the findings of~that COM
mission, even il war shall be the result
His message will find a warm response
In the hearts of all Americans. He rec
ognizes the terrible conflict that would
follow war, If fight We must between
the two great English speaking people
yet admits there is no calamity which
great nation can invite which equals SUI
pine submission and loss of national hon
or and self-respect"
Representatiye. Sherman, rep, of New
York, said: IF the utterances of the
President contained IN his message on
Venezuela are in any manner the result
OF his recent ducking outing, 1 very much
regret that his Secretary of State did not
accompany him on that trip. The mes
sage has to IL an American ring that Is
as sraufying as II has been unusual dur
ing TINS administration. l might almost
use the word jingO' in reference to it did
not that word CRATE on democratic ears.
l am glad 10 commend it without quali-
Representative Quigg, rep, of New
york, said: President Cleveland's mes
say Is admirable in every respect. His
statement OF the grounds upon which
the Monroe doctrine is made applicable
20 the Venezuelan boundary question
cannot be answered. His definition of our
duty IN the presence of Great Britain's
refusal to arbitrate is clear and true. 1
snail vote for the commission he pro-
IA every way | can- During visit to
Demarara and Venezuela three years ago
| examined this question very thorough
~, and no doubt exists in my mind of the
Justice of Nenezuela's contention The
President has met his duty in a manner
which is at once dignified, equitable and
complete, and the sentiment of all parties
and of the whole country will indorse his
position heartily"
Mr.. Grosvenor, rep. of Ohio said
Inc message is strong, clean cut de-
mand Tor the observance and defense of
the Monroe doctrine, and in the light of
the dispatches from the British govern-
ment II is only little short of a declar-
alton OF war unless England recedes or
seek further diplomacy. The position
taken by the President is, at first glance,
a step IN advance of our former official
declarations of our country. If the atti-
| tude of England as announced is the ul-
umatum, then the message Is menace
Mr.. Mccall, rep. of Massachusetts,
said; The reply of Lord Salisbury at
tempts in effect to do away with the
Monroe doctrine Since Great Britain de-
clines to submit the Venezuelan boundary
to arbitration, we must ascertain that
boundary for ourselves and then resist
any encroachment upon it, The message
or the President is spirited and noble
document and should receive the united
support of both parties"
Mr.. Cummings, dem. or New York. said:
! The message breathes the spirit Of Thorn
as Jefferson, James Monroe and Andrew
Jackson. President Cleveland's action
stands in strong contrast with the cow
ardly action of Lord Salisbury in Ar
menian affairs. The President stands by
the Monroe doctrine, and he undoubtedly
means every word he says"
Mr.. McCreary, dem, of Kentucky, who
was chairman of the foreign affairs COM
mittee in the last congress, said: 1T is
vigorous, positive and able. As a reaffirm-
| alton of the Monroe doctrine it will at
tract wide attention and / believe be gem
ef5raliy endorsed S;I ra by the PesoPle The Pres
| Great Britain to submit the Venezuelan
| boundary dispute to impartial arbitration
and having been apprised of the refusal
| of Great Britain, very properly suggests
| that congress make an appropriation to
| pay the expenses Of a commission to be
! appointed by the executive to make the
necessary investigation, and report with
| out delay as regards the boundary dispute.
/ admire the firm and positive course talk
| en- by the President, and 1 believe the
| House of REPRESENTATIVES. will support him
| in his efforts TO uphold the Monroe doc
! trine and prevent Great Britain from
| making illegal encroachments on the ter
ritory of Venezuela"
Ex-Speaker Crisp, speaking of the mes
| sage. said: Il am very much pleased with
! it. 1t is real American doctrine"
Mr.. Wheeler, DEM, of Alabama said:
| 1T is very able, frank, patriotic and
statesmanlike paper, one which will be
| approved by the country generally.
! Mr.. Myer, DEM, of Louisiana, says. Il;
has a true ring, and if it had no other
merit, ii explains and defines what Is
meant by the Monroe doctrine"
! Mr.. Sayre, dem, of Texas said Il most
heartily approve the message in every de-
tail"
"sgppese." Is was suggested, that it
I'VE don't want war;" was the quick
| reply. but if it must come we're pre-
| pared for it.; so let 1t come"
But aren't our seacoasts defenseiess?''
1--WE are not as defenseless as some peo-
! pie imagine. Besides, We should hold
| Canada as a hostage. We could throw
half a million men into that country in
| side of sixty days. Make no mistake we
are entirely able to take care of our
| selves
Mr. Washington, dem, of Tennessee
| said: The message is clear, logical and
/ convincing. 1t has the ring of true pa
| triotism. 1t is manly declaration that
we will fight, if necessary, to prevent
| a powerful nation arrogantly assuming
to settle its disputed differences with a
! weak one without regard to justice and
| right. President Monroe himself could
| not have made a more emphatic or un-
mistakable declaration of the Monroe
/ doctrine. / heartily approve the sugges-
| tion for the appointment of a commits
| sion to determine for ourselves what are
| the rights of Venezuela. 1 believe our
| people will unanimously indorse the dec
! laration that 1T will be the duty of the
! United States to resist, by every means
J in its power, as a wilful aggression upon
| its rights and interests, the appropria-
/ tion by Great Britain of any lands, or
| the exercise of governmental Jurisdiction
/ over any territory which after inVesti-
| cation we have determined of right be-
| longs to Venezuela"
Mr.. Tucker, dem, of Virginia, said:
| 1.-The message is admirable in language,
sentiment. tone and Americanism.
/ Senator German dem, of Maryland,
said: ut is a very thorouhgly emphatic
! and strong American message. 1t looks
very much as If the President intended
| to enforce the Monroe doctrine"
Mr.. Pugh, dem, Of Alabama, said: "On
| this matter, democrats and republicans
come together with one accord. 1 am
! for war and free coinage. The measure
certainly indicates that there will be war
| unless England backs down
Mr.. Call, dem.,. Of Florida, said; 1T is
! excellent, splendid. The matter is stin
/ open to arbitration, and | am sure Eng
/ land viii finally consent"
Mr.. Villas dem, Of Wisconsin, said: Il
| look upon it as a strong and able state
| paper; one that will rank with any state
/ paper issued by any admins tratiOn."
Mr.. Chiffon Of Texas said: 1t is an
/ able and timely declaration Of the true
! American republic"
MIR. Faulkner dem, of West Virgicia
/ said: This message may affect the Sal
/ isbury minister before the English prime
| minister gets through with IL. He must
/ stand up now or 90 under. There can be
no such thing as a backdown on the