Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-04-09

an interesting spec
uiaiion as to the
future OF American patriotism. The
Monroe doctrine, that has for three
quarters of II century been the defiance
or European powers, still remains a
pride in every patriotic heart. 1t has
warned off from these western shores
the armies of Europe and the fleets OF
powerful battle-ships. says New York
paper.
But II the repeating rifles OF the sol.
diers and the 100 ton guns of the ships
have been spiked. the weak little ar
rows Of Cupid have pierced the famous
old Monroe doctrine through and
through and by the strategy of love
gained stronger foothold for England
aud other nations in this land than
| could have been won by years OF bloody
warfare
The ancient Romans carried off the
Sabln, women by force and won a ma
tons support. Force today is sup
planted by the glamour OF titles and
social rank. European politics is prin-
cipally built on marriage. The shrewd
old King of Denmark married off his
daughters with such diplomatic skill
that nearly every country in Europe Is
bound by closest ties to the little state.
England and Germany are firmly
united by marriage and Emperor Will
| liam has much reverence for his famous
grandmother. Queen Victoria. The
Prince of Wales is uncle by marriage
to the Car of Russia, and has great
influence In that vast country. Inter
marriage made the English Duke of
Edinburgh, son of the Queen. the ruler
of one of Germany's richest principali-
ties. Saxe-Coburg- Gotha.
Thus safely allied in Europe. Eng
land turns to her greatest rival OF the
future-America- in the sam"
manner is steadily gaining power with
our nobility of wealth. Already the
richest and most influential families of
the country are bound by social and
marital ties to England's leading men
Now, what If war should come between
the two nations?
Senator Chandler has prophesied that
the peace between the United States
and England cannot continue much lon
ger: that the increasing power of both
and their rivalry on the seas must bring
on an impending conflict. Then will
come struggle between love and duty.
In event of war the United States;
government must have the financial
support of its wealthiest citzens--its
bankers, it's rulers of Wall street. But
with the money kings bound by family
sympathy to England. where would the
sinews of war be found? Wall street
is getting tied to the apron strings of
Picc .dilly.
The house OF Vanderbilt represents
the greatest money power in the United
States. Through its allies. men of both
brains and wealth, its influence eX-
tends into every great financial trans
action. United, 1t could almost con-
troll the business of the country at will.
The house of Marlborough in the past
has been one of the strongest props of
the English throne, supporting it with
valiant service in every emergency.
And now this young Duke. as we'll
formed and promising as any Of his
line, will take back to England one OF
the Vanderbilts-a house whose linan-
cial power in a time of international
trouble this government could not az
ford to resist.
Closely allied by social end business
ties to the Vanderbilts is William G.
Whitney, who. many people think. may
one day be president. His charming
daughter has married an Englishman.
The Pagets are fighters, used to war for
=,
occur it would be but natural for Al
merle Hugh Paget to leave this coun-
try and take up the arms of England.
Mrs. Marshall o. Roberts, who is
| closely connected with half a dozen
rich American families, married Col.
Ralph Vivian, one of the best soldiers
| in Queen Victoria's armies. Miss Min
ME Stevens. whose mother. Mrs. Paran
Stevens. was New York's social leader.
is the wife of Col. Arthur Paget, a SOL
der who could draw his younger
brother quickly back to England Lord
William Beresford, who won many hon
ors and decorations in battle. married
Mrs. Hamersley, stepmother to the
young Duke of Marlborough, making
this American alliance still stronger.
Three OF England's greatest political
leaders OF recent times married Ameri-
can wives-Sir William Vernon Har-
court. who married Mrs. j. p. Ives: the
late Lord Randolph Churchill. who
married Miss Jennie Jerome and Jo-
seph Chamberlain. who married Miss
Mary Endicott. whose father was Sec
rotary OF War for President Cleveland.
These are not the only persons whose
patriotism would be put to the test in
conflict with England.
ReSevNasl Far MAJ