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Foreign News October 21, 1895

The Madison Daily Leader

Madison, Lake County, South Dakota

What is this article about?

The Westminster Gazette denies a report suggesting Marquis of Salisbury favors European rejection of the Monroe Doctrine, affirming Britain's alignment with the US on the issue. (London, Oct. 21)

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Denied by the Westminster Gazette.

London, Oct. 21.-The Westminster Gazette, commenting upon a dispatch to The Times from New York, declaring that a joint refusal of the European powers to accept the Monroe doctrine is believed to be in the Marquis of Salisbury's mind, says:

"There is no such thing. The Monroe doctrine is a matter entirely between the old country and the United States, and if the time ever comes for Great Britain to take sides on the subject we shall stand with the Americans and not against them."

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

Monroe Doctrine Westminster Gazette Marquis Of Salisbury British Foreign Policy Us Relations

What entities or persons were involved?

Marquis Of Salisbury

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

Oct. 21

Key Persons

Marquis Of Salisbury

Outcome

denial of reported joint european refusal of the monroe doctrine; affirmation of british support for the united states.

Event Details

The Westminster Gazette comments on a New York dispatch to The Times claiming that the Marquis of Salisbury believes in a joint refusal by European powers to accept the Monroe Doctrine, denying it and stating that the doctrine is a matter between Great Britain and the United States, with Britain standing with the Americans.

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