The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 19, 1895, Page 1

= SAN FRANCISCO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 19, 1895.8 CONGRESS AND THE PEOPLE STAND FIRM. The House Passes the Bill‘ for a Venezuelan ‘ Commission. NOT A DISSENTING VOTE. | England’s Attempted Alaskan | Grab to Be Investigated by the Senate. INDORSED BY THE MASSES. of the vote by which the resolution was agreed to, and that motion is pending. The Senate at 2:50 adjourned until to- | morrow. TR TS ONE MILLION GUNS. Chandler’s Bill for the Purchase of Armament. WASHINGTON, D.C.. Dec. 18.—Numer- ous conferences have been held by the Sen- ators, and it appears that a unahimous ap- propriation will be speedily made to enable the administration to equip the army, if necessary. It was with this idea in view that Chandler this mormng introduced a bill, which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs, providing that the President be authorized to strengthen the military armament by adding thereto equipped for use, 1,000,000 infantry rifles, 1000 guns for field artillery and not exceed- | ing 5000 heavy guns for fortifications, pro- Patriotic Expressions and Proffers of; Aid Pour in Upon the President. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 18.—With an enthusiasm aled only by that dis- played in the Senate yesterday, when the ; President’s recommendation that Eng- land must be made to arbitrate the Vene- zuelan dispute was read, the lower House | to-day placed itself at the Chief Magis- i trate’s back, and without a dissenting vote ‘ passed the bill appropriating money for the investigating com n. No parti- sanship was displayed. All realized that the dignity and honor of the United States Government must be upheld, even at the expense of war, or the stars and stripes would henceforth be trampled upon by even the weakest of nations. As soon as the morning session opened Hitt (R.) of Illinois introduced a bill ap- prooriating $100,000 for the payment of the expenses of a commission to examine into the boundary between Venezuela and British Guiana. Boutelle (R.) of Maine suggested refer- erice to a committee, but madeno objection | to immediate consideration. i 1litt supported the bill in a brief speech. The demand for the previous question was | suspended for a few moments for the pur- pose of permitting Crisp (D.) of Georgia to say that he agreed with the gentleman | from Illinois (Hitt). Hitt had introduced | the bill which himself (Crisp) had offered | yesterday afternoon, but failea to gain recognition. The United States. he said, bad invited Great Britain to arbitrate the | matter in dispute between it and Vene- | Great Britain had refused to do so, | and the United States must now ascertain, and ascertain speedily, on which side lies the rij It was the President’s purpose uggesting the appointment of a com- on and the purpose of the bill in | providing the ways and means for making the suggestion effective. If Great Britain | would not jorn 1n defining the right in the case the Uliited States must do it alone. | *‘And when the right is so ascertained,” said Crisp, ““we have the courage and the manhood to mantain it.” [Applause.] The previous question was then ordered ! without a dissenting vote, and the bill was read a third time and passed unanimously. | Dingley (R.) of Maine offered a concur- | rent resolution providing for a holiday re- cess extending from Friday, December 20, to Friday, January 3, 189. Meredith (D.) of Virginia: “Before that | resolution is passed I would like to have | some gentleman on the other side intro- | duce a bill to repeal the law forbidding old | Confederates from serving in the army or navy. I think this would be a good time.” | The holiday resolution was passed, and | then at 12:40 o’clock, on motion of Ding- | ley, the House adjouraed until Friday. e VOTES FCR AN INQUIRY. | The Senate Takes Up the British Alaska Grab. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 18.—The | only matters that occurred in ‘the Senate | to-day having any bearing on the exciting question of a possible war with Great | Britain were the introduction by Chandler (R.) of New Hampshire and the reference | to the Committee on Military Affairs of a | bill appropriating $100,000,000 to strengthen | the military armament of the United | States; the introduction of a bill by Hill | (D.) of New York to repeal the law that prohibits officers of the late Confederate States, who hid formerly held commis- sions in the United States army or navy, from being appointed to any position in the army or navy; and a resolution of in- quiry offered by Davis (R.) of Minnesota as to the attempted establishment of post routes by Great Britain or Canada | over or upon United States territory in Alaska. | Eill's desire to have his bill passed immediately was defeated by an objection from Platt (R.) of Connecticut, who sug- gested that there was no immediate haste for its passage, as the country was not likely to get into & war before the re- assembling of Congress. Hill’s'opinion\ i | zuela. m was that it was particularly proper and appropriate at ‘‘this critical period of our history” that such offensive legislation should be wiped out. Hill’s bill remains on ‘the table, so that it may be taken up for