New-York tribune., 1896-12-09
CLETELAND'S .NESSAGE.

WHAT THE NEWSPAPERS ARE SAYING
ABOUT HIS LAST COMMUNICATIONS.
STRICTLY NEUTRAL IN TONE.
From The Washington Star
There is nothing In the Message greatly 10 OF
fcnd Spain excite the Cubans to unwise ebul-
Iitons of enthusiasm.
n READS LIKE AN ESSAY
From The Cincinnati Enquirer.
That portion devoted to Cuban affairs reads more
the attitude OF the United States ought to be
toward Spain and the prosecuted people OF the
Long AND SOMEWHAT DULL
From The Utica Press
Like all of his documents il Is long. and this one
who expected 10 see in 1t something startling. deep
~ interesting or thoroughly important VIII be
disappointed
THE ANNUAL CHARACTERIZATION.
From Tho Boston Post.
State papers 1t is strong IL Is well written 1t Is
frank ana clear and positive. and its literary style
previous productions.
DISAPPOINTING SUGGESTIONS.
From The Richmond Times.
The President recognizes the defects Of our fnan-
cial system but only suggests the retirement of the
greenbdcks and Treasury notes by the issuance OF
banks to issue notes to the par of their Government
bonds. These propositions are very Disappointing
IT WILL ANGER SPAIN.
From The Philadelphia Telegraph.
II is concluded that all hands must stand OFF "A
20 on. As though finally persuaded, however, tnat
This was not Il decision in accordance with the In
siincts and the rising patriotism Of the American
people, Mr.. Cleveland puts sting in the tail OF his
remarks on this Subject which will cause increased
bitterness in Spain. He says. in so many words.
that If the end does not speedily come something
else will be done by our Government
NEARING THE CRISIS
From The Washington Post.
But what he says as to the conditions prevailing
IN 'Da ana s ro doubt that
We are approaching that limit very rapidly
\ MAKEsHIFT.
From The Chicago Tribune
Regarding the Cuban situation the Message is In
the nature of timc-server and makeshift II
ders OF the present Administration and load 1t upon
the back OF the incoming Administration
TEMPERATE
From The ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
On the Cuban question the Presidents tone Is
not as mcnacing at 1t was expected to be; LIS smg-
the issue of National bank notes are reform meas
ures that should be easy of accomplishment
HOW IT STRIKES A DEMOCRAT.
From The Charleston News and Courier.
What Mr. Cleveland sIys about cuba. although
couchcd In the smooth language or diplomacy.
leaves no doubt of how the heart OF the Admin
lstration beats and where the courage OF the Al.
mlnistraiion would lead If ii permitted 10 deal
finally with the question Of Cuban freedom.
WISE CONCLUSIONS AS TO CUBA.
From The Richmond Dispatch
We think h.s conclusions wise 1f Spain knows
what l. good for herself she will accept this Gov
"rninents offer OF mediation
his DEFENCE OF THE WILSON BILL.
From The Chicago Intcr-Ocean.
The most remarkable feature OF tho Message il
the defence Of the Wilson- -iorman bill All this
means practically that this Congress need not pass
tho Dngley bill, FOR IN" President does not pro-
pose 70 b, party to any change In the revenue
legislation Of the country
NOT SATISFACTORY TO EITHER SIDE.
From The Philadelphia Ledger.
with the Presidents views OF possible future
action is not llkcly that either Spain or the In
eurgents will be- satisfied. They are too definite TO
please tho former and too indefinite TO crafty the
latter and yet they ar" tn Iccorlanc" with our OBJ
legations a. one Of the family OF nations.
AN IN-AMER1CAN PLAN
From The Baltimore American.
II IN. United States IL TO establish virtual
profectoraie why the lctiOn of Spanish supremacy?
American diplomacy does not run In such chan
nclS.