The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-07-25
ChicagO's Civic Federation
Takes the Lead
In a Call For a National Con-
ference
TO MEET AT SARATOGA
And Discuss the Duty of the
Government
Regarding Conquered Territory
Present and Prospective.
0 MEET AT SARATOGA

Chicago, July 25-The Civic Fedora
ton of Chicago has given out call for
a national conference, to be held at
Saratoga Springs, n. Y, August 10 and
20, to discuss the future foreign policy
of the United States. This call is sign
ed by over 1000 men from every state
an the Union. The call says:
The undersigned deem it desirable
that a national conference be convened
at an early day to consider the future
of the foreign policy of the United
States. The war with Spain gives prom
Use of the overthrow of Spanish power
in Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philippines
and other of that country's colonial
possessions. The question of what dis
position the United States should
make of these possessions when
peace is reached is none too soon
IN engaging the thought OF our people.
The question impresses US as being one
of the most serious the American people
have to consider. It is a question, and
one upon which heretofore very little
thought has been bestowed by the great
majority Of our people. Whether the
foreign policy of the fathers should
be adhered to or departed from is
enough to challenge the most serious
consideration of our ablest and most
thoughtful men. In our opinion, this
conference should be composed of men
from all parts of the country, without
regard to party affiliations, and ire
spective of whether they are for or
sion, and men whose ability, position
and character enttle their opinions to
the respectful consideration of the peo-
ple.''
The circular letter sent out by Chair
man Henry Wade Rodgers and Secre-
tary Ralph NJ. Easley, asking for sig
natures, stated that neither the genesis
nor conduct Of the war would be dis
the proceedings, the object being en-
tirely educational. The responses were
prompt and enthusiastic. The signers
consist OF governors, mayors, presidents
of boards of trade, presidents of banks,
labor leaders, leading clergymen and
manufacturers. While only individual
names are asked for. a great many
organizations authorized their presi-
dents to sign officially. Among the sig
natures are the following:
Indianapolis, Ind.-James A Mount,
governor.
Philadelphia, Pa--John H. Converse,
J. F. Mcbride, secretary national labor
organization.
ttsburg-George A. Kelley, vice
president chamber of commerce
Erie-RObert SALESMAN, mayor.
Observation-Disclosures Bailey.
Williams Ort-James ManSel, mayor.
Carlisle-George D. Reed, president
Dickinson college.
Reading-George Reading.
Boston-Ex-Govern Bracket, Rufus
G. Flanders, president board of trade;
T. Jefferson Coolidge, William Endi-
colt, Jr., Robert Treat Payne.
New BedfOrd-SamueI Ross, secretary
Cotton Spinners' association.
amstown-F'ranklin Carter, pres
tdent Williams college.
New York city-Carl Schurz, w. H.
Parsons, vice president board of trade;
Professor N. NJ. Butler, Henry White,
general secretary Garment Workers of
America; Chancellor NcCracken, New
TniWRTEifUs
Mr.. R. S. Macarthur, W. H. Wiley,
Charles H. Eaton, D. D.; R. Heber New
ton, D. D.
Brooklyn-John Philips. secretary
United Hatters; Richard s. Storrs, D.
ID.
BuffaIo-Mayor DiehI
Syracuse, N. Y.-Chancellor Day.
enectady-Charles c. Duryea,
mayor; President Raymond, Union col
1ege.
Chicago-H. N Higinbothan, Mel
Vile E. Stone, Fred W. Peck, United
States commissioner to Paris expOsi-
ton; Zena R. Carter, president board Of
trade; William R. Harper, president
Chicago university; Henry Wade ROg-
ers president Northwestern university.
Peoria Ohm Warner, mayor; R. H.
NTOrrissey, grand master Railroad Train
men.
Jacksonville, Ill-John E. Bradley,
president Illinois college.
Cincinnati-Archie H. Elder, Jacob ].
Schmalz.
Oberlin, GA A. Wright, president
Oberlin college.
Columbus, Cd. F. Gray.
Milwaukee, Wfs.-D. Vance, presi-
dent chamber of commerce; Edward D.
Eaton, president BeIoit college.
Louisville, ky.-F. n. HartWell, presi-
dent Municipal League.
COvnigtOn-Bishop Macs.
Detroit, Mich.-BishOp Ninde, William
G. Sperry, president Of Lowell college.
Los Angeles, CaI-P. NJ. Daniel, pres
tdent board of trade.
San Diego. Cal-George A Hawley,
president board of trade Martin Kellogg,
president state university.
Salem, Ore.-GOvernOr Lord.
Portland, Me.-Charles F. I.ibbey.
Omaha, Neb.-Edward E. Rosewater,
editor Bee.
Lincoln, Neb.-Sras A. Holconb, gov