Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-13
4 FAMOUS VICTORY.

Cincinnati Tribune. Arbitration as a
means Of settling International disputes has
achieved tremendous stride and the United
states energies from the dispute victorious.
Long live the Monroe doctrine
indianapolis Journal The Intervention OF
the United States in the BritshNcuozuelan
dispute is fully vindicated by the outcome.
II has resulted in bringing England TO
time securing fair play for Venezuela,
demonstrating the controlling power of the
United States In American affairs and cstab-
lishod the Monroe doctrine and the prin-
ciple OF arbitration.
Detroit Free Press: The settlement Of the
Venezuelan dispute without forfcitng our
rights or imparng our dignity and self
respect is one of the most notable triumphs
OF diplomatic negotiations, and the outcome
reflects lasting credit upon an adminiStra-
tion that has never failed In its devotion to
American honor and dignity and in the pro-
lection of the countrys rights and good
name.
Chicago Journal: But more important than
the immediate victory is the precedent that
Is established Never again will a European
nation put forth claims to American terri
tory without consulting the government of
the United States The Monroe doctrine is
now a part of international law beyond
dispute and IL is the doctrine according to
the most recent construction put upon it by
this country. The United states is today
practically sovereign on this continent and
its fiat IS law"
Kansas City Star: If the system of set
tling disputes created by this treaty is
adopted by all civilized nations this great
burden can be lifted and the money wrung
from the earnings Cf industry can be allowed
to remain where it belongs in the pockets
OF those who have acquired IL by work. For
this great benefit to mankind the world is
largely indebted to President Cleveland and
Secretary of State Richard Olney, and no
greater achievement in craftsmanship has
ever been accomplished before.
Chicago Post: Lord Salisbury has aban-
lnred an untenlble and weak case. but
England has not been humililtcd in the
lcas.. On the contrary, she has triumghCd.
She has bowed to the dictates Of justice and
right and thereby established a bigh title 20
he considered among the most truly ad
vanced nations. The United States, in the
right from the outset, has demonstrated Its
disintorestedness and sincerity. 1t acts rs
NCneZuclas friend while protecting its own
interests, but it wants nothing more than
justice
st. Louis Republic The fact is that Eng
land was CluyCrly cornored in her Contem-
plated Venezuelan grab and was forced to
hold OF. But it is gratifying to have an
acknowledgment that the United States
were right ana that an honorable and just
settlement OF the controversy is practically
assured. 1t is even more gratifying to hear
from the British premier a fair assurance
hat a plan has been suggested for the
arbitration of territorial disputes which
Offers prospect that the principle may be
applied In great number of cases.
Chicago Chronicle: II is not settled as to
how long a time OF occupation shall be re-
quired to give Great Britain territorial rights
over lis subjects. Some say twelve years
others thirty years, others fifty years But
the time must be long enough to establish
the fact that the occupants OF the territory
have acquired in 20. d faith equitable rights
and are not mere adventurgrs and Squattors
This was the suggestion OF the United States
government. 1t shows that American diplo-
macy under President Cleveland and Sec
lctary Olney has been vigorous and in
Genious. II has solved a problem that might
have led to serious consequences.
Chicago Timcs-Ierald: Mr.. Olney put for
ward two great principles. The fist was that
questions concerning the relations Of Ameri-
can republics with foreign nations affect the
United states directly as the paramount
power on this continent The second was
that the United States have the right to
insist upon the arbitration of such ques-
tions when there is a serious doubt as to
the legality OF the claims at issue. In these
contentious he has wen the support of the
people OF both nations. q support that was
reluctant at first. but has been gradually
growing more and more cordial. We know
Of no victory In modcrn diplomacy more i'm
rressive than the way Lord Salisbury was
curnured and beaten by the sagaciOus ana
persistent yankee lawyer.
Chicago Record: The whole Venezuelan
case will be arbitratcl by court Of two
Americans, two Englshmen and a fifth to
he chosen by these four. The
result Is in every way hattering. First.
the particular point at hazard in Vcnezuea's
case will be settled on actual merit
Second the United States right to the main
tcnance of the Monroe doctrine has been
recognized, and her representatives admitted
to counsel in case, which according 20
Lord Salisbury weeks agO-lay purely
between Great Britain and the South Ameri-
can republic, Last, but not least the princi-
pie of arbitration has been appealed to
again, and in a way which should make it
easier in future controversies to establish
something like a permanent board of arbi-
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