The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-14
THE WAR SPIRIT
Its Cause Is Explained by a Prom
inent Colleglan.
TAUGHT CHILDREN
rroi Adler Says HAS Bred a Feeling ID
Americans Against Eaglish Aggression
Which Supports Noafoe Doetrine.

Special TO the Astorian.
New York, Jan ll.-ProfeaHor Felix Ad-
Ter spoke on "Tho War Spirit In the
United States and the Monroe Doctrine
In Carnegie Music Hail.
"a wave OF war feeling unexpected and
unAetN . short time ago. has swept over
tho United States during the last three
weeks. II has temporarily subsidized. but
may swell again and assume mighty pro-
portions
'The Monroe doctrine has excited great
discussion since tho special message Of
President Cleveland In reference 10 II.
II has now become momentous quea-
tlon. tho greatest In our modern history.
In the morpingof that day all was peace
aud serenity; In the evening the whole
country was hfame with tho idea OF
possible war In my mind the matter II
not yet determined.
The Chamber OF Commerce declared
that the Monroe doctrine had the unan-
imouA and enthusiastic support OF tho
American people. There were some In
that body who did not believe that the
Monroe doctrine was applicable to tho
present dispute over tho Venezuelan
boundary
I'm the doctrine thers are two decla-
ratlons. The principle IL opposed 20 mon
archiea on this continent. and opposes the
extension OF monarchlal powers already
having foothold in this hemisphere
The Monroe doctrine declares that civ
lliraiion on tho American continent shah
bc founded on liberty and peace. and We
10 not want tho Old World powers to
secure lodgment on this continent TO
threaten the people
England 10 threatened with war today
She In implicated and complicated with
the policies Of the Old World We don't
want TO see South America become anoth-
cr Africa Nor do We want TO get into
another war over Nicaragua We wish
TO avoid entanglcmcnts with the Old
World
m We say possible war we must mean
war DO we think II wise. juRtP say
NC should be prepared for war n We
threaten H. The matter has gone no far
that war II possible. II IL not in eonse-
qnenoc OF the principle OF the Monroe
doctrine that we must have war. Our
country has said that Il will regard as
manifestation OF unfrlendiIncss any
violation OF that doctrine. That doesn't
IN Itself mean war We may walt untll
tho sum OF the oircnses Justify war.
We should exhaust every possible means
by diplomacy, mediation and other meas
urcs before reHortlng to war
Congress and strong sentiment
among tho people are In favor OF uphold
Ing the president This city il an ex.
ccption. whero the money interest pre-
dominates over patriotism. That war
fever against England has been gather
lng for some time, and needed only
touch 10 set Il aname The reading Of
American history In our schools has
much TO do with this feeling OF antagon-
ism against England. They read OF the
American revolution. OF the War OF 1912,
and tho civil war. and OF the tyranny.
oppression and enmity Of England. A
most intense hatred OF England IL In.
stilled into the minds OF the children
when they are most impresslonable.
"still," he said. England has some
good qualities, and these should be told
In our histories. We should act toward
nations as we do toward individuals
and give them the credit where credit is
due
Another cause OF the war fever was
the rcstlessness OF the Democracy. We
aro aware Of vast physical resources and
are dcSirous OF being among tho first ma
tions OF the world, Besides the people
are desirous OF distinction and titles and
crave excitement and sensation"