Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-01-05
Unnecessary Anxiety OF European Nations.

EnSllSn Journals, IN commenting on
the events of 1898, take rather a serious
view of the sudden rise of the United
States among the nations of the world
as a power which can no longer be ig-
nored in the great international ques-
tons. There are no sneers of "a fourth
rate power as there were a year ago.
Spain, displayed a power which aston
ished the whole of Europe, and now the
effects of the almost miraculous
strength of the American republic is
disturbing every court of the
old world. The United States is a Ia
ton whose friendship is to be courted;
it is the arbiter in all matters of an in
ternational character. In proof Of that
assertion it is only necessary to quote
from London papers. The Spectator, in
commenting on what it calls 1.-The domi-
nant fact of 1898, the rise in position of
the English speaking peoples" says:
THE continental powers are amazed
and irritated by this new development.
Though not venturing to interfere, they
feel apprehensive that this change may
day compel a defensive coalition of
all the military powers of Europe"
The Saturday Review says:
1T is impossible to say whether the
taxation necessary to build and MAIN
tain a big fleet. If the Americans go in
for a great fleet, either the Anglo-Amer-
lean alliance will rule the world or the
war between Great Britain and the
United States will be the biggest mod
ern conflict the world has yer seen"
To the average American who is post
ed on the affairs and intentions of the
United States government, these eX-
pressions, so radical and fearsome, seem
absurd. The United States only desires
to be let alone in her attempt to bring
civilization and provide good govern
ment to peoples who have been