Evening star., 1896-12-08
LONDON PAPER COMMENTS.
What the Dailies Say of the Presi-
dents MessaRe.

What the Daflies Say of the Presf-
dents Message.
All of the London morning newspapers
have editorials on President Clevelands 8
message. Most Of them regard the mes
sage as one of rather minor Importance,
except so far as 1t concerns the Cuban
question, to which phase the bulk of the
comment is devoted.
The Daily News the liberal organ, says
Of the Cuban portion Of the message:
president Cleveland's arg Iment IS clear
enough that no country possesses the right
to foster a perpetual source Of trouble. and
that Spain must either grant autonomy
or sell. Spain, however, will probably re-
fuse to do anything of the kind. Her pro-
verbal pride will be much hurt '.y Amer
ica's interference. She will be disposed
to insist upon her right to wallop her own
niggers long as she pleases. and Eu-
rope being very sensitive just now on the
subject of the Monroe doctrine, Spain Will
probably be infiuentially supported II sne
holds out. We hope she will not prevail.
because autonomy is best for Cuba and
best for Spain.
The editorial in the Times says:
''The tone and spirit Of The message are
worthy of all praise. 1t is pity that the
moderation and balance of mind which MI
Cleveland has just displayed were not
more conspicuous last year. when he
startled two continents by a menace or
war II the Venezuelan question had been
handled as Mr.. Cleveland now handles
the Cuban question, he might have aVerted
the disruption Of the democracy and nave
kept Bryan and Organism in their previous
ohscurity.
1.-The present message gives the sound
est advice in the most unexcep-ional EN-
guage, nor can the least complaint pc
made Of the character of the warning ad-
dressed to Spain. 1t Is not improbable that
Spain will take offense, but clearly Mr.
Cleveland is actuated by friendly feelings
and Spain will do we'll to acquiesce. Other
wise, the way will be clear for the lnlu-
ence represented by Mr. Calls resolution In
the Senate yesterday. If Spain closed row
with Mr.. Cleveland's overtures. it would
be difficult for the Mckinley adm!n:stra-
tion to steer a new course.
The Chronicle QiberaD, in common with
other papers, congratulates hotn countries
on the prospect Of the adoption of gen.
eral arbitration treaty. It says
"It Is clear that the Cleveland admin
istration means to conclude this great re-
form before resigning Office"
OF the proposed Cuban settlement the
Chronicle says:
I'VE believe the time has passed when the
Cuban insurgents will accept any solu-
ton placing Spanish officials 'ver them
even nominally. There is no mistake, how
ever about the warning President Cleve-
land addresses to Spain, and Spanish states
men should be aware that the democratic
government is far more pacific and con-
servative in Its foreign policy thar the
coming republican government is Ekely 10
be- Spain has to face a humiliating di-
lemma, but she could not fight the United
States for twenty-four hours. Therefore,
she should sell Cuba quickly. but he would
be no friend of the United States who
would advise her to buy Cuba
The Standard Conservative says it thinks
that Spain had better accept Mr.. C,eve-
lands friendly counsel. as Mr.. Mckinley
is not likely to be less exacting than MI
Cleveland.
1.-The Monroe doctrine says the Stand
ard, ''is making great strides. 1t Is a large
bold policy, not quite free from danger.
Fortunately as far as England is concern
ed, the prospect Of the arbitration treaty
makes the risks of trouble small.
Altogether 1t is a dignified and able
message"