The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-26
From the London Morning Chronicle.
The American papers, received yester

From the London Morning Chronicle,
The American papers, received yester-
day, contain the accounts of the opening
of congress and the message of the pres
ident of the United States. The com
mnncation of the chief office bearer of
the great Republic to the legislature, at
this critical period, when the ambition OF
kings, not satisfied with the calamity
which II has occasioned in Europe, threat
ems to rekindle the iian'es of war through
out the Western hemisphere, was looked
forward to with the utmost anxiety. 1t
is worthy of the occasion and of the peo-
pie destined to occupy so large space
in the future history of the world.
What a contrast between the manly
plainness of this state paper and the
Machiavelsm and hypocrisy Of the dec
laration of the maniiestos of the govern
ments of this part of the world.
Whatever lately were the intentions of
America, 1t is now asserted, from I'M
doubted authority, that English policy
has prevailed In Paris over that of Rus
STA, and that not only will France not
assist Spain In any attempt to subiugate
bor former American colonies but Win
view, not with indifference. any support
lend her for this purpose. This Is certain
ly wise resolution on the part OF the
government, for this independence or the
new American states must extend their
commerce and thereby increase the pros
perity Of Franchnan. Russia blocked
up nearly half the year by impenetrable
ice, can never partake of southern COM
merce untl port be opened Tor her IN
the Dardanelles, and hence the anxiety
exhibited by her to involve France in the
expensive and hopeless employment of re-
storing America TO the yoke Of the Bour-
bons; for. without this some other .occu-
patton for the French armies ana the
British navy. he has not the most as
tant chance of accomplishing the long ana
ardcntly cherished designs Of his empire
against ancient Greece, now In possession.
Nh union of France and England IN the
great cause of American independenee
is another strong ground for expecting
| tho continuation of the blessings OF peace,
and, consequently. an Improvement IA the
public credit of nations. The speech OF
the president of the United States, 80
! fun Of wisdom and just ideas has, now
ever, had more effect on the opinions or
| the dealers in the national securities thal,
| tho abundance of money or the chaHgeu
| policy of France, for in 1t they see a sulllr
Client guarantee for the maintainance Vi
1 the freedom of the American oonth.hi
There is no part however, OF TINS 80 1R
! ton 70 every civilized nation than the
notice which II takes Of the extraorI..a t y
and gallant struggle made AT pres,ht W
| the Greeks In the cause or general inup'
| pendence.
/, From the Liverpool Advertiser OF 1a"aa''
| 3.i1sA.
BY one short passage in IT, Is set at rest
we dare presume. whatever may nave
been In agitation by the continental aliies
In reference to the late Spanish possess
ions in America There will be no at
tempt made, It may be confidently al
famed. 10 interfere with the present con
dition of those countries when y IS KNOW
that such Interference would pc VIC" " ~
by the United States as 1uSt causs
war on her part with any power a''e'hp'
| ing such Interference. - n,
II is also suggested, as means meant o. laS ei
fectually suppressing the slave traue
! that vessels found by the ships OF any NJ
ton to be engaged In this iralhc, sldi i
be treated on the same footing win YES
sells caught in piracy. ,., n
While in her power and resources q
they are illustrated in this speech. ", "
nation OF the United States exhibits. IN
vigor OF ripe years. she, in these SEM
| merits of active humanity, seems 70 %
thought to preserve the fresh ieenhs
youth, and not TO be wholly ensroese y
as older States are, In the pursuit or sup
port of purely selfish interests Anu '"