Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 December 1895 — Page 2

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1895.

extraordinary document -will receive from Er.jllih publicists more dispassionate treatment than the decidedly provocative nature of Its contents renders altogether easy. It was prepared by the responsible head of a state, and -will probably receive the formal cssent of" Congress. Englishmen must, therefore, take It seriously, and refrain from speculations that would otherwise be attractive as to the utility, in view of the presidential election, of twisting the lion's talL The position President Cleveland aslumes Is preposterous. No American citizen would for a moment dream of admitting its soundness in any analogous case la which the honor and Interests of America were concerned. There can be but one answer. We decline to humiliate ourselves, and we refuso to accept the decision of Washington Jn matters altogether outside Its Jurisdiction.The remainder of the Standard's article Is aa echo of Lord Salisbury's argument, and It concludes by saying: "Great Britain Trill reject the demand aa -indignantly as Congress would If .America were asked to eubmrt her title to Alaska to the Judgment of Impartial umpires." The Dally Telegraph (Liberal), contends that America has no concern In the Venezuelan dispute. The editorial goes on to say: "In truth, this Invocation of the Monroe doctrine seems, on this side of the water, to be Irrelevant, because there Is no question of territorial greed or the Imposition of an "European system. It is absurd, because a statement of an American policy can hardly claim to attain the rank of a principle of international law. By what right does the Washington government demand the arbitration of this matter, when the very theory which guides their Interference has absolutely nothing to do with the points la dispute? What nation has ever agreed to the Monroe aoctrlne? How often has the Washington government Itself ventured to advance it? We say nothing of the process of the twisting . of the lion's tail generally resorted to at times of electoral excitement. Yet, If It be true that all this zealous support of Venezuela originated In partisan Intrigues there Is still less reason why we should submit to what, from the British standpoint. Is a wholly perverse and Inadmlssable claim." The Dally Grarhlc says: "The epitaph of the Monroe doctrine has been written In the Venezuelan correspondence. President Cleveland's message Is a document which eelf-rcspecting "Americans will not read with either pride or pleasure. It only serves to Illustrate another of the Inherent absurdities of the modern Interpretation of the Monroe doctrine. President Cleveland does not propose to' Instruct Mr. Bayard to demand his passports nor does he contemplate an Invasion of Canada, or an expeditlon to Demerara. He is struck by the awkward fact that he must first ascertain what there is to flht about.' "Does President Cleveland seriously think that we can admit the proposition that the frontiers of European colonies In the two Americas are to be held at the good pleasure of a committee of . Washington gentlemen? What would the United States have eald In 1S48 If we, as an American power, had advanced tho claim, based on this principle, to protect Mexico from a wantonly aggressive war by which President Cleveland's predecessors settled the Texan boundary dispute?" The Dally News, the Liberal organ, says: "It 13 a remarkable document, though Its consequences are not likely to be serious. Kelther Secretary Olney nor President Cleveland seems to realize that the Monroe doctrine cannot be quoted as authoritative! In negotiations with a foreign power. The definition of Monroeism Is a matter for Americans themselves. It blnd3 nobody else. President Cleveland proves- too much. It follows from his message that neither British Guiana nor Canada has any right to an Independent existence on American

eoIL England Is threatened with war unless she permits President Cleveland, to adjust the boundaries of Venezuela. Happily there Is still some sense of humor In the American people. Regarded as a party move, the message Is not unskillful It puts the Republicans in a hole. . If they assent to the commission they enable Mr. Cleveland to pose as an accomplished twister of the lion's tail. If they refuse tho commission, they enable the Democrats to denounce them as the servile friends of the Britisher. But the great body of Americans will not be led by any such motive or consideration. Lord Gallsbury's firm and moderate statement of the case will appeal to the Justice and common sense of the American people." The Chronicle (Liberal) says: "The message will be read here with blank astonishment. Can these be ser!ou3 words addressed to us by the descendants of the little shipload of English folks who sailed In the Mayflower? We will not take things too seriously, but will suppose that President Cleveland Is engaged in the familiar vork of tall twisting. There is but one answer. If the enlarged application of the Monroe doctrine is to be enforced, America must become responsible for the foreign policy of all the petty and Impetuous little states on the two continents of America. But what If the commission should find that we are well within our rights? Perhaps, however, the presidential election will be over then and there will be no need of patriotic messages. Any way, the message cannot obscure or defeat the blood tics of affection between the two countries." The Tost (Conservative) says: "A dispatch of this kind Is clearly intended not for the English Foreign Office, but for the American electors. The commission proposed can have no more binding effect on this country than would the decision of the Supreme Court at Washington." , The Morning (Conservative) regards the message as an election device, but not a dignified one. The Morning Advertiser, the organ of the licensed trades, says: "Even remembering the SackvlIIo incident, it is almost Incredible that any statesman should cast such a firebrand for electoral purposes. Cool Judgment was nevr more required in England's foreign policy, which Is tortunateiy In able bands." Comment of Canadians. "In the discussion of tho application of tho Monroe doctrine to the Venezuelan question. Lord Salisbury has achieved a signal victory over Cleveland and his Cabinet. The matter will probab" be amicably adjusted on the basis originally laid down by Great Britain. Mr. Cleveland has not often yielded to the demands of American politics. It is regrettable that he shold have done so on the present occasion. Montreal Herald. The commission Is a very good device from Mr. Cleveland's point of view, which Is evidently that of the politician who Is out of votes. It would probably be long before tho commission could report, but in the meantime Mr. Cleveland's firm vindication of the doctrine would be winning votes for his third-term election. We may be sure, however, that whoever wins or loses In that election, not a foot of British territory will be transferred to a foreign flag by any ruling of their bluster and the Mon roe doctrine. Toronto. Moll and Express. President Cleveland has this time outdone Jingoism In gravely recommending a commission. Lord Salisbury has gravely and politely informed the United States that the affair Is none of their business. If those uninvited frontier makers go fooling around Guiana territory they stand a chance to be treated as trespassers. Canada is lntertstd Ir.'the fine example of Imprudence furnished by Secretary Olney. Such' assertions In the name cf Monroe doctrine will cxake'tbat doctrine aa absurd a Cleveland

and Olney have made themselves. St. Johns (N F.) Sun. HEADY TO FIGHT.

