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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1895
Page
3
President Cleveland asserts United States defense of the Monroe doctrine amid Britain's Venezuelan claim. calls for arbitration, outlines intercontinental stakes, and notes Britain’s rejection and potential impact on U S Britain relations. secretary Olney’s notes and Salisbury replies frame the dispute.
The President sent a message to Congress reacting to Tonezudlan affairs. Critics call the handling a serious blunder grounded in a wrong conception and not supported by international law or usage. It questions U S posture amid British policy in Venezuela.
Constantinople dispatches describe growing Turkish discontent across Asiatic Turkey and the belief that foreign powers must intervene to punish massacres and restore property. Anxiety rises over the Armenians holding Zeitoun as reports claim surrounding troops and planned guardship action to protect foreigners and property amid potential mass violence.
The Senate, in a two hour session, heard Nevada Senator Stewart denounce depictions of silver depression arguing cheap labor from Asia undercuts American products. Mr Caferty and Mr Peffer pressed inquiries into treasury payments and postal orders. The chamber planned to expand major committees and form a new election committee to handle contested seats.
Washington December 17 The Republican membership of key committees if the caucus committee recommendations are adopted includes: Appropriations Allison Hale Cullom Teller Quay Pettigrew Perkins. Foreign relations Sherman Frye Davis Cullom Cameron Lodge. Finance Morrill Sherman Allison Blditch Platt Walcott Jones. Judiciary Hoar Teller Platt Mitchell of Oregon Davis Thurston Clarke. Commerce Frys Cullom Quay Squire McBride Elkins McMillan. Interstate commerce Cullom Chandler Wolcott Aldrich Gear Carter. Military affairs Hawley Cameron Shoup Proctor Sewell Elkins. Naval affairs Cameron Hale Perkins McMillan Dubois and one other. Pacific railroads Gear Frye Stewart Wolcott and one other.
The World reports President Cleveland, advised by the syndicate behind the last issue, plans a new bond sale once reserves hit 60 million. Details are unclear. the issue may range from 50 to 100 million dollars as the treasury holds about 72.8 million after a 89.15 million gold withdrawal. In Philadelphia, the German ship Athena sank near Nov 15 after an explosion in cargo of nitroglycerin and PTA, killing the captain and 18 crew.
President and Congress debated a $100,000,000 raise in national defense and a heavy battery device purchase. Debates touched on ex-Confederates serving, investigation into election influences, and probing British encroachments in Venezuela. Public galleries overflowed with interest.
In Was Washington the house swiftly approved a bill authorizing the president to appoint a commission to investigate the Venezuelan boundary and appropriating 100000 for its expenses. The measure follows the president’s recommendations and was pushed by Hitt with support from Reed. No votes against. applause noted. Holiday recess set from Dec 20 to Jan 3, with further sessions planned before the holidays.
News from Caracas reports overwhelming patriotic enthusiasm after Cleveland's Venezuela policy. Caracas expects strong action to defend sovereignty, while Britain and Spain weigh warship moves and indemnity talks. In New Haven, experts criticize the approach as inappropriate to international law, urging a broader policy debate among American states.
Dec 19 Losxoros reports officials of the Brith foreign office withheld comment on Venezuela while the U S embassy shares a grave mood. Ambassador Bayard arrived early and declined to meet, the dispute described as small yet grave between friendly nations with arbitration considered by The Chronicle and The Graphic debating war versus deliberation.
Rexurn reports a Paris press summary of European reactions to President Cleveland's Venezuelan stance. Von Kanitz and Richter cast doubt on U S resolve while von Puttkamer and Koeller question sides. Dohna-Seljlodian urges an international definition of the Monroe doctrine amid the dispute with Britain seen as a test of power.
The Temps decries a fratricidal struggle between Britain and the new world republic as a crime against humanity. The Republique Franca notes the issue in Lord Salisbury’s hands, while London may seek U S involvement yet promises not to rush diplomacy, with Sha isolated in the east as Great Britain acts independently.
In Lota Peru on December 19 President Cleveland's message on the British Venezuelan boundary dispute is hailed as a crucial diplomatic document. The Monroe Doctrine is viewed as vital to South America, with experts noting the United States firm stance may compel England to yield, and praise for U S action in aiding a weaker republic.
Dispatches relay details of the November 10 attack on American mission buildings at Kharput. Reports say rebels seized arms claimed to be distributed by missionaries to Christians. Despite surrender of five revolvers and other arms by Dr Herman M Barnum and associates, mob violence continued. 60 to 1,000 killed and property valued up to $50,000 destroyed. Missionaries sought protection from Turkish authorities and remain safe at the governor’s residence.
From Washington and London comes analysis of the Venezuela dispute with The Times correspondent arguing the commission is politically risky for Republicans. News notes President Cleveland's policy, jingo fever, and warnings of war while governors’ views tilt toward restraint. The Senate debates a $100,000 wartime commission appropriation as Congress weighs far reaching foreign relations and possible mint action.
Washington December 21 The United States Senate, by unanimous vote, approved the bill enabling the president to appoint a commission to determine the Venezuela British Guiana boundary, closing a four hour debate marked by strong Monroe Doctrine themes and calls for national defense. The session opened with a peace of American unity as leaders from all parties urged readiness for possible conflict with Great Britain. The bill’s passage and the president’s holiday message dominated the day, with stock panic fears and financial cautions also in focus. The vote on silver coinage was defeated, while lawmakers prepared for adjournment.
Two packages addressed to Philip Armour and George Pullman were found to contain infernal devices. The improvised explosive boxes, tested and verified, could have exploded if opened. A man named Owens warned Armour’s and Pullman’s offices and is detained as a suspect in Stuart’s custody.
Dec 20 reports from Chicago describe a 30 hour rain causing severe urban flooding. In Moreland suburb residents are imprisoned in upper floors as water floods streets and rafts transport people. Sewers clogged and downtown cellars fill. transit halts and expected damage looms. Also noted: General Moses B Walker, famed Chickamauga hero, died December 18 after paralysis. Walker, born 1819, served in the Army and received honors.
In a Dec 21 message to Congress, President Cleveland warns that depletion of the government gold reserve demands immediate financial reform. He cites bond issues totaling over 162 million dollars leaving a reserve around 71 million, predicts further withdrawals, and urges decisive legislative action to restore public credit and confidence.
In Basit North Carolina on December 2 a shaft explosion killed multiple people. About 250 pounds of dynamite detonated in the dynamite room. Officials report many remains recovered with the fireman’s body still missing.
Representatives of leading breweries in Chicago Abbeankee and St Louis met in private at St Louis on December 23 to discuss the present market conditions. Five Orphans Bestox Ark December 21 a farmer named Smith fatally stabbed his wife and then killed himself after quarrels over their family. Mississippi River rising December 31 causes 16 feet rise. forty families near Alton flee to higher ground. Streetcar strike: Union Traction company agrees to arbitration and the strike is declared off December 21.
New York December 14 delegates vote 1460 to 155 to form a national labor organization and bar party politics from the federation. Indorses Cuban patriots struggle for liberty and notes deaths of Allen G Thurman. White of United Garment Workers condemns sweat shops and cites tailors strike. A new Kentucky cavern, Colosagaio? is reported near Mammoth Cave region with passages extending up to 12 miles explored.
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