Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-18

on us ever-preSSlng Vlrll1ty and leaves nc
answer possible except an unequivocal re.
| fusai to accept the conclusions drawn.
From the Chicago Times Herald (ind).
The nation Is with the President 1t makes
no difference to us whether OF not any for
eign government may decline to admit the
validity of the Monroe doctrine.
From the Chicago Chronicle (dem.).
The Presidents message is not only a
strong appeal to American pride and patri-
otism in the matter now at issue; it Is a
clean-cut and vehement enunciation Of the
Monroe doctrine, which in his hands is
vitalized as never before since its first PRO
mitigation. Great Britain must abandon
its claims to Venezuelan territory. H'he
American Congress must relegate the Mon
roe doctrine to the limbo of forgotten
dreams, or the question must be left to the
dread arbitra inent Of the sword.
From the Chicago Inter-Ocean (rep).
The message is in a tone that will be pleas
ing to the country. 1t insists upon the valid
ity of the, Monroe doctrine, and upon its
application to present conditions, and 1t
clearly indicates a determination for its
enforcement
From the New York Recorder Rep.).
President C!eveland's message to Con-
gress transmitting the reply of Lord Sails
bury on the Venezuelan boundary question,
is an agreeable surprise. 1t Is worthy or
the occasion. AS an American President
clear and resolute reaffirmation of the Mol
roe doctrine, 1t will be warmly welcomed
and enthusiastically Endorsed by men Of all
parties.
From the New York Journal Oem).
President Cleveland's message to Congress
on the subject of Lord Salisbury's refusal to
accept the proposal of the United States
that the question of the Venezuelan boun-
daries shall be submitted to arbitration is
patriotic, dignified and American.
From the Chicago Evening Post Dem.).
If there is any man in this country who
has doubted that Mr.. Cleveland at the prop
er moment would rise to the height Of a
great presidential responsibility, the doubt
must be effectualy dissipated.
From the Chicago Record Qnd.).
In substance, the message Is q dignified
declaration that the Monroe doctrine is
sound international law, that the United
States will abide by it, and that farther ag-
gression in Venezuela will be met with re-
sistance by every means in this nation 8
power.
From the Springfield Oiass.) Union Rep).
Good for Mr.. Cleveland! This sounds like
business. We do not court war, but We are
not afraid Of 1t, and John Bull may as well
understand that we propose to maintain our
rights.
From the Rochester On. W POst-Express Qnd)
1t is simple, sound and strong, moderate
In its proposed remedy, but none the less to
the point; and the best American sentiment
will go with it.
rroiH tne y morning Herald tDem. J..
These are solemn and pregnant words,
and their gravity Is fully admitted by the
President himself. But the course of the
English government has left US no other al
Tentative
From the Syracuse Post Rep.).
Mr.. Clevel4nd's position is one of patriotic
firmness which every citizen, regardless of
party, should heartily approve.
From the New York Tribune Rep).
The President has spoken straightforward,
manly words, which are worthy of, and
which we believe will command the ap-
prevail and enthusiastic support of the peo-
pie Of the United States
From the New York Sun Dem.).
Mr.. Cleveland has borrowed new uni
form, but all the same it is the American
uniform, and the country will follow the
trine, as enunciated in the Presidents mes
sage, except fer a line or two that we need
not consider here, the people of the United
States are solid and enthusiastic.
From the New York Herald Qnd).
Mena cling as is the aspect which affairs
have now assumed. 1t is to be hoped that
the issue may be settled without disturbing
two countries
From the New York Times CndD
The President joins the courage of an
American to a jurist's respect for right and
justice. The position he takes is immeas-
urably strengthened by the fact that 1t is
based upon demand for arbitration.
From the Providence Journal Qnd.).
The President yesterday sent a message
to Congress which practically recommends
war with Great Britain under certain con-
tingencies. His casus belli is unworthy of
a statesman, and its adoption can only be
attributed to what he believes to be the DO
htical necessities of his party