Irishmen Off or President Cleveland 100,KM Jlrnve Soldier. NEW YORK, Dec 17. The following manifesto has been issued by the executive council of the Irish National Alliance of America and a copy of It has been sent to President Cleveland: "To the members of the Irish National Alliance and the American public: "It has been publicly charged that the policy of the Irish National Alliance is an Irish policy of hatred to England and is, therefore, contrary to the interests of America. This calls In question the loyalty to the Republic of our people. Wc declare that no more bitter, more perlldious or more unrelenting enemy than Great Britain to the United States has ever existed. England has ever been the vengeful foe of American liberty and republican institutions. "Imbued with this conviction and seeing that Great Britain has avowed her Intention to trample on the Monore doctrine by her attempt to rjb Venezuela of her territory, and has dared to violate the integrity of our territory in Alaska, we hereby offer as a proof of our loyalty and devotion to the country of which we are citizens, to place at the disposal of the President of the United States without delay one hundred thousand soldiers, as brave as have ever shouldered a rifle, and every man of whom is a believer in the principles and teachings of the Irish National Alliance. "Our army, which is now organized, la ready to serve the American Republic In any part of this continent, and should the enforcement of the Monroe doctrine need Its aid will, either on Irish soil or on English ground, establish the fact that the intrepidity, the valor and the determination of the Irish brigade will asain prove the loyalty of Irishmen to the United States. "Whether the nation which dares to interfere with American principles of liberty be England or any other foreign power we care not. The men whose faith is that of the Irish National Alliance stand ready to fight at any moment fcr the honor and for the rights of the country of our adoption. This Is the loyalty our members bear to the United States. We have proven it on many a hard-fought field, whether the enemies of the Republic were Englishmen, Tories or rebels. "As to our relations with England, we have no apologies to make, no excuse -to offer. Should It be possible to embroil her with any power on earth we shall not hesitate to do so. The chief object of the Irish National. Alliance Is to create the opportunity which will enable us to drive the British enemy from Irelani as 1: was driven from the United States. England's cruelty, oppression and usurpation of the rights of American citizens hastened her utter defeat In America. We pray that the day may soon come when we. the exiles of our own lar.d. shall assist in driving the foe to whom we bear undying hatred from Ireland." The manifesto Is signed by William Lyman, president. New York: John T. Sutton, secretary, New York, and P. V. Fitzpatrlck, treasurer, Chicago. Offer from Ex-Confederntes. NEW YORK. Dec. 17. The officers of the Confederate Veteran Camp of New York met in special executive session to-night and unanimously adopted the following resolutions: - "Whereas. The message of the President submitted this day to Congress marks a critical stage In our relations with Great Britain, and while we trust that the difficulty may be amicably adjusted to the satisfaction and honor of the two greatestnations on thet earth, be It "Resolved, That the President has taken a position heartily indorsed by us and from which there should be no step backward, and be it further "Resolved. That we, Confederate Veterans Camp of Nw York, do pledge ourelves In the event of war, to raise In New York and offer to the President a company of Confederate veterans to battle for the honor of our country and the glory of our flag." Offer from MlwuonrlanH. ST. LOUIS, Mo., Dec. 17. A meeting of the officers and members of the First Infantry, Missouri National Guard, was held this evening, and as a result. Col. Edwin Boldorf, commanding, sent the following telegram to Washington: "To His Excellency, the President of the United States: .."Blrr2h FIrst Regiment Infantry, Natlonar Guard of Missouri, Is a firm believer In the Monroe doctrine America, North, South, East and West, for Americans-and Its officers and men request their colonel to inform you. sir. that at the first call to arms the First Missouri will respond with 1.0C0 strong." CAUSED A SEXSATIOX. How the HeannKe Vn Received at the National Capital. WASHINGTON. Dec. 17The message of President Cleveland to Congress transmitting the correspondence between Secretary Olney and Lord Salisbury relative to the Venezuelan boundary dispute created a real sensation in Washington to-day. Although the nature of Secretary Olney's . vigorous communication and of Lord Salisbury's answers had been already accurately foretold In the dispatches from Washington and London, there was still a great popular craving to learn Just how the President would deal with Lord Salisbury's refusal to submit the matter to arbitration, and the message was listened to with intense Interest In Congress and was read with avidity on the streets. Nowhere was there a voice lifted in dissent for the doctrine so firmly laid down by the President, but, on the contrary, there was an outburst of patriotic feeling. that must have been highly gratifying to the chief executive. In the dignlfled United States Senate, . a body that rarely exhibits emotion on any occasion, there was witnessed the unparalleled spectacle of hand clapping and applause, which was the spontaneous expression of the approval of almost every Senator, without regard to party. On the streets the message was discussed and old veterans of the late war talked exultantly of what they were prepared again to undertake at the call of their country. In the great hall of the Pension building the employes gathered and sang with gusto, the "Star-singled Banner and "My Country, "lis of Thee." At the White House messages poured In from every quarter of the country congratulating the President on his message. They came from men of all parties, in all stations of life. The matter, of course, was of the greatest Interest In diplomatic circles, and the general Impression on a sober second consideration of the note was that the matter has not yet reached a stage where war Is Imminent, and that the hint of Great Britain's purpose to reopen negotiations with Venezuela looking to settlement of the dispute between themselves, perhaps may be regarded as the Indication oZ how the whole matter wlh end. Minister Andrade, of Venezuela, secured a copy of the message early in the day and cabled it by way of Cuba, and Haiti to his government. Tho timo of transmission is eight hours, and it Is felt that Its reception at Caracas will be the signal for an enthusiastic demonstration. Mr. Andrade's