The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-19
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Nan, Irst, Prose- Of tho LIST inst. contains ny,
,,eu of the commercial. political. social anu
scientific history OF tho world during 'no se~
1sps. from the pen OF DR.. Max Noruau, ~.
Iombroso's most famous disciple ana NUM-.
several works on "Degeneracy." Aporl'onv
Oh, ,oylev of special interest Is tho chapter oeai-
~ ,s,,h Tho cnban war and its relation to this
country, and I take extreme pleasure ihp'o.
.on,ing n literal translation Of IL TO your readers
for careful consideration; u.
..Tbe Cuban revolt has been philosophicn'y
and historically by far the most importante'on'
of III. year Just closed. II has Afforded opAi.
the opportunity OF displaying the manpooo A"'
tho bravery with which she has ever been creu-
tied. albeit they have to all appearances e
manned dormant for some time. But she eau
not hold Cuba. Cuba will eventually tear away
from her. or Spain will rellnquish the island
voluntarily. either now or In tho near iu'urc.
for Cuba has behind her tho public opinion OF
America. against which Europe has almost De-
come lmpo.ent.
Americas inim!cal feelings for Europe can
be accounted for on the psychology OF her vopu-
lace. The American people Is n nation OF emil
grants and descendants Of emigrants. who. dis
satisfied with their lot In Europe. have turned
their back on their mother country. AZ DUST
ness had been prosperous they would undouot-
eddy have stayed at home and supported theni-
selve. and their families. But they were boid
and foolhardy spirits. or they would not have
risk ed putting UP their abode In . land entirely
unknown to them. Men OF this kind have strong
feelings. and they will never forgive their native
espatriatc themselves And IL fortune has been
kind TO them abroad. their enmity toward the
Irary. tho greater their prosperity the flercer do
they nernte and Islander the fatheriano. us poo,
R R@e ana non sill Entertain some %' respect for
Europe. and they eagerly como hitler 10
s,say iss % sgr d sna isaanfins; ;Ss, ' an s saa.
Gated European can find only ~ the
Acrorolis or among the RUNS Of the Coliseum.
But the overwhelming majority OF the people
care nothing about these things: they are ac-
tunted by one thought only. to isolate them
as possible. This thought or impulse has re-
solved itself into n political tenct known as the
Monroe doctrine. But this definition Is mis-
leading. /; il not a doctrine: It Ia only 2 senti-
mcnt.. Americans will not tolerate that Europe
World. Tleir aim IL to .equestcr themselves
politically. socially, spiritually. aud econoni-
Sslly' and insy Wv win rsssh the goal Io wsie Mu ths ss
crowded oil the Western. hemisphere ultimate
ly. America will reject her EuroDean master:
she will not buy in her markets. protection or 10
protection: she will he satisfied with her own
self. And while Europe is bending down under
Is developing wonderfully on all sides.
Thus far Furouc has had no good reason to
he jealous OF her rival. tntil now she need hnye
felt no soliciiude On account Of being outdons by
America. w ton present. tim. Europe couli.
IL she chose. partici pate in The fruits OF An-eri-
can progress and dcv.lnpmcnt. When any Eu-
70; can became mentally detected he could
crr~s the Atlantic ANA iniulr ilo atmosphere u
fire., lon. When an industry, crushed by
American competition. threw laborers out OF
sn%pl0ymsG'; the rs2ple mus dspriysd q Their
Thus was the prosperity Of the United States u
boon and n blessing To All Europe. But all this
Oil Snnn la IN - mn and AIlNsrtRn 4 = linn n SHIN
her gates against Europe. She is imposing dis
agreeable conditions on prospective enigrants.
set fOut on American soil. and tho immigration
law. become stronger every day; aud ! hay. no
Monror doctrine will assume IA new meaning
that 1t il not compatible with the dignity and
high state NJ civilization Of the American peo-
pie TO mix with the inferior races OF Europe.
Tine conclusion l. irresistible that while deep
golden sun is just scattering her l%ustrous rays
On the American continent. Europe viii be
come fdeety, aud FESTIVE when she learns that
that che can no longer unload her %overplus OF
ent.rpri.ing and ambitious subjects Oh tho
shores OF America. The tension will become so
acute that IL will lead to 4 war between the peo-
piles OF western Europe acting In concert and tho
United States of America. the basis for which
will probably be some novel application OF the
Monroe doctrine. Europe might score q few
umph eventually. for even nssuminr that such
n thing were possible rs the conquest Of America
9 @SS ""y ,hemseIves would il " a Few years become
Americans and out = still broader construction
on the Monroe doctrine.
What are we to hope for Discoveries. in
vrntion., and progress OF all kinds emnnate from
America. and Europe will not only be unable TO
keep mp the pace with her American rival. but
she win experience q good deal OF trouble to fol-
low at n distance. America will make long and
rapid strides in commerce. art. and science.
while Europe viii ponder the creation Of new
ranks for military officers and titles for her
cham pertains and other functionnries."
such IL Dr. Nordau's remark able account OF
the future of our great and glorious country.
What do Americans think of IL?
MAURICE C. LANDAU. a53 Front street.
NEW YORK. Jan. Is.