Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-09

message: president Cleveland,s argument
is clear enough that no country possesses the
right to foster a perpetual source Of trouble
and that Spain must either grant autonomy
or SELL Spain, however. will probably re-
fuse to do anything OF the kind. Her pro-
verbal pride will be much hurt by America S
Interference. She will be disposed to insist
upon her right to wallop her own niggers as
long as she pleases and Europe, being very
sensitive just now on the subject of the Mon
roe doctrine Spain WIN probably be innuen-
TALLY supported II sheNholds out We hope
she will not prevail. because autonomy is
best for Cuba and best for Spain"
The editorial in the Times says: The tone
and spirit of the message are worthy Of all
praise. 1t is pity the moderation and bal
anco of mind which Mr.. Cleveland has Just
displayed were not more conspicuous last
year when he startled two continents by
menace of war. If the Venezuelan question
had been handled as Mr.. Cleveland now
handles the Cuban question he might have
averted the disruption Of the democracy and
have kept Bryan and Organism in their pre-
vious obscurity. The present message gives
the soundest advice in the mcst uneXceptional
language, nor can the least complaint be
made OF the character of the warning ad-
dressed to Spain 1t is not improbable that
Spain Will take offense, but clearly Mr..
Cleveland is actuated by friendly feelings
and Spain will do well to acquiesce; other
wise, the way will be clear for the influence
senate Yesterday. If Spain closed now with
Mr.. Cleveland's overtures it would be diff
cult for the Mckinley administration to
steer new course"
The Chronicle, liberal in common with
other papers congratulates both countries on
the prospect of the adoption of a general
arbitration treaty. 1t says: ut is clear that
the Cleveland administration means to con-
clude the great reform before resigning
office" On the proposed Cuban settlement,
the Chronicle says: 1--WE believe the time
has passed when the Cuban insurgents will
accept any solution placing Spanish officials
over them, even nominally. There Is no
mistake however, about the warning Presi-
dent Cleveland addresses to Spain and
Spanish statesmen should be aware that the
democratic government Is far more pacific
and conservative in its foreign policy than
the coming republican government Is likely
to be. Spain has to face humiliating
dilemma, but she could not fight the United
States for twenty-four hours. Therefore she
should sell Cuba quickly, but he would be
no friend of the United States who would
advise her to buy Cuba"
The Standard conservative, says 1t thinks
that Spain had better accept Mr.. Cleveland's
friendly counsel, as Mr. Mckinley is not
likely to be less eXacting than Mr.. CleVe-
land. "The Monroe doctrine" says the
Standard "is making great strides. 1t Is
large, bold policy, not quite free from DAN
cerned. the prospect of the arbitration treaty
makes the risks Of trouble small. Alto
gether it is a dignifed and able message
The Pail Mall Gazette this afternoon, COM
menting upbn President Cleveland's mes
sage to congress, says: There is nothing in
the message unsatisfactory 10 Great Britain
so far as Cuba is concerned. President
cleveland is neither diplomatic nor political.
His language will please neither Spain nor
the insurgents"
The Globe sees in the message Monroe
ism thrusting itself forward in the same
menacing fashion" and doubts II Mckinley
will "be grateful to his predecessor for be-
uueathing the task of bullying Spain"
The St James Gazette contrasts the
polite, cautious tone OF the message" with
the Venezuelan message of a year ago on
a similar topic" and says; 1.-The condition
in Cuba undoubtedly gives the United States
the right 10 call upon Spain to enforce her
authority speedily or acknowledge that her
inability to suppress anarchy has deprived
her of her right to be considered as govern
ing the island" =