satisfaction was almost beyond the power of expression. "The message is superb," said he, with much enthusiasm. "It Is even a surprise to me In Its vigor. In the nobility of the sentiments expressed and In the masterly exposition of the Monroe doctrine. There can be no doubt or misconstruction of its meaning. In my country It cannot but arouse the keenest appreciation on the part of the government and the people for this expression of friendship from a strong country In behalf of a comparatively weak one." Mr. Andrade was asked what the next step cf Venezuela would be. "There Is nothing further for us to do," he said. "We have announced our policy, and In that we have the co-operation and sunoort of the United States. We are little more than spectators now." "Is the plan of a commission to Investigate the question and fix the lino feasible?" the minister was asked. "Perfectly so," he replied. "The evidence can readily be furnished, so far as Venezuela Is concerned. It will be a laborious work, as the documents and maps are very voluminous, and from many cources. Including those of Holland, Spain and other countries, as well as those of Venezuela." At the British embassy. Sir Julian Paunccfote and his extensive official corps shared

in the general interest In the question. It was stated that the Foreign Office made public at noon to-day the Salisbury answer, simultaneous with its publication here. But as the President's message Is to Congress, and has not gone through diplomatic channels. It was not a part of the matter given to the British public by the Foreign Office to-day. This presents the anomaly of each country Interesting itself with the phase of the question most acceptable to itself, London laying Bpcclal stress on tho Salisbury letter, and the United States, naturally, being concerned mainly with the President's message. Mr. Bax-Ironsldes, of the embassy staff, went to the Capitol during the day to witness the reading of the documents, but was not present during the demonstration In the Senate. Beyond the Salisbury letters the embassy has received no communications on the Venezuelan question, so that the case rests on the correspondence submitted to-day, I.V CONGRESS.

Staid Senators of Both Turtles Clapped Their Hand. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17. The President's message on the Venezuelan question occupied the main attention of the Senate during its brief session. Secretary Cox read the document amid impressive silence, the Senators following every word with Intense interest. The concluding sentence of the message was no sooner reached than a demonstration occurred almost unparalleled In the history of the upper branch of Congress, Senators on both sides .of the chamber Joining in their expressions of approval by long-continued hand clapping. The message and accompanying documents were at once referred to the committee on foreign relations, and beyond the reading of the document no debate or reference to it occurred during the session. When the Senate convened many memorials concerning the Cuban rebellion . and the Turkish massacres were presented. Mr. Call, of Florida, offered a "resolution to investigate alleged election irregularities - in' Florida, At this point the message from the President was received. Mr. Morgan, chairman of the committee on foreign relations, at once moved that the Senate go into executive session, which, at 12:40, was agreed to. At 1 o'clock the doors of the Senate we,re thrown open and the Secretary of the Senate began the reading of the President's message. As the reading of the message closed there was a hearty hand clapping from all quarters of tho chamber, Mr. Chandler, of New Hampshire, leading In the demonstration on the Republican side. Veterans of the Senate say It was the most spontaneous demonstration in their recollection. ' - The President's message laid on the Speaker's table in the House until late In the afternoon when it was read and received with much enthusiasm by members of both parties. Because the message wa& not read when received Mr. Crisp exclaimed: "There is an Important mtssagb from the President relating to Venezuela lying on that table and yet this Republican Congress enters on partisan action, delay, ing the consideration of a President's message." Mr. Hulick was quickly on his feet, with the Inquiry: "Is it this House or the President's ducking excursion that has delayed the message on the Venezuelan question' There was a round of laughter and applause from the inside of the chamber. "There is a message on that table," proceeded Mr. Crisp. "It lies unheeded by this House. And yet it is a frank, honest anc manly support of the Monroe doctrine Both sides .loin! in th wluse at the mention of the Monroo doctrine. ax. i:M the cptaKer lalu betore the House the message. Althougn many memoers nu already read it, nearly all of them remained in their seats and listened attentively to the reading. Several passages were punctured by applause, and the conclusion of the reading was followed by loud applause on both sides. Mr. Crisp was on his feet at the close with a bill, and Mr. McCreary moved the reference of the message to the committee on foreign affairs, but Speaker Reed referred it to that committee without a motion and reeogn'red Mr. Tiplpv. xvr made a motion to adjourn until to-morrow morning, ana this was earned. Tae viu which Mr. Crisp tried to offer follows: "Bo it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, In Congress assembled, that the sum of $100,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to pay the expenses of a commission, to be appointed by the President, to investigate and report what Is the true divisional line between the republic of Venezuela and British Guiana." . VIEWS OF CONGRESSMEN. Expressions of Members of Doth Houses on the Mesnnge. