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For North Dakota— snows.fol towed by fair weather; westerly winds. For Montana— Generally fair; west erly winds ami warmer. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. I'nited States Department of Agri culture. Weather Bureau, Washing ton, Dec. IT. 6:48 p. m. Local Tune, > ;>. in.. rath Meridian Time.—Observa tions taken at the same moment of time at all stations.' TEMPERATURES. Place. Tom. Place. Tern. St. Paul 2fi Edmonton 0 Duluth 30 Batileford .. —14 Huron ... ... US Prince Albert..— l 2 St. Vincent ? Calgary ....... -5 Bism.ircK 11 Medicine Hat.. — Williston 4 Swift Current. — Have —2 Winnipeg 8 11-l.M.i , 22; wa'.Vj.i.c.l..' .... 8 —Below zero. DAILY MEANS. Barometer; 29.96; thermometer, 30; relative humidity, M: wind, south; weather clear; maximum thevmomat-r, :!•">; minimum thermometer, _.; daily range, 9: amount of rainfall or melted snow in last twenty-four hours, 0. — Barometer corrected for tem perature and elevation. P. F. LYONS, Observer. OIK POLICY DECLARED. As far as our relations to the other nations of the world are concerned, the message sent to congress yester day by President Cleveland is the most important public document that has seen the light in nearly three-quarters of a century. It is grave and dignified, as befits the sit uation. It is strong and impressive, as the utterance of the chief magis trate of the greatest nation on the face of the globe today. It is positive in its terms, leaving nothing to pri vate interpretation, and avoiding squally the boisterousness of jingo and the timorousness of the men who would purchase national safety by an inglorious peace. It is the strong, brave, studied word of an American to Americans, and it re ceives today the unanimous approval of the American people. Mr. Cleve land has more than once had rea son to believe himself popular, but there are few men this morning be tween the two oceans who will not pledge'to the support of the position that he has taken, as did their an cestors more than a . century ago, their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor. The subject matter of this mes sage, with the accompanying corre spondence, is not to be approached with levity. It deals with the des tinies of nations. It involves the pos sibility, in the distance but still a pos sibility, of the great arbitrament of war. That is a word not lightly to be spoken; but it is one from which, when the hour strikes, none but the coward recoils. And it is made clear to this nation that the time has come when it must choose between two courses. Either it must abandon the traditional and historic position that it has maintained unchallenged for over seventy years, as the di rector of the policy of this hemi sphere and the guardian of the soil of the American continent against foreign aggression, or it must shrink within the political boundaries set for it, and announce to the nations of Europe that they are free to es tablish themselves at its gates and set their leaguer round about its exits and its entrances. When such is the issue, the people will respond as one man, with such an awaken ing of national spirit and genuine patriotism as this generation has not seen. The message brushes away all minor and conflicting issues with a .strong touch. The United States does not propose to resist the ag gressions of Great Britain because Venezuela is a weak power and we are her defender, but because the validity and binding force of the Monroe doctrine are denied. That affects not only the territory of Ven ezuela, but every foot of American ground outside of our territorial limits. Great Britain declines to ac knowledge it. Lord Salisbury de nies that it is a part of the law of nations. It was accepted, he says, at the time that it was originally enun ciated, because it then coincided with the plans and policy of Eng land. It is notnow,heaffirms,a part of the international code. It is on this point that the administration joins issue, and here it will have the peo ple as one man behind it. Not only that, but Secretary Olney and Presi dent Cleveland give to the Monroe doctrine a breadth of interpretation that it has not had before. They say that it means the non-interfer ence of European powers in the af fairs of this continent, and that this rests upon the same basis as the non-intervention of the United States in the broils of Europe. "Hands off," we say to all the world; and any in vasion of that right which we claim we will be prepared to resist. Even at the point which affairs have now reached, it is not proposed to do anything rashly or without full knowledge. The claims of Great Britain and Venezuela as to territory " conflict. From first to last the for- mer has refused to submit those claims to arbitration. The first step now, as recommended by the admin- istration, is the appointment of a commission to determine where the boundary line between Venezuela and British Guiana should run. All our friendly offices having been de- clined, it is necessary for us, and it .is the part of fairness to others, to de- cide for ourselves what are the rights of the controversy. That having been ascertained, the rest is stated in words that could not be improved, soberly but seriously, and without a look backward, in a paragraph of the message that will become historic: "When such a report is made and ac- cepted, it will, in my opinion, be the duty of the United States to resist. by every means in its power, as a willful aggression upon its rights and interests the appropriation by Great Britain of any lands or the exercise of governmental jurisdiction over any territory which, after investiga tion, we have determined of right be- longs to Venezuela. In making these recommendations, I am fully alive to the responsibility incurred, and keen- ly realize all the consequences that may follow." Thus is the issue joined. The United States proclaims, once for all. to whom it may concern, that the principles laid down in the Monroe doctrine are vital and immutable. •We have enjoyed the fruits of peace and extended the area of liberty, be- cause we long ago warned oft" the premises the powers that are ambi tious of conquest. Sooner or later. national existence would be im- periled if we were to abandon that position now. Let one encroachment be made without our utmost pro- test, and it would stand forever as a recognized precedent, estopping us from resistance or remonstrance. We can have no European rule on this side of the seas. Be the consequences what they may, there we take our stand, the . guardian of our own future, willing to abide by any fort- une to preserve the integrity of this