The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-06-27
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL--sUNDAY, JUNE q, 1885.

allowed 10 escape when IL is needed
for the invalids Of the country. / ap.
peal to the Senator to give an oppor-
tunity r. nave q hearing upon the bill,
aud il e is not a just bill give us one
that is just, but do not defeat this pro-
posed legislation, which is absolutely
necessary for the interest Of the Gov
eminent, for the interest Of the in.
valids Of the country, and the interest
OF the people OF the Hot Springs, by
an objection which will result in no
consideration at all.
The matter went over, without OBJ
lection, the bill holding its present
place on the calendar.
In q recent speech in the Senate in
support of Senator Frye's bill to pro-
mote The political progress and com
meIcisl prosperity OF the American
nations, and to provide for the assem-
bling in Washington Of a Congress
with this object in view, Senator Whit
thorne stated in forcible terms his rsa.
sons for advocating this important
measure. After submitting a mass OF
statistical facts, reckoning the great
amount OF our agricultural and manu-.
featuring products, and in considering
the immense increase in our popula.
ton and the demands Of our vast in
du;trial wealth for commercial outlets,
Senator Whitthorne said: =
We are brought directly and imme.
diate'y to the conclusion that our do
nestle legislation and foreign diplo-
macy should, nay, must, become re-
sponsive 10 the demands and necessi-
tiee, aud that cur atatesm anship,
whether in legislative hall or in the
Cabinet, must keep pace with Ameii.
can progress. The American states
maa should not only lcok 10 the
growth Of the trade and power of his
own country, but also TO that of our
competitors and customers. o . .
In 80 doing, no timidity should mark
his action or subservient d~efeTence to
the equauimity Of his adversary con-
troll hls counsel. Knowing the rights
and interests Of his own country, he
should dare maintain them. . . .
1t is an accepted axiom that the ex-
tension OF commerce by any country
attests al Ike its intelligence, wealth
and progress. When, therefore, the
American atesman studies the
growth and development OF his ccun-
try in its industries, trade and com.
merce, and reflects that in the logic Of
all history it Is attes'ed that in the race
of intelligence and wealth there is mo
pause" he must, il faithful to the trust
OF his position, take such steps as will
promote and secure this growth and
development. Indeed. Mr.. President,
the present status Of our domestic
trade and foreign commerce, ss well as
the products of our farms, our fields,
u mines and manufactures, all de-
mand tn s thou hit and attention upon
the part OF our statesman, no matter
whether their sphere OF labor is in
the Senate, Cabinet, or the field Of
actual struggle. 81 q e European
diplomacy and capital seek in the
building of the isthmuJ canal to
"head off" the efforts and enterprise
Of American citiz9 ls, aad to place q
limit to American power and Ameri-
cad progrssJ. Is IL not singular, Mr..
p esident, that 60 stupendous an un-
deriaking, and one 60 likely to affect
seriously the commerce, if not the
peace OF the United States, ss the
building OF an interoceanic canal by
European capital ana European enter.
prise under q European charter-and
this project inaugurated and promoted
by those who, Tor years, together with
other dreams OF the family INA
.poleon's), dreamed OF a Latin empire
this continent should apparently
have arrested so little attention upon
the part of tho charged with the
conduct of our foreign relations?
Who that studies a moment does not
see that, in a military and naval point
OF view, it will become necessary upon
the completion OF such a canal that
the United States should increase its
naval armament and multiply its
works OF military fertilization ? Should
not this fact, or probability of it, in
duce the United States, if not other
American States, to regard the On.
struetion of such a canal as a menace
to their power and s curity? Mr..
President, all the indications point to
a struggle over the empire OF wealth
that lies in the present and future
commerce of these States in South
the islands Of the Pacific,
and the countries bounded by
its waters, in all Of which "the
balance sheet of trade" shows
us occupying an infe ior posi-
ton. = . American p Eogress will
not tolerate an abandonment of the
struggle. Can it be won by domestic
protective tariffs? Can it BIZ gained
and held by subsidized ships2 Can
it be reached and secured by inter
oceanic canalsP The proposition con-
tanned in these queries have each their
advocates. Without arguing either
upon the present occasion | content
myself with saying that neither, in
my opinion, would prove eticaclou5
and satisfactory. Either n would
prove illusory and futile, unless diplo-
macy had FIST entered the field and
secured respect and protection for
American capital and enterprise in
vested in the struggle being made,
The Executive department should in
its Office obtain the friendship, good
will, and kindly disposition OF the
countries with whom commercial in.
tercoufse and trade development is
sought. . = o And beyond all this
let the American citizen know and
recognize that wherever the hon
est pursuit Of his business may call
him he carries with him the as.
surance that all the power OF his Gov
eminent will see that wherever it is
desired to open markets for u sur
plus wealth, We shall find volunteer
pioneers for our trade and willing
missionaries Of our commerce" 1t is
because we have not been willing to
incur hazards for the protection OF our
citizens who may have the courage to
embark capital and labor in CONNER
Cial enterprises in foreign countries,
and prompt to give them relief when
oppressed, that the "balance Of trade"
is often found against us. Let the
Executive part Of the Government do
its duty in this regard and the people
and their Congress will not be SLOW 10
support such an administration. q . .
The shadow Of Wall street, with the
timidity and selfishness of its capital,
cannot longer dictate the law and
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