New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-22
MR.. DAVIS'S RESOLUTION.
WHAT Is THOUGHT ABOUT 1T IN THIS
CITY.
A GENERAL AGREEMENT THAT THERE IS NO
NECESSITY FOR IT AND THAT 1T HAD
BETTER BE DROPPED.


NECESSITY FOR IT AND THAT 1T HAD
BETTER BE DROPPED.
Mayor Strong said yesterday that while he
agreed with the general principles advanced in
Senator Daviss resolution introduced into the
Senate on Monday concerning the Monroe
Doctrine he could no necessity for any
oracular deivcrance the subject by Con-
gress. The effect OF such a measure. II enact
ed, might prove disturbing 20 far our foreign
relations are concerned and might needlessly
stir up animosties. with no good results to the
business and commercial interests Of the coun-
try
I'VE have had enough of parics and the un-
settling of values for the present" added the
Mayor.
Corporation Counsel Scott said in answer to
n question as to his opinion Of Senator Davis's
resolution. that h" did not regard it as a judi
cious measure. Mr.. Scott added Il do not
think 1t would be wise on the part OF Congress
t. frame definition Of its conception of the
Monroe Doctrine. That is a matter which be-
longs 20 the realm Of diplomacy. and should be
left as elastic possible"
a. Il. Hepburn, president os the Third Ma
tional Bank. ana formerly Controller Of the Cur
rency. said about II: II think the resolution
would have been unwise at any time and IT is
about TO float a loan to preserve the public
credit Cleveland himself sent to Congress his
venezuelan message. which seriously interfered
with the placing Of bonds abroad. The Davis
resolution was n mistake and is demoralizing I'm
Its effects. No possible good can come from IT
IL is extreme. and some Of its positions are un-
tehaple. There IS 10 reason for Congressional
formulation OF the Monroe Doctrine at this time
or at any other time l believe in enforcing the
Monroe Doctrine when It properly applies The
DAVIS resolution practically asserts protec-
torate over all this hemisphere and that Is GER
tainly an untenabie position"
Warner Van Norlsn, president Of the Ma
uonal Bank OF North America. said: THE
DAVIS resolution Is very unfortunate as II re-
wives the uncertainty and nervousness felt
month ago. a good feeling was beginning to
grow In England toward us and toward our
securities. but now | fear this resolution Will
cast chill over the situation. fancy. how
ever. that tie resolution was only political
nanocuvre"
The comment Of Robert ". Gallaway presl-
dent OF the Merchants National Bank was: Il
10 not care TO express my opinion on the Davis
resolution, FOR | fear my language would be
more forcible than polite"
Henry Clews said. "Tte curse Of this coun.
Try al the present time Is too much politics
The American statesmen are evidently wing
with each other to bring about ash logisla-
ton. SIMPLY because II connects their names
with wha; Is sensational AMI gives them wide
spread fame. hoping thereby to become a Pr.sI-
Dental possibility. The author OF tho Monroe
Doctrine resolution presented to the Senate yes
terday evidently thought that he made taking
appeal To tn masses He Will! however. soon
reallz" that he did just what is calculated TO
turn them against him as a White House
prosperity. the bass OF which IL peace and
mo- war with foreign Powers especially with
'feat Britain. III" b-s, customer FOR our prod
ucis ana the country OF all others that lends
the largest amount OF money 10 our people 10
develop the enterprises II the country Which
over party hereafter distinguishes itself in Con-
gress In restoring peaceful relations with Great
Britain. instead OF widening the breach which
exists. Will make the strongest and most sue
cesstu appeal for votes at the next National
election. In my Judgment. 4 war sentiment
cannot possibly l." made popular flame In
this country on the present slim Iretcxt grow
ing out of th" British Guiana and Venezuela
boundary dispute 1t VIII TAX" a stronger viola
tion ~ the Monroe Doctrine than exists in that
case Jingoism can only be worked advan-
tageously FOR political fame when 1t is based
upon a justinable international grievance. 1t
VIII b" time enough 10 resort tO war talk when
diplomacy has exhausted Itself In foreign
complication and not before. The Venezuna
matter is clearly 10 be settled by d.
plomacy."
Tho Davis expansion Of the Mcnroe Doctrine
Yell dead In the drygo)ds district. So dead. In
fact. tha. nobody worth quoting there wished
opinion expressed among the recognized
leaders IN the drygoods trade that the less said
about Senator Davis and the Senate resolution
waving aloft defiance the better.
The general opinion I'm the trade was prob
ably we'll expressed b. the following words Of
"A member of one ~ the largest drygoods houses
In the world: why not let this whole mater
drop? 1t was dying natural and easy death
when now up pops the Senator frcm Mime
sofa, for reasons best known To himself. and
stirs this whole matter up anew. Drop IT. drop
IT. Let the politicians. the newspapers and
everybody drop It. and we shall have peace end
mr.