The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-03
IN ALLEGED STATESMAN ON THE
OUTLOOK.

We are loath to characterize as II
deserves a speech made last week at
Bridgeport, Connecticut. by Senator
Frye. Of Mime because the just language
we should use of il would be so strong
that it would be set down in partisan
spirit. Mr.. frye is a memoer OF the
United States Senate. which. together
with the President constitutes the
treaty-making power OF the Government,
and he is therefore. q potential factor
in determining the position which this
country shall hold in the family Of
nations. He is OF more Importance
even than that position mak2s him in
this connection. lie is a mcmber of the
Senato's Committee on Fore. Affairs.
whose province it is to pass, in the first
instance upon all questions pertaining 10
our relations Sith foreign countries. and
--'aTy ]IdSmsNt which that committee ar
rives at and announces on such Ques-
tions has. naturally. very powerful in
huence in controlling the decision ulu-
mately reached regarding it.
Senator Fryes speech is what has
come. in the slang OF tho day, to be de-
nominated lingo utterance, from be-
ginning to end. It's keynote is not the
doctrine and traditions Of our Govern
ment-that the United states are 90
consist of the territory that we nave,
which IL will defend against all encroach
ments. whilst 1t is content with that
territory, and is opposed TO an enlarge
ment Of il. The keynote of his speech
Is that we are an aggressive, assertive
people, looking out for opportunities TO
enrich ourselves at the expense Of other
nations. and that without regard TO thu
justice of our encroachmelts upon them,
hut having In mind our desires only, and
our power TO force submission TO them.
What is to be thought of such utterances
as these coming from one Of the nine
men who have the principal part in
determining the relations OF this country
TO other countries?
1--WE will enact laws to put our flag
on all the seas OF the earth We VIII
build more OF those wind strong-armcd
vessels that command the respect of
the nations Of the earth. We will an
mex the Hawaiian Islands. foriify the
harbor OF Honolulu. We VIII show
foreign policy American in its every
fibre. We VIII hoist the American flag
on every island ne think best TO hois,
Il on and when we have once hoisted Il
no hand shall ever pun it down.
Did any man ever hear drunken bully
raving more madly at midnight in q
rum shop? 1--WE Will hoist the Ameri-
can flag on every island we think best
10 hoist it onr'-without regard to our
right. but simply because we want the
island, we are able to take ii, and pro-
pose TO take 1t away from those 10 whom
It belongs.
There is a good deal OF degencracy in
he United States. but We believe that
majority OF this nation will never con-
sent TO see II dishonored as such policy
as Mr. Frye foreshadows would bring on
H. Mr.. Fryes speech is such a con-
catenation Of rhodomontade that we are
hardly justified in noticing it further.
But one passage IN IL we cannot pass
by. All this spoliation OF other people
is to happen when the Republican party
again comes into full control OF this
Government We have heard what IS
going to happen to the foreigners; listen
10 what they win then do for the
home folks:
eve will lift the Treasury into the
light OF repletion. We viii raise enough
revenue 20 pay all the expenses OF gov
eminent without an income tax. and we
Will raise enough 10 have a balance Tor
an unusual demand. we will not be
cheated by the 1allacies OF financial cranks
or bewildered by Popalisuc cries. We
Will have a currency with every dollar
equal 10 every other dollar, We Will
restore confidence. We viii inspire
courage. We VIII start the spindles
a-whrlng. the water-wheels will turn
again. the fires viii roar. and again viii
there be employment tor every man who
wants work, ana al the wages OF lSS2."
Now listen TO what the great states
man. Jack Cade. promised his followers,
and note the similarity Of the utterances
OF this blessed pair
Cade--"There shall be in England seven
hall-penny ioaves sold Tor penny: the
thrce-hooped pots shall have ten hoops:
and ] will make n felony 10 drink small
beer. All the realm shall be IN common.