Arizona republican., 1896-01-12

or Lne EXlSunS DdSpuCe 00@WeeH GHS- land and Venezuela and How the Mon roe Doctrine Applies but owing ito the enforced absence of J. M. Damron and Jerry Miil,ay he also took up their subjects and explained the origin and history of the Monroe doctrine from its beginning ito the present time. Judge Street is a forceful speaker and the big audience listened with marked attention and interest from opening to the conclusion of his remarks.
 In explaining the early history of the Monroe doctrine Judge Street quoted extracts from the famous mes sage of President Monroe to congress on December 2, 1923, in which the principle was laid down that from that time no European power should be permitted ito extend its territory on the American continent, the doctrine being one already pursued by the European powers in Europe and the suggestion even coming from England ito the American minister
 The speaker then proceeded to the part assigned to him by the commit tee-thslt is the nature of the Vene- zueIa dispute from a map ex- plained in very concise manner the cause of the difficulty and the con- tinual encroachment of the English until England now claims nearly half of the original republic of Venezuela. He referred to the refusal of England ito arbitrate the question and took the position that if England had the right to seize any portion of the little re- public she had the same right to seize the entire American continent. The Monroe doctrine applied strictly in the Venezuelan dispute. It was a principle that all nations assert and is only American in that all that is loyal, pure and patriotic is American of his audience that England is in the wrong and that the Monroe doctrine is applicable and should be strictly enforced.
 Judge Street, always eloquent, al ways logical and always entertaining, was more than usually so on this occa- casion and elicited frequent applause during his discussion of lthe most inter esting subject.
 When tine speaker took his seat the glee club againt rendered a vocal selection, at the conclusion of which President Frazier introduced Col. Thomas Fitch, whose reputation as an orator extends: throughout the coun- try. Col Fitch was in a happy mood. He had been assigned to the subject, "What Would Be the Effect of War Between United States and England as to Commerce With Europe and the Southern Republics?" but owing to tlhe absence of Judge Kibbey he also briefly touched upon the subject as- signed to that gentleman, viz If the Report of the United States Con- mission, Now Appointed, Be Not Ac- cepted by England as to Boundary Lime. Is the Cause Sufficient ito Justify War;"
 Said Col. Fitch there will be no war unless England wants it-but if she wants it she can have it. She has been the aggressor and must stand the consequences. The Monroe doctrine must be respected and England is not dealing with g. we1k government or a naked African chief. Grover Cleve- land voiced 'dhe sentiment and if Eng land does not submit ito peaceful and just settlement of the trouble the strong box of every American capital ist will be placed at the disposal of the government and every American tramp will enlist for the war.
 As to tihe effect upon commerce it cannot hurt us, but would ruin Eng lands trade. A war would benefit rather than injure this country. We would manufacture many things now imported and at the close of the war would have the trade of South Amer ica and be on an equal footing with England for that of the balance of the world: England would emerge from war as. a third class power and this government would be the greatest on earth
 The subject was one that permitted a display of the intense loyalty and Americanism of the speaker and his remarks were greeted with continual applause.
 The glee club again furnished music and the meeting adjourned. The great success and large attendance,