The times., 1897-09-29

spiracy IN Central America TO construct
on alliance of the small states there an
taeoniStic to American plans and ambi-
tions in connection with the Nicaragua
Canal WIN not he abandoned. Moreover.
the marquis IS reported to be keeny alive
10 what may happen between this Gov
eminent and that of Spain with regard to
Cuba. Driven out of Europe British diplo-
macy and the naval force that backs it
VIII seek employment and success es in
the very spheres of operation where we
alone have the prosoriptive right to CON
troll.
Such a prognosis. if correct, imposes
the duties of watchfulness and vigorous
opposition upon our authorities. We must
meet anynew attempt 20 fasten the chains
Of hypocntical al Ibitration handicap
upon GuT people with contemptuons rejec-
tion. We must adopt drastic measures to
Iaeet the schemes and plots of England
in the Pacific with patriotic and inter.
national action and counter-alliance, and,
in Central America, We ought to take the
bull by the horns and terminate British in
reference and aggression IL that quar-
ser by establishing firm protectorate
over the states concerned, or likely to be
corcerped, in the route Of the Nicaragua
Canal. We should do this, as well from
sense Of duty to civilization and hui
nanity as because we have paramount
interests which IT would be criminal for
US to ignore. In this connection 1t is
well 20 caH attention to what Or. Horatio
Guzrnan. former minister to this conn
tr from Nicaragua, vcryrecertly la 5 said:
Under present conditions it is impossible
10 prevent recurring reYoiut ions IN central
America 1 have long healthy advocated
the establishment of prou"rtorate or the
United states over Nicaragua and the other
states, N not actual annexation and In this
view I am supported by majority of the
educated aud moneyed classes ofthe Central
American States. | see no other means OF
jnSuring the benefits OF peaceful Tt publican
government 10 Spanish America
There are three points that the great
American Republic must cover and hold
in order to make It's future SAFE end
glorious They are the Hawaiian Islands,
the Isthmus. ana the control OF the Ameri-
,aI Mediterranean. British diplomacy
and gold, on the one hand, and British
fortification Of everything commanding
any point OF American territory OF the
thcater os American progress on the other,
are shrowdly and with deep hostility op-
Grating and intended to thwart Us in the
attcInpt to accomplish our mission.
We need continental revival Of stern
American patriotism, and more critical
analysis Of the tendencies. policies and
movements OF the executive and legis-
larive branches of our Government than
they have been subjected TO for the past
generation. Otherwise the combined forces
OF Foreign financial and political infIu-
cnce VIII again corrupt public men, and
the most corruptibIe Of American parties,
and, before the end OF the present Con-
grcss, throttle Us SO that the future OF
America VIII be future OF abject sub
serviency to European control.
The American people should bear this
auxiously IN raina, and keep weather
eye open for British and other old world
schemes during the approaching winter
session OF our national Legislature.