The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-01-02
AMERICANS FOR AMERICA.
The Country Echoes President CleVe'
lands Words, Irrespective Of
Parties.

Mr.. Cleveland finds that his voice is echoed
by all parts and parties OF the country.-Phila-
delphia News.
The man and the occasion met again when
Cleveland and the Venezuelan matter came to-
gether Birmingham News.
The public knows now what Grover Cleveland
was doing when he seemed TO be away shooting
ducks. Chicago Record.
Where are the demagogues at, who were
ranting about President Clevelands ducking
xpedition-Atlanta Journal
The lion has not felt the caress of the eagles
falcons since 1912. He has evidently forgotten
how they Chattanooga News.
Mr.. Cleveland has borrowed new uniform,
but all the same it is the American uniform and
the country will follow the man who wears 1t.
New York Sun.
Mr.. Cleveland interpets the Monroe doctrine
from an American standpoint, and his views on
the subject will be indorsed by every loyal
citizen OF the Republic Arkansas Gazette,
1t stamps the Monroe doctrine as the Ameri-
can doctrine, and puts congress in an attitude
where it must either act or back down. Knox
vile Tribune.
There is an American ring in the presidents
is genuine and it touches every American
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Jingoes who have been complaining at
Mr.. Cleveland for going duck hunting can now
send their apologies to the white house.
Augusta Chronicle,
President Cleveland made one mistake. He
should have submitted his message to Altgeld
before issuing it. Nashville American.
He has risen to the dignity of his great Office
and has so bravely faced the issue that much
may be forgiven him.-New York Advertiser
1t should be the aim of each nation to reach
peaceable adjustment Of their dispute with
out sacrifice of the others honor or its own.-
ommercial-Appeal,
America is for Americans" the president In
effect declares, and to this proposition the mil
lions not only of the United States but of the
Three Americas will say "Amen!"- Washing
ton Star.
The solid south is resonant with the old
"rebel yell" The south knows what war is,
and she is ready to give John Bull such taste
, of it as he has never had before.-Courier-
Journal.
! The presidents message states the issue
with force that makes it one of the strongest
state papers of this day. Pittsburgh Dispatch.
President Clevelands message to congress is
faithful reflection on the sentiments and dis
position of the American people.-New York
Press.
The presidents message has proved the
truth, II proof were needed, Of Chauncey M.
/, Depew's assertion that Mr. Cleveland Is the
ideal American. Grand Rapids Democrat.
Whatever may be said OF Mr.. Cleveland by
his political opponents when they do not agree
r with his policy, every loyal American must re-
q joice in his firmness and his determination
when he gets on the right side.-Pittsburgh
Times.
Let us get ourselves ready for war, since thus
: we may best preserve the peace which we pray
I may be preserved, or most worthily uphold the
conflict If conflict shall be thrust upon US
Detroit Tribune.
He takes a calm, broad and statesmanlikt
t view of the whole dispute, and treats the Brit
a ish side of the question with justice, and with.
out the slightest sycophancy.-New York Ad-
vertiSer.
u Its conspicuous feature is it's clear-ringinf
v Americanism. Not discordant note Is sound
U ed. The president appears to know what the
Monroe doctrine Is and how it should be en-
forced. Baltimore American.
u Mr.. Cleveland s message does not mean war
but it means that Great Britain must accep
q the Monroe doctrine in regard to all American
territory.--New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The president is right, and If need be he viii
s find himself ommander-in-chief of force
r enough to carry his argument to its logical con
, clnsion.-Wheeling Intelligencer.
The president has spoken straightforward
manly words, which are worthy Of and whicl
Q we believe will command, the approval and en-
e thusiastic support of the people of the Unitet
: States.-New York Tribune.
The principle is as vital to the national homo
as any in the constitution. tits, in fact par
" of the unwritten constitution that is onl
: awaiting transfer to the written instrument
q New York Commercial Advertiser.
q The presidents message is dignihed in ex
!, preston, determined in spirit and patriotic il
10 sentiment Yet business need not be alarmed
: for no gunpowder will be used in a settlemen
@ of the question which has arisen. Birmingham
# State-Herald
The manly, resolute and sternly America
utteranees of the president in this matter ar
g the best safeguard against war. Englan
e knows better than to maintain an untenabl
q quarrel against nation equipped with the re
= sources Of the United Satisfactorily Times
u 1t is worthy of the occasion AS an Amer
o can presidents clear and resolute reaf1rmatio
g of the Monroe doctrine it will be warmly we
II coined and enthusiastically indorsed by men
all parties. New York Recorder
- Technically Mr.. Cleveland is right but real
n the alleged encroachmentS OF Great Britai
upon Venezuelan territory are of no more prat
II tical concern TO the United States than are IL
operations of the French government
Madagascar.-C Charleston News and Courier.
u President Cleveland rises to the fullest sta
ID ure of an American president, and nobly a.
"a quits himself of the high charge laid upon hi
. as the champion of American liberty -Kans,
N City Times.
IN Mr.. Cleveland showed in 1888 by his trea
g. ment of poor Sackville West that he was n
incapable of using foreign questions to achie-
domestic victories, The present message shoV
that his party may still count on him for furth
assistance from the same source.-N. Y. Eve
ry 1sy ing Post.
of A great opportunity comes but rarely to al
So man; and it is still more rare that its magr
ed tude is realized, and proper use is made of
ds, President Cleveland has, however, availed hil
ng self fully Of the splendid opportunity the We
ezuelaR question presents, and stepped frC
the plane Of partisan to that of patriot
Toledo Blade.
AS The United States is the last nation wi
.os which Johnnie Bull would be willing to 10
horns With Russia like great bird OF pr
Ia awaiting an opportunity to swoop down on
possessions in the east, he needs his undivid
attention in that part OF the world. -KnOxvi
Sentinel.
- J. The applause which the senators gave ]