The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-12-18

liftsd In dissent from me doctrine 10
arnly laid down by the president, but ON
the contrary there was an outburst OF
patriotic feeling that must have been
highly gratifying to the chief executives.
In both houses 1t was received with thun-
derous applause. TWAS indeed an inno-
Walton to the usual decorum Of the senate,
where the senator's seldom, IL ever, give
vent to their feeling by applause. Veter-
ans Of the senate say 1t was the most spon-
taneous demonstration In their recollec-
tion.
On the streets the message was dis
cussed, and old veterans Of the war talked
exultantly Of what they were prepared
again to undertake at the call Of their
country In the great hall Of the pension
building the employees gathered and sang
with gusto the Star Spangled Banner"
and MY Country, Ills OF Thee" At the
White House messages poured In from
every quarter Of the country congratulate
ing the president upon his message. They
came from men Of all parties and OF sta
ton.
The matter Of course was Of the greatest
interest in diplomatic circles, and the gem
eral impression on o sober second consid-
Grafton OF the notes was that the matter
has not as yet reached stage where war
Is imminent, and that the hint of Great
Britain's purpose to reopen negotiations
with Venezuela looking to settlement Of
ehe dispute between themselves, perhaps
may be regarded as the indication Of how
the whole matter will end.
Minister Andrade, Of Venezuela, secured
acopy Of the message early In the day and
cabled 1t to his government. Mr.. An
GRADES satisfaction was almost beyond
the power of expression. 1.-THE message is
superb" said he with much enthusiasm.
There can be no doubt or misconstruc-
ton of its meaning. In my country it
cannot but arouse the keenest apprecia-
tion on the part of tho government and
the people for this powerful expression of
friendship from strong country In behalf
of "a comparatively weak one"
Members of congress express their opin-
Ions freely on the message, and from these
expressions few are given ut random:
Senator Lodgs-This message is tho most
serious and important message which has
been submitted by any president tocon-
gress for many years. As matter of
course, l heartily approve its spirit its
conclusions and the general position taken,
Tor l took the same ground myself last
June. do not myself think that 1t Is a
question of International law at all. 1t is
really a mere question of fact, like the In
dependence of the United States
Senator Bacon-I agree with the prcsi-
dent fully. We should assume the same
authority In maintaining the relative po-
sitions SO far as affected by European in
reference Of existing governments on this
side of the water that the European powers
assume to exercise in the maintenance of
what is called the balance of power in
Europe.
Senator Tillman-It is a serious ques-
tion, and while it appeals to the national
pride and prestige, do not think we can
go to war over a small South American
country. hope some way will be found
of adjusting tho difficulty.
Senator Jones (Ark. 1.-The country can
not do otherwise than stand by American
doctrine.
Senator Hawley--It is good and strong
document, but it may BIO subject to the
criticism in some quarters that it Is too
plainly put.
Senator Elkins-The president does not
seem sure Of his position and should have
known what the situation was before
taking the ground. Now he proposes q
commission to find out what should have
been known before.
Senator Frye--The message has q gem
uine American tone and ia patriotic
throughout.
Senator Davis-I 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 understood by the American
people for seventy years.
Senator Teller-The concluding words
have an American ring.
Senator Gorman-It is warllke docu.
ment; very vigorous statement. OF
course much depends upon what the COM
mission which we are to send toVenezuela
shall report.
Senator Chandler-It Is a broad and
courageous paper, and expounds doc
trine for which the United States will
fight If necessary.
Senator Platt-I concur heartily in all
the president says In matter affecting
tho national interests and tho national
honor there ought to be no division of par
ties, and think there will be none in this
instance.
Senator Clllom-The message has a
good ring, but the president seems not to
clearly understand the Monroe doctrine
when he says that any agreement Yene.
zuela will MAXI with Great Britain will
meet our approval.
Representative Quigg-The presidents
recommendation in the Venezuelan mat.
ter has my admiration, and will have my
support. There is no doubt of the entire
Justice Of Vennzuela's position