The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-08
ENGLISH VIEWS OF THE MESSAGE
Several London Papers Endorse the
Utteranccs on Cuba.

London Dec. Accommodating upon Pres
ident Cleveland's message TO congress,
the Standard will tomorrow say, 1t Is
dignihed and able, and is marked through
out with sterling common sense 1t de-
serves and viii doubtless obtain the seri-
Gus study OF the European peoples. The
Standard is of the opinion that the mes
sage will excite bitterness in Spain, which
country, nevertheless, must make up her
mind TO listen to the friendly counsel.
Spaniards may be excused II they de-
tect a tone of menace The condition of
Cuba will certainly not induce impartial
observers to say that menace is un-
warranted.
The paper dwells on Mr.. Clevelands
pointed reassertion of the Monroe doc
trine in the paragraph reading; what
ever circumstances may arise our policy
and our interests would constrain us to
object to the acquisition of the island or
any interference with its control by any
other power"
1t sees in this the intention of the United
States to claim virtual protectorate over
the American continent. and the islands
thereof. This. 1t adds, is a large and bold
policy that Is not quite free from danger,
as Spain is not the only power with which
the United States might thereby become
emhroiled
The paper expresses the opinion that IL
Spain found a powerful friend in Europe
to help prevent cuba from passing from
her hands, the objections OF the United
States based on the Monroe doctrine would
not be of much account. Fortunately, there
seems to be no real risk that the Monroe
doctrine will occasion further disputes
with Great Britain.
In conclusion, the Standard refers to the
passage referring to the satisfactory end
Ing of the Venezuelan dispute, and says
that the decisive language Of the message,
where it refers to Turkey, shows the pow
ers that they can be assured Of the cor
dial support of the United States In execut-
ing corrective measures in that country.
The Daily News Is chiefly impressed by
the section of the message referring to
Cuba. II admits that the Americans can
not be permanently Indifferent to the dis
astrous condition of the island, but says
that while the intentions of President
Cleveland and Secretary Of State Olney
may be everyway good, European opinion
Is not favorable to the latest version of the
Monroe doctrine, and Spain will have some
influential support II she holds out against
1t. The continental press has become sem
sitive on the subject of American preten-
sions and the message is likely to meet
with sharp comment Lord Salisbury Is
thought to have yielded too much in the
Venezuelan matter and there win be many
voices urging Spain not TO yield. 1t is TO
be hoped that they will not prevail. Au-
tonomy would be the best thing for the
Oubans, as It would also for Spain.
The Chronicle will say, in a leader, on
the same subject, that the alternative be-
fore Spain Is really to either satisfy the
Cubans or have Cuba taken from her
forcibly The responsibility will remain
with the United States, and considering
the state of Cuba and what the Cubans
are full-szed nemesis will certainly
await any want of success In American
methods In conclusion, the paper says;
1.-The Spanish failure is colossal and un-
deniable The United States is ready TO
take upon itself the huge burden of re-
storing order and prosperity on the Is
land We advise Spain in her own inter-
est to sell Cuba quickly, but he would be
no friend of the United States who would
advise the latter to buy the island"
The Daily Telegraph will say tomorrow
that the message deals with the Cuban
question with great moderation, and IN n
most oonciliatory spirit. The terms In
which the advice to Spain Is eouched
teannot offend the susceptibilities of the
most sensitive people in the world, though,
perhaps, Il Is a pity that the advice is ac-
companied by a menace. The paper ad-
vises Spain to hasten settlement of the
inGufrectlOn.
The Times will say that the tone and
spirit of the message are worthy of all
praise. President Cleveland, IL adds, gives
his eountrymen the soundest advice in the
most unexceptionable language, nor can
the least complaint be made of the char
acter of the warnings he addresses 10
Spain, though It is not improbable that
Spanish pride will take offense. Il is clear
that President Cleveland Is actuated by
c-f. r1c Epafr4 II Il
be wise for the latter to consider whether
Il could not avail itself Of the Presidents
offer of aid in settling the Cuban trouble
The Times and other morning papers
compare the present message with that
of last year and express regret that the
latter was not as calm as this one. but
generally they rejoice at the settlement
of the Venezuelan difficulty and the pros
pect of permanent arbitration between
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