The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-07

and even ne ;essary condition OF colonial existence
and 1t Ii customary 70 point to the Western States Of
/ America in support OF the assertion. But 1t Is an
unfortunate illustration for however ready Yankee
may be to sell his New England farm, and move
beyond the Aleghanies in search of . settlement It
is from no lack Of patriotic tachmsnt, political
enthusiasm, or social adaptability. but rather
from superabundance of tn use very qualities. He
leaves his old homestead, but he loves his country.
He carries with him his public spirit, and his expe
rience in public affairs; and amid the western so
tudes be enthusiastically labors to reproduce an,her
New England He and his brethren unite in ,lesr
ing the forests making roads founding cities, framing
CONSTITUTE Ms, electng representatives and taking
their place in that great family of nations Their
primary condition is strictly colonal but this so far
from being advere to their operations, affords the
most favorable opportunity Of performing them
They do these things because they allowed to do
them: They cherish political aspirations, because
eDterprsing In regard to public works and local IN
provements, becauee they have an interest IN tue
SOIL They are blessed with tranquility because their
destiny is in their own hands Such is the iniueoce
OF political life the social and industrial progress
Of America.
For political demagoguism we have hearty con-
tempt but we as heartily deplore that other ex-
IRENE Of indiarentsm, which fs one OF the greatest
evils that nov aifiict us. We may learn much from
American experience, and gain much by an Infusion
OF healthy American blood amongst u.s. Not thai
we thiok it eth er possible desirable that Austria
liz should be servile copyist of Amercs. Of aoy
other county We clam the privilege OF displaying
spontaneous social Development, which in due time
shall luIe distinct Individuality of expression,
and shape out form OF government neither Ameri-
can English but Australian For the realiz alton
Of such hopes We cordially welcome am lngst men
Of earnest political faith and high moral purpose TO
unite in forming public opinion which shall be the
nucleus OF nationality and afford solid basis for
game expansion.
The Foreign Policy OF the United states.
From the Singapore Journal OF Commerce, Aug. 1871
Many erroneous views are entertained respecting
the probable course OF American policy in the East.
People talk with complacency about American East
India empires in China, japan, and Heaven kooHs
where. Because the Yankee trading sprit is
50 ubiquitous; be,ause IL enters everywhere, from
Shanghai to S,iDde and from New Orleans to Cen
trail Africa, 1t is supposed that America will follow
the example of her great parent, and make
settlements and found colonies beyond toe
great American continent. There are few in.
superable difficulties in the way. The American
constitution does not admit of colonies; dis
tan; provinces cannot be held in tutelage under
that constitution As representative and municipal
governments are at the base of every political con
nection of the United States, it is obviously impossi
be unless the constitution be altered for the United
States to hold colonies. Thus, if Cuba were annex
ed, Cuba would form one state or more. Ii Mexico
were annexed, she would furnish several States
Contiguity of territory is obviously the determining
principle here but contguity of territory is impos
sible with respect to ASIA The Yankees may
force trade with Japan; probably, they will;
they may force trade with China, and possibly
will they hold settlements. after the British manner.
But, nevertheless, annexation will go on; annexa.
ton by trade and the influence of trade. Clearly
the Americans intend to have riva'sin the Pacific.
Their nayg ators and marine surveyors spread all
over its enormous surface. The empire of the Pacific
is essential 70 them But England has nothing tofear
worse than comme' cial rivalry and with all their
energy, the Yankees will have difficulty to suyoass
US in that direction. II Americans obtain sway in
China and Japan-if by means of the Segalien
river, her traders shake hands with exile peopled
Sibera-then her influence will BE- welded through
her traders and dploatsts, and the gain will be to
the world
But in point OF fact, this theory of annexation by
commerce is the complement of the doctrine OF free
trade. Annexation by commerce is the true method
of hamonizing the world, and the only policy
which can put an end to war. Annexation by com
merce is as open to us as to any naoD; and it will be
our fault if outstrppei by our children in the
United States. Annexation by commerce eau be
carried to any extent; and practically, i. has no
limits. 1t is the only node of annexation which,
when peaceful, is all profit. Annexation by COM
merce is the only way to the federation Of the world
This policy is the true policy of America and Eng
and and out Of their own continent this is the only
policy the Americans can or will pursue.
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