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17. Members of Congress expressed themselves freely this evening on the President's message: Senator Davis, a Republican member of the committee on foreign relations, said: "I think the President has risen to an opportunity such as has not been presented to any Presldant in many years. In language of great dignity, power and accuracy he has stated the Monroe doctrine as understood by the American people for seventy years." Senator Teller," Rep. The concluding words have an American ring. Senator Gorman, Dem. It is a warlike document; a very vigorous statement. Of course much depends on what the commission which we are to send to Venezuela shall report. Senator Brlce, Dem. We have arrived at a time when tho President is not only heartily supported by his own party, but is thoroughly In accord with and enthusiastically supported by the Republicans. Senator Voorhees, Dem. It was splendid. I violated the rules of the Senate the first time In my life by clapping my hands when the message was read. I Indorse every word of It and so will the American people. Senator Jones, Dem., of Arkansas I am for sustaining the position taken by the President. The country cannot do other" wlso than stand by the American doc trine. Senator Bacon, Dem. I agree with tha President fully. Senator Tillman, Dem. It Is a serious question, and while it appeals to the national pride and prestige, I don't think w can go to war over a small South American country. I hope some way will b found of adjusting the difficulty. If w are to fall back on our court we should have resorted to It before asking for arbitration. Senator Lodge, Rep. This message Is the most serious and Important message which has been submitted by any President to Congress for many years. As a matter of course, I heartily approve if its spirit, its conclusion and the general position taken, for I took the same ground myself last June. It Is to be hoped that the President's message will make the English people understand that this is to U3 a vital question, that we are wholly content to leavo it to arbitration, but if arbitration is declined we shall resist this aggression to the utmost, and that although we do not seek war, we do not fear it. Senator Vilas, Dem. It is a strong Amer lean state paper and will take rank with th, ablest papers that have ever emanated from the executive mansion. Senator Hawley, Rep. It is a good and strong document, but it may be subject to the criticism in some quarters that it is tot plainly put. Senator Warren, Rep. It Is a good m sage. No fault can be found with It by Americans who favor the upholding of American doctrine. Senator Klklns, Rep. The President does not seem sure of his position and shoula have known what the situation was before taking the ground. Now he proposes a commission to find out what should havt been known before. Senator Frye, Rep. I am delighted with the message. It has a genuine American tone and is patriotic throughout. It voices my sentiments exactly. Senator Chandler, Rep. It Is a broad and courageous paper and expounds a doctrine for which the United States will fight It necessary. Senator Piatt, Rep. I concur heartily In all the President says in the message. In a matter of this kind affecting the national interests and the national honor there ought to be no division of parties and I think there will be none in this Instance. Senator Cullom Hop. The message has a good ring, but the President seems not to clearly understand the Monroe doctrine when he eays that any agreement Venezuela

will make with Great Britain would meet our approval. View of Iteprenentatlvcn. Representative Henderson, Rep., of Iowa. I like the message. It la uncompromising on the great underlying principle of the Monroe doctrine. I cannot doubt that Congress will promptly sustain the President in his recommendation for a commission. Mr. Livingston, of Georgia, who has figured prominently la the question and has visited the country to ascertain all the facts with regard to the boundary dispute, said: "Mr. Cleveland's message is clean-cut and American to the core. IA it he recognizes th Monroe doctrine in all its length and breadth." Mr. Walker, Rep., of Massachusetts. The position in which the United States government finds Itself In the Venezuelan dispute is exceedingly serious. The President's suggestion as to the position of the United States will meet the approval of the people. Mr. Grosvenor, Kep. The message Is a direct menace of war If England does not back down or seek further diplomatic consideration. No President ever put the Monroe doctrine in stronger language, or in a more unquestionable form. Mr. Dolilver, Rep. Tho refusal of Great Britain to submit the Venezuelan boundary question to arbitration Justifies the President's recommendation. Mr. McCreary, Dem. The message Is strong and fair and able. As a reaffirmation of the Monroe doctrine it will attract wide attentlon'and will be universally indorsed by the people. I admire his course and I believe the H'use of Repreaentatives will support him in his efforts to uphold the Monroo doctrine and prevent Illegal encroachments by Great Britain on the territory of Venezuela." Mr. Aldrich, Rep. The message reads wi 11 and In a measure atones for the previously, weak foreign policy of the administration. It will be regarded generally as a strong paper, reflecting credit upon the executive. Mr. Washington, Dem. It Is a manly declaration that we will fight if necessary to prevent a powerful nation arrogantly assuming to settle its disputes with a weak one without regard to Justice and right. Mr. Quigg, Rep. The President's recommendation in the Venezuelan matter has my admiration and my support. It is at once adequate and suitable.

Mr. Hitt, probable chairman of the commuu'e on loreign anairs, anu ur. irnynv, of New York, possible chairman of the ways and means committee, declined to comment on the message. INDIVIDUAL OPINIONS. Governor McKlnley Thinks the People Will Approve the Message COLUMBUS, O., Dec 17. Governor McKlnley having been requested by a number of newspapers by wire to express his views on the President's message on the Venezuelan question, has responded as follows: "Replying to your dispatch of this date touching President Cleveland's Venezuelan message, It is my Judgment that the President's firm and dignified statement of the adherence of our government to the Monroe doctrine will command the approval of the people of Ohio. His message enforces with strength and vigor the position of the United States In Its relations with European powers for more than seventy years. It Is American' In letter and spirit, and in a calm , and dispassionate manner upholds the honor of the Nation and insures its security." . Hon. William C. Whitney. NEW YORK, Dec. . 