The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-18
as gold would have to be sent abroad il
payment of them.
CLEAR.CUT AMERICAN.
Cong Pleased With the PreSi.
dents Firm Utterances.


w WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 1.-THE
Presidents message accompanying the
Salisbury correspondence was first brought
to the attention of the House through the
medium of an extra" hurriedly put on
the street by local paper. Its firm tone
created mild sensation, although it has
been stated by administration men re-
Gently that its sentiments would crafty
the most ardent .iingoists."
Livingston of Georgia, who has been
conspicuous in his championship of Ven
ezuela, found much to commend in the
message. He said: "Mr. Cleveland's mes
sage is clear-cut American. He distinctly
recognizes the Monroe doctrine in all its
length and breadth and as specially ap-
plicable In the dispute pending between
Great Britain and Venezuela. He declares
emphatically for resistance against British
oppression, and like the man he is against
further delay and further appeals on our
part for arbitration. His message will
find warm response in the hearts of all
Americans
Representative sherman (R.) of New
York said: "The message has TO it an
American ring that is as gratifying as it
has been unusual during this administra-
ton. am glad to commend it without
qualification"
Representative Quigg (R.) of New York:
president Cleveland's message is admir-
able in every respect. | shall vote for the
commission he proposes and entertain the
policy he outlines in every way can. The
President has met his duty in a manner
which is at once dignifed, equitable and
complete, and the sentiment of all parties
and of the whole country will indorse his
position heartily"
Grosvenor (R. of Ohio said: "The mes
sage is a strong, clean cut demand for the
observance and defense of the Monroe doc
trine, and in the light of the dispatches
from the British Government it is only a
little short of declaration of war unless
England recedes or seeks further diplo-
macy. The position taken by the Presi-
dent is, at first glance. a Step in advance OF
our former official declarations of our
country. Ii the attitude of England as
announced is the ultimatum, then the
message is menace of war.
'It may be said in friendly crit icism of
the message that it has possibly gone just
a shade too far in this direction and ap-
parently the President does not feel much
need of Congressional action. To ascer-
tain by commission to be sent to for
eign country to ascertain, decide and re-
port upon dispute between two other
countries, is novel and will possibly lead to
results which Congress will not be willing
to contribute to"
Mccall (R.) of Massachusetts,: "The
e ~ "a
noble document and should receive the
united support of both parties"
Russell (R.) of Connecticut: "The mes
sage is good. Anything less would be un-
patriotic and cowardly in President OF
the United States. It's suggestion is pru-
dent, perhaps, and allows England a
chance to retract. 1t is not necessary and
we do not want to daily any over this con-
troversy."
McCreary (D.) of Kentucky, who was
chairman of the Foreign Affairs Com
mittee in the last Congress, said: cit is
vigorous, positive and able. / admire the
firm and positive course taken by the
President, and I believe the House of
Representatives will support him in his
efforts to uphold the Monroe doctrine and
prevent Great Britain from making illegal
encroachments on the territory of
Venezuela"
In the Senate the reading of the message
was concluded amid applause on both
sides of the chamber. although it was more
pronounced on the Republican side.
Among those who discussed the message
were the following:
Brice CD of Ohio said: 1.-THE idea of
appointing commission suggests q long
continuance of the discussion. Commits
sions drawing per diem do not conclude
their labors speedily, and no one can tell
when this commission would cease to draw
its per diem"
German CD of Maryland said: at is
very thorough, emphatic and strong
American message. 1t looks very much as
if the President intended to enforce the
Monroe doctrine
Pugh CD of Alabama said: "On this
matter Democrats and Republicans come
together with one accord. 1 am for war
and free coinage. The message certainly