New-York tribune., 1898-11-16

ratification by the Senate IN be increased by ~
fact that its rejection woulj throw rs back into
state OF war. treaty that made too great conces.
SONS 10 Spain--that restored 20 her tho Pnip-
plres. for instance-mIght he rejected on that
ground. since the failure Of tho treaty would leave
in posse Of the territory But n tho treaty
provides for the acquisition Of tho Philippines By
this country Or leaves those islands under tho rro-
lection and domination OF this Government thoss
VINO oppose such an order Of things can have No
motive FOR the rejection Of the treaty since by i,s
rejection the very acquisition which they sought 10
avoid would be accomplished with more complica-
ton and uncertainty 70 how much further 4,
would lead The Administration now appears 10
have got around 10 the policy Of retaining the
Philippines.
This WILL IN my judgment. not lack the neces.
sary support In the senate. suppose there will be
so me opposition. but this whole country west Of
the Mississippi River Is absolutely solid in support
Of expansion in this direction. In that section It Is
popular. universal and unanimous sentiment
Whether the policy IS wise for tho future or not.
the sentiment exists and is irresistible. and Sen
ators representing the States west of the Mlssls-
sippl must respect 1t. The future OF the whole
Western Slope and the Middle West relies upon ~.
development Of the Pacific commerce. What ar.
such States as Nevada. Utah. Idaho Wyoming and
d outlet for Their Industry and market for their
There will be no difficulty about the government
Of the Philippines. An imple of the ease with
which the people who come in the progress
OF free government 10 the West take the caro-
OF freemen and adapt themselves 70 our institu-
tons Will be found our absorption OF Hawaii
The change OF government there Will be accom-
plished with az much : Il babe H. lifted from
the cradle 10 the bed There Will be absolutely
10 embarrassment difficulty about dealing win
Hawaii and there IL no reason 10 anticipate dif-
Guilty ~ dealing with the Philippines either a. d
par of this country or rs a government under
influence and dir rctiOn' -
What Influence do you think this acquisition OF
remote territory Will have upon our domestic sf
fairs
with territorial expansion ana development OF
commerce win come quckf ming OF enterprise, an
opening uD Of opportunities. "a stimulus 20 IL
genuiy an expansion OF nanufactures and o'
trade. An extension and liberaiizn- OF customs
revenue ana shipping laws. and an expansion ~ or
whole financial system. Instead OF CONTRACTION
there Will be an expansion Of currency. and all
domestic policies will adjust Themselves 10 the new
conditions The course Of events VIII accomplish
what party contentious have failed To- accomplish.
The expulsion Of Spanish money. which h. silver.
from Porto Rico and the Philippines, AMI IFS
placement by American money. together Win the
vastly increaaed demands of trade. Will in NY
Judgment Increase the value of silver bullion 70
such an extent that there Will be no more conten-
ton over the coinage question
DO you think the Nicaragua Canal Will he con-
structed%'
beyond a dou6t. / am satisfied that fully 81 per
cent OF the people Of this country demand that this
canal be built undor the control Of the United
states The necessity for n has been demonstrated.
and the people of tns country VIII not be content
that tho work should be left undOne nor that any
foreign government be permitted 70 do H. A. chair
man OF the committee. ! shall call the Dill up m
ruelatelv on the assembling oi congress and Ask
for a vote on consideration think iaere VIII be
large Majority OF the Senate in favor Of it,