The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-05
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cultivation of peaceful relations with other
nations In the affairs OF nations beyond
seas, no question Of the balance of power
has ever disturbed us. Our neighbors could
not contest our supremacy but we will never
use our power 20 their disadvantage.
THE United States has not set its eyes
on distant possession. America has never
failed. either in Greece. Armenia or South
America, TO make It known she reprobated
cruelty and persecution, but she has not
felt that she has commission to police the
world. She would gladly have welcomed
settlement of the Cuban question by the es-
Enlistment Of humane, just and liberal
government under Spain, If that had been
possible.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES.
I'VE have incurred responsibilities there
and in the Philippines and we shall not fail
to discharge them at any cost. 1t is too late
TO debate the question whether IL were wiser
TO carry out in the Philippines a purely
naval campaign or the question whether
destiny or our own choice involved us there.
We have assumed responsibilities toward a
peaceable people there, toward Spain and
toward the world. We must establish order
as a preliminary to the consideration of
any questions as TO the ultimate destiny and
disposition of the archipelago.
I'VE are proud of the magnificent achieve
ments of our army and navy and are glad
If European Misrepresentation as TO our
naval construction and seamanship is re-
moved. We are glad If a truer apprecia-
ton OF the vast war resources OF the
United States prevails, glad only because 1t
gives security in the hemisphere in which
we are placed, not because 1t is a threat to
Europe.
American diplomacy has been, I think.
peculiarly sentimental. Our moral interven-
ton for the suppressed and our later in
PREVENTION by arms have been in the inter-
est of liberty. not gain. We see opening
before us the wide door of commerce
throughout the world and 1t must not be
thought unnatural. in spite of differences.
and strifes, IL peculiar friendliness Is felt
by us for those of our language and race
across the channel, but no one has sug-
gested that for this either Great Britain or
the United States should assume all the
quarrels and animosities of others. The
friendship Of the United States for England
is not enmity for the rest Of the world. The
United States is now more than ever in
sympathy with every practical suggestion
tending to diminish the influence of arms
In the determination Of international ques-
tions. Arbitration halted because of the
defy of finding purely judicial tribunal
that would consider national questions with
the same impartiality that characterizes
courts in the trials of individuals. When
such a tribunal is attained, disarmament
will be near. America will hail that day."
prolonged applause1.
Juice BREWERS REMARKS.
Justice Brewer, Of the United States SUI
preme Court, said: "All true Americans do
a little boasting to-day. but for once want
to look forward instead of backward. Great
and splendid have been the achievements
of the century. but the soldier still stands
at the door. The conference now in progress
at The Hague discloses the fact that dis
armament has not yet arrived. This must
not be. The question for the next century
Is not the question Of power 10 kill, but
power to save. BY just such decree as
the Venezuelan tribunal shall commend
itsetf to the impartial judgment Of the great
court Of public opinion, by just so much will
1t help to advance the day when the might
of the sword shall give way to the right
OF the Judge. The principle OF arbitration is
here to stay, and despite all opposition it
will triumph. The conference at The
Hague. the uncompleted treaty between
Great Britain and the United States for a
permanent tribunal and the Venezuelan
tribunal are all forerunners of success.
Judges will replace the soldier and right will
replace might God grant that the hero of
the new civilization may be an American"
General Porter expressed his pleasure in
meeting so many prominent members Of the
sister republic and in seeing the intertwined
flags, reviving hallowed memories of days
when the two nations were so closely asso-
ciated in history. He referred tosthe Amer
lean school children's gift OF a monument
to Lafayette and the American women's
statue of Washington about to be presented
to France as fitting return for the gen.
erous gift of the statue Of liberty. May
the peaceful relations thus typified," said
the ambassador. exist forever. The pres
ent anniversary is most significant, as by
brief. triumphant and remarkable war
America believes she has taken an advanced
stride In history in the true interests of
good government, civilization and human
liberty. 1t has been wisely said the calm
before a storm is peace of mans making.
but the calm after the storm is peace of
Coos making. This is peace after storm
and it is hoped and believed 1t will never
again be broken" General Porter closed
with an eloquent review Of the history of
the civil war.
Prof. b. ID. Woodward, assistant commits
sioner TO the Paris exposition of 1900, made
an interesting speech on the progress Of
the exposition and announced the French
Cabinet had just decided the French gov
eminent would cooperate in the celebration
OF July 4, $780, which, he said, would hence
forth be designated as United States day at
the exposition. AS President Mckinley
presses button at in the morning in the
White House its action at noon in Paris
will release from the top of the Eiffel tow
er, Prof. Woodward says. 1.-The largest
American flag ever manufactured in New
England"
Baron Russell, lord chief justice of Eng
land, and member of the Venezuela trib-
unal, responded TO a toast. All the addresses
were received with enthusiasm.
NJ. Decrais. minister of the colonies, was
present TO represent NJ. Delcasse, and the
Cabinet was still further represented in
the presence OF NJ. Baudin, minister Of pub
lie works.
Among the well-known Americans present
wore Chief Justice Fuller, of the United
Sta e. Supreme Court: Henry Vignaud, Sec
rotary of the United States embassy: j. X.
Gowdy. United States consul general; DR..
Harris. Mr.. Phelps, Edmund Foss. and all
the presidents of the various chambers OF
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