The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-18
without any apprehension Of bc:ng re-
proved by the presiding officer.
POPLAR IMPRESSIONS.


Tho course TO be pursued by this Gov
eminent. In view Of the present condition.
docs not appear TO ADMIT OF serious
doubt
'.The dispute has reached such a stage
as 10 make n now incumbent upon .nc
United States 20 take measures To deter
mine. with sufficient certainly for lis
1uStincation what rs The true divisional
line between the republic OF Ncncsuel@
and British Guiana"
IA viii. ia my opinion, be the duty OF
the United States to resist by every meas
lgc In its power. as Yiliful aggression
upon It's rights and interests. the appro-
piiation by Great Britain OF any lanes or
IN, exercise of governmental jurisdiction
over any territory which. after investiga-
lion. we have determined Of tignt belong
TO Venezuela"
IL WAS Ia connection with this last sen
tence that Senator Morgan, Of Alabama
chairman Of The present COMMITTEE OIL
fNcign Relations, remarked In an uH
dcrtone that there was no mistaking the
meaning Of that, and that Senator Frye
tRep.. OF Me- remarked. THAT is capi-
tai."
The trend Of opinion as expressed by
senators and representatives after the ad-
)ournment Of the respective houses was
in line with the foregoing sketch Of the
scene In the Senate chamber.
Mr. Livingstone, OF Georgia, who has
been conspicuous in mis- championship OF
Venezuela. found much TO commend in
the Presidents message. lie said:
CLEAR-CUT AMERICAN.
Mr.. Clcvelands message is ciean-cut
American lie distinctly recognizes tho
Monroe aoctriue in ali its length ana
breadth. ana as specially applicable In the
dispute pending between Great Efltain
and Venezuela. He declares emphaticany
for resistance against i5riush oppression,
and like the man ne Is. against further
delay and further appeals on our part
for arbitration.
lie suggests the very method contained
in my resolutions now before Congress
for a commission TO ascertain Tor our
selves the true boundary lire. and then
enforce the findings OF that commission
even If war shall be the result
Ills message VIII find a warm response
in the hearts Of ali americans. He recog-
nizes the terrible conflict that would fol-
low If fight we must, between the TWO
great English speaking people. yet admits
there is no calamity which great nation
can invite which equals supine submis-
sion and loss OF national honor and sell
respect
Representative sherman. Republican of
New York. said.
IF the uttcrance Of the President con-
tanned i'm his message on Venezuela arc
in any manner the result of his recent
ducking outing. : very much regret that
his secretary of State did not accompany
him on that trip
AN AMERICAN RING
''rbc message has 10 IL an American
ring that IS as gratifying. ] might al
most use the word lingo I'm reference TO
IL, did not that word crate on Democrat
ic ears. / am glad TO commend 1t With
out qualification.
Representative Quigg. Republican, OF
New York.
president CicveiaBd's message IS ad-
nirable in every respect Ills statement
OF the grounds upon which the Monroe
doe trinc is made applicable To the Nehe-
zuela boundary, cannot be answered HIS
definition of our duty ia the presence of
Great Brtains refusal TO arbitrat9 is
clear and true.
II shall vote for the commission he
proposes and entertain the policy he out
lines in every way can.
During a visit to Demarara,' and Vene-
zueIa three years ago | examined this
question very thoroughly. ana no doubt
exists In my mind of the iHsi.ce of Nene-
zuela's contention.
The President has net his duty in
manner which rs AT once dignihcd. oqui-
table. and complete and the sentiment
will endorjssv. position heartily
AI~-LiYosvenof tRep). Of OHIO:
''Thc message is a strong. clcan-cut de-
mand for the observance ana defence oi
the Monroe doctrine. and I'm the light OF
dispatches from the British Government
IL is only "A little short of declaration
of war unless England recedes OF seeks
further diplomacy.
A MENACE OF WAR.
"The position taken by the President Is
at first glance, a step In advance OF our
former official declarations OF our coun-
try. If the attitude of England as an
nounccd is the ultmatum then the mes
sage Is a menace OF war.
Mr.. Mccall (RepD. of Massachusetts:
..'rhe reply OF Lord Salisbury attempts
I'm effect to do away with the Monroe
doctrine
"cince Careat Britain declines TO submit
the Venezuelan boundary 10 arbitration
we must ascertain that boundary for our
selves and then resist any encroachiheh'
upon 1T.
.,rhe message of the President is spir-
tied and noble document and should re-
c.ivc the united support of both parucs'
MIR Cummings CDem), of New YORK;
.,,rbe message breathes the spirit OF
Thomas Jefferson. James Monroe, anu
Andrew Jackson President Cleveland
action stands IN strong coh'i"St VIZ"
the cowardly action of Lord Saiispuiy
i'm Armenian pnairs. The President
stands by the Monroe doctrine ana ne
undoubtedly means every word We
says" ,...,...
MIR. McCreary Dem), of, Kentucky
who was chairman OF the Foreign Al
fairs Committee in the last Congress
VIGOROUS AND ABLE.
1T Is vigorous. positive, aud abbey As
a reaf,lrmation of the Monroe doctrine II
VIII attract wide attention, and be-
,eve he generally endorsed by the peo-
rle The President. having tried latin
fullv TO induce Great Britain TO submit
the Venezuelan boundary dispute To I'M
MARTIAL arbitration. ane having been APP
nrised of the refusal OF Great Britain, he
very properly suggests that Congress
make an appropriation TO pay the eA-
pense of "A commission. to be appontep
by the Executive, TO make the neces-
sarv Investigation and report without
delay. as regards the boundary dispute
Il admire the firm and positive course
taken by the President, and believe
the House OF Representatives VIII sup
port him in his efforts TO uphold the Mon
roe doctrine. and prevent Great Britain
from making Illegal encroachments on
the territory OF Venezuela"
Ex-Speaker Crisp, speaking OF the mes
sfge. said:
II am very much pleased with II. IL Is
real American doctrine
Mr. Wheeler CDem), OF Alabama;
is IS a very able, frank. patriotic,
and statesman-like paper. one which WIZ