The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-12-20
SOME EMINENT OPINIONS.
The Chicago Record Publishes Com
ments on the Message.
What the Governors Of ths Different States
Have 70 Say
Expressions Of Opinion Given BY some sem
atOrs and Represents ives-A GEN
sEaI Feeling IN FavorOf Uphold
ing the Monroe Doctrine

CHICAGO, Dec. 1s.-The Record pub
lished this morning the following mes
sages from governors in regard to the
presidents message:
Atlanta, Gh.-The presidents message Is 3
correct Interpretation Of the Monroe doctrine,
and the Venezuelan question furnishes 3 case
which calls for its enforcement Ths people
Of Georgia win approve OF the message Of the
president-W. c. Atkinson, Governor
Richmond, Va.-It is strong, pointed and de
rect and can leave no doubt Is to his position.
It 10 characteristic Of the mau, courageous and
truly American Theirs viii be nc ratraotion
on his part The Monroe dostrine is the very
wool and web Of the policy upon the main
tenance Of which depends our safety against
European ACKNOWLEDGMENT, and tho greed and
svarice Of European poWeFs.-Cnsrleg T.
0'Ferrall
Burlington, Vt-PFesident Cleveland's mas-
sage IS unmistakable In its tone and viii un-
doubleday meet with the approval Of the ma
iOrity OF the people Of the United States with
out regard to party, 1 consider 1t an act Of
hostility to the United States for Great Britain
to attempt to acquire more territory on this
continent and We Hust vigorously assert our
rights, and prevent Woodbury., Governor
Boise, Ida.-I am proud Of the manner 10
which the presidents has declared his Ameri-
eanism. The people Of Idaho will support him
in the field, if need BE- in maintaining the po-
IitiOn he has taken.-W ], Mcconnell, Gov
ernOr.
Montgomery, Ala,-PTeSident CleVeland's
Venezuela message Is sOundly American. The
congress should taks his advice and give the
country practical Monroe doctrine aud make it
tUfnTun IA MT ~
Oates
Sacramento, CaL-PresideRt ClevelSnd's
message is able, wise and timely, and will
meet the approval Of the people Of the United
States whose views 1t voices. james 81. Budd,
Governor
Columbus. O.-Replying TO your dispatch OF
this date touching President CleyelaAd's Vene-
suelan message, it is my judgment that the
presidents arm and dignifed statement Of the
adherence OF our government to the Monroe
doctrine will command the approval Of the
people Of Ohio, His message enforces with
strength and VigOr the position OF the United
States in its relation with European powers
for more than 70 years, It is American in
letter ana spirit, and In a calm and dispasSiOn-
ate manner uphOlds the honor OF the nation
and insures its security William Mckinley.
Opinion of Legislators.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s-Among the
opinions expressed by public men are
the following:
Senator Villas, democrat: It is a strong
American state paper, and viii take rank with
the ableSt papers that have ever emanated
from the executive mansion.
Senator Hawley, republican, II is a good and
strong document, but it may be subject TO the
criticism In some quarters that it is too plain
" put
Senator Warren, republican: It Is q good
message No fault can be found with it by
Americans who favor the upholding Of Ameri-
can doctrine.
Senator ElkinS, republican: The president
does not seem TO be sure Of his position and
should have known what the situation vas be-
fore taking the ground. Now he proposes a
commission to find out what should have been
known before.
Senator Frye, republican,: I am delighted
with the message. It has genuine American
tone and is patriotic throughout It voices my
sentiments exactly.
Senator Chandler, republican: II Is broad
and courageous paper and expounds doctrine
for which the United States will fight II nee
essary.
Representative Henderson, republican: I
lie the message. It Is uncOmpromising on
the great underlying principle OF the Monroe
doctrine. I cannot doub5 that congress will
promptly sustain the president in mis- recon-
mendation for q commission.
Representative Livingston: Mr.. CleVelands
message is clear cut and American 70 the core.
In it he recognizes the Monroe doctrine In all
its length and breadth.