17. William C. Whitney, speaking of the President's message, said: "It Is simply a renewed aflirmatlon of the Monroe doctrine. It expresses the meaning and purpose Of .that doctrine. Mr. Cleveland's expression . of it is clear, concise, not by any means overstated or Intemperate. It - does not matter on what pretext England Is seeking to extend its system of government on this continent. If she seeks in any way to extend her territory against the will of Venezuela, she comes in conflict with the Monroe doctrine. And since" we say, in obedience to that doctrine, that she shouid not extend her system of government on this continent, it Is for us to decide whether or not she is doing so, either by Just arbitration or through our own investigation. It is certainly not for England to decide for us whether she violates the Monroe doctrine or not." ' Hon. Robert,. T Lincoln. CHICAGO. Dec. 17. Ex-Mlnister to England Robert T. Lincoln, speaking of the President's Venezuelan message to-night, said: "As Congress now has the matter In hand we may see In the near future some action toward the settlement of the boundary question in Venezuela. I think it was in 1891, while I was minister to England, that this government asked me to act as intermediary in a boundary-line dispute between England and Venezuela (not the dispute now spoken of.) Lord Salisbury offered to arbitrate the question, but the Venezuelan emissary declined to accept any settlement other than a iixed line marked on his official charts. This broke off alplomatlc relations and ended my position in the matter. I believe In the Monroe doctrine in connection with the .Venezuelan :tf oubles. provided this government is prepared to enforce it." George W. Smaller. LONDON, Dec. 17. George W. Smalley, New York correspondent of the Times, in his review of the expressions, of public opinion in America over the President's message, quotes extracts from a number of the New York papers. Of the demonstration of approval upon the reading. of the message in the Senate he says: "Senator Lodge is reported as saying in answer to a question how he liked the message that he was bubbling over with delight. There could not be a more sinister indication of the sense in which the message was understood. Strange stories come by telegraph from the Capitol of laughter in the Senate and of congratulations. Stranger still, exchanged , tetween Republican Senators. Those who reserved their opinions are the anti-Cleveland Democrats." Governor 3Iorrlll. TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 17. When asked what he thought of President Cleveland's message, Governor Morrill said to-night: "All Americans who are Americans In patriotic spirit will indorse the message. It is bold, courageous and timely. It Is what the people are looking for, and if England Insists upon war theyiwill respond as one man to the President's call for troops, and In that event Kansas may be depended upon to furnish her full quota." . Hy Unanimous Vote. CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 17. The Chamber of Commerce, at its regular meeting tonight, indorsed by a. unanimous vote the position taken by the Persldent In upholding the Monroe doctrine. The resolution was loudly applauded. T1ID AM Kit I CAN rilESS. Great Unanimity In Vpuoldlnsr President Cleveland and Secretary Olney. President Cleveland's message is the most virile assertion possible on the spirit of the Monroe doctrine. This is not Jingoism. It is Americanism. St. Louis Republic (Dem.) Because he is right ho should be heartily sustained by every patriot. War seems Inevitable. If it does not come one country or the other must stand a confessed braggard. Denver Rocky Mountain News (Dem.) If neither England nor Venezuela interferred with the commission, and if either or both should then refuse to accept the boundary line laid down by it, would It. become our duty to whip either or both Into submission? Denver Republican. The message Is In a tone that will be pleasing to the country. It Insists on the validity of the Monroe doctrine and upon Its application to present conditions, and it clearly indicates a determination for Its enforcement. Chicago Inter Ocean (Rep.) The message Is one of the most vigorous and patriotic state papers that ever emanated from the executive mansion. "America is for Americans." and to this proposition the millions not only of the United States, but of the three Americas, will say "amen." Washington Star (Ind.) No one could have asked for a stronger, more decisive or more vigorous support of the Monroe doctrine. 'iae message will become one of the Nation's great historic papers. War is a serious matter, but there are greater calamities than war one of them is the loss of national self-respect and honor. Commercial Gazette (Ilep.) This has the true American ring. It is an echo of his predece?sors, John Adams and Andrew Jackson, In crises when the honor and Interests of the country were endangered by foreign aggressions. If the Monroe doctrine is to remain a vital principle of American diplomacy this is the time to assert it. St. Louis Globe-Democrat (Rep.) Cleveland's message Is an exhibition of American backbone which every American will applaud. Congresa must sustain President Cleveland's position c-r else abandon

the Monroe doctrine. Petty, Indeed, is the soul that would refuse on account of personal dislike to sustain this patriotic utterance of President Cleveland's. Cincinnati Enquirer (Dem.) Th Nation Is with the President. It makes no difference to us whether or not any foreign government may decline to admit the validity of the Monroe doctrine. We are not capable of the puerility of entreating recognition cf it as a favor. We are prepared to demonstrate Its validity with the entire strength of a sovereign peopleChicago Times-Herald (Ind.) No President of this American Union has ever given out an utterance more courageous, more inspiring, more splendid. It will rouse the country from one end to the other. Before the breath of this magnificent patriotism the doubts and fears of fainthearted trimmers, the nerveless maunderings of mugwumps, will be blown away in shame. It is a call to arms. Washington Post (Ind.) The argument of the President is unanswerable. Americans of all shades of political opinion will Indorse the message. It Is altogether likely, too, that Congress will In some formal way sanction the interpretation of the Monroe doctrine advanced by the President. It may be depended upon that the American people, without regard to parties, will sustain Mr. Cleveland to the extent here suggested. San Francisco Chronicle (Rep.) However the boundary dispute may eventuate the thanks of the country are due to President Cleveland for his vigorous, resolute, fearless and patriotic defense cf that doctrine. In this respect he has risen to the necessities of the situation dnd left no doubt In the minds of European politicians where this government stands on the question. If Great Britain refuses to accept the Monroe doctrine "let her bring on her bears." Chicago Tribune (Rep.) The President's message is not only a strong appeal to American pride and patriotism in the matter, now at issue. It Is a clean-cut and vehement enunciation of the Monroe doctrine, which In his hands Is vitalized as never before since its first promulgation. Great Britain must abandon its claims to Venezuelan territory, the American Congress must relegate the Monroe doctrine to the limbo of forgotten dreams or the question must be left to the dread arbitrament of the sword.