action at any time, and Davis’ resolu- tion was agreed to without any question. The House bill appropriating $100,000 for the proposed Venezuelan commission was not received from the House. Most of the day’s session was occupied | in the discussion of a resolution offered yesterday by Call (D.) of Florida for the; appointment of a select committee to in- vestigate ‘“‘organized efforts of corpora- tions” to control the election of members | of Congress or to influence legislation. Amendments to confine the scope of the investigation of the election of Senators and to corporations in the State of ¥lorida were voted down by large majorities on aye and no votes; but an amendment substituting the Committee on Privileges and Elections for a select committee was carried by a majority, of five; and the resolution as thus amended was passed. Call, however, being dissatisfied with the amendment moved a reconsideration | ler’s. | mission. to run the gauntletoi the Senate Commit- | |of the Monroe doctrine, cured by manufacture in arsenals or by contract for manufacture or by direct pur- chase in this country or elsewhere, accord- ing to the discretion of the President, who shall conform, when practicable, without unwise delay, to the methods prescribed for making contracts and purchases by ex- isting laws. A hundred million dellars is appropriated to carry into effect the provi- sions of the act. Grout (R.) of Vermont offered in the House a bill of the same purport as Chand- It appropriates $100,000,000, to be- come immediately available, for the con- struction of fortifications and other works of defense on the seacoasts and along the Canadian frontier and for their armament | with heavy ordnance. e gt v HARRISON MENTIONED. May Be a Member of the Investi= gating Commission. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 18.—There was considerable speculation among mem- bers of the House to-day as to the person- nel of the commission which the Presi- dent, if the bili passed by the House be- comes a law, will appoint to investigate the divisional line between Venezuela and British Guiana. Had not the House ad- journed at so early an hour it was the pur- vose of McCreary of Kentucky, who has | been three times the chairman of the Com- mittee on. Foreign Affairs, to offer a reso- | Iution that the number of commissioners shall be five; that they shall report to the President as soon as practicable, and that they be authorized to take whatever action may be necessary and proper to perform the duties assigned to them. Already gossip is busy connecting the name of Chief Justice Fuller of the Su- preme Court, ex-President Harrison, ex- | Senator Edmunds of Vermont and other vell-known men with the proposed com- But meantime the resolution has tee on Foreign Relations, some of whose members have manifested a disposition to load it down with important amendments. The bill for the appropriation of $100,000 for the expenses of a commission to inves- tigate the Venezuelan boundary question, as suggested by the President, caused a | renewal of the debate of the day before on our foreign relations. The Republicans azreed that it would be the part of wisdom for this measure to be referred to the Committee on Foreign Re- lations for revision and amendment, and the debate showed that there was a una- nimity of sentiment in favor of amending the measure by incorporating in it the text that doctrine never having been given the full force of legislative enactment by Congress. The time within which the commission shall report was also taken into consideration and the time when their report must be made fixed. The statement was made by one of the speakers that all the data needed by this commission was now on file in the State Department, and that a full and thorough report could be made within sixty days. It was agreed that it would not do to let the idea go abroad that the commission was intended as a time<consuming affair, during the deliberations of which the mat- ter at issue between this country and Great Britain would be permitted to pass out of sight. Its report was to be made at as early a moment as possible and when that was done Congress would be called upon to act. The war feeling was just as apparent as it was during the caucus of yesterday, and all those who spoke took strong grounds in favor of upholding the President and backing him in the enforcement of the Monroe doctrine. Press dispatches to the effect that Great Britain was to secure the islaud of Cuba, either by purchase or by exchanging Gib- raltar, cansed the discussion to take aturn in that direction. The vprevailing senti- ment on this matter was that if England sought to take possession of Cuba or Spain sooght to dispose of the island, such act would be accepted as a declaration of war. The island must remain as the property of Spain or it must be given itsindependence. In the hands of any other power it would be a menace to the United States, | and if such an affront to the Government was attempted, the Republicans asserted, this Government must fight. The temper of the Republicans who took partin the debate and of those who did not speak but who indorsed what was said, snows that the President will receive the hearty co-operation of the majority party in the Senate, and that his foreign policy in this matter is thoroughly and man- fully supported. CRUISE TO THE SOUTH. Warships to Maneuver Near the Venezuelan Coast. