The New York herald., 1866-09-17

energy ana activity that ne mas dBplayed 10
dealing with domestic affairs. prompt de-
mand upon England for the Alabama damages,
and vigorous parting kick to Mr.. Macmillan,
of Mexico, win make the President more popu-
lar than ever with all classes Of the American
people.
Tho Way Our Foreign Policy Has Been and
Should BE Managed.
1t can hardly be said that we have ever had
foreign policy, except that enunciated as the
Monroe doctrine, and that has been abandoned
Of late years. The power and dignity of the
greatest nation have been lowered and trailed
in the dust at the assumption and dictation OF
other and weaker nations. England, France,
and even Lesser powers, defy and overreach
us. For this amiablo trait we are compli-
mented by those who in their hearts have no
Post, the organ of the British aristocracy,
"warmly applauds the policy Of n0n-interven-
ton of the United States in the affairs of South
America, and cordially approves the modera-
ton evinced by us in regard to Mexico" No
doubt it approves also Of our suppression of
the Fenian raid, and Of our quiet, submissive
conduct with regard to the Alabama claims.
This is all very natural; for it suits the views
and policy Of England. These praises from
those opposed to our government, institutions
and progress ought to raise the question
eWhat have we done that our enemies praise
usw They are suspicious, and should stimu-
late an inquiry as to the character and tenden-
cy OF our foreign policy.
by the same batch Of news by which we are
informed of these concentrations from Eng
land we ere informed, through the Journal des
Debots, Of Paris, that the French and Eng
lish governments have conjointly made an
active representation to the Sultan Of Turkey
against the acquisition by the United States Of
an island in the Gulf of Osina." We do not
know whether our government has been nego-
tiating with the Sultan for such an island. 1t
would be reasonable enough for the United
States to endeavor to obtain en- island in that
part OF the world as depot Of naval stores
and coaling station for our navy, whether
it has entered upon any negotiation or moi.
We do not want territory for any other purpose.
We should not, like France and England on
this continent, attempt to establish political
influence. If we have desired the island spoken
OF 1t is very modest desire on the part Of a
greet naval and commercial country. But 1t
appears that even this is resisted by two
of the selfish and naughty monarchical
powers OF the Old World. Suppose We were to
conduct ourselves In the same manner toward
these powers, what would be the result! Why
we should kick France out Of Mexico, Solesss
,olens and let toe Fenians or our own people
overrun Canada, and then annex It without
more ado That is what we should do
il we followed their example. They could
not help themselves Neither power would
venture to 90 to war with the United States;
for both combined could not begin TO penetrate
or make an impression upon this country.
1t Is evidently time that the moderation for
which we are praised should cease II Is time
that We should have vigorous and strong
foreign policy, worthy Of the dignity and great
ness OF the republic. That Is now the role for
the United States 20 take. In that way only
shall we obtain the respect due TO us. There
il no need of raising questions 10 accomplish
this object they already exist The Alabama
claims, Mexico, Canada aud othcr subjects
afford ample scope for such q policy. Let the
administration at Washington take up these
questions with something like the ability, de-
termination and lirmness of Bismarck in Prussia,
and then the nations Of Europe will regard us
in q different light. They may not be so ready
10 praise US for humlisting moderation, but
they will respect us for our courage and power.
What does President Johnson say 10 this :.
There is way open Tor him still to make him
self popular by raising the country TO that
pinnacle Of honor among the nations OF the
world 70 which Il il entitled.