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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13
TIC Monroe poctrine.

Calhoun County News (Port Lavaca') 4
The Monroe doctrine is proving as great
stumbling block to certain ampitious
and ayaricious Americans as formerly 1t
has been to grasping continental natiohs'
European powers are now having the sport
of seeing 'the engineer hoist with MS own
petard." We are somewhat like the youth
in the Arabian Nights story who allowed
the genii to escape from the bottle and was
confronted with the difficulty of getting
him back. While we invoked the princi-
pies of the Monroe doctrine against other
nations it worked beautifully. and its far
reaching wisdom received the unqualified
Endorsement of every citizen in the United
States 1t was the cardinal tenet of our
governmental creed, and it was akin TO
laying hands on the holy of holies to dis
sent from the international principle which
1t involved. England, France, Spain and
other nations were courteously but firmly
admonished that all adjacent territory was
virtually urder United States protection,
and attempted conquest on any part of this
continent would be considered an unfrienu-
ly hot. Along with this went the tacit adj
mission that this government would rest
content with its present territory and
would never entertain the idea of outlying
anneXations.
But as the French say, I'VE have changed
all that" The expansion idea has taken
hold, and 1t will be difficult to shake off
if it be possible at ALL The imperialistic
advocates (and 1t may be noted incidental
ly that the word empire" and it's deriVa-
tons have grown particularly obnoxious
to them) are striving energetically to ex-
plain away this doctrine which UP to this
time has been OF the warp and wool CT
our national declaration. and seek to deny
its connection with the Philippine project
but their very endeavor to get free from
1t shows how thoroughly and absolutely
it is applicable. Like all great forces, it
has its recoil, and the Monroe doctrine is
now embarrassing us as before it has en-
other greedy nations The plain
truth is that Mckinley would
have history read that he annexed the
Philippine islands to the United States,
and great majority of those influencing
him to do so are moved by selfish and mer-
,enary motives. The republican party |
leaders favor 1t because 1t STRENGTHENS the
hands of the administration-give it more |
offices to bestow and for this an immense |
standing army is to be maintained taxa
ton to be increased and our war bureau |
expenditures are to be fixed at a figure |
which will exceed that of Russia and Ger
many.
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HOUSTON, FRIDAY, JAN. IL, isDo.
TWEL We P AGES
WANT NO PENSIONS.

The following editorial from the Kansas
City Times so accurately conveys the SEN
timent OF The Post that the full text is here
reproduced:
The Tennessee legislature has wisely
passed a resolution denunciatory of the
scheme to place er-Confederate soldiers on
the National pension roll. Senator Butler
OF North Carolina did not consult the
wishes OF the -Confederates before in
PRODUCING his resolution to put them on
the pension list The handsome treatment
accorded President Mckinley by the ex-
Confederates during his recent visit to the
South. and manly way he reciprocated the
good feeling was clearly misunderstood by
good many Northern as well as Southern
people. They met as Americans upon a
common level of patriotism and good will.
They fraternized and exchanged greetings
In the light OF events OF today. not OF yes
terday.
There was no blue" nor was there any
gray" except as the recollection of them
brought TO mind the herolsm and sterling
worth Of American manhood--a manhood
that is the same glorious expression or
worth and integrity in the North and In
the South and in the East and in tho West.
The South welcomed Mr.. Mckinley us a
citizen OF common country. as an ex-
Federal soldier and as president of the
United States. He in turn accepted the
greeting as coming from ex-Confederates
whose very clarifying In the history they
had made upon thousand battlehelds gave
emphasis to their exalted HAmericanism
Memories we're revived which were pleas
inE to those OF the North, as well as to
those of the South, but all recognized the
}act that the accounts of the civil war
had been closed, and the books given to tho
historian. President Mckinley nor citi-
zen Mckinley. nor ex-Federal soldier Me-
kinley had anything to offer but good
VIII and the brotherhood of Americans. Tho
south had nothing to ask for save the
recognition of the sincerity of its hospital
ity and it's expressions of loyal acceptanee
of the decree OF destiny.
Nothing could he more abhorrent to ok
Confederates than the suggestion that thew
DO admitted to the Federal pension roI,
ana had the president even SO much as
limited such a thing he would have low
cred himself greatly In the good opinion OF
the real. true South. But the president is
100 much OF an American not to know how
Inc true American would scorn such a
Proposition. The ex-Confederates do not
want to forget the struggle OF the long ago.
nut IN remembering 1t no trace OF regret
appears Tor either their participation In Il
o. tneir failure. They fought and lost, and
thsy would have contempt for themselves
wers they to accept money because they
.o1t. NOT would any true American think
ior moment that either the Southern or
tho Northern ex-soldier would ask for a
pension under such circumstances.
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4 auc.tion Of Consistency.