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 18.—The North Atlantic squadron of evolution is still at Hampton Roads, awaiting orders to sail southward on the practice voyage to the West Indies and adjacent waters. According to the itinerary for the cruise the longest stops will be made at St. Lucia and Trinidad, the points nearest in the programme to the Venezuela coast. It was learned at the Navy Department to-day that, although it had been intended that the squadron should sail on December 21, its departure would probably be post- poned until the return of Secretary Her- bert from New York, which may not be before Monday, although Friday is the likeliest date, Rear Admiral Bunce is expected in ‘Washington to confer with Secretary Her- bert before the fleet takes its departure. The squadron at present consists of the. PRICE FIVE CENTS. ENGLAND'S PI{EMIEI{ OUGHT TO TALK AS THE COON DID TO DAVY CROCKETT. EUHUP[ APPALL[I] A'l' TH[ UL"MATUM o . / A/, 7 “PDon’t Shoot, Uncle Sam; I’ll come down.” first-class cruiser New York as flagship, the commerce destroyers Columbia and Minneapolis, the cruisers Montgomery and Raleigh and monitor Amphitrite. AtKey ‘West the fleet will be augmented by the cruiser Cincianati, and orders were issued to-day that the armored cruiser Maine should be attached to the squadron imme- diately. An effort will also be made to | bave the battle-ship Texas ready to join | Admiral Bunce before his departure. | —— DECISIVE AND JUST. Ex-Secretary Whitney’s Opinion of the Ultimatum. NEW YORK, N. Y., Dec. 18.—William C. Whitney has expressed himself emphat- ically in regard to President Cleveland’s message. He says: “It is simply a renewed affirmation of the Monroe doctrine. It expresses the meaniug and purposes of that doctrine. Mr. Cleveland’s expression of itis clear, concise and not by any means overstated or intemperate. “Its 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 | into conflict with the Monroe doctrine. | And since we say, in obedience to that doc- trine, she shall 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 inves- tigation. Itis certainly not for England to decide for us whether she violates the Monroe doctrine or not. That we mustde- cide for ourselves. “I do not consider Mr. Cleveland’s mes- sage in any sense a_jingo document. Itis strong and decided, as it should be. “I don’t think we need worry about war. War isalong way off. The simple fact is that we cannot abandon the Monroe doctrine, and that we must make clear our intention to stick to it whenever a foreign power shows an inclination to forget its existence and vitality. Mr. Cleveland states our side of the case very clearly. ‘We keep our hands out of Europe and European rows on condition that Burope shall keep her hands off this continent. Without the Monroe doctrine there would | be nothing to keep European powers from dividing up South America as they have divided up Africa. They would so divide it undoubtedly if allowed.”” ma 2 MANDERSON ' PLEASED. Patriotism Aroused Will; Work for the Country’s Good. OMAHA, NEeBR., Dec. 18.—The World- Herald (D.), commenting on the Presi- dent’s message, says: ‘It cannot be said that the World-Herald has any partiality toward Grover Cleveland. In the main | his acts as President have been subjected | to the keenest criticism by this paper. But we desire to say' that his message of yesterday was one of the best and the strongest state papers that was ever issued in this country under the circum- stances and that he twisted the tail of the British lion ‘to the Queen'’s taste.’ ” The Bee says: “It is for Congress to say whether it be wise to adopt the extreme measure suggested by the President and whether the Nation is prepared to thus in- vite a conflict with Great Britain. The dominant spirit in Congress, as shown by the applause which greeted the message, isin favor of a firm stand for upholding the -Monroe doctrine, but calm delib- eration may lead to the conclusion that the country is not ready to force bostili- ties with Great Britain, the consequences of which would oe calamitous to both nations. It is a most critical situation, calling for the exgecise on -the part of the people’s representatives of the wisdom and patriotism.” Genaral Charles F. Manderson, who was for several years a member of the Com- mittee on Military Affairs in the United States Senate, said to-night that he did not believe there would be a war because Ene- land could not afford to go to war with America. He was gratified with the sup- port which the people were giving to President Cleveland, and believed that it would be of benefit to the whole country. ‘“We are not well prepared for war,” said he, “‘not nearly as well as we were in 1865, when we could have conguered the world.”’ Major T. S. Clarkson, department com- mander of the Nebraska G. A. R., says: “I consider the message of the President the most loyal and patriotic sent to Con- gress in years. A miilion old soldiers will applaud the President’s action.” General Coppinger refused to ‘express any opinion on tbe subject. S el NOT INTERNATIONAL LAW. But the Position of the United States Is Just. ROSTON, Mass.,, Dec. 18.