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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1895
Page
6
A lengthy dispatch analyzes British minister Salisbury's notes countering President Cleveland's Venezuela border stance. It details Britain and United States positions on arbitration, Monroe doctrine scope, and calls for congressional backing while debating possible diplomatic paths and ambassadorial changes.
Washington observers from American republics praised the Presidents Monroe doctrine stance and urged strong action. Ministers cited potential boundary commissions and possible arms for Venezuela, while debate continued on whether Britain would yield Belize and respect Venezuela’s claims. Congressman Morse welcomed the firm policy and the prospect of an equitable settlement.
A group of Boston area figures including Joseph ONeil, Ex-Congressman McEttrick, Winslow Warren, Ex-Mayor Hart, Rev A A Berle, and George Williams express strong backing for the President's Monroe Doctrine stance on the Venezuelan matter. They urge careful investigation before action, defend Cleveland and Olney, and warn against British aggression and colonial land grabs.
Boston Journal and Boston Herald publish emphatic editorials on President Cleveland’s Venezuela message. They hail the Monroe doctrine stance, warn of possible war with Britain, and urge cautious, lawful inquiry into Venezuela British Guiana border disputes before any intervention.
The Republican caucus in Washington unanimously endorsed the President's stance in his recent message. Lodge Frye Chandler and other Senators voiced loyalty and urged quick committee action on foreign relations. The House meanwhile approved rules changes expanding committees, with focus on elections. the Venezuela boundary message drew applause before adjournment.
In the Senate Mr. Chandler proposed resolutions from Dartmouth College condemning Turkish Empire outrages and urging swift action. Legislation was introduced on coinage of Treasury bullion, boosting Brigadier General Kautz widow’s pension to 17 dollars monthly, and protecting the national flag. The Senate moved to executive business, then read the President’s Venezuelan message.
Governor Mc Kinley said Ohio will approve President Cleveland's Venezuelan message. He called the statement firm and dignified, upholding the Monroe doctrine, enforcing U S relations with European powers, and preserving national honor and security.
New York papers react to Cleveland's Venezuelan message praising restraint and justice. The Sun predicts no war if the president maintains a steady stance, while The Times notes a grave assertion of U S resolve and potential British assent. The Herald urges sober reflection and arbitration to preserve US Britain ties.
At Hollis Street Theatre last evening actor Nat C. Goodwin received a letter from a Caracas contact tied to boundary disputes. The note urges U S sympathy for Venezuela amid Cuban recognition talks, praises Monroe Doctrine, and cites French backing while warning of slow U S response.
Beecham's pills for constipation offered at 10? and 25¢ with a sales pitch to obtain the book from a druggist. Advert says Ancuales more than 6,000,000 boxes sold.
Boston Mayor Curtis warns that rapid urban growth and immigration testing civic unity require assimilation through English language education. He discusses the suburbs and the need for a greater Boston while resisting the mingling of church and state in politics and condemning attacks on public officials over faith.
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