Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-18

I'm the hearts OF all Americans. lie
recognizes the terrible conflict that would
follow, IL fight We must. between the TWO
great English-speaking peoples, yet al
mlts there is no calamity which great
nation can invite which equals supihe
submission and loss OF national honor
and self-respect.
Representative Sherman tkepuphcdhl
Of New York. said: IF the utterancrs
Of the President contained in MS message
ON Venezuela are in any manner the re-
suIt of his recent dueking outing. | very
much regret that his Secretary Of state
did not accompany him on that trip. Ire
message has TO IL an American ring that
is gratifying. ! might almost US the
word lingo I'm reference TO II, ala not
that word CRATE on Democratic ears. l
ON clad 40 commend il without qualinca-
ton" .
"ADMIRABLE IN EVERY RESPECT
REPRESENTATIVE Quigg Republican,, OF
Nevv YORK: president Cleyeiands mes
sage Is admirable in every respect his
statement OF the ground upon which the
Monroe doctrine Is made appican'e L"
the Venezuelan boundary question can
nor he answered. His definition OF our
duty In the presence OF Great br'alh
refusal TO arbltrate Is clear and true.
| shall vote for the commission he pro-
noses. and sustain the policy he outlines
In every way | can.
During a visit to Deinefara and Nene-
zueIa three years ago I examined this
question very thoroughly, and no doubt
exists in my mind of the justice OF Nene-
zueias contention
THE President has met his duty In
manner which il a, once d.snined. elui-
table. and complete. and the sentiment
of all parties and Of the whole country
will endorse his position heartily"
Mr.. Grosyenor Republican,. Of Ohio;
THE message IL a. strong, clean-cut de-
mand for the Observance and defence o.
the Monroe doctrine. and In the light OF
DISPATCHES from the British Governmen
il l. only a little short Of a declaration
of war. unless England recedes CT seeks
further diplomacy
The pos ton taken 10y the President
Is at first glance step in advance OF
former officia, declarations % our coun-
try. II the attitude of England as an
nounced is the ultimatum, then the mes
sage is a menace OF war.
MIR. Mccall (Republican). OF Nassaehu-
sets: The reply OF Lord Salisbury at
tempts in effect TO do away with the
Monroe doctrine. Since Great Britain
declines 20 submit the Venezuelan boun-
0HrN Ilsnuic 10 dIUitfdtluils We must dS-
certain that boundary for ourselves and
then resist any eneroachment upon II.
The message of the President Is a spirited
and noble document. and should receive
the united support Of both parties.
"JACKsONIAN AND JEFFERSONIAN''
Mr.. Cummings DemocraD, OF New
York: The message breathes the spirit
of Thomas Jefferson. James Monroe, ana
Andrew Jackson. President Clevelands
action stands in strong contrast with the
cowardly action OF Lord Salisbury IN
Armenian affairs. The President stands
by the Monroe doctrine, and he undouDt-
ealy means. every Word ne sa,s
Mr. McCreary Democrat or hentucky,
who was chairman of IN Foreign Affairs
Committee in the last congress. III u
vigorous. positive, and able. As a resf,
sttraet wide attention. and. | believe. be
generally endorsed by IN people. The
President. having tried faithfully % IN
duce Great Britain 10 submit the Nene-
xuelan boundary dispute 10 impartial s,ei-
refusal OF Great Britain, he very pro-
perly suggests that Congress make an
appropriation 20 pay TIE expenses oI
cutiye 10 make the necessary inyesti-
eation. and report without delay az re-
ga,ds the boundary dispute.
20 admire the firm and positive course
sakeu by the PfesioeF., anu neleNe Wy
House OF Representative VIII support
MIN In his efforts TO uphold the Monroe
Urine and prevent Great Britain from
making Illegal encroachments on the ter
ritory OF Venezuela
I'm Speaker Crisp. speaking OF the mes
sag~ said: Il am very much pleased With
4, is real American doctrine"
SUPPOSE WAR RESULTS?
Mr. Savers nDemocrau, OF Texas, II
most heartily approve the message IN
every detail.
suits in war;