—Professor Joseph' H. Beaie of the Harvard Law School, instructor in 1nternational law in the university, says regarding President Cleveland’s claim that the Monroe doc- highest | trine is & part of international law, that this view is by no means tenable. [n no sense could the Monroe doctrine be called a part of international law. The Mon- roe doctrine, he says, is merelv a line of political policy which has been adopted and followed in this country. That does not deny the wisdom of the doctrine at all; nevertheless the United States cannot maintain the ground that the Monroe doc- trire isa fundamental principle of the laws that govern the intercourse and political returns of nations. On the contrary, says the professor, it is the strongest theory of international law that one nation shall not interfere in the affairs of another nation unless 1t isdi- rectly concerned, and it would be stretch- ing a point a great way to say that the United States has a direct interest in the centroversy between Venezuela and Great Britain over a disputed boundary line. But taking it for granted, for purposes of discussion, the professor thinks that the Monroe doctrineis sound and that it “can be stretched to cover the case of a | strong European power in controversy with an American power over a pure mat- ter of a boundary line. Having once de- cided, he says, that this controversy is possibly the case cf a;:European nation trying to grab land rightfully belonging to an American people, the President had ad- vocated the best' possible plan, namely, the commission. If the United States feels justified in going to war, if England is really trying to bulldoze Venezuela—and there is much reason in the arguments of those who think this is a matter for the United £fates to look into and one which the Monroe doctrine covers—then, before hostilities are declared, it is far the best plan to as- certain the full facts of the case. Then, also, if the balance is against England, the United States can enter into the con- troversy with open eyes and a free con- science as was done in President Madison’s administration, when Buenos Ayres, Peru and Chile revolted from Spain. i AR At PRAISED AT CHICAGO. Persons Who Do Not Approve of the Message Are Few. CHICAGO, Iiin, Dec. 18.—Merchants, Board of Trade members, lawyers and prominent men of the Chicago business world . generally, who were asked to-day for an expression of-opinion regarding the the Venezuelan test of the Monroe doctrine, spok' approvingly of the position taken by the Government, and in the majority of cases indulged in enthusiastic praise in a spirit of patriotiem. There were a few ex- ceptions, but the criticism was actuated by partisan feeling. Among the leading Democrats identified with the party management in the State and county none could be found who would say for publication that they ap- proved of the criticism of the message by Governor Altgeld, and several were out- spoken in declaring that the Governor acted ill advisedly from a party standpoint, although honest in his conviction. Ex- Mayor Hopkins was credited with saying privately that the criticism wouid cost the Governor a renomination and retire him politically. . P. . Armour said: “I think it is a very good message. I donotthink we will have any war with England, as matters have not reached the point where they cannot be amicably settled, but if there is war I believe it would be thoruughly justifiable on the part of the Unitea States. There are a grest many of us Republicans who like Mr. Cleveland.”’ Marshall Field said: ‘‘Some one will have to back down in this international dispute. I need notsay whether it will be the President or Lord Salisbury, but mark my words, somebody wiil back down. Ex- Minister Lincoln says Lord Salisbury once offered to arbitrate the question. He may be willing to do o now.” Ex-United States Senator Charles B. Far- well said: “I believe Lord Salisbury should have acceded to President Cleve- land’s request for arbitration. President Cleveland has the courage of his convic- tions, and I believe the Monroe doctrine should be upheld strictly in the present dispute. The boundary question in itself is so small that a great nation like England could not well afford to refuse the request of the United States for arbitration.” e g PATRIOTISM' AROUSED. Congratulations Are Pouring Upon the President. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 18.—An ef- fort made this afternoon to obtain copies of ‘the congratulatory letters and tele- grams received by the President resulted in the following statement from Private Secretary Thurber: “The President has received many con- gratulations on the subject of his message, both by mail and by telegraph. These have been coming since last night, and are still being received. We have telegrams fron Maine ‘and California, from Michi- gan and Lousiana—indeed, from every State and Territory. ' In addition to these there have been a number of tenders of services from organizations and indi- viduals.” e LOYALTY OF THE SOUTH. Cleveland’s Stand Indorsed by the Press and the People. RICHMOND, ' Va., Dec. 18.