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AMERICAS FUTURE.
To Her Territory Will Be Added
Much More.

Alexandria. Egypt, Feb. H..Cecil Rhodes
who In the eyes OF most Englishmen, ts the
incarnation OF the imperialistlc policy, holds
views concerning the future Of the United
American imperialists have broached.
Mr.. Rhodes, In conversation with repre-
sentative Of the Associated Press. on boaro
the steamer Hapburg, on the Mediterranean
by which he came to Egypt in the interests
Of the Cape to Cairo railroad and telegraph
predicted most confidently that within 9
century the United States would have ad
vanced the work begun in the acquisition o
Cuba until 1t controlled all OF the American
hemisphere except Canada. The substance
of the conversation is reproduced without
absolute verbal accuracy.
work already done In Cuba, and pred icted
that It would be carried on In the Philippines
The United States he considered one OF the
nations best equipped for colonization, and
repeatedly exclaimed: "You are taking to II
like mothers milk" apparently with the
greatest delight.
he inquired with great interest what were
the arguments Of the opponents of imperial
ism in the United States. and commented
that they seemed to be animated by selfish
ness.
1T is the duty of civilized nations to take
charge of the barbarlans and giye them m,
United States is one Of the great powers, and
cannot escape this duty"
He did not believe that the United States
WOulQ ever WltQufaW ltS huLuOTlIy lCOu CuUH
and thought the manner in which Spain had
been 'evicted from her colonies and the United
States had taken possession most business
like. Americas action In com mpensatine
would have bundled the spaniards out and
made them pay war indemnify" was his
com ment.
1t was their duty to give these people strong
and good govern mept, nor did he believe that
when they had begun to realize the results ol
their work there, Americans would desire to
for time over the expense, but that would
be ''mere flea blte'' TO a nation 80 rich
Why not abandon some OF the expenses OIL
the pension list, which seemed 80 unreason.
ably large,i economy. was necessary. Even
if q large navy must be built, the United
States could we'll afford one. So far as the
fear Of provoking foreign entanglements and
wars went, while England and the United
States stood together and maintained their
present understanding, which was practical.
iy an alliance, no combination of powers dare
menace them. To govern colonies the United
States must organize staf OF colonial Of
they would organize new navy.
TO the suggestion of the anti-imperialists
that the Philippines would be only the BE-
ginningof colonization, he said
acquired. They are all taken up. The terri.
tory of savage races is practically all pre-
empted by the civilized. The ultimate work
of the United States will be to govern South
America. You will probably begin with
Mexico, acquire the Central American states
then those In the continent OF South America,
until you hold the country to the south ol
you. These states have incompetent govern
ments-practically barbarian governments
and 1t will be your duty to give them the
white mans government. Mexico ts we'll
governed, but 8 nation cannot depend upon
one man, and when Diaz is dead 1t may be
ruled no better than before his time. South.
ward Is the logical direction Of the expansion
of the United States.
"The Philippines came to you by accident
these neighboring peoples 1t will be logically
your duty to provide for"
When Blaine's efforts TO arrange friendly
can republics we're mentioned, Mr.. Rhodes
called them visionary.
"You will possess ali those states by force Of
arms, and that within century," he said
emphatically.
Asked II Canada would logically be includ.
ed In this expansion, he said that Canada
had good government, and therefore, there
was no need for change. Summarizing
Americas policy, he said:
"You people OF the United States cannot
always remain within yourselves. You can
get out into the world and take up your share
Of 1.-THE worlds burdens. Already you were
outgrowing your own country. You will
absorb other countries and give them good
government. Why shouldn't you? You have
II in your blood. The Philippines will fur
nish new careers for your young men. The
whole work will strengthen you and broaden
your national character. Yes. already you
are taking to 1t like mothers milk"