The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-25
POLICY OF THE NATION
TO BE DISCUSSED AT A CIVIC FED
GRAFTON CONFERENCE.
Meeting Called for the Purpose Of
Considering the Disposition of the
Colonies Wrested from Spain.

ference to be held at Saratoga Springs, n.
Y, Aug. 10 and 20 to discuss the future
foreign policy of the United States. The
call is signed by over two thousand repre-
sentative men from every State in the
Union. The call says:
1.-THE undersigned deem it desirable that
national conference be convened at an early
day to consider the future foreign policy
of the United States The war with Spain
gives promise of the overthrow of Spanish
power in Cuba, Porto Rico. the Philippines
and other of that countrys colonial posses
sions. The question OF what disposition the
United States should make of these possess
sions when peace is reached is none too soon
engaging the thought of our people. The
question impresseS US as being one OF the
most serious the American people have had
to consider. 1t is a new question and one
upon which heretofore very little thought
has been bestowed by the great majority OF
our people. Whether the foreign policy or
the fathers should be adhered to or de-
parted from is enough to challenge the most
serious consideration of our ablest and most
thoughtful men. In our opinion this CONFER
ence should be composed of men from all
parts of the country, without regard TO par
ty affiliations and irrespective of whether
they are for or against policy of territorial
expansion, and men whose ability, position
and character entitle their opinions to the
respectful consideration of the people,"
The circular letter sent out by Chairman
Henry Wade Rodgers and Secretary Ralph
M. Easley asking for signatures stated that
neither the genesis nor conduct of the war
would be discussed nor any political cast be
given the proceedings, the object Being en-
prompt and enthusiastic. The signers con-
sist of governors, mayors presidents OF
boards of trade, presidents of colleges,
LAWYERS. presidents of banks, labor leaders,
leading clergymen and manufacturers.
While only individual names were asked Tor,
a great many organizations authorized their
presidents to sign officially. Among the Sig
natures are the following:
Indianapolis-James A. Mount, Governor.
Standardization H. Converse, D. 4. NC
Bride. SECRETARY national labor organization
Plrtsburg-lIeorge A. Kelly, vice president
Chamber of Commerce.
Erie. Pa-Robert SALESMAN, mayor.
Harrisburg Pa.-Edward Bailey.
Milliamsport, Pa--JameS ManSei, mayor:
Carlise, Pa.-George f. Reed presiuehe
Dickinson College.
Reanlng. Pa-Jacob Weidel, mayor.
Boston0Ex-G Governor Bracket, Rufus u
FLANDERS, president Board OF Trade; L. JGI-
ferson Coolidge, William Endicott, Jr.' ROD
New Bedford-Samuel Ross, secretary
Cotton Spinners' Association
Williamstown--Erankl carter, president
New York CiTy-Carl Schurz, w. III. Par
sons. vice president Board OF Trade; PIoI.
tary Garment Workers of America; Cnan-
ceiior McCracken, New York University;
Bishop Potter, Rev. K. ). MacArtnur' w. W., IA:
Wiley, Charles II. Eaton, II. O.' H. Hooo1
N gswroeokiyn.John Phillips, secretary United
Hatters; Richard :. Storrs' u y.
Syracuse. n Y.-Chancellor Day.
Schenectady, n. Y.-Charles Z. Duryee'
mayor; President Kaym66nd; n,iiV Meiyie 81
stone. Fred W. Peck, United States COM
missioner to the Paris exposition; ZSna n.
r HARPER president Chicago University;
Henry Wade Rogers, president North"ese-.
ern University. TT No.
rissey grand master Railroad Tralnmen.
Jacksonyille, nl-John Z. Bradley, presi-
oe NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ln Elder. jacob J.
oberIin, GA. A Wright, president Ober-
~ Commits. O.-E. F. Gray.
Milwaukee, Wis. = d. vance prgs l
Chamber of Commerce. EDWARD u. haloh'
plI e oi,isville. KY. n. Hartwel, president
Municipal League
Covington ky-Bishop Macs.
Detroit-Bishop Ninde, William u. Sperry,
president Olivet College ...a.
los Angeles, Cal.-P. M. Daniel, president
00 Martin Kellogg, president State Univer-
Salem. Ore.-Governor Lord.
Omaha, Neb.-Edward b. Rosewater' cd
~ Lincoln. Neb.-silas A. Holcomb. Gov
ernor; George E. Mclean, president State
University.
State University.
Jersey City-john A. Blair.
Atlanta CAT. b. Neal, president OF
Chamber of Commerce.
st. Louis-Bishop d. 5. futile;
washington. ID. C..samuel Gompers.
Wallace Radcliffe, D. D.; Samuel H.
Dover. DeI.-E. D. Tunnel, Governor:
Memphis-F w. Brode. president Mer-
Nashvilie~R. ii. Dudley, mayor.
Iowa City--William F. King, president
topeka. Kan-F. d. Fuller.
Montpelier, Vt.-Josiah Grout, Governor.
Charleston, w. Vac. w. Atkinson,
'c Cheyenne, wow. NJ Richards, Gov
ernor.
Columbia, S, CIV. H. Ellerbee. Gov
ernor.
BaItimore-Conway w. Sans
Salem, Va.-Julius Dreher, president Roa-
noke College
Salt Lake City-Richard 3. Shepard.
Spokane, Wash.-George S. Brooke.
Seattle Wash.--C. II. Clarke.
Nashua, N. H.-David A. Gregg.
New Orleans-Thomas d Boyd, president
State University.
Providence r. I-Henry NJ. King. D. D.
Reno. New. E. Stubs, president State
University.
Natchez. Miss.-A. G. Campbell.
New Haven, Conn-Max Adler.
Moscow, Ida.-F. 3. Gault, president State
University.
Sioux Falls. S. DIS. H. Jordan. D. D.
Tallahassee, Fla.-George p Raney.
A committee on arrangements, consisting
of representative men in different parts OF
the country and representing different
phases of the questions to be discussed will
be announced in a few days.
SPEAKS FOR PORTO RICO.