nation against insidious advances as well as assault by force of arms. It is not for the territorial integ rity of Venezuela, but for the pres ervation of the United States against enemies at its gates and against the extension of the European system to this continent that we make our proclamation. It is a great declara tion, made such that none at home or abroad may mistake it. It has been uttered only when every other resource has been exhausted, and when this nation is called upon to abandon or to maintain the policy of its past. There is but one voice in America today, and that finds utter- ance in a hearty cheer for the Amer icanism of this administration, to which the people stand pledged as long as the blood of freemen courses in their veins. A HEAL UNIVERSITY. The friends of Hamline university everywhere offer it hearty congratu lations on the great advance that it has made toward realizing the am- bition ; expressed by . its title. The institution at Hamline has enjoyed an exceptional growth in the facil ities which it offers to students, in the excellence of its instruction, and in the popular favor that it. enjoys. It has gone on year by year strength- ening its position in the 'educational world, increasing its list of students, adding to the earnestness of its con- duct and its work, and extending the scope of its curriculum. It has now reached a point where a greater ad- vance than any in its past is made possible by the addition of several new colleges. The incorporation that it completed on Monday, of the Mm neapolis college of physicians and surgeons, equips it at once with a strong and ably conducted depart- ment of medicine." The Minneapolis college of physicians and surgeons has enjoyed an excellent repute, not only in the city in which it has heretofore existed, but throughout the state. It will derive a large ad- vantage from its connection with a university so generally recognized and cordially appreciated as 'Ham- line, while the latter secures a new department that is essential to the university standard. Other additions in the same line have been arranged for. With the opening of the next college year there will be found at Hamline university a college of theology and a college of liberal arts, to whose supervision there have already been chosen men of high standing in the professional world and in popular esteem. All these new schools thus grouped at Hamline, together with the raising of the standard of admission, ad- vance the university to a still higher place in the ranks of the great insti tutions of learning, and go far to realize its ultimate ambition. There is room in this section of the coun- try, and in this state, for more than one university. However admirable the work of each may be, the aspira tion toward learning, the thirst for the higher education, which are so generally diffused among our peo ple, call for an ampler provision of facilities than any one institution is able to provide. It is, therefore, a matter for congratulation and pride on the part of our people, as well as those who feel themselves peculiarly interested in the success of Hamline university, that it has so equipped itself with the departments hitherto lacking to fill out the programme of true and complete university work. THE PACIFIC CABLE. Interest in the scheme to construct a submarine cable across the Pacific ocean will be revived by the incor poration of the Pacific Cable company and the introduction of a bill in con- gress authorizing it to lay a cable from some point on the Pacific coast to the Sandwich islands and Japan. The Atlantic ocean has been crossed and recrossed by cables until com- munication between Europe and America has been made constant and comparatively cheap. The North Pa- HE SAINT PAUL DAILY GLOBE: WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 18, 1895. ciflc remains, as yet, unconquered by the submarine telegraph. One of the difficulties to be encountered is the great depth of water.- raising new problems in construction. The esti- mated cost of this enterprise, as re- ported by an expert commission of investigation when a London com- pany proposed to build from Vancou ver to Australia, was $15,000,000. A committee of the San Francisco chamber of commerce reported, a few years ago, that a cable from that city to Australia, by way. of 'Hawaii and New Zealand, would cost $10,000, - '.';'' j Already a line exists from Asia to Australia, and from Australia to New Zealand. All that now remains is to fill in the missing link between "our Western coast and New Zealand on the .South, or Japan on the North, to complete the electric • girdle around the earth. It is understood that Great Britain is still contemplating a line between her • Pacific possessions and her colonies in Australia. If the American pro- ject is carried through, the line across the Northern Pacific will first be constructed in the interest of the trade already existing and that in prospect between the United States and Japan. There goes, with the proposed bill introduced in congress, the proposition for a government subsidy. This does not take the shape of a guarantee of bonds, but the somewhat less objectionable form of a cash payment of about $180,000 a year for twenty years. It amounts to practically the same thing, how- over, being a moderate rate of inter- est for that term on an estimated cost of construction. Probably the whole of this scheme is not apparent on its face. It has been understood that the government of Japan was preparing to pay a large subsidy for the construction of such a line. The new impetus given to its business interests, and the am- bitions with which its people are filled since the war with China, would undoubtedly make them re- gard such a proposition with favor. It may be estimated, therefore, that enough money can be obtained from Japan to pay, together with what is asked from the United States treas ury, probably the entire interest on the bonds necessary to obtain funds for the work. We see no reason why the people of this country should be taxed for such a commercial enterprise. If i Japan wishes to. pay for it, well and good. If it is a fair business propo j sition that a cable line across the Pa- I cific will pay, then capital can be found to build it without other in- ducements. We cannot think that the United States as a nation, or its people as a people, have any such in- terest at stake as would warrant tax- ing them for twenty years to come for a non-paying enterprise. We have little doubt that the line would be reasonably remunerative, receipts being small at first, but growing rap- idly with the great increase of busi- ness that always