The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1913-12-12
OUR MONROE DOCTRINE

The Monroe Doctrine is again on
trial in conHenction with affairs in
Mexico II has been on trial several
times since It was first promulgated
by James Monroe ninety years ago,
and in all its tests heretofore, It
has won out
This doctrine although credited 10
President Monroe Is the product OF
profound thought in the minds of
Washington, jefferson, Madison and
other leaders with whom Mr. Mon
roe has opportunities FOR consulta-
ton.
10 remained for Mr. Monroe TO give
expression TO the sentiment just at
a lime when conditions were disturb
ed I'm Mexico and there was a lilli-
hood Of European Colonization in the
Western Hemisphere. American
statesmen saw the dangers to come
from such colonization. Spain had
last control and England and France
saw rich opportunities and the Holy
Alliance loomed up as an indication
that those countries would seek foot
hold there
when congress assembled Presi-
dent MoE!oc embodied I'm his mes
sage, the sentiment which. though
never a statute, nor q treaty has
remained as governing force I'm the
activities of foreign nations relative
10 the Western world
In addressing Congress, and thru
Congress am civilized nations ON the
subject of foreign relations. Mr. Mon
roe said:
"The occasion has been judged
proper for asserting as principle lu
which tine rights and interests of Che
United States are involved. chat the
American continent by the free and
independent condition which they
have assumed aud maintain are
henceforth not TO Doe considered sub
iects for future colonization Boy any
European powers.
We owe 30 therefore, CD caudor and
TO the amieable relations existing
between the United states and those
powers. 10 declare chat we should
consider any attempt ON their part
TO extend their system TO any por-
tion OF this hemisphere as dangerous
Co our peace and safety with the
existing colonies or dependencies of
any European power wc have not in-
tcrfcred and hall not Interfere But
with the governments chat have de-
Iclarcd their independence, and main
tanned 30. and whose independence
we have, ON great consideration and
ON just principles. Acknowledged, wo
could not view any interpretation tIr
the purpose OF Expressing Thorn, or
controlling n any other manner
their destiny by amy European pow.
cr. i'm any other light than as the
manifestation of am unfr.endIE dis
position toward the United States.
France and England were at first
disposed to- rcpudiate the doctrine
but after considering its Justice and
influence that must attend its 1c-
ccptancc. they abandoned all efforts
toward western colonization and The
theory has been accepted for nearly
@ century as just safeguard against
international troubles. other PresI.
dents since Monroe have had occas
ion To- assert this principle and from
time TO time DO has been enlarged up.
ON TO meet existing conditions ry.
Ter. Polk. buchanan. Grant, Glove.
land and Roosevelt have invoked DO
with success Zoo emergencies.
The most trying test came while
| cleveland was president Do the dis.
lputc over the boundary line OF Venc.
zucIa. the United States suggested
arbitration but Great Britain de-
cIined To- arbitratc and proposed to
enforce her contention u was then
that Mr. cleveland invoked the Mon
roe doctrine After raciune his off.
forts for arbitration and Enrlands
refusal Mr.. Cleveland said.
"Tho course Co Dee pursued by is
government in Wow of the present
condition does not appear to admit
of serious doubt Having lahorod
faithfully for many years 20 induce
Great Britain Co submit this disput"
to impartial arbitration, and having
been now finally apprizcd of her re-
fusaI TO do so. nothing remains but
To- accept the situation. to recognize
its plain requirements and deal with
10 accordingly"