Laredo Times.
Senator Mason OF Illinois was red
hot advocate Of war with Spain when
more conservative citizens were hoping
that the desired results might be OBJ
tained without resort to force. Sena-
tor Mason ia now in favor Of neutral
izing the achievements OF the war by
refusing to take advantage OF any of
the benefits accruing.--San Antonio
Express.
Senator Mason believes In consistency.
He favored the rebuking % spain's greed
and inhumanity. and does not favor this
country pursuing the same course that
brought Spain to her present unenviable
condition, 1t is not surprising that 90
many voters go TO the polls and vote
against their own interests and the well
fare OF their country when there are so
many newspapers dishing out to them such
sentiments as the above quoted. In what
school OF ethics, for goodness sake, was the
editor OF the Express taught inY We We're
taught to believe that people should SO
to war for principle. not benefits, and that
nation that fights for gain IL no better
than highway robber The man who
reslsis highway robbery fights for prin-
ciple. but the man who engages In deadly
strife for gain Is no better than high
way robber. The American who volun-
teered to put a stop to SPANS barbarities
In Cuba IL patriot and worthy OF great
honor. but the American who volunteers
" suhjugate the people Of the Philips
pines enters q cause no better than that
the Spanish soldiers have been engaged In.
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and other adventurous gentlemen Tho Post
! ia enabled most earnestly to congratulate
Messrs. ousley and Chase 1t lie acquainted
with their environments OF the past with the
carriccs 70 which they have been subjected
and has appreciated the handicsps against
which they have braveiy struggled in tho ef-
forts to make The Tribune the fne paper that
II IL. The Post can also connratulate the peo-
pie OF Galveston. They will have better
evening paper than over, and. what is more.
II We mistake not. one that will be indcpend-
ent and fully capable OF free and unfsstered
expression.
Bill sterrett the personal pronoun CORE
spoudent of the News. who has been stationed
at Washington, will report legislative pro-
ceedines for that paper from Austin The
public will soon be RECALLED with how e.
and the Legislators propose to save the COIN
try from the Ills which threaten it=-West
Texas Stockrnah.
Like other correspondents Mr.. Sterrett
uses the pronoun for convenience OF express
sion. 1t is not good policy to handicap a
correspondent with the technical requirements
TO which the editorial writer proper must
subscribe. and so long as 1t Is good stun
what's the odds? Most Of the loading cor
respondents OF the country use this style.
The policy OF ratifyIng a treaty which vests
the title to the Philippines In the United
States and then repudlating the ratification
by congressional resolution afterwards does
not seem TO be based ON good common sense.
II we don't want the Philippines why not say
SO by rejecting the treaty and thus save that
$40. 900. 900 Waco Times Herald.
To rntify the treaty means 10 complete the
work In formal manner OF taking the Phtl-
ippncs away from Spain. Then will come
the question Of whether or not we will keep
the Islands. ss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13

SENTIMENT AGAINST IMpERIALIsM

II Tho JocksOn Nav anooot ~ .l1, ,
~. ,rc,,r..., 'pe''h's throughout
particular thing ahove ali o,,
-. .-... a'o'e All Others, u was
- 4,....s.,,'-''s Aaihs' tne new policy
, Mu.s ' ~ ~. ranks q the democracy.
~ 's.c, !. .a'' snnou' question Y due to
w.. , y. '.ss.. q Mr sryan' Whatever
~ t.. .sn. % aim ana his policies.
~, - ~. 49,. ~. - may % d'sparaSed
-. s.s.,,s. - y. .as ksea' 'eaaer mas both
ss s.s.t 80 sas,s =. iacuI.y % bring out In
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13