-Chlcago Chronicle (Dem.) What interests us most Is how Mr. Cleveland's proposal to appoint a tracing commission will strike the Republicans. Will they give hlrn the money for its expenses, and enable him all next year to pose as the war candidate for his presidency? Or is his proposal sufficiently near war to make it a delicate matter to reject it, in view of the Jingo vote? Will they consent to have him put his own men on the commission and thus get weekly glory out of the whole business between now and next October? New York Evening Post (Ind.) At last the people of the United States will present a solid front with regard to one foreign policy, unbroken by partisan bickerings or Jealousies, This Is something which never has occurred before in our history as a Nation. It is not too much, therefore, to say that the message read to the houses of Congress yesterday Is the most important document which Grover Cleveland ever penned. It will be a notice to European powers that if they entrench the Monroe doctrine, they will have to deal, not with a party or faction, not with a small group of diplomats whose tenure of office is limited, but with a whole people. Buffalo Express (Ind. Rep.) President Cleveland's message to Congress Is a faithful reflection of the sentiments and disposition of the American people. Public opinion throughout the country will cordially sustain the policy he proposes. He has assumed precisely the position which the interests of the country require and the only position that is consistent with its dignity and safety. Mr. Cleveland has done his duty and has truly responded to the views of the people over whose affairs he is presiding. He may be very sure, and so may Lord Salisbury, that they will support their President to the utmost of their power and their resources in the effectual execution of that determination. New York Press (Rep.) Grover Cleveland at one leap has reached the high plane of patriotism. President Cleveland's message voices the sentiment of the entire American people. It is an able state paper. His analysis of the Monroe doctrine is so clear that a child may understand It. His maintenance of the rights of America is firm, dignified and manly. Political considerations may or may not have actuated the President. He has risen to the dignity of his great office and much may be forgiven him for that. The message will be read and its sentiments re-echoed by every man in the United States. When the President of the United States acts for all the people in a grave emergency, when he drops the cloak of the partisan, he should have and will have the unfaltering support of every man who values country above party. New York Advertiser (Rep.) President Cleveland's message to Congress on the Venezuelan matter Is a serious blunder. It Is a blunder because it is based upon a wrong conception, because It Is not sustained by International law or usage, and because It places the United States In a false position. The President in his message, like Secretary Olney in his dispatches, assumes that the policy of Great Britain in Venezuela involves a menace to this country. The President says that "the doctrine (of Monroe) upon which. we stand is strong and sound, because its enforcement is Important to our peace and safety as a nation, and Is essential to the integrity of our free institutions and the tranquil maintenance of our distinctive form of government." Are our "peace and safety as a nation," the "integrity of our free institutions" and "the tranquil maintenance of our distinctive form of government'.', threat ened by an ex .nslon. however unwarranted and arbitrary, of the English possessions in Venezuela? The preposterous nature of this Jingo bugaboo is sufficiently indicated by pointing to Canada and British Columbia on our very border. England Is not a "foreign nation" In thl9 hemisphere. Great Britain owns more territory on this continent than we do. She was here before we were a nation. If she had the hostile intentions which the President's words lnpute, did she need to wait for a boundary dispute in distant Venezuela, with a hybrid race, to assail us or to menace our republican institutions? The assumption is absurd. And with it falls the structure of ponderously patriotic rhetoric reared upon it by the President. It is a grave blunder to put this government in the attitude of threatening war, unless we mean It and are prepared for it, and can appeal hopefully to the sympathies of the civilized world in making it. Do these conditions exist? Will any of the Senators who applauded the President's message yesterday seriously affirm that they do? If these conditions do not exist, what remains for us except a few weeks or months of bluster and a more or less graceful backdown? New York World. OBITUARY.

Gen. Moses H. Walker, the "Hero of "ChlekamauKa." KENTON, O., Dec. 17. Gen. Moses B. Walker, the hero of Chlckamauga, died today. Eleven days ago he was stricken with paralysis. General Walker was born in 1819. He served throughout the war and was conspicuous for his bravery in sixteen battles. He was the last man that left the bloody field of Chlckamauga. Trnxtnn Benle'a Travels. NEW YORK, Dec. 18. A dispatch to the World from London says: "Truxton Beale, formerly United States minister to Persia and afterwards to Greece, is now in Paris, but is about to start on an extended tour along the entire southern frontier of Asiatic Russia from the east shore to the Caspian sea to Port Arthur, with a detour into Chinese Turkestan. Mr. Beale says there is no truth in the statement published In New York arid Paris that his wife, daughter of the late James G. Blaine, has instituted proceedings for divorce." , Ryan nests Carroll. CINCINNATI, O.. Dec. 17.-The fight between Jim Ryan and Mark Carroll for 1300 and receipts was largely attended to-night. It was terrific in slugging and punishment. In the first round each man was floored twice. In the wecond round Ryan was floored once and Carroll three times. Carroll being knocked senseless, Rvan was awarded the fight. Ryan also quit badly punished, although the bout lasted only two rounds. Baroness Secures a Divorce. STEUBENVILLE. O., Dec. 17.-Baroness Mary D. Lagerfelt. daughter of the late C. B. Doty, the wealthy iron manufacturer of this city, was granted a divorce yesterday on the grounds of willful absence from Baron Israel Frederick Lagerfelt, who, while acting as a Swedish consul at Pitts-, burg, committed forgeries, etc., which created a sensation several years ago. Losses by Fire. RICHMOND, Mo., Dec. 17. The opera house, Perclval & Holt's furniture store. Brown's Racket store, Rlngfulst's dry goods store, the Masonic Hall. Crow's book store and the residences of Dr. Taylor and A. M. Fowler were destroyed by fire this morning. Loss, $100,000; insurance, about JC0,000. Express Train Wrecked. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17. The Atlantic and Pacific express on the Southern Pacific railroad, due in this city at 8:13 p. m.. was wrecked to-day near Towels. A Pullman and a tourist car rolled down an embankment, injuring several passengers, but none fatally.