follows in such cases. The time seems to have come when such a cable can stand on its own merits as a business proposition. That is where it ought to stand. Jones and Stewart are trying to creep back into the Republican party. Their names appear in the congressional directory followed by the talismanic letter "R." Hereto- fore they have been followed by the abbreviation "Ind." . _ » . The Christmas number of the Chi cago Horseman is the greatest sport- ing paper ever issued in America. It contains, besides all the latest news of the equine world, twelve magnificent full-page illustrations of leading running and trotting horses. AT THE THEATERS. Many music lovers Went to hear "The War Time Wedding" Monday night, feeling that any opera given by the Bostonians must be good. Tlie same people were there last night to listen to the wonderfully musical score of Reginald De. Koven's "Robin Hood," because they had heard of it before, and knew it to be good. The opera proved a much more satisfactory vehicle to display to advantage the unusual abil ity of the artists who make up the Bos- tonian casts. This applies not only to the tuneful music embracing solos, duos and concerted numbers, but as well to the crisp, bright lflSretto gotten to- gether by Harry Smith. The public seems not to tire of the bubbling wit of the royestering sheriff of Nottingham, the peccadilloes of the effeminate Guy of Gisborne, the adven tures of the gallant Robin himself, and his faithful allies, and even the love making of the humble Allan A. Dale and his dear little Annabel! seem rather to take on new interest as the seasons roll on. The music's the thing. Whether it be the sprightly "Chimes of St. Swith- ins," with its beautiful chorus, the piquant love song of Annabel, the tink er's chorus or the robust Armorers song, the opera is essentially tuneful, and the score is of the truly musicianly type. :■:■' ■'■ No little credit for the evenness of the performance is due to Director Studley, who hae a nice idea as to tempo, shading, etc., both fronT the principals and chorus. Most of the old favorites appeared, and were warmly welcomed in the familiar character. Barnabee was not in the cast, and while any person who esasys the part of Nottingham's sheriff must perforce' be involuntarily compared to him, Jer ome Sykes, who did the sheriff ' last night, was a happy beer-drinking func tionary. if a bit more rotund and not quite as unctlous as the inimitable Barnabee. Helen Bertram renewed her favor, and added to -her popularity by her excellent rendition of the soprano role, her clear, rich voice being heard to the best advantage. The wedding scene gave Jessie Bartlett Davis her opportunity with the expressive "Chimes of St. Swithins," with a chorus accompaniment, and the audience would not be satisfied until the number had been repeated. Horald Blake, who played Robin Hood, proved a most ac- ceptlble voice. He sings with consider- able sweetness and expression, al- though there is a slight tendency to slide into the falsetto. The mixed quartette in the second act was pret tily given, and also had to be repeated. The ever melodious tinker's chorus proved a hit, as it did last year, and was sung several times., Cowles, with his big, dignified bass .and magnificent physique, was at his- best in the Armorers song, which re- quires considerable compass, careful phrasing and more than, ordinary lung power. There is not an indifferent bit of music in the entire piece, and attention has been given to the training and cos- turning Of the chorus, which is par- ticularly strong, and to the scenery. The chapel scene in the last act is especially attractive. Tonight, "The War Time Wedding." * » ♦ - "The World Against Her" will be the bill at the Grand this afternoon at the matinee. Miss Agnes Wallace Villa and her company give this play a worthy presentation. , .:.". ; '■'. ■ ..:•*.--* * •:'. -; -,'-■ ■• -',' "Sinbad," the nautical, spectacle which was presented by the Apierican . Extravaganza company a couple of years ago, will be given in revived form at the Metropolitan, commenc- ing Sunday, and remain the •ntlre "week. ;, '_>.;'. .... .. ."*"■ J NATION WITH HW. - •-'-"':- . It, Continued From Flrnl l*n«e. jt ,, Continued From I ii >i Piiwe. report what Is the true divisional line between the republic of Veneq^qla and "British Guiana." . \r. . : nltr ■ tiltr IT STRIKES THE SPOT. J n* -i-./j CongreMttuien of All I'nrlius 1 May '■■V* Cleveland In Right. | ' ' ***" __ WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.— Senator Davis, Republican member of the com- ' mittee on foreign relations, said: "1 think the president has risen to an op- portunity such as has not been pre- sented to any president lv many* ys^tas. - In language ot great dignity, power and accuracy „he has stated the Monroe doctr.ne as understood by the Ameri- can people for seventy yews." j, . Senator Teller (Rep.): "The conclud- ing words have an American ring.l' Senator Gorman (Dem.): "lt'ilrf'-'a warlike document, a very vigorous statement. • Of course much uepqiids upon what the commission which we are to send to Venezuela shall "re- port." ! *'"•- Senator Brice (Dem.): "We have' ar- rived at a time when the president is not only heartily supported by his own. parly, but is thoroughly In accord with and enthusiastically supported by the Republicans." ' Senator Voohees (Dem.): "it 'was splendid— splendid. I violated the rules of. the Senate for the first time in my life by. clapping my hands when the message was read. 1 indorse every word of it, and so will the American people." • V . Senator Jones (Ark., Dem.): "1 am for sustaining the position taken by the president. Tne country cannot do oth erwise than stand by American doc- trine." Senator Bacon (Ga., Dem.): "I agree with the president fully." Senator Tillman (Dem., S. C): "It Is a ser.ous question, ana while it ap- peals to the national pride and pres tige, I don't think we can go to war over a small South American republic. I hope some way may be found of ad- justing, the difficulty. If we are to fall back on our own court, we should havb resorted to It before asking for arbi tration." Senator Vilas (Dem., Wis.)— lt is a strong American state paper, and will take rank with the ablest papers that have ever emanated from the execu tive mansion. Senator Hawley (Rep.)— lt is a good and strong document, but it may be subject to criticism in some quarters that it is too plainly put. Senator Warren (Rep.)— is a good message. No fault can be found with it by Americans who favor the uphold- ing of American doctrine. Senator Elklns (Rep.; W. Va.)