The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16

ties in getting mp the quotas as they
have in getting back the money eApenu-
ed we would now be on tho eve Ok ths
Santiago campaign
Hon. Charles r. Warwick. mayor OF
Philadelphia. responded 10 what the
Liberty Bell Says About IT, Mayor
warwick IS a favorite in Atlanta ana
his reception was highly gratifying
He said in part: 49,.
CONVINCED the world that popular gov
eminent is not only possible but sai+
stable and enduring
"There IS no pride OF conquest rasiub
I'm our hearts, We are not oent on ue-
struction. for we represent a CIVILIZATION
Christian In character, humane IN pur
pose. which labors for the uplifting OK
the human race a civilization withous
a ghetto. that IS liberal and tolerant
that protects every citizen In MS per-
sonal political and religious rights.
.eThe question Of annexation We should
Without passion. consider m It's every as
meet with an eye single 90 the interests
and future welfare of our country hut
above all things Jet ms not be frighteneo
nor msed by general terms lhal haN'
no application 90 conditions as they eAisl'
"The Liberty Bell from the very pc
Ginning has watched the nation grow
and pNnHnl. Ef-t has "''tA AtA~'
had a far longer and greater experience
In these matters than any or us, ana
she authorized me I'm speaking FOR ner 10
sov that we must consider the questions
/ that confronts us. and without passion
| and with an eve single 10 the future wei
fare and stability Of our popular insu-
! tutions. and then an will be Well.
! SECRETARY CAGES SPEECH.
! Mr.. Gage said IN part:
1 I.rn.N For O.
- Ii is evident that II yesterday
J We were insular. tomorrow we must
/ no international, and commerce Is tho
| agency through which our destiny Is 70
| be accomplished.
| I shall not take your time by euloslz-
| ing the triumphs Of commerce, elmer az
| a bringer I'm OF profit or as pioneer OF
! civilization. The thought IS too familiar
| and the story has been too often told.
| want To speak. II can. of an underlying
| law. or natural order which compeis ma
| tons advanced in art. science lndustiy'
| and general knowledge, 10 carry me
! blessings these bring TO peoples nelp.'s7
| through ignorance and wretched through
] oppression. ....
| A wealthy T,ond0nor. whose heart was
| moved by the misery or tne leheiH
| house class. herded i'm the vilcst sums
| built al great cost a series or build
| inps models in sanitation. with economi-
| cal arrangements for heating COOKING
| and other household needs. THESE apart
| ments he leased AT low rates TO the FORM
or deuizens of garrets and cellars. Some
| one COMMUNICATED him upon his pnilan-
| thropv. He replied do not praise me-
TOO much. went I'm for philanthropy
but | have discovered that philanthropy
and five per cent. may be made 20 go Toe
gether." ,...,.. .....
almost be held that the hope of comm Do
| clal gain has done nearly az much l'.
the cause OF truth as even '"o 'V'0
truth"
A commerce which exploits the poverty
NJ the poor soon ends. Good govern
ments the establishment of peace tne
| dissemination OF education. the encour-
aqomont OF industry the protection ~ mo
weak. I'm n word. the elevation OF races
lower I'm the scale Of civilization. until
the,, feel new wants and find the ahillty
10 supply them I'm fair exchange i0r inc
fruits of their own peculiar soil, climate
or racial characteristics these are INC
foundations upon which a lasting. grow
ing commerce can be established. W.
see on all sides the advanced CONNER
: cial nations struggling with each other
for distant markets. They apprehe"u
Nv intuition. M least. half tho truth.
BY the orderings OF a fate. on Prov
dence little suspected by us, we, OF ms
, LAND have been pushed forward, as l'
! were AGAINST an our traditioss, 10 race
: new RESPONSIBILITIES. new duties, and ne"
opnortunities. Shall We retain our
e selves ana remain insular, or shall we ace
! ! cent the challenge that destiny bring
MS? II. with due humility. we shan Try
= =, ara our WAY 10 the larger life events
have brought TO as: n, with an honest
= regard for the duties which the great
! ana strong owe 10 the weak and helpless
= we take mp what may seem preseN
unprontabie burden. We shall ] believe
= IN the fullness OF time find out that in on.
larger relations and In our extended com
merce philanthropy and five per cent
NAV be made % go together
70 Congressman Evan Settle, OF Kentucky
who spoke for Hon. Joseph Bailey an.
- Richmond p. Hobson were the las
% speakers