AT SEA GERMAN SHIP ATHENA DESTROYED AXD FOUIITEEX LIVES LOST. Her Cnriro of Naphtha and Nitroglycerin Ignited Only six of the Crew Were Saved. PHILADELPHIA, Dec 17. The German ship Athena, from New York, for Bremen, was lost at sea cn Sunday, Dec. 15. together with the captain and thirteen men, who were part of a crew of twenty men, the first mate, second mate and four seamen being picked up by the British steamer Tafna, bound for this port. The accident was due to an explosion of the ship's cargo of naphtha and nltro-glycerln. The explosion occurred while the Athena was lying in a helpless condition at sea off Cape May, N. J. Following is a list of those lost: Captain. M. Haak; George Kenke. cook; Fritz Nehring, Hans Roenlg. John Spencer, John Anderson. Johann Voght, H. Wahlen, Sallmeske Holtz, seamen: Hans Asmussan, WUhelm Heinz, Bernard Pechstelr, apprentices, .and two cabin boys, names not known. Those saved are: Alex. Franzellus, first mate: John Freese. second mate; William Moulder, carpenter; John Rudsit. Martin Pillis, George Schroeder, seamen. The Athena left New York Dec. 10. with a cargo of naphtha in barrels and several hundred cases of nltro-glycerln. She experienced severe weather until Friday. On that day she had ail her masts carried away and sprung a leak. Her bow sank down into the water and the deck was submerged up to where the foremast had been. On Saturday morning the Tafna was sighted. Distress signals were hoisted, but on account of the heavy seas the British steamer could not get near her. The Tafna signalled that she would stand . by until Sunday. Sunday morning about 8 o'clock the Tafna approached the Athena and when within a cable's length of her a flame was seen to shoot out of the center of the deck and the port holes at stern. A terrific explosion followed and instantly every man on board the doomed ship was either thrown or Jumped Into the icy water. The Tafna put out boats to rescue the men, but they were only able to pick up six. It Is supposed that the remaining fourteen were so injured by the explosion or numbed by the cold water that they were unable to battle with the heavy sea which was running at the time. The Tafna lay by for two hours before continuing on her voyage. The only theory that can be advanced for the explosion is that the side of the vessel was sprung during the heavy weather and the barrels of explosive oil rubbing together caused a spark which ignited their contents. On Saturday afternoon the vessels drifted apart and the Athena's crew had given up all hope of being saved, but at daybreak . on Sunday morning the Tafna was again sighted. The Athena was owned by Auborchard & Rostwick, of Bremen. She was 1.3SS tons register and was formerly an American vessel. She was double-decked and was built in Newburyport, Mass., in 1873. Her cargo was valued at $15,000. When the Tafna finally parted from the wrecked vessel the hulk was about 325 miles from Cape May in latitude 36.46, longitude 68,50. The sea was covered' with casks of naphtha and wreckage. Captain Haak, the commander of the Athena, was about forty-five years of age. He leaves a wife and two children In Germany. Swept by a Have Wave. NEW YORK, Dec. 17. The French-line steamer La Champagne, from Havre, arrived at her pier to-day after,- an exceptionally stormy passage. She was delayed at Havre owing to heavy weather In the channel, and did not put to sea until after noon on Sunday, the 8th. During the entire passage La Champagne experienced & succession of hard gales from the west and southwest, accompanied by high seas. At 5:30 a. m., during a violent gale from the southwest, a great wave swept over the port sides of the vessel, fore and aft. The solid wave broke on the hurricane deck Just abaft of the lirldge, sweeping everything before It. The three large starboard lifeboats were lifted from their chocks and carried along the deck aft and badly smashed. The water reached the companion door leading to the main deck and poured Into tho saloon and library, breaking the heavy mahogany saloon staircase. The hurricane deck ventilators were carried away and through the apertures thus left on the deck the water poured down Into the stateroom section. The sleeping passengers were awakened by the rush of water which deluged many of their rooms, and to add to their excitement the electric lighting plant gave out for several minutes, leaving the ship In total darkness. The officers quickly allayed the fears of the passengers. No one was Injured. The vessel carried over four hundred passengers. THE STATE'S FINANCES. Treasurer Schols's Report Fresh from the Printer. State Treasurer Scholz has cc ted his annual report and the first copy from the press of State Printer Burf 'esterday. The report covers about twt.. pages more than any former report from this office. A roster of the names and terms of office of all the State Treasurer has been placed In the fore part of the book. The re-' port shows that the total recelnts for the year were $8,523,219.33, and expenditures, $3,312,001.20, which, with the balance of $390,511.20 on hand a year ago, leaves a balance on hand at the end of the fiscal year Just completed of $573,726.42. The report shows that the State paid for the maintenance of its benevolent institutions $&D,525.39, for reformatories, JllO.OoO. and for penal Institutions, $190,484.12. The report also shows that Indiana does well by educational institutions. In direct payments to the colleges that come under the title of State institutions, the State contributed $223,922. During the year $1,331,280.93 was paid on the State debt. Of this amount $500,000 was Statehouse bonds of 18S5, the balance being temporary loan bonds of the same year. The receipts for the State dobt sinking fund were $3S5.211.69. Fror this fund $154,019.02 was paid on the temporary loan bonds, leaving a balance of $231,19167. It is expected that the payments from counties that are now coming in will soon swell tlMs amount to $300,000. which r be used to pay a similar amount of tif-iporary ' Interest bonds of 1891, due next March. The State now has a debt of $7,030,000, exclusive of the bonds held by the State educational institutions, which were issued merely as a means of securing to these institutions a certain amount of money annually. The annual interest on this foreign debt is $219,523. The domestic, or school debt, amounts to $134,000; interest, $2i.2(w annually. " CONFRONTED THE BURGLAR. Charles Atkins Found Him In Ills Room in the Early Blornlnff. A burglar broke in the dining-room window at the residence of Charles A.- Dale, SC5 North Meridian street, about 2:30 o'clock yesterday morning. After going through tho pockets of several overcoats hanging in the hallway he went to the second story. He entered the room of Mr. Dale s stepson, Charles Atkins. The man had secured some small change and a watch when Atkins awakened. The burgiar stepped to the door and stood in the saadow. Atkins got out of bed. went to the a wv. a tAuh a htittnn thiit llfirnts the fgas in the hall. He turned about and found he was facing the Durgiar, wao neiu a revolver In his hand. Atkins walked past h'.m Into his sister's room, out of range of. his revolver. Mr.- Dale was awakened by the burglar running down stairs, and came from his room with a revolver In his hand. Considerable excitement was created In the neighborhood when Dale fired his revolver to attract the attention of the night watchman. The burglar took a watch and a small amount of money. From appearances the thief also tried to break into the house occupied by David Kahn, next door to Mr. Dale's. ' Buriclnrs on West Vermont Street. The house of B. Samuels, 97 West Vermont street, was ransacked by burglars Monday night. A child's safe, containing 60 cents, was ail that was missed. Strltch Trouble Coded. WELLSTOX, O., Dec. 17. The Cincinnati. Hamilton & Dayton railway for Itself and its associated roads has put a fiuietus upon the riotous proceedings by obtaining an Injunction restraining the Ohio Coal Company from tearing up the , switch laid on the company's own property. Stimulating and Nutritions. Hnmford's Acid Phosphate. It supplies' Jujt the right element (the Ehosphates) to repair waste of body and rain a food itiielf. and also helps digest other food.