— president does not seem sure of his po sition, and should have known what the situation was before taking the ground. Now he proposes a commis sion to find out what should have been known before. Senator Frye (Rep., Me.)— l am de- lighted with the message. It has a genuine American tone, and is patriotic throughout. It voices my sentiments exactly. i. Senator Chandler (Rep., N. H.)— lt is a broad and courageous paper, and ex- pounds a doctrine for which the United States will fight if- necessary. Senator Piatt (Rep., Conn.)— l con- cur 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 not to be any division of parties, and 1 think there will be none in, this instance. Senator Cullom (111.)— The message has a good ring, but the president seems not to clearly understand the Monroe doctrine when he says that any agree- ment Venezuela will make with Great Britain would meet our approval. < House opinions: . • ;.';'■ Rep. Henderson (Rep., Io.)— I like the message. It is uncompromising on the great underlying principle of the Mon- roe doctrine. I cannot doubt that con- gress will promptly sustain the presi- dent in his recommendation for a com- mission. Rep. Livingston, of Georgia, who has figured prominently in the question, and has visited the country to ascer- tain all the facts connected with the boundaries dispute, said: "Mr. Cleve- land's message is clean-cut and Ameri- can to the core In it he recognizes the Monroe doctrine in all its length and breadth." Rep. Walker (Rep., Mass.): "The position in which the United States" government finds itself in the Vene zuelan dispute is exceedingly serious. The president's suggestion as to the position of the United States will meet the approval of the people." Rep. Grosvenor (Rep., Ohio): "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 un- questionable form." ' . , Rep. Dolllvar (Rep., Io.): "The re- fusal of Great .'Britain to submit the Venezuelan boundary question to arbi tration justifies the president's recom mendation." ■'■-'■: ;■.'-.". Mr. MeCreary (Dem.): "The message is strong, fair and able. It is a re- affirmation of the Monroe doctrine. It will attract widespread attention, and. will be enforced by the people. I ad- mire the president's course, and I be- lieve the house of representatives will support him in his efforts to uphold the Monroe doctrine and resent illegal : encroachments by Great Britain on the territory of Venezuela." Rep. Aldrich (Rep., 111.): "The mes- sage reads well, and In a measure atones for the previously weak foreign policy of the administration. It will be regarded generally as a strong pa- per, reflecting credit on the executive." Rep. Washington (Dem., Term.): "It is a manly declaration that we will fight if necessary to prevent a power- ful nation from arrogantly assuming to settle Its disputes with a weak one without regard to justice and right." Mr. Qulgg (Rep., N. V.): "The presi- dent's recommendation has my admira tion and support. It is at once ade quate and suitable." Mr. Hitt (111.):, probable chairman of the committee on foreign affairs and Mr. Payne (N. V.), possible chair- manl of the ways and means commit- tee, declined to comment on the mes- sage. Rep. Lodge (Rep.): "This message is the most serious and important whibh has ever been submitted by any president to congress for many years. As a matter of course I heartily ap prove of its spirit, its conclusion's 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 us a vital question; that we are wholly content to leave it to arbitration, but if that arbitration is declined we shall resist this agression to the utmost, and, that, although we do not seek war, we do not fear it." TRUE AMERICAN POLICY. .| American Papers of AH Colors -'* ; 'Support the President. 1/ /-Chicago Times-Herald (Ind.): "The nation Is. with the president. It makes no difference to us whether or not dnyi i foreign government may decline to ad- mit the validity of th© Monroe dpo-'.. trine. We are not capable of tfie puer ility of entreating recognition of it [as-'' ' a favor. We are prepared to demons strate its validity With the entire. strength of a sovereign people." [y. Chicago Chronicle (Dem.): "The pres ident's message is not only a strojng " appeal to American pride and patriot- Ism In the matter now at issue; itfis a clean-cut and vehement enunciation * of the Monroe doctrine, which in his hands is vitalized as never before Since. its j first, promulgation. Great Briton. must abandon its claims to Venezuelan,' territory, the American congress must. relegate the Monroe doctrine to the' limbo of forgotten dreams, or the qu£s-. i tion must be left to the dread arbitra- '. ment of the sword." . _]_',' Chicago Inter Ocean (Rep.): "Tihe ' message is in a tone that will be pleas- ant to the country. It insists upon the validity of the Monroe doctrine . ana upon its application to present condi tions,' and it clearly Indicates a deter- mination for its enforcement." Chicago Tribune (Rep.): "However' the boundary dispute may eventuate, the thanks of the country are due to President Cleveland for his vigorous, i resolute, fearless and patriotic defense of that doctrine. In this respect he has risen to the necessities of the situa tion ana left no doubt in the minds of European politicians where this gov ernment stands On the question. If Great Britain refuses to accept the Monroe doctrine, 'let her bring on her bears.' " . . . • yy.y yy. :v..Str Louis RepubUc(Dem.): "President Cleveland's message is the most virile assertion possible on. the spirit of the I Monroe doctrine." Referring to the words of the president in the conclud- ing paragraph of the message, the Re- public says: "This is not jingoism; it la 'Americanism," Cincinnati Commercial Gazette (Rep.): "No one could have askeu ' for a otronsc, in.,... decisive or more vigorous support , of the, Monroe doctrine. The message will become one of the nation's great his- toric papers'. War is a serious matter,. but there are greater calamities than war. One of them is. the loss of na tional self-respect and honor.". St. Louis Globe-Democrat (Rep.): "This has the true American ring. It is an echo of his predcessors, John Adams and Andrew Jackson, in crises when the honor and Interests. Cf the country were endangered by foreign aggressions. If the Monroe doctrine is to remain a vital principle of Amer ican diplomacy this Is the time to as- sert it." ,v Cincinnati Enquirer (Dem.): "Cleve- land's message Is another exhibition of American backbone which every American will applaud. Congress must' sustain President Cleveland's position or else abandon the. Monroe doctrine. Petty Indeed is the soul who would re- fuse, on account of. personal dislike, to sustain this patriotic utterance of President Cleveland." Washington Star (Ind.): "The mes- sage is on© of the most vigorous and patriotic state papers that ever eman ated from the executive mansion. 