The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-10-23


The New York Commercial Advertiser
few days ago secured statements from
prominent ministers on their opinion OF
the war in the Philippines. All the divines
responding to the request for their opin-
Ion see the hand OF Providence in Dewey's
victory. and predict the uplifting OF the
Asiatics as the final outcome OF the Amer
lean victory. The opinions are:
The Rev. DIR. Dix, at Trinity: ~ cannot
Imagine how anyone can read that chapter
in our history III which the scene Is laid
in the far-or East without feeling that
some unseen and mysterious power has
been and IS at work conducting, compelling
a certain end which must be accomplished.
and by peaceful methods, Ii II were posi-
bic, but II not peacefully, then by the
whole force OF the powers OF the state. We
are working toward the emancipation of
the races In bondage, not for foreign con-
quest, nor for the repression OF any legiti-
mate aspirations; not for the subjugaton
of an intelligent people. who know their
true interests and are able to attain them:
but for freedom, for education in the act
OF self-goyernment for stable institutions
and the repression Of the enemies of prog
ress and light This celebration of the
past two days has had a double meaning.
1T goes to honor an illustrious servant OF
the state; IL also goes TO show that the peo-
pie are at least loyal to high principles and
set on supporting the government so long
as the government is right. For one.
believe that the motive which impels us to
pursue the course on which We have en-
tered is pure motive. needing no apology.
calling for no defense, but founded on rev.
erence for the principles which go to al
levfate the condition of Inferior races and
enlarge the general hope of the human
race. May / venture to predict-take the
country all through-that none OF US will
see the day on which the people will with
draw from that which they accept as
grave and terrible and a real responsibility.
and, by falling short Of O duty to modern
civilization, and to an inferior race unex-
pectealy thrown on our hands. mourning
the derision OF other nations and Of man
kind"
The Rev. DR. Robert S. Macarthur:
Some contractionists seem to almost re-
greet that the Americans were victorious
on that May day of Manila. I pity Ameri-
cans of that kind. Most Of US whether We
are born here or have been adopted by the
great republic, have learned better kind
OF patriotism. The Occident and the
Orient henceforth ara near neighhors. The
Pacific eff California has Joined hands with
the Pacific which beats against the Asiatic
shore. America has passed from. Isolation
to universalism: from narrow provincial
ism to cosmopolitanism OF the broadcast
kind; from q robust but selfish boyhood In
TO a generous and magnanimous manhood.
This country is now power among the
powers. II Is going to have a merchant
marine OF its own in all ports and on all
seas. And 1t shall also have a navy strong
enough to protect Its new interests every
where and against everybody. This Is
why Dewey's name is now on every
tongue. and why arches erected in his hon.
or span our streets. This IL why the ech-
oes OF the steps and voices Of applauding
millions I'LL the air. This is why his name
shall always shine In American history as
one OF it's brightest stars"
The Rev. DR.. Charles K. jefferson: what
does this hubbub Ineane This marching Of
men, this hurrah and cheering OF the null
titude this pomp and ceremony, this dec
grafton OF the city. this pouring in here OF
vast numbers, this Illumination that turns
night into a strange enchanting day? Some
think II Is because a navy has been shot
10 pieces, others that we have new navy
to play with. All appreciate that We are
going through stirring times. and can see
Gods hand in the course OF events that
are moving us into 81 broader life. tc fulfli
a larger mission. None takes delight In our
present war, and those who feel II a nee
essary step upward also feel a great sor-
row In their hearts"
The Rev. DR. Donald Sage Mackay: The
recognition OF duty well done Is the key
note OF that remarkable celebration we
have Just passed through II was not to
giorify an individual or 10 sing new paeons
Of victory over fallen foe. but. on the
contrary. the recognition II the nation
that In Dewey II had found one OF its own
kind. who embraced a supreme opportunity
10 do his duty and DO II we'll. He did the
tA II AMI ais
then he has KEEP. untarnished his record
Of devotion 20 duty. The glorious victories
ia Manila and Cuba have opened up new
opportunities TO US. and created new re-
sponsihilities. and we must perform the
duty deyoivins on us In consequence"