New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-18

Monroe Doctrine is made applicable to the Nenez-
uean boundary question cannot be answered, ms
Britaina refusal 10 arbitrate is clear ana true.
shall vote for the commission ne PROPOSES ana
sustain the policy outlines IN every way can.
During a visit to Demerara ana Venezuela three
years ago examined this question very thorouBhiS;
and no doubt exists in my mind Of The justice o.
VenezHela's contention. The President has met his
duty in a manner which is at once dignfed equita-
and of the whole country Will ndorse MS position
heartily.
Mr.. Grosvenor Rep. Ohlo)-The message Is
strong clean-cut demand for the observance ana de-
Fence Of the Monroe Doctrine. and in the light of
the dispatches from the British Government II Is
England recedes or seeks further diplomacy. The
position taken by the Presldent :: a. irst glaihce'
a step in advance of the former official declarations
Of our country. II the attitude OF England. as an
nounced. is the ult.maum, then the message Is
menace OF war 1t may be said IN friendly criticism
of he message that IL has possibly gone just a
shade too far In this direction and apparently the
president does not feel much need o. Consr,s-
s.onal action. To ascertain by commission TO be
sent TO foreign country to ascertain decide anu
is novel. and viii possibly lead to results which
Congress will not be willing to contribute to.
Mr.. Mccall Rep. Mass)-The, reply Of Lord
Salisbury attempts IN eneel TO 40 AWAY Iitn me
submit the Venezuelan boundary to arbitration, we
must ascertain that bGnndaTy Tor ourselves rye ana
sage OF the President is spirited and noble docu-
ment, and should receive the united support OF both
parties.
Mr. Russell (Rep., conn II ne message - BOou
Anything less would be unpatrotc and cowardly
in a President of the United States. \ commission
will delay the settlement OF the controversy and
furnish information already known. Its sugses-
ton Is prudent. perhaps, and allows England
chance 10 retract II Is not necessary, as We don't
want 10 daily any in this controversy. What
pity Mr. Cleveland cannot Apply his patriotic In
stincts to the benefit OF our home Industries well
as to the defence OF our rights under the Monroe
Doctrine.
Mr. McCreary ODem. Ky)-It is vigorous posi-
tive and able. As reformation of the Monroe
Doctrine II will attract wide attention, and. ] be-
lieve be generally Endorsed by the people The Pres-
dent having tried faithfully to induce Great Brit
ain to submit the Venezuelan boundary dispute to
impartial arbitration, and having been appraised Of
the refusal Of Great Britain he very properly sug
gests that Congress make an appropriation 10 pay
the Executive to make the necessary investigation
and report without delay as regards the boundary
dispute | admire the firm and positive course
taken by the President, and | believe the House Of
Representatives will support him in his efforts TO
uphold the Monroe Doctrine and prevent Great
Britain from making Illegal encroachmens u the
territory Of Venezuela.
Mr. Cummings Dem. ~ YD-The message
breathes the spirit of Thomas jefferson. James
Monroe and Andrew Jackson. President Cleve-
lands action stands in strong contrast with the
cowardIy action of Lord Salisbury in Armenian
affairs The President stands by the Monroe Doc
trine and he undoubtedly means every word he
says.
Mr. Bartlett Dem. y. Y.)-I glad to that
the President has decided in favor OF resisting me
aggressons OF Great Britain in respect to the
boundary dispute ! believe II is practically con-
coded that Englands title TO large part OF the dis
puted territory is a title which might alone gives.
England in any event. will consent only to arbitrate
q small portion OF the territory and will insist on
maintaining her hold on nearly all of the land We