appeared. was suffering some mental strain
! or alteration. Yet he retained his pride o.
office and race rs he was taken on TO y tns
Iowa. As he was carried up the battieship'
side. unable himself to mount. Captain Evans
ordered the ship's guard TO parade as token
Of respect The Spanish commander was
deeply affected as he was carried ait. wnere
Cn,,tain Evans waited. 80.
Here Captain sulate stood up drew his
sword from It's sclbbard, held y up ana. WIN
tcass In his eyes kissed the blade. Then %
stepped forward and offered the hlt TO Cap
tain Evans But the American CAPTAIN Win
gesture. pushed II back. and advancinR
seized Captain Eulate's hand. .,., novs
Keep your sword. sir. he said: you ha's
fought like n brave and gallant ofncer. n.
THE spanisrd fairly broke down ,n
gratitude at this signal courtesy, ne wou,a
have fallen but for assistance. and was porne
to his stateroom in tears crying MY poo'
vizcaya--lost, LOST
Tie was the only officer who refused parole parole
when brought TO American soil. TO accspe
parole from the enemy Is against the regu,a-
lions OF the Spanish army and navy lus1 'iao
BILE only before court martial. II was was. a ne
enid that he was the only officer among tae
zcap,ured who possessed no Independent ~
come and was solely dependent upon MS pay;
cit was darby limited elso that ms ne ,,;,,
condition Of morosensss nc rrsrerseGthat he
had. with his own hands, pistoled io. ~. a. ".
the vizcaya's gunners who ai sn. pTrht This
sert their posts during the terrlple srohah,y
was not established i was mos. pan,,sar.
false in entirety. one OF those grim manulasr
tures Of moment opportune to tn, nands p, ~
picturesque seeker after sensation on NOS, ma.
1,nntain Don Antonio Euate YVES the h'4 9ss
s,riL;nriv njcturesn,Ie figure Of that day. lie
tempted the romancers OF both continents
- ~
The publishers are also to be sconsra.a-
lated upon the general excellence OF TINS
history, for the work Of the artist, printer
and bookmaker is we'll done. 1t Is printed nle,
in large, type, on the best book paper anu
the Illustrations are excellent.
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but Wien h comes 10 ne question Of fixina
thsir status Mr. Mclkinlsy u unwilling q
let Il come to discussion In congress. and
proposes to go on FOR an indefinite period
with . military government. Under that
| system no emperor has moro despoti,
power than the president OF the United
| States IA now exercising In Cuba and the
Philippines. Every point turns on the
expression Of his personal desires, and We
have the curious spectacle, under So
called American government, OF the mill
tary commander at Santiago going to con-
suit Mr.. Mckinley In person as TO the
disposition OF the tariff taxes collected ct
that point. Just imagine our Boston fore
fathers confronted not only by demand
for tax on tea, but also by the fact that
the tax was levied by King George on his
own motion, and that the proceeds were TO
be applied as he saw At. And under any
OF the considered plans for government OF
these people when this indefinite period of
military government shall expire there
still remain the fundamental principles Of
imperial government
Another very forcible and very true fea-
ture Of Mr.. Bryan's speech was his pre-
sentation Of the question Of ability for
self government. He said:
Selfgovernment increases with participation
In government. The Filplnos are not far
enough advanced 10 share In the government
OF the people OF the United States. but they
are competent to govern Themselves II is not
fair to compare them with cur own citizens.
because the American people have Keen edu-
eating Themselves In the science OF the gov
eminent for nearly three centuries, and, while
we have much TO learn, we have already
made great Improvement The Fllipinos Will
not establish a perfect government, but they
will establish a government as nearly perfect
United States can protect them from molesta-
ton from without.
There Is no more occasion for denying
that these people are capable of self gov
ernment because they are not so far adj
vanced as we are than there Is for deny
ing the capacity Of many other existing
nations. What one OF the South American
or Central American republics had n peo-
pie so far advanced as our own when we
recognized Its Independence and served
notice on the world that 1t must be left
free to govern itselfy Such test is con-
trary to all reason, and contrary to all
precedent established by ourselves. And
unless all our own theories are untrue,
they VIII develop much more rapidly I'M
der self government than under any gov
eminent we could give them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13
COTTON EXCHANGE BANQUET.

