Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-19
STRONG ENDORSEMENT
Given Message BY Both RepuO"ea" a"'
Democratic Congressman.

Wasbinpt,p Dec 1S.-Democrats are
unanimons in expressions of approval OF
the President's message, and those nepuu-
licaps who sneak for publication nave Re"
words of dissent
Senator Lodge (Rep. This is the most
..r;nrs and imnortant message which has
baan submitted by any president to con-
e,rsss in many wears heartily approve
Of ire snirit its conclusions and the gen
sr., nosition taken. 1t is to be hoped
that Tba nresident's message will make
tho English people understand that this to
ms ;s q yital question; that we are wholly
onrt.nt 70 leave it to arbitration; but that
- arh;trat;on is declined we shall resist
49,, .orrassion to the utmost, and that,
.I,ho,1,b we do not seek war, we do not
fear it. 49,, ..;,
-, est of the papers which have EN-
snatad from the president, and sounds
,,ary much as if it had been written by
son,eone else. l should want an oppor-
t,,,;,,. RI read both the message and ac-
oo,,nonvinp documents carefully before
expressing an OPINION on WIG SouN'io'' -
the position taken.
Senator Frye (Rep.)-I am delighted
with the message. 1t has genuine Amer
lean tone, and is patriotic throughout II
yerifies my sentiments exactly.
senator Brice dem. I'VE have arrived
ar n time when the president is not only
heartily supported by his own party, but
Is thoroughly in accord and enthusiast
tically supported by the Republicans. l
shall have &c revise the alleged statement
regarding IN, proposed action at the meet
ing of the national Democratic comnittee
and extend it so as to say that there will
be no necessity of holding Republican
convention nor an election either.
Senator Davis (Rep.) says: l think
the president has risen to an opportunity
such as has not been presented to any
president in many years. In language
of great dignity, power and accuracy he
has stated the Monroe doctrine as under
stood by the American people for 20 years.
Senator Platt (Rep. u concur heartily
ln all the president says in the message.
In a matter Of this kind, affecting the ma
tional interests and the national honor,
there ought to be no division of party, and
think there will be none in this instance.
Senator Voorhees, Dem. 1T was SPLEEN
did, splendid l violated the rules of the
senate Ine lfSJ tlll1c Ill llC ny
my hands when the message was read. L
endorse every word of it, and SO will the
American people.
Senator Hawley Rep.)-It is good
and strong document, but it may be sub
ject to the criticism i'll some quarters that
it is too plainly put; but whether the ques-
ton is us automatically stated as it might
be is one for the diplomatists.
Senator German Dem. 1T is warlike
document; very vigorous statcmen
OF course much depends upon what tn
commission which we are to send to Ven
ezuela shall report
Senator Chandler (Rep. 1T is a broad
and courageous paper, and expounds a
doctrine for which the United States will
fight if necessary.
Senator Teller Rep.) 1.-The concluding
words have an American ring.
Representative Walker (Rep. 1.-The po-
sition in which the United States govern
ment finds itself in the Venezuelan dis
pute is exceedingly serious. The presi-
dents suggestion as to the position of the
United States will meet with the approval
of the people.
Representative Mccall (Rep. 1.-The mes
sage is a spirited and noble document, and
should receive the united support of both
parties.