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a i TO EACOO Nicotine Neutralized STILL PUSHING ON cuius ixsrncEXTS ixdaixtcd dt REPORTED ADVERSE. Spanish Accounts of Victories 0cr Their Enemies Probnblr I'ntrarw Crisis Rapidly Appronchlnc HAVANA. Dec. 17. The Insurgents, In spite of tho reports of their defeats, have crossed the military lines between the city of Santa Clara and Clenfugos, tho headquarters of General Campos, and their advance guards are now In sight cf Las LajA& well to the westward of Santa Clara, showing that the Spaniards have been utterly unable to check their progress Elnce they crossed the frontier of Santa Clara from Puerto TrlncJpe at Iguara. Everything shows the insurgents to be moving toward Matanzas and Campos is on his way thera to take command of the Spanish force, which are to meet those of Gomez and Maceo In a pitched battle. The battle or Maltlempo, half way between the city or Santa Clara and Clenfugos, In which, according to an account received here, a Spanish force of 600 troops under Colonel Arlzon Is said to have met the main body of the Insurgents under Maximo Gomet, numbering about six thousand men, wa followed by another engagement at Peraljo, where the troops lost sixty-five killed anX the insurgents had 300 killed'and wounded. A lieutenant colonel and major died afterwards from wounds received during thl fight. These "repulses" of the insurgents and the annoncement of the heavy loss they are said to have incurred, have not prevented them from pushing steadily onward, and so the Spanish forces must be la retreat or defeated beyond concentration. However, the most serious news for tha Spaniards was the dispatch announcing tha insurgents to be in sight of Las Lajas. showing" the combined armies of Maceo and Gomez, to be making for the province of Havana. Near Mantanjai a de cislve battle must be fought or else th Spaniards must retreat on Havana Itself. General Campos recognizes the gravity ot the situation and has hurriedly left Clenfuegos for Mantanjas to take command of the .troops that will attempt to bar tha way of the apparently victorious Cubans. Only about ten days have elapsed sine the announcement was made of the defeat of Colonel Seguara, at Iguara, by Maceo and Gemez," when the insurgents entered Santa Clara; but the Cubans have sine that time crossed four-fifths of the province of Santa Clara, and they have done this in the face of 40.000 picked troops said to have been distributed over that territory. It was at Santa Clara that Campos mada his headquarters, and It was from thera he proposed to direct the operations which were to hurl the enemy back in confusion. Later, he changed his headquarters to Cienfuegos, southwest of Santa Clara; now ha is off for Mantanjas, ten or fifteen day hard traveling for the insurgents from Santa Clara. Should the Insurgents be defeated and ordinary fair generalship be adopted by the Spaniards, the forces of Gomes and Maceo will be caught from their rear on one of the narrowest parts of the Island by all the Spanish troops they have successfully evaded or defeated In their march westward. The next two weeks, consequently, should settle matters one way or the other. - Filibusters Landed. MADRID, Dec. 17. A dispatch to the Cor respondencla from Havana confirms the report that a filibustering expedition ha landed near Manzanillo, province of Santiago De Cuba, with arms, ammunition, a quick-firing gun and five American gunners. " ANOTHER DONATION. BIts. Shlmer Will Make n Gift to iUm University of Chicago. CHICAGO, Dec. 17. Mrs. P. K. W. Shlmer, of Mount Carroll, 111., has signified her intention' of turning over to the UnlversHy of Chicago the Mount Carroll Female Semi nary, with two hundred students and pr6ri erty valued at J100.0J. In aedtion, she promises to endow the university with at least $150,000 In cash, and that sum may be increased to $2O0,CO0. President Mayer to Rentfrn. BALTIMORE, Dec 17. It is freely asserted here and confirmed by gentlemen who are In a position to know that President Charles F. Mayer, of the Baltimore & Ohio Hallway Company, will resign hi office at to-morrow's meeting of directors. No de nlal or confirmation of this report could bo obtained at the offices of the company in this city, however, and President Mayer refused to be interviewed upon the subject. Huylers Cocoa and Chocolates are unsurpassed for their purity and dellciousncss of flavor. All grocers. NATIONAL Tube Works Wrocght-Iroa Pipe for Cm, Steam and ffitt:. Holler Tnb. Ca n4 Mansable Iron I lUlnn(t!s k ut tralTaulzl). YaJte. 8 torn t'xk. Knsrls TnnmtDt Mau C. a aire. rt TortX Pll Cutters, lv. Srrf fUU- tihl D'ii. WrfJHbet, Steam Trap, rutvpa. Klt'btit Mtt, lloe. UHiniK. Hatb'.t Metal .voider. WlilU no t Colored WlHBt WaO. and ajl .tbr Mi-lle ue4 la ronsertlon Willi ii. Mfta and Water. Nat oral (ias K;iTtie a rN'ia;ty. MearabeAtii j; A j-faratiu for I'uilir ltuillliHH, More-rooma, M ill. Mio.Kartore. Iaus-drlt-a. Lumber Dry-Ho laea, etc Cut an 1 Tt rt.nl to order anr WrtxijrLt-troo ripe. frem W lucU to IS lnilx-4 Uian.eter. KH1GHT & JILLS03, :3and11 8. rEXBSTXYAJUA ST. PLANNERS BUCHANAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS. We bare removed to nw and eomnvxlioaa quart 2'erfert prlraey and convenieuca aur L i'lia I el aiid Murfu lu iharg- l ud at:i 111' 1.27 North IIIImm1 Str. MAIiMON Nettle Mamon, ased six years. at iss cornea avenue, alio c"c Wednesly mornlsjc.

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