The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-12-23

mined IS whether or not we present claims
which the justice OF that code of law can
find TO he right and valid.
The Monrue doctrine finds Its recognition
in those principles 90 international law
which are based upon the theory that every
nation shall have its rights protected and
its Just claims enforced.
or course this government Is entirely con-
hdent that under the sanction OF this doc
trine we have clear rights and undoubted
claims Nor IS this ignored in the British
reply. The prime minister. while not add
hitting that the Monroe doctrine IS appli-
cable to present conditions. states: "In de-
claring that the United States would re-
sist any such enterprises If il was contem-
plated. President Monroe adopted policy
which received the entire sympathy of the
English government of that date" lie
further declares: Though the language OF
President Monroe Is directed TO the attain
nlcnt OF objects which most Englishrnen
would agree 10 be salutary. il is impossible
10 admit that they have been inscribed by
any adequate authority in the code OF in
ternational law" Again ne says: '"Thcy
Cher maJesty's government fully concur
with the view which President Monroe an
paTcntiy entertained. that any disturb
anc- Of the existing territorial distribution
IN that hemisphere by any fresh lcquisA
ton on the part Of any European state
would be i highly inexpedient change"
Arbitration offered
In the belief that the doctrine for which
VIC contend Is clear and definite. that II
was founded upon substantial conside-a-
dOns and involved our safety and welfare
that Il WAS fully applicable TO our present
conditions and 10 tho state Of the world
progrcss. and that IL was directly related
70 tho pending controversy and without any
convictions rs 10 its final merits OF the dis
pute. bat anxious 90 learn IN a satisfactory
and conclusive manner whether Great Bri-
tain sought under = claim of boundary TO
extend her possessions on this continent
without right OF whether she merely
sought possession OF territory fairly includ-
ID within her lines OF ownership, this gov
eminent proposed 10 the government o.
Great Britain resort 10 arbitration as the
proper means Of settling the question TO
the end that a vcxatious boundary dispute
between tie two contestants might be de-
termined and our exact standing and rela-
ton ia respect 20 the controversy might be
made clear
Reasons Far from Satisfactory.
% Uiu - seen from the correspondence
herewith submitted that this proposition
has been destined by the British govern
ruelt upou grounds which. in the cincuTn-
stances. seem 20 bc 10 De far from salts
factory. L. ls deeply Disappointing that
ENrA n appeal @CtA.i-tl AN tfF most
friendly feelings toward both nations di-
roctly concerned addressed 10 the sense
20 Justice ana to the HaEnanimiiy Of one
~ the great powers Of the world and
touching IFS relations 10 one comparative
Is veal. ana small. should have produced
10 better ults.
The Course Is Plain.
Tie course t1 be- pursued l.' ibis govern
mcat in view or thr present condition docs
Haa.Ha .-s. ...t las
.r- ilborcd llithfully for many years 20
induce Great Britain 80 submit this dispute
ID impartial arbitration. and having been
ruw finally appraised of her refusal - do so,
ruth.ar remains hut to accept the situa-
fIon. 20 recognize lis plain requirements
and deal with % accordingly.
Great ErItains present proposition has
never thus far been regarded as admissi-
hle by Venezuela. thourh amy adjustment
81 rhe boundary which that country may
Grtm for her advantage and may enter into
81 hcr own free VIII cannot. of course. De-
objected 10 uy zine United States.
Assuming. however. that tle attitude 81
Nsa,z-s.a wil remain unchanged. the dis
ulrr hts reached atcn stage as - make
lt nnv lueg u.tent upon tine United States ip
fsk- .lsur,ss rp determine with sufficient
certainty for ass Justification WEE. Is the
True Divisional line hetweea tnc republic 81
Eenezlela ana British Guiana. Tho inquiry
% that end should. Of course. he conducted
carefully ana judiciaily. and due weight
shoiud te given 20 all available evidence.
records anc facts in support ~ the claims
Of both parties
Suggests a Commission.
IT order ta4t such ar examination should
D. prosecuted in q thorough and sltisfac-
tory manner Z suggest that tha congress
rake an adequate appropriation for tho
expenses If commission 90 be- appointed
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