The sun., 1896-03-01
views OF THE PRESS.
Comments or European Newspapers o.
Action In the Senate.

Action In tho Senate.
MADRID. Feb 29.-The Correspondenctd says
that the proposed recognition of tho Cuban
rebels by the American Government is an
event OF graver import to Spain than any which
has occurred for years.
Ell Liberal denounces the proposed recognition
Of tho beiligerent rights of the rebels as unjust
and opposed to law. The rebels do not represent
Cuba. the majority Of Cubans being faithful to
Spain. The insurgents. the paper asserts. are a
minority of bandits, adventurers. and the like.
whose only object is pillaRe.
"Spain." says FL Liberal. "will resist even to
the drenching Of the soil with Spanish blood any
determined attemp: to affront by foreign inter-
vention those who have never yet submitted to
1t. Tho pretension of the Washington Senate in
begging President Cleveland to interpose his
good offices to bring about the independence Of
Cuba is beyond conception
The impartial regards the international situa-
tion in view of the action of tho Senate OF the
United States In regard to Cuba as very grave,
and Expresses the opinion that the recognition Of
the belliRerent rights Of Cuba involves great
danger.
The paper also thinks that Primo Minister
Carovas del Castillo is overpatient in tho face
of Yankee PRIDE SPAIN" says the impartial,
must prepare for any emergency. She Is not
great in naval strength. but still tho United
States is not a colossal naval power"
The paper continues in this vein, saying that
while Spain has been humiliated, America has
not been appeased. and fances she can act with
the Spanish Government as she could with the
Turkish. More consideration would have been
gained for Spain had she assumed determined
attitude, for, says the 1mpdrctdl. we are not
30 weak as TO render our hostility matter Of
indifference to trading people having no war
n IN nj ha ac-
count that Spain is not isolated In Europe"
LONDON. Feb. 29.--The Uestmfnstcr Gazette
says It Is difficult to conceive of Spain backing
down even before the United States. especially
when she has defled the prevailing American
feeling In appointing to supreme command In
Cuba n man bearing the reputation Of Captain
General Weyler for severity. The Gazette be-
lieves that President Cleveland will adopt a
middle course. serving ut the same time to warn
Spain. in friendly manner to take the wind
out of the sails OF the jingoes. and to convince
Spain that tho United States has interests In
Cuba which make 1t impossible for her to with
hold her recognition from the Cubans unless
the condition Of affairs in the island is promptly
upon home rule for Cuba.
The Globe regards the Senate's resolution as
another enlargement of the Monroe doctrine on
. gigantic scale. and thinks that Spain may be
brought to the alternative Of submission war
with somewhat stronger power II the House
Of Representatives should endorse the Senate's
action. II Spain should prefer war to tho
sacrifice of her honor she would unquestionably
have international sympathy on her side. The
Globe adds reminder to the Chauvinis Senators
Of the indignation of America at tho time of the
civil war Mt the mere suggestion OF the accord
ance OF bellieerent rights to the rebels by a
foreign nation. This reminder. however" the
Globe adds. is utterly prontless."
The ST. Jdncs's Gazette thinks President Cleve-
land, as a result of his action in December has
bred trouble for himself and the statesmen of
America. After twisting the lions tail and
threatening Intervention In Venezuela, the tide
now turns to Cuba. For a country that fought
u stupendous war to suppress a rebellion OF it's
owp citizens' 1t says. " the action OF the Senate
is extreme indeed.
"The North poured out its blood and money
to preserve the unity of the States and
suppress its own rebels. But European Gov
ernments having territory and subjects near
the American continent seem to have no rights.
II the United States arrogates the right to upset
every Government not administered according
to It's ideals. 1t will find It's hands full, and might
begin its work by reforming Venezuela.
Tho Monroe doctrine is Of uncommon fexi-
bility. It being construed so that 1t may say
Hands Off to all Europe. and Hands on for
the United States in cases where European
powers are concerned. If this principle is ap-
plicable to Cuba, which is not part of the
American continent, to-day. why not to FIJI.
Manila. or New Zealand tomorrow"