Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-04
ENDORSED IN FRANCE.
Action of Congress Approved and
CIeNcInnd's Course AntIcinnIcd.

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Clevcland's Course Anticipated.
| Copyright, 1896. by Press Publishing Company.)
PARIS, March 3.-(New York World Cable
gram-Special Telegram.) 1.-The sentiment Of
| the French people in regard to the concession
OF belligerent rights by the United States
to the Cuban insurgents, when not mani
testify Indifferent, is rather in favor OF that
action. 1t is quite certain that there is no
fear of France aiding Spain so long as the
radical Bourgeois ministry is in power.
Herewith are some extracts from the Partisan
press:
The semi-offcial Temps: Even II con-
siderable material interests did not initiate
In favor of Cuba being absorbed by the
great American federation, there would al
ways be certain scandal for the descendants
OF the American insurgents of 1776-in fact
OF an integral portion of the new world
remaining under the yoke of European
state. When Mr.. sherman, a statesman of
the first rank, an eX-minister of finance,
an eX-candidate for the presidency, speaks
so. when the senate's committee on foreign
AFFAIRS acts so, when that great body con-
stitutionally associated with the direction of
external relations, votes so 1t is no longer
possible to take refuge in a sceptical smile.
What will President Cleveland do? He can
not altogether neglect to take into account
the public opinion, which has expressed
itself with ardor in favor of the Cubans, and
perhaps stll more in favor of their ultimate
Incorporation. In Venezuelan affairs he
showed how much American patriotism
nay how much semi-chauvinism there is in
his calm, well-balanced mind. After his
message of the 18th of December one cannot
eliminate prior hypothesis of energetic
presidential action. 1t is true that in this
instance he is believed to be inclined to
moderation. His friends say so, but his
friends sometimes misinterpret him. And,
besides, one ought to forget that the present
year is the year of presidential election.
If Mr.. Cleveland, as it is stated, does not
desire a third term he becomes almost
negligible quantity. In such case one
must look out for the next corner. If how
ever, Mr.. Cleveland aspres to second re-
election, he will have to follow the lead of
public opinion and that means that he
would not dare to ignore this resolution of
congress-"
The radical Petite Repubicque takes a
much stronger line. 1t unreservedly approves
the senate's action. THE government of the
United States has shown European nations
where their duty lies The Spanish govern
ment is duly notified that it cannot with
impunity substitute brutality for considera-
tion in suppressing a legitimate revolt No
doubt one ought not to forget that the United
States has a positive and material interest
in Cuban emancipation, but what does that
matter. If the nobility of the sentiments
which inspire the senators and representa-
tives at Washington is not unmixed with
other considerations it is none the less true
that their attitude conforms entirely to the
demands of right and humanity. The first
European nation which initiates the United
States VIII do itself great honor and cur
love for the good name of France makes
us wish that she might follow their example
1t is not question Of wounding the feelings
of friendly nation. The hearts of the
healthier portion of the Spanish people are
assuredly with the Cuban insurgents or at
least they condemn the sanguinary measures
and pitiless policy recommended by the Span
ish government and adopted by the butcher
Weyler. Besides, one never goes wrong in
protecting weakness or denouncing crime"
The Matin publishes an interview with an
important Spanish politician, who is quoted
as saying: Spain regards the situation with
calmness and resolution, ready to meet any
contingency. With Spain, the present ques-
tion is one of honor. She will strain every
nerve if it means war;
Commenting upon the situation the Matin
says. "Spain's indignation is justified. but
we advise her not to take extreme decisions
by which she would injure her own interests
Americans are accustomed to these superb
declarations, but they are often without
effect, as in the case of Venezuela"
The Estafete trusts that President Cleye-
land will "Iehect before proclaiming the in
dependence Of Cuba" adding: Spain will |
not allow herself to be intimidated by the
arrogance of the American senate"
The Soleil says: 1.-THE Spanards who did |
not tremble before Bismarck will not trem-
BILE before the Americans when the day of |
action arrives, Spain is strong in her inde- |
pendence and intractable, and will not re- |
cede"