'America is fcr Americans,* the presi- dent, in effect declares, and to this the millions not only of th© United States, but of the three. Americas, will say 'Amen.' " Washington Post (Ind.): "No presi- dent of the American, union has ever given out an utterance more courage- ous, more inspiring, mere splendid. It will- rouse the country from one end to the other. Before the breath of its magnificent patriotism the doubts and fears of faint-hearted trimmers, the nerveless maunderlngs of mugwumps, will be blown away in shame. It is a call to arms." Buffalo, N. V., Express: "At last the people of the United States will present a solid front with regard to our for- eign policy, unbroken by partisan bick erings 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 mes- sage read to the bouse of congress yes- terday is the most important document which Grover Cleveland has ever pen- ned. It will be a notice to European powers that If they Intrench . on 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. The message is bold and patri- otic." New York Evening Post: "What In- terests us most is how Mr. Cleveland's proposal to appoint a tracing commis sion will strike the Republicans. Will they give him the money for its ex- penses and enable him all next year to pose as the war candidate for the pres idency? 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 to send his own men on the commission, and thus get weekly glory out of the whole business between now and next Octo ber?" New York Morning Advertiser: "Grover Cleveland at one leap has reached the high plane of patriotism. President Cleveland's message voices the sentiment cf 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 l)he rights of America is firm, dignified and manly. He has risen to the dignity of his great office, and much may be for- given him for political considerations which may or may not have actuated him. The message will be read and its sentiments re-echoed by every man in the United States. When the presi- dent of the United States acts for aid the people in a grave emergency, When he drops the cloak of the partisan, he should have and will have the un- faltering support of every man who' values country above party." New York Press: "President Cleve- land's message to congress is a faith- ful reflection of the sentiments and disposition of the American people. He has assumed precisely the position which the interests of the country re- quire, and the only position that is consistent witih 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 deter- mination..'"., tkdt ■'-!,: .yu.'i-r.. •'■• ! ~ San . Francisco Chronicle: 'The ar gument of the president is unanswer- able. Americans of all shades of ro- litical opinion will indorse the message. It is altogether likely, too, that con- gress will in some formal way sanction the Interpretation, of the Monroe doc- trine advanced by the president. It may be depended upon that the Amer ican people who regard the party will sustain Mr. Cleveland to the extent he suggested." . . : Denver News: : "Because President Cleveland is right he should be heartily sustained by every patriot. War seems inevitable. If it does not come, one country or the other must stand a con- fessed braggart." . The News predicts in case of war that all South America would side with the United States, while France and Germany might join with England. The Denver Republican commends the president for upholding the Monroe doctrine, but questions the feasibility of his plan and asks: "If neither En- gland nor Venezuela interfered with the commission, and if either of both should then refuse to accept the bound- ary line laid down by it, would it be- come our duty to whip either or both Into submission?" WORLD AGAIXST HIM. Mr. Pulitzer's Paper Calls It Jingo Bagaboo. Bugaboo. NEW YORK, Dec. 17. — The World will say tomorrow: "President Cleve- land's message to congress on the Venezuelan matter Is a serious blun der, because it is based on a wrong conception, because it is not sustained by international law or usage, and be- cause 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 im portant to our peace and safety as a nation, and is essential to the integrity of our free Institutions and the tranquil maintainance of our distinctive form of government.' .:-..: "Are our peace and safety as a na tion, the integrity of our free Institu tions and the tranquil maintainance of our distinctive form of government •threatened by an extension, however unwarranted and arbitrary,' of the English possessions In Venezuela? The . preposterous nature of this jingo buga- boo is sufficiently indicated by pointing to Canada and to British Columbia on our very border. England is not a 'foreign nation' in this hemisphere. Great Britain owns more territory on this continent than we do. She was here before we became a nation. If ''she had the hostile intentions which 'the president's words impute, did she • need to wait for a boundary dispute in ■ (distant Venezuela with a, hybrid race to assail us or to menace • our republi can institutions? i "The assumption is absurd. And. with it falls the structure of ponder-. ,ouslv patriotic rhetoric reared upon It by the president. It is a grave blund er to put this government In the atti tude of threatening war unless we are prepared for it, and can appeal hope iifully to the sympathies of the civil- ized world In making it. Do these con ditions exist? Will any ! of the sena- tors who applauded the president's massage yesterday seriously affirm I that they do? If these conditions do mot exist, what remains for tis except la few weeks or months of bluster and ,__ more or less graceful back-down?" j 1 RDKIXLEY LIKES IT. A Firm and Dignified Statement of Onr Policy. of Onr Policy. • COLUMBUS, 0., Dec. 17.— Gov. Mc- Kinley having been requested by a number of newspapers by wire to ex- press his views on the president's mes- sage oni the Venezuelan question, he has responded as follows: "Replying to your dtstpaitah of this date touching President Cleveland's message, it is my judgment that the president's firm and dignified state- ment of the adherence of our govern- ment to the Monroe doctrine w_l com- mand the approval of the people of Ohio. His message enforces with 'strength and vigor tJhe position of the United States In its relations with the European powers for more than ser enity years. It is American in letter and spirit, and in a calm and dispas sionate manner upholds the honor of the nation and insures its security. V , INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Dec. 17.