The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-12-21
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rs to the hnnl merits OF the dispute but
anxious to learn in q satisfactory and
conclusive manner whether Great Brit
ain sought under claim Of boundary to
extend her possessions on this continent.
without right. or whether she merely
sought possession Of territory fairly in
cluded within her lines of ownershir,
this government proposed to the govern
ment of Great Britain q resort to aibl-
t'ation as the proper means of settling
the qpestion to the end that a vexatious
boundary dispute between the two con-
testants might be deterfh.ined ard our
exact standing and relation in respect TO
the controversy might be made lear.
1t will be seen from the correspoRs
ence herewith submitted that the propo-
sitiOn has been declined by the British
government upon grounds which under
the circumstances seem TO me to be far
from satisfactory. 1t is deeply disap-
pointing that such an appeal actuated
by the most friendly feelings toward
bofl nations directly concerned, 'ad-
dressed<o the sense Of justice and 70 the
rnaRnanimity Of one Of the great powers
Of the world and touching its relations
to one comparatively weak aud small
should have produced no better re. .ults.
The courae to be pursued by this gov
eminent in view OF the present condi-
tion does not appear toadfnit Of a doubt.
Having labored faithfuIly< for many
years to induce Great Britain Nca submit
this dispute to impartial arbitration and
having been now finally apprised of\bel
refusal 10 do 50, nothing remains but b
accept tie situation, to recognize its
plain requirements and deal with it ac-
cordingly. Great Britain's present prop.
osition has never thus far been regarded
- admissible by Venezuela. though any
adjustment Of the boundary which that
tcuntry may deem for her advantage and
may enter into Of her own free will
cannot Of course be objected to by th<
United States. Assuming, however, thai
the attitude Of Venezuela will remain
unchanged, the dispute has reached suct
. stage as to make it now incumbent
upon the United States 10 take measures
to determine with sufficient certainty
for its justification what is the true d.
visi0nal line between the republic o.
Venezuela and British Guiana. IN,
inquiry to that end should Of course b
conducted carefully and jndicially and
due weight should be given to all avail
able evidence, records and facts in sup
port Of the claims Of both parties.
In order that such examination shcult
be prosecuted in q thorough and salts
factory manner, suggest that the con
gress make an adequate appropriation
for the expenses of q commission TO b
appointed by the executive who shal
mako the necessary investigation an,
report upon the matter with the leas
possible delay. When such report /
made and accepted, it will, in M.
opinion, be the duty Of the United Statel
to resist by every means in its power q
q wilful aggression upon its rights AM
interests the appropriation by Grea
Britain lands or the exercise Of any gov
emmental jurisdiction over any territor
which, after investigation, we have de
termined Of right belongs to Venezuela
In making these recommendations
am fully alive to the responsibility in
CURED, and keenly realize all The conse
Quences that may follow.
I am nevertheless firm in my convic
ton that while It is a grissous thing 1
contemplate the two groat English
speaking peoples Of the world ms bein
otherwise than friendly competitors u
the onward march OF civilization. an
strenuous and worthy rivals in all 'th
arts Of peace. there is no calamity whic
a great nation can invite which equal
that which follows supine SUBMISSION
to wrong and injustice and the cpnse
quent loss Of national self-respect Nm
honor. beneath which Is shielded a
defended peoples safety and greatness
| (Signed) GROVER CLEVELAND.
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