—the Dis- patch says editorially this morning: “The special message of President Cleveland, | sent to Congress yesterday, leaves not'a shadow of doubt as to his position on the Venezuelan question. It seems to us that Congress is bound to vote the money that the President asks. That war is a serious thing we need not tell the people of the South, the people of Richmond particu- larly. Nevertheless, whenever, the country needs soldiers it will find that the South will not only furnisk its share but more than its share.” ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 18.—The Atlanta Constitution says: “The message is very strong throughout, and from first to last breathes the genuine American spirit. It message of - the -P:uidenth%nmronleu&u a note of patrietism that -is mot °| to-day. often heard in high places during these latter days, and for that reason it will fall upon the ears of the people with a wel- come sound.”” ~ PROTECTION IS NEEDED. Puget Sound Cities Deplore Their Lack of Defense. PORT TOWNSEND, WasH., Dec. 18.— Along the northwest border line of the United States The United Press dispatches, telling of possible war between this coun- try and England as a result of President Cleveland’s message on the Venezuelan matter, while they stirred up patriotism to a pitch of enthusiasm, also aroused a feeling of déep anxiety among all classes. The message is universally indorsed, and thousands of citizens in the Northwest are anxious to respond to a call to arms. At the same time they realize that a declara- tion of war would mean the destruction of their homes and the laying waste of the Puget Sound country. Esquimalt, scarcely forty miles from here, is the Pacific station of the British squadron and a visit from the Royal Ar- thur and other men-of-war stationed there would leave the northwest corner of the TUnited States a barren waste before a sin- gle aefender could be dispatched to these waters. The War Department has long ago selected Points Wilson and Marrowstone and Admiralty Head, opposite Port Townsend, for the location of fortifications for the defense of Puget Sound, and the department estimates say that an expend- iture of $5,000,000 would make it impossi- ble for any warship to pass these points and enter Puget Sound. As yet, however, nothing has been done toward construct- ing the fortifications and this whole coun- try is open to the enemy. In spite of all this people here are for war if such be necessary to maintain the stand taken by President Cleveland. R, PROFFER THEIR ' SERVICES. Nebraska Grand Army Veterans Ready to Fight Again. | LINCOLN, NEBR., Dec. 18.—The Presi- | dent’s message and the correspondence which accompanied it was about the only | subject of conversation around the Capitol | Governor Holcomb sent tne fol- lowing message of congratulation to Presi- dent Cleveland : LixcoLN, Nebr., Dee. 18. To the President: In your firm stand favoring the enforcement of the principles of the Mon- roe doctrine you have the warm support of the people of Nebraska. S1LAs A. HoLcous, Governor. The State officers without exception | spoke in the same strain and declared that | the President at a single bound had placed | himself on a plane of popularity heretofore | unknown. During the day Governor Hol- comb received messages from G. A. R.| posts throughout the State, in which the members proffered their services in the event of war with England. ML INUDORSED BY TEACHERS. Resolutions Passed by an Institute at Seattle. SEATTLE, WasH., Dec. 18.—There has been widespread discussion of the Presi- dent’s message 1n this city to-day. This afternoon the King County Teachers’ In- stitute unanimously passed the following resolution: s Resolved, That as patriot bodies, realizing the full import of the National dignity and honor in the treatment of international subjects, we heartily commend the position of our chief executive, Grover Cleveland, in his applica- | tion of the Monroe doctrine in determining | the differences between Great Britain and Venezuela. L S URGED TO TALK PATRIOTISM. Judge Grosscup’s Charge to a Fed- eral Grand Jury. PEORTA, Iun., Dec. 18.—Judge Gross- cup, in the United States Court here to- | day, enjoined the Grand Jury, before dis- charging it, to talk patriotism when the members returned to their homes, and urged them to stand by President Cleve- land, although they might differ with him in politics. el S JOHN AIRS HIS VIEWS. Monroe and Cleveland Gifted With the Right Kind of “Sand.” CHICAGO, ILL., Dec. 18.—**Monroe had the right kind of ‘sand’ when he wrote | that paper which made the nations of the J world duck their nuts to Uncle Sam,” said | John L. Suliivan this morning at the Im- | perial Hotel. “I've had 'some experience myself with | Johnny Bull,”’ continued the great scrap per, “and I found them regular duffers. | There was Tug Wilson, who came over | here pretending to be a fighter. Charley | Mitchell bad too much mouth for his size and I quickly done him. These English- ers are very fond of talking, but they cut no figure with a real fighter. & “That’s where I admire Cleveland. He gets right down to business the minute he is challenged. Now, some of these fellows what’s always Jooking for an office like to kick about the articles of agreement; they don’t like the gloves and other conditio: Bat Cleveland, he just says, ‘If you really mean fight, why any fair referee will suit me; and as for gloves, why anything from L. Regarded as a Remarkably Bold and Audacious Challenge. BRITONS ARE FURIOUS. The English Press United in Opposing a Humiliating Back-Down. COMMENT ON THE CONTINENT, German and French Editors Criticize the Attitude of This Government. LONDON, Exa., Dec. 18.