— Gov. :..--'.--;■ . . ■!-...■. ?.-.„' ..-.-• --:•■'■ ■..'.■.'..«- ■> Matthews said: "The best way to meet. an issue is to meet it boldly and brave- . .ly. There will -be no war with Great Britain. Whenever the -United States says that Great Britain shall not tres- pass, that settles the question. Now is the time to assert the Monroe doc- trine. If this country shall pursue a vaccinating course, it would simply be laying up trouble for the future." TOPEKA, Kan., Dec. 17.— When asked ■ what he thought of the message, Gov. Morrill said: "All Americans who are Americans in patriotic spirit will in- dorse the message. It is bold, cour ageous and timely. It is what the peo ple were looking for, and if England insists upon war they will 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." ALL AGREE WITH HIM. Holier! T. Lincoln on the Venezue- lan Message. CHICAGO, Dec. 17— Ex-Minister to England Robert T. Lincoln, speaking of the president's Venezuelan message tonight, said: "As congress now has the matter in hand we may see in the near future some action toward vhe settlement of the boundary question in Venezuela. I think it was In 1891, while I was a minister to England, that this government a^ked me to act as intermedi'airy in a boundary line dispute between England and Venez uela (not the dispute now spoken of). Lord Salisbury offered to arbitrate the question at the time the Venezuelan emissary declined to accept any settle- ment other than a fixed line, marked on his own official charts. This broke off diplomatic relations and ended my position in the matter. I believe in the Monroe doctrine in connection with the Venezuelan troubles, provided this government is prepared to enforce it." MEN WHO WOULD FIUHT. MEN WHO WOPLD EIGHT. Confederate Vetera urn Uack L'» the President. NEW YORK, Dec. 17.— The officers of the Confederate Veteran Camp of New York met in special executive session tonight and unanimously adopted the following resolutions: "Whereas, The message of the presi- dent, submitted today 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 greatest nations on earth, be it "Resolved, That the president has taken a position heartily Indorsed by us and from which this shall be no step backward; and be it further "Resolved, That we, the Confederate Veteran Camp of New York, do pledge ourselves, 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." CANADIAN OPINION. ' After the .Manner of the English Press. Montreal Herald: "In the discussion of application, of the Monroe doctrine to the Venezuelan question, Lord Salis- bury has achieved a signal victory over Cleveland and his cabinet. The matter will probably be amicably adjusted on the basis originally laid clown by GreaU Britain. Mr. Cleveland has not often yielded to the demands of American politicians, and it is regrettable that he should have done so on the present oc casion." Toionto Mail: "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 the commission could report, but in the meantime Mr. Cleveland's firm vindi- cation of the doctrine would be win- ning votes for his third term election. •We may be sure, however, that, who- ever wins or loses in that election, not a foot of British territory will be trans ferred to a foreign flag by any ruling of their bluster and the Monroe doc- \ trine." :.> ' St. John, N. 8., Sun: "President ! Cleveland has this time outdone jingo | in gravely recommending a commis- j sion. Lord Salisbury has gravely and I politely informed the United States j that the affair is none of their business. If these uninvited frontier-makers go fooling around Guiana territory they stand a chance to be treated as tres- ' passers. Canada is interested in this fine example of imprudence, furnished by Secretary Olney. Such assertions in the name of the Monroe doctrine will make that doctrine as absurd as Cleveland and Olney have made them- selves." Morning Advertiser, organ of the li- censed trades: "Even remembering the Sackville incident, it is almost Incredible that any statesman should cast such a fire- brand for electoral purposes. Cool judg ment was' never more required in Eng- land's foreign policy, which is fortu nately in able hands." Merchants Vote for It. CLEVELAND, O. Dec. 17.— The chamber of commerce, at its regular meeting tonight, indorsed by a unan imous vote the position taken by the president in upholding the Monroe doc- trine. The resolution was loudly ap plauded. ' _ STILLWATER NEWS. Serious Shooting- During- a Chari vari at I 'r;; ii co nia. On the 7th inst. John Westlund mar- ried a step-daughter of Peter Leander at Franconia, and on the following Sunday evening a large crowd congre- gated for a charivari. They kept up the noise for some time, but left and re- turned on Monday evening with tin pans, clubs and guns. Westlund and his wife had retired when the tumult began, and Mr. Leander and two young men, John Turnblad and Elof Johnson, were in the sitting room. Turnblad went to the door and told the crowd to quit pounding on the house, but the crowd continued the racket and somebody fired a shot from a rifle. The bullet went through the door, and was subsequently found on the floor. When the bullet came through the door John- son grabbed a shotgun, stepped to the door andl fired two shots into the air. Turnblad cautioned him about tiring, and told him to shoot high, and he fired two more shots. The crowd on the outside returned the fire, and for a time there was a regular fusilade of shots. When they passed by the house they let go another volley, and the next day the house bore marks of the affair. The parties in the house did not know that anyone was shot until the following day, when Westlund, Pet- er Leander.Turnblad and Johnson were arrested for shooting Charles Abra- hamson. He is said to be In a serious condition, and a large number of shot have been taken out of his body. The defendants were brought to the county jail here, where they will be kept until the case comes up for hearing. Friends of the defendants ara negotiating with Hon. J. C. Nethaway to take the de- fense, but he has refused to have any- thing to do with the case until F. B. Dorothy, of St. Croix Falls, arrives here on Wednesday. f 1,000,000 FOR OUR P. O. >.-.',•''.; ; Putting- the Limit on Ihe St. Paul Putting- the Limit on the St. Paul W. Federal Building. Special to the Globe. ;.. WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.