The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-06
This Will Be One of the Results Of
the Hawaiian Annexation.
JEFFERSON AN IMPERIALIST.
Ex-senator Reagan Says He Was the
Greatest This Country Ever Pro-
duced-senator Morgan Gives
His Views on Annexation.

men. They were given a luncheon by
the Hon. Alexander II. Revell, president
OF the Union League Club, where they
met a number of prominent Chicagoans.
There were forty guests. seated at a ia
bic arranged in the form OF a fast, and
set off with smilax and roses The room
was decorated with American flags.
Among the guests were Comptroller
Dawes, ex-senator Reagan, of Texas;
the Hon. George r. Adams, the Hon.
Thomas b. Bryan. Mr.. John j Mitchell,
the Hon. William Penn Nixon. Mr.. II. II.
Kohsaat, General John McNulta, Or.
William II. Harper, and Dr. Harry Wade
Rogers.
After the coffee the members OF the
commission and others made speeches.
Senator Morgan said the annexation
Of Hawaii would result I'm the construc-
ton Of the Nicaragua canal (Applsuse).
Cuba was free. Porto Rico belonged TO
the United States, Hawaii was annexed
and the canal was unavoidable. our flag
had been raised In the Philippines, and
no man I'm America would permit II 10
be hauled down. (Applause). Not only
would the Nicaragua canal be construct
ed, but there would be a ship canal con-
Meeting Lake Michigan. the Mississippi
and the Gulf OF Mexico. and one be-
tween New York and the Albemar's
Sound. He was OF the firm belief :hGt
in the next century the United States
would be. by common consent, the leSder
OF the nations OF the earth.
WORK OF COMMISSION.
Senator Cullom said the commission
would ascertain what legislation should
be enacted by Congress for the govern
ment OF tho peops OF the islands and
al "a Ea
Of the people. their industries. the land
question, labor, etc.. and 10 look at the
harbor OF Hawaii, and see what ought
20 bs done 10 make IL q great harbor He
also said the Nicaraguan Csnsl would be
built Referring 10 the war no remarked
that the good psopls Of the country did
not want war. but did have a heart for
humanity and humanity would be bene-
flied by the result. In conducting the
war President Mckinley had shown an
ability, a quietness. a degree OF wisdom
and prudence that had won the esteem
and admiration OF every patriotic citizen.
Applause) Mason and Dixon's line had
been blotted out and we were one people
All were in favor OF one flag and the
Union. (Applause.)
Representative Hit also spoke of the
certainty Of the Nicaraguan Canal as one
Of the results of the war as was a cable
or. firmness. and judiclous energy OF
President Mckinley. saying that his ac-
ton was Endorsed by every sensible
thoughtful man I'm every political party"
A better appreciation OF the true majesty
OF the American people peTmeated the
whole world.
JEFFERSON AN "IMPERIALIsT"
Ex-senator Reagan was called on and
said it might as we'll be written down
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United States. The American people
were interested in the construction Of the
Nicaraguan Canal. and he believed we
ought to have coaling stations IN Samoa,
in the Ladrone Islands. and at Manila.
Il was now within our reach 10 become
the greatest commercial nation In the
world. Acquisition Of territory he said
was spoken Of as being imperialism" 10
has been said that jefferson was the
great apostle OF civil liberty and Demo-
cratic principles; yet. II the acquisition
OF territory was Imperialism, Jefferson
was the greatest imperialist this country
had ever produced" When the authority
of the Union was extended over other
lands our citizens would so there end
take with them the principles OF our gov
eminent and the enterprise and progress
OF the country, and elevate the people and
give them tho civil and religious liberty
the peace and prosperity we enjoy.
Referring to the civil war he said the
result was accepted in good faith and
honor and the South had stood by H.
being Interested In the progress and des-
tiny and going forward with the North
seeking the greatest good for all. Gap
plause)
COMMUNICATION OF MKINLEY.
The following resolution. offered by the
Hon. George X. Peck. was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That we rejoice in the as
sured prospect Of an early and honorable
peace and in the unparalleled triumphs
OF our brave sailors and soldiers In tie
existing war. We hereby express our
hearty admiration for and confidence In
the wise. patriotic and able admnistra-
ton OF President Mckinley. He has been
equal 20 every need and has shown the
entire world how worthy. he is TO lead
great people in a great cause"
The commission LEFT this evening for
San Francisco. whence they sail on the
10Th instant for Hawaii.
All kinds OF plans have been suggested
TO the Commission for the government OF
President Doles domain. from making IL
a part OF California 10 giving il state
hood. The Commissioners say. however.
that they are going TO investigate first
and viii base their recommendations on
what they find TO be the situation and
needs now prevailing.
THE idea of making Hawaii county
OF California has been talked OF and the
suggestion is worthy Of consideration"
said Representative Hit. as he strolled
about the Auditorium Annex waiting 10
greet Senator Morgan The question
for us to consider Is whether or not there
are existing United States laws which.
by virtue OF annexation can be extended
TO cover the islands. The situation will
be improved by the construction OF the
proposed Hawaiian cable. a bill for which
is now pending in Congress. Ten years
ago I introduced a similar measure, but
annexation will make easy what was be-
fore difficult In this respect.
L have been in the Sandwich Islands
and am familiar with the country and
It's needs" said Senator Morgan. II ex-
pect that we shall be there until October
studying the situation. Besides the pop
ulation we will investigate the trade rela-
lions and commerce Of the islands but
I can give no Idea of the form OF gov
eminent we shall recommend. The terri
torial organization has been most talked
OF as II seems to be the general opinion
that the people are not ready for state
hood"
Senator Morgan believes in the war,
but Is ready for peace.
IT don't say the war has gone far
enough" said the Southern statesman.
but do say peace would be acceptable
now, provided II proved the right kind
OF peace. This cry Of imperialism does
not alarm me ke<auxa dorIt thfrty