The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-03-11
is DECIDEDLY WARLlKS.
Foreign Press Coment on the Action of the
House.

House.
LONDON, March 4.-The afternoon
papers of this city again refer at length
to the Cuban situation, in which every.
body here is much interested.
The Westminster Gazette, coment,
ing upon the action of the house in
recognizing the Cubans as beligerents
by vote of 2S0 20 II, says:
The house of representatives reso-
luton is sitter than the senates, and
IS calculated to further the excitemen IN
Madrid and other European capitals.
1t will also probably help materially
to bring the enlighted citizens of the
United States into line with the lin.
goes.
How much. farther is the proposition
of Democratic ,overnmentf for election.
eering purposes to be allowed to go;
The American congress action is
steadily destroying not only respect
abroad, but its influence in the con.
duct Of foreign affairs, and the strange
result Of this rabid republicanisn is
that it is daily forcing one man more
and more into power.
The St. James Gazette thinks that
the language of congress IS nl0.1se- pro:
vocative than the Barcelona disturb,
ance, adding
"SpalHis now face to face with the
deelafed hospitality Of the representa-,
'tives of the American people, and an
immediate reply will be given by the
proud Spaniards that will be credita-
bic to their spirit and deserve the sym
pathy of Europe. If war be the re-
suit, the jingo politicians may be sur
prised. We do not see where, outside
OF the United States, the Americans
will find any support for their policy
Of aggression"
The Globe says:
Spain, having politely expressed
her regret at the Barcelona incident,
the house of representatives seized on
the opportunity to be characleristically
offensive. The situation is very peril.
ous."
The pa per compares the strength of
the two powers and contends that the
advantage is on the side of Spain, add
ing:
There are other interests in Cuba
besides the American and maybe there
are European powers that would not
quietly look on while the United
States develops their remarkable Mon,
roe doctrine which seems to forbid
anybody to interfere with anything on
which the eagle has its eye, while it
encourages that officious bird to poke
its beak into the business of every
body else"
The Pail Mall Gazette expresses the
opinion that 1.-The house of represen.
tatlve has done well to smooth the
rough edges of the senate's resolu-
ton. The recognition of the rebels
need not necessarily be precipitated.
If Spain is the conqueror, awkward
complications migh, be brought about.
On tEe other hand there is nothing to
show that General Weyler will fare a
jot better than Martinez de Campos.
Great Britain, in any case, is but
remotely concerned in the business.
There is the broad fact that Cuba,
under Spain, is perpetually revolving
or wanting to revolt Nobody, thre-
fore, is especially anxious to back
Spain through thick and thin, espec-
tally through this affair"
USFAvoRABLE COMMENT OF FRENCH
PAPERS.
PARIS, March 4.-The newspapers
of this city continue their unfavora-
BILE comments upon the action of the
United States congress on the Cuban
question. The Figaro, for example,
says:
Although President Cleveland is
cot man to recoil from a conflict
~iSn Spain should his electoral
interests require it, he Will resist
the excitement of congress. The
American statesman will do well to
exasperate Europe with the Monroe
doctrine. 1t is certain that Spain will
not recede, and it is difficult to see
what benefit the United States will de-
rive from war"
The Matin publishes an interview
with an important Spanish polite
ian, who is quoted as saying:
Spain regards the situation with
calmness and resolution, ready to
meet any contingency. With Spain,
the present question is one of honor
She will strain every nerve if it means
war;
Commenting on the situation, the
Matin says:
''Spain'S indignation is justified, but
we advise her not to take extreme de-
cisions by which she would injure her
own interests. Americans are accus
toned to these superb declaration; but
they are often without effect, as in the
case of Venezuela"
The Estaffette suggests that Presi-
dent Cleveland will hesitate before
proclaiming the independence of Gu
ba, adding:
Spain will not all allow herself 10
be intimidated by the arrogance of the
American senate"
The Soleil says:
The SpaniardS who did not trem
ble before Bismarck will not tremble
before Americans when the day Of
action arrives. Spain is strong in her
independence and intractable pride
will not recede.
a Costly Fire.
DASBURY, Conn.,, March 3.-For
four hours this morning, the fire de-