— Congress- man Kiefer today introduced a bill similar to one introduced yesterday by Senator Davis, providing for the re- tirement of Col. Josiah R. King. Sen- ator Davis today presented resolutions passed by the Minnesota legislature favoring the passage of this. measure. Senator Davis Introduced a bill pro- viding for the appointment of a com- mittee to prepare a code of laws for consular courts of the United States. , Congressman Kiefer introduced a bill appropriating $11,961 to pay the ! heirs of Ramsey Crooks, deeeiasied, for- merly of St. Paul, in settlement of claims held by him during his lifetime as president of the American Fur com- pany. He- also introduced a bill in- creasing the limit of cost of the public building at St. Paul to $1,000,000. The bill involves a further appropriation of $200,000 for this purpose. •'':•'■". Harrison and Aldrich. Young Aldrich started off like a win- ncr last night in the second of the amateur games against Harrison, hay- ing scored twenty-five in the first six innings to Harrison's twenty-two. Af ter that he let up on his speed, . and Harrison, with runs of 26, 28,- 56 and 31, took a strong lead, and finished in the thirty-third Inning by a total of 300 to 97 for Aldrich. GAVE A K&EPTIOI. THE COMMERCIAL CLUR ENTER- THE COMMERCIAL CLUB ENTEK- TAINS TIIE STATE AGRICUL- TURAL SCHOOL. - . . — — — FACULTY AND STUDENTS FACULTY AND STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE GENER- OUS HOSPITALITY OF THK RUSINESS MEN. A\ EVENING OF PLEASURE. Several .Speeches Delivered by Educatorx and Members of tbe Organization. (he Organization* .An enjoyable entertainment took place at the rooms. of the Commer cial club last evening, when the club gave an informal reception to the faculty and students of the state agricultural college. This week marks the close of the fall term of i the school, and in view of this fact i the business men, desirous of show- I ing their appreciation of the institu tion and the work it is doing, in- vited the faculty and students to accept of the courtesies of their body last evening. The invitation was generally accepted, there being pres i ent all members of the faculty and | about 100 students and friends. The large parlor was tastefully | decorated with cut flowers and potted j plants, while rows of chairs were provided for the accommodation of the guests during the speech-making preceding the sumptuous repast, which took place later in the even- ing. President Vanish occupied the chair, calling upon a number of speakers, whose entertaining remarks were enthusiastically received. Superintendent of Public Instruc | tion Pendergast spoke upon the ob ! jects of the agricultural college, out- lining its work, past and present, and interspersing his remarks with many amusing anecdotes incident to the early history of the institution. Ac [ cording to Mr. Pendergast, the great ! feature of the work was its eminent i practicability, the advantages of ! which, though not generally under ! stood, were of supreme importance i to all branches of business and social life. Col. W. M. Liggett, a member of the board of regents, and of the Commercial club, welcomed the guests on behalf of both bodies. Ex-Gov. Barto followed in a series j of reminiscences of early farm life, I with a comprehensive statement of ) the resources and advantages which j are available to the agriculturist of today. Dr. Stone, in opening his remarks, said that he did not know why he should be called upon at such a gathering, as he had not even the knowledge necessary to the hatching of an egg. "However," said he. "the education of the farmer is a matter of great importance to the com- munity in general, and I am pleased that we have in our midst ' such a thriving institution as the state agricultural college. . By educating the farmer boys, diseased grains and diseased stock will be thrust upon the market in far less quan tities than they are. In fact," said the doctor, "scientific knowledge, such as this school bestows, will ob- viate the causes of the diseases." Reverting to the propagation of disease by means of the milk of dis- eased cattle, Dr. Stone remarked that tuberculosis was today preva- lent in a great degree. "And," said he, "despite this fact, out of all the dairies in this city, only one has ever submitted its cattle to the inspec tion of the health department with the idea of ascertaining whether or not it was spreading* disease in the milk offered for sale." Among the others who spoke were Principal Brewster, of the agricultural school; Prof. Hays, Dr. Higbee, Editor Hare. of the Trade Journal: also Capts. Basset and Taylor, of the military companies at the college. Following the speeches. President Vanish invited the guests to the dining room to partake of bountiful lunch. Here the speech-making was resumed by Maj. Cooley, who re- cited "Elder Lamb's Donations," a rhyme embodying the manner in which country ministers receive their stipend, greatly to the amusement of the company. The repast ended, the guests reassembled in the par- lors, where the remainder of the evening was devoted to social inter- course and the forming of closer acquaintances between the students and members of the club. HAVE A SOCIAL COLORING. The reception given yesterday aft- ernoon by Mrs. R. C. Jefferson and Mrs. J. S. Robertson, at the Jeffer- sons' beautiful home on Summit aye- nue, was a brilliant affair. About 400 ladies called during the hours, which were from 4 to 6. Assisting Mrs. Jefferson and Mrs. Robertson in receiving were several of. the brides of the season, Mrs, Robert A. Wheaton, Mrs. A. Wilder Merriam, Mrs. M. V. Seymour. Mrs. W. C. Win- ter, Mrs. Mrs. H. C. Bigelow and Mrs. W. C. Read. The other ladies assist- ing were Mesdames Oppenheim.Mah- ler, Newport, Cleveland, Egbert, Peet, Bigelow, Driscoll, Castle. Paul, Stickney, Weyerhauser, Jewett, Richie, Seymour, Flower, and Misses Newport, Castle, Hawkins, Weed, Ruth Stickney. Grace- Flower. Mes dames Stickney and Cleveland were in the dining room, where the decor- ations were entirely in pink. La France roses and carnations being used very effectively. Mrs. W. C. Read poured tea, and Mesdames Mer riam anc~> Bigelow presided at the punch table. Mrs. Robert Rantoul. of the Aber- CHEW , I'ymi'jZ) PUR** AND SSI? HARMLES AND $^MmS^ harmless SMOKE BKb/ SATISFYING smoke SATISFYING rt AMTI- nervous V _». y./llYt I - DYSPEPTIC x_ a». /11l I l-DYSPEPTIC __ deen, gave a luncheon yesterday for Mrs. Paget. The ladles who assisted Mrs. Rantoul were Mesdames Gilbert MacLaren, De Witt, Jackson, Peet, Foster and Miss Tarbox. Besides these the guests included Mesdames Sheridan, Severance, Richie, Oppen- heim, Stone, Butler, White, Newport, Dean, Upham, Noyes, Young, Kal- man, Clark, Lyons, Finch and Ham- mond. Mr. and Mrs. Paget entertained a few friends at dinner last night and later at a theater