—The excite- ment caused by the news of President Cleveland’s message on the Venezuelan affair has not abated throughout England. Britons are furious, and the press and people unite in declaring that Lord Salis- bury must back up his ultimatum, sub- bitted in the answer to Secretary Olney’s note. British egotism sees no other result: than. a quick retreat upon the part .of Americans when a show of force is made, The opinion seems prevalent that the of- fending nation must be chastised, though many Englishmen donotyetknow whatall the trouble is about. That the chastising process is likely to cause any great trouble or annoyance to England is' a belief scarcely entertained among the masses. The Marquis of Salisbury held the usuzl | Wednesday reception at the Foreigh Of- fice to-day. The Frenck, German, Italian and Spanish Embassadors and the Aus- | trian and Dutch Charge d’Affaires were present. The United States Embassador, Bayard, was absent. Itis understood that the British Gov- ernment has not been informed officially of President Cleveland’s message’ in re- gard to the proposed commission in the Venezuelan boundary dispute, and that Great Britain will follow the usual diplo- matic course uatil overt action is taken by the United States. The action of the House ot Representatives in voting an ap- propriation for the expenses of the com- mission may hasten a crisis, but it is not expected that there will be serious devel- opments until the commission shall have. arrived in Venezuela. Its presence on the Guiana border will constitute a grave menace, and the neces- sary instructions will be forwarded to the authorities to maintain the interests of Great Britain in Gmana. A number of politicians seen at the va- rious Conservative clubs by a United Press representative maintained that diplomats, acting under instructions from Lord Salis- bury, bad sounded European powers last autumn prior to the dispatch of Great Britain’s reply, with the result that the diplomats answered that all the powers having interests in America agreed with Salisbury that the Monroe doctrine, as stated by Olney, did not possess interna- tional authority. Lord Salisbury was at his residence, Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, but is ex- pected to arrive in London this afternoon to visit the Foreign Office. Despite the publication of leaders assum« g that President Cleveland’s message is merely an election move, most' of the newspapers print articles summing up the war strength of the United States. The St. James Gazette publishes a list of Brit- ish warships now in American waters, with their dimensions, etc., followed by a list of the vessels composing the United States navy, giving their capacity, etc. The Westminster Gazette has an article showing the numerical strength of the United States army and the strength and - character and location of the country's defenses. The Pall Mall Gazette presents a map of the disputed frontiers, accompanied by an article thereon. ‘While the afternoon papers generally follow the lead of the morning newspapers, the language is coarser and the insinua- tions broader. The Daily News to-morrow will say that it was hardly to be expected that Congress would do otherwise than grant an appro- priation for the proposed Venezuelan Com- mission. “Mr. Cleveland’s plot,”’ says the News, “was well laid and has achieved his im- mediate object. Probably he sees in the vista a third term as his reward. But we cannot believe he will permanently gair. Itis not to the advantage of the Republi- cans to prolong the excitement. Thus party feelings, combined with the words of the wise, will make common-sense pre- vail. a silk mit to a pillow is good enough, so ' long as it be to a decision.’ “FEngland has had a few good scrappers, but they relied more upon strength tha: science to win. There was that mu Butcher and—what’s his name? Yes,Wel lington. They wasn’t in it with Napoleon when it came to the fine points of the | game; but they had the crowd with them, and that made all the difference. See? “Now look at England grabbing for the stakes just as Mitchell used todo. She says, ‘I'll just take a little, extra slice of the side bet,” meaning this country Vene- zuela, when your Uncle Samuel just steps in and says, ‘You had better get down to your own class if you want to scrap.’ “We're a great deal strong:r than Eng- land, and we can lick her to a standstill, and don’t you forget it. But England won't fight. She is just like some of these dubs that have been licked three or four times and then want another try for the belt. See?” o et Bayara Is Silent. LONDON, Ex6., Dec. 18.—All attempts to obtain from Bayard an expression of views in regard to Cleveland’s message or other phase of the Venezuelan dispute are fruitless. He positively declines to speak on the 'subject. 5 ““1f the message had been communicated to the Foreign Office it must have led to a rupture of diplomatic relations. 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