National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-02-27
nreaRfastTanle Letter to tho President.

These words are part Of the national Demo
cratic platform of 1891, words that express a
policy for this nation, which, in honor. the
people expect you and Congress to enforce. IL
was the policy of Gnrheld's administration,
which the Democracy thwarted, but have
since adopted It thus constitutes part of tho
unwrltten law OF this republic. Geographical,
political, and commercial interests urge us to
immediate action.
The men ofletters. the men ,of commerce,
the producer and the consumer, the patriot,
and the statesman, all unite in asking for the
development of this continental policy,
adopted by the governing political parties of
the country, and approved at the ballot-box
hy the people.
Intimate commercial and political relations
can be bast promoted by association and
speedy communication between the peoples
and governments Of this hemisphere.
Enterprislng and patriotic citizens, in tho
important trade centers Of tho land, have
deemed the four hundredth anniversary ssof
the discovery of America by Christopher Co
lumbus an appropriate occasion to honor his
memory and stimulate tho policy which you
are pledged to develop.
For the ensuing six years the story Of colum.
bus will be sought for and read with inoreas-
ing ardor by persons Of all ages in every cline.
In our public schools 1t will inspire n greater
interest in the study Of geography, while the
teacher will explain to the rising generation
the patriotic, enterprising, andsagaolous effort
of our country and government to add luster
to his fame by commemorating his deeds. It
is expected that old Spain, after lapse of four
hundred years will furnish Columbus another
fleet, to be equipped with all the wonderful
improvements that genius and science have
wrought in the art Of navigation for four cen.
turies. At the prov OF each vessel the elIigy
Of Columbus will be placed, entwined with the
flags Of every nation OF the western hemi-
sphere, yet high over all viii float the flag OF
the spanlard as it waved four hundred years
ago.
It is but fitting, therefore, that the first for
malities Of reception and greeting should be
ct the capital Of the first American republic,
while at its portals It would lower It's flag and
salute the remains and memory of the father
and founder Of the republic, whose name Its
capital bears For such scene no inland me-
tropolis could furnish the opportunity.
To prepare celebration commensurate with
so important IN event in the worlds history as
the discovery of America, cities, neighbor-
lie .t1t uto rn
all invited to join in making permanent Ex-
position of every department of knowledge at
this capital city of Washington. Congress is
asked to erect permanent buildings upon gov
The states and territories arc expected to do
likewise Ample space for ell this Is owned by
the government, and more. Liberal sites for
permanent exposition buildings Of oil the gov
ernments on the continent can be allotted.
This grand and useful work Is projected,
while the people expect that the Exposition
will be utilized 10 advance and promote more
intimate commercial and political relations
with our neighbors and honor the memory of
the man whose inspiration, genius, and forth
tude made such memorable events In America
possible. ..-....
Thus permanent Exposition for the three
Americas will blossom into a Worlds Exposi.
ton In honor OF Columbus in 1892, and finally
create community Of nations whose united
efforts would bring to the people OF this CONT
nent the sweet fragrance Of friendship and the
solid enjoyment of the well.earned fruit oil
prosperity.
Mr.. President; Do you think it possible TINT
thepeople would permita Democratic admins.
tration to hold power that did not have the
foresight, the statesmanship TO comprehend
the opportunities for commercial supremacy
such an occasion affords, and the honesty tC
redeem their pledges?
AS for yourself, your hold upon the Democ
racy Is growing weaker and weaker, but youl
hold on the people may be increased. To dc
the latter, you must furnish evidences OF 9
personal knowledge Of and interest In theil
needs. What grander or more practical oppor
tunity than this, an era that will 20 down Il
the ages as marking a most illustrlous epoch IL
the history of centuriesP
For moment give play to your imagine
ton. Step out upon the east porch of th,
white house. Let your eyes rest on the grand
mall and reclaimed flats, embracing NOR
than thousand acres, upon whose border
buildings are now located which cost NOR,
than flry millions OF dollars. Look upon thu
silver watersof the Potomac that forms IL
borders. Turn your eyes npon the Washing
ton monument. Look upon the fifteen edi
fees that surround 1t, upon whose domes floa
the flag OF our sister republics. Look again
and see other structures, erected by the state
and territories Of our federal union, anC
greater than all the imposing central struotur
erected by the national government. Thel
again, look at other ediilces stretching on
Ike a panorama among the gardens AM
lakes, all filed, all containing exhibits OF tn
wonderful productions OF nature and man.
Let your imagination have stlll create
| play: that yOu hare uttered upon your secoir
| term; that you are domicIled In new exec
utiye mansion. You rise in the early morn
ing aud hear the booming OF cannon; you be
I
hold the monument girdled with the emblem
of all the nations OF earth. Then take tn
telescope and look down the bay. Behold tn
fleet from old Spain. Her hardy sons al
already RlSft, and fill the masts and spar
making the AR ring with cheers Fleets
all American nations are there, 10 join in tn
chorus OF welcome.
Isnot such a scene worth living for. wort
working foR
Yes, 1t VIII be witnessed, for the America
people have willed 1t, and the President an
the Congress that aid It win be remembers
in gratitude
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
-- HER EYES.
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