party at the Met- ropolitan. The executive officers of the Women's Dispatch, Mrs. William R. Merriam Mrs. George Thompson. Mrs. George B. Young, Mrs. Jonn B. Hoxsie and Miss Sanborn, assisted by a number of prominent society women, received yesterday afternoon from 3 to 6 in the new Dispatch quarters In Newspaper Row. The rooms had been decorated for the occasion, some of May's best efforts having been employed to beaut- ify the practical and business-like place. The ladies who assisted in re- ceiving were Mrs. E. H. Kailev, Mrs. T. C. Field. Mrs. A. B. Stickne'y. Mrs. C. H. Bigelow, Mrs. J. Q. Adams, Mrs. T. T. Smith, Mrs. J. W. Etfgerton, Mrs. C. J. Morris, Mrs. E. A. Sled man. Mrs. J. B. Beals, Mrs. J. P. Gribben, Mrs. 8. i B. McConnell, Mrs. T. C. Jones. Mrs. H F. Stevens, Mrs. F. li. Bass, Mrs. C E Smith. Mrs. F. B. Tiffany, Mrs. An- drew Henderson, Mrs. A. Miner. Mrs AA 9ratSMjnber»*". Mrs- W. K. Bram- hall. Mrs. C. B. Bronson. Mrs. W. A. Naylor, Mrs. H. M. Pierce, Mrs. DB. I Finch, Mrs. V. Rothschild, Mrs. T. Mc- Clung; Misses Cook. Sturgis, Newport, Beaumont, Nelson, Florence, Fairchild Oreve, Pope, Bass; Mesdames H. t' Black, J F.. Baker, R R. Dorr, C. H. Higbee, A. E. Clark. E. L. Boot- F. G. Ingersoll, J. E. McWilllams, R. Day- enport, A. McLaren. William George. Conde Hamlin, C. E. Clark. George Metcalf, E. R Sanborn, Reuben War- ncr Daniel levies. G. H. Ranney, J. M Hannaford, E. Shepley, T. L. Warm. Refreshments were served on the first floor, the decorations in this part of the building being particularly ef fective. On opposite sides of the room stood the tea, and coffee tables. Mrs. Morris pouring tea, assisted by Mes- dames. Shepley. Warm, Hannaford. and Ingersoll. This table was In pink | and green, a center piece of roses, with j smilax and pink ribbons. r The coffee table was in charge of Mrsl. Bass, and this was in yellow with yellow roses and smilax. Mrs. Bass was assisted by Mrs. MacLaren, Mrs. H. F. Stevens. Mrs. Davenport and Mrs. Dorr, Miss Pope and Miss Fairchild. In the smaller parlor on the left of the main entrance Mrs. H. T. Black was in charge of a tea table in red, adorned with American beauty roses and dainty red ribbons and "smilax. Mrs. Black was assisted by Mrs. B. H. Evans, Mrs. W. B. Ingersoll. Mrs. A. Henderson. Mrs. Norval Marchand. Mrs. W. A. Naylor and Mrs. W. li. Cooke. In the dining room the large table was decorated with a center piece of green, ferns and asparagus, with aza- lea lilies and begonias. The ladies in the dining room were Mesdames Field, Stickney. Bigelow, Adams and Smith. Mr .and Mrs. Edward Saunders, of Summit avenue, have Issued invitations for a dancing party to be given on the 29th. Mips Maud Borup and Miss Alice Borup will give a dancing party On the evening of Dec. 31. Mrs. Leonard W. Rundlett, of Lin- ciln avenue, entertained a large num ber of ladies at progressive cards Mon- day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson will enter- tain at progressive cinch Monday even- ing for their sons. Mr. and Mrs. H. Aronsen will cele brate their sixtenth marriage anni versary New Year's day from 5 to 11. Mrs. M. D. Munn. of Goodrich aye- nue, has issued invitations for a pro- gressive cinch this evening. Mrs. William F. Peet. of Dayton aye- nue, will give a buffet lunch today for Mrs. Paget. Mrs. Charles Morris, of Goodrich ay- enue, will entertain for Mrs. Robert Wheaton at luncheon Friday. Mrs. McConville, of Arundel street, received yesterday afternoon. Miss Murphey. of Jackson street, will give a luncheon Thursday for Mrs. Dudley Hersey. Miss Tarbox has sent out invitations for a tea to be given this afternoon for Mrs. Wheaton at the Aberdeen. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Myrick leave tonight for San Diego. Cal. They will spend the winter at "Pleasant View," their California home. Mrs. Wright and daughter Lillian will spend the winter at Merriam Park with her sister, Mrs. J. W. Shepard. LOCAL NEWS NOTES. F. F. Little is at home ill with rheu matic fever. Diphtheria is reported at 197 Isabel street and 1199 Beech street. Sheriff W. J. Bodkin, of Clay county. and C. R. Kinney, of Duluth. called at the auditor's office yesterday. The Bird Island Fair association was incorporated under the laws of the state yesterday. The capital stock of the association is $600. Prosperity Camp No. 2. Woodmen of the World, will meet this evening at Odd Fellows' hall. Fifth and Wabasha streets, for the election of officers. There will be a free study meeting this evening in the headquarters of i Unity Thecsophieal society. Room 247, Endicott building. Subject, "the Rein- carnating Ego." General Wesley Merritt Garrison No. SS, R. A. and N. union, will hold its regular meeting for the annual elec tion of officers tonight at Arion hall, 71 West Third street. The ladies of the Unlversalist society will begin their sale today. They have many articles for holiday gifts, and a large assortment of home-made cakes, doughnuts, plum puddings and bread. The concert to be given this evening at Twin City hall promises to be a success. Hon. Pierce Butler and Fred rick L. McGhee will each deliver an ad dress. A fine musical programme has also been arranged. The young ladles of the Ninth Pres byterian church will give a bazar Fri- day evening. Dec. 20, in the church par- lors, Edmund street and Farrington avenue. Refreshments and fancy ar ticles will be on sale at reasonable prices. Patrolman Kmholf. of the West side station, appeared before Mayor Smith to answer to the charge of arresting a sober man on the charge of drunk enness. The "sober man" did not ap pear, whereupon the mayor dismissed the case.. Through the courtesy of Mannheimer Bros, and Schuneman ft Evans, light refreshments will be served by the managers of the Babies' home at their places of business beginning In the former place today, at the latter to morrow, continuing until Christmas eve. The first, meeting of the newly formed local branch of the National School of Electricity was held at Room 539 in the Endicott building. The at tendance was fully as large as had been expected by those Interested, and . much interest was manifested in the work. The carnival club of the Boston One- Price turned out in a body last night and attended the show at the Grand opera house in carnival uniform. F.ve rows of seats were reserved in the cen ter of the parquette for the club, which filed in in two columns, one In each aisle. The performance was enjoyed quietly, and the club marched from the theater In a body, as it had come. The club's uniform of red trimmed with black is very pretty, and any club that proposes to excel It will have to provide something grand Indeed.