| The banquet given by the Houston Cot
| ton Exchange and Board Of Trade Wednes-
day night in commemoration OF Houston's
record breaking cotton receipts was a
magnificent affair from every standpoint
and reflected much credit upon the instltu-
tlon that originated, arranged and man
aged It.
| Tho idea OF celebrating the passing OF
the two-miilion mark In cotton receipts
was both timely and appropriate, and the
execution of that idea has advertised Hous-
toms wonderful facilities for business In d
way and to an extent that possibly could
not have been accomplished by any other
agency.
The mere fact OF receiving two million
bales of cotton in less than four months,
and thus breaking all records OF this or
any other market in the United States, is
an event that had already drawn the at
tention OF the business world to Houston
1t means that this place has received and
distributed little more than one-fourth
of all the cotton marketed In the United
States in that time. 1t means that three
fourths of all the cotton raised In Toxas
comes to Houston, and that 1t Is either
compressed or stored here, or sent from
here direct to the worlds spinning mills.
1t means that the cotton must seek Hous-
ton as an outlet, and that 1t can be shipped
from this point to any port In America,
Europe or Asia.
But 1t means far more than this to Hous-
toms future.
1t has demonstrated, as perhaps no other
means could. that Houston should be made
n deep water port. 1t has no doubt con.
WINGED the most skentical that town with
such wonderful receiving and distributing
facilities should have government aid for
deepening Its arm OF the sea. II has shown
the world that the natural trend OF trade
GIN tI"ltiS 40 WWafu IioubtOn, ana tnnt
with the Buffalo bayou made navigabie for
steamships the State of Texas and the en-
tire Southwest will be benefited. 1t has
proven that Houston has a lust claim for |
recognition. and that what her citizens
have asked for 30 many years should be
hers by every right of trade and COM
merce.
From local standpoint the Cotton Elk
change banquet will be OF inestimable good.
1t has brought the citizens OF Houston in
closer contact with body that has worked
for many years for the best interests of
this city. and that has been instrumental
in securing many Of Its enterprises. II has
strengthened the confidence OF the people
In its commercial organizations, and has
encouraged them to believe that with the
Business League and Cotton Exchange
working in harmony for the city's devel-
opment there can bc no retrosression.
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The sultan Of Turkey continues 10 give
evidences of his distinguished regard for our
new minister at Constantinople. Has any
one ever intimsted that Mr.. Strauss has the
hypnotic eye?
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No sester D--osr.t RIA. He,

non John II. Bailey, who was defeated
= me race for speaker at Austin Yesterday.
a. one 81 the bravest and grsndest young
ncs ,s, on earth. A better one does
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13

Richard Croker is for all kinds Of expansion
except the expansion Of tho currency. Of
course. he finds plenty OF company
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Lieutenant Hobson says the reports about
his kissing are scandaious faisehoods. Nov,
lei the cnvIous ones howl some more s.al
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13

There seems to DO quite supply OF FIJI
ipino Patrick Henrys who demand either lib
erty OF death. But what they are all after Is
money. and most Of Thorn could be bought
cheap.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13

Queen Victoria will cruise about In the big
Eest and costliest yacht ever launched next
summer. The woman who rules the seas
corld hardly be accommodated by anything
smaller.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13

bots OF people are telling us about our
FIRST duty to Cuba" Is 1t not to satisfy the
cry for brsad7
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13

Noting the report OF it's Washington CORE.
snondent that Gc1cral Miles charges about
"einbalmed beer were deprecated by the
administration because OF the effect they
are likely to have on our export trade. the
Ledger asks: "Arc the profits of the Chicago
packers To be considered before the health of
American soldiets?''
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The civilization Of the Fllipinos is demon.
stratcd by their use of Kerosene for starting
fires. That Is thoroughly American.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13

Ayers $4,000, 900 military railway" scheme
for Cuba hasn't caught on little bit. We
may still tolerate Alser. but we are no longer
ignorant OF tho man
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This great and grateful administration will
puzzle its brain for weeks now to fnd
suitable reward for friend Days et-literatim-
rt-verbatim fidelity.
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That time cures all things. even sentiment.
was strIkIngly shown In u Massachusetts town
the other day. where Dewey avenue went
back BY vote Of the council TO It's old name,
High Rock road! II the brilliant admiral
rsmains away much longer no may even hone
TO escape the osculAtory demonstrations
which groeted other heroes Of the war.
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We are having one of those ''old- fashioned
winters" that so many old-fashioned people
delight to talk about. But not a great many
OF them are telling just now how they like II.
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Il win M.k. better M.a q Them.
Sinner Gazette.

Arrangements are being made 70 ship
Houstcn beer to Cuba When the Cubans
and Spaniards get TO drinking Houston
beer Il y 10 hs hoped Il will make bettsr
men Of then-
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In looking around for something mean TO
say about Joe Bailey. the Memphis CONNER
cial Appeal has made the startling discovery
that the Federal constitution is unconstitu-
ttnnaI
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13

There is little danger in Texas from "em-
balnei beef" but II the legislature should
desire to get on that line let 1t get after the
butchers who infiict the people with "bue
beef - 3A3
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When ex-Secretary Day reached his Ohio
bona the other day be made speech TO his
ole ncighhors. and ID that speech referred 70
President MCKINLEY as the very greatest msn
vho ever Allied the presidential chair. such
hAtterv, says the salt Lake Tribune. ~ that
would Vol have Affected Lincoln or Jacksor Of
As1|sea - Washiastoa. Il vould - iuss ilke
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Day should BE- careful. When the plague IL
contagious and the air Ia nlicd with It's germs.
a great many people inhale them and the
mucous membrane In their noses and threats
is not tough enough 10 turn aside the disease.
Mr.. Day should be careful how he clrcuiates
germs.
| The esteemed Austin Statesman has the
right kind Of ring about II now.
| Noting the report OF It's Washington CORE
srondsnt that Ge1cral Miles charges about
"einbalmed beef" were deprecated by the
administration because OF the effect they
are likely to have on our export trade. the
Ledger asks: Arc the profits Of the Chicago
packers to be considered before the health of
American soidicfs?'
isots OF people are telling us about our
FIRST duty to Cuba" Is 1t not TO satisfy the
cry for bread7
The sultan Of Turkey continues 10 give
evidences OF his distinguished regard for our
new minister at Constantinople. Has any
one ever intimsted that Mr.. Strauss has the
hypnotic eye.
Lieutenant Hobson says the reports about
his kissing are scandaious faisehoods. Nov,
let the cnvious ones howl some more.
There scems to DO quite supply OF FIJI
ipino Patrick Henrys who demand either lib
erty OF death. But what they are all after Is
money. and most OF thcm could be bought
cheap.
Richard Croker is for all kinds OF expansion
except the expansion Of the currency. OF
course. no finds plenty Of company.
Il Queen Victoria will crtiisp about In tho hip-
Ecst and costliest yacht ever launched next
summer. The woman who rules the seas
corld hardly be accommodated by anything
l,er. 5M
The civilization OF the FlllpInos Is demon
stratcd by their use of Kerosene for starting
Arcs. That is thoroughly American.
In looking around for something mean to
ray about Joe Bailey. the Memphis CONNER
ciai Appeal has made the startling discovery
that the Federal constitution is unconstitu-
tionai.
This great and grateful administration will
puzzle its brain for weeks now 10 find a
suitable reward for friend Days et-literatim-
rt-verbntim fidellty
There is little danger in Texas from "en-
bnllneI beef but II the Legislature should
desire to get on that line let 1t get after the
butchers who innict the people with .blue
beef
Ayers $4,000, 900 military railway scheme
for Cuba hasn't caught on little bit. We
may still tolerate Alser. but we are no longer
ignorant OF tho man.
We are having one of those 'old- fashioned
winters that so many old-fashioned people
delight to talk about. But not great many
OF them are telling just now how they like It.
Messrs. Mckinley and Diaz may not come To
Texas but the omission will only confirm the
fact that some people have no idea OF the
good things they arc missing in this world.
Senator Hoar has certainly demonstrated
that II Imperialism Ia constitutional II was
not so understood by the makers and ex-
pcuncers Of the constitutional
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Spain Il swallowing her medicine Ike i
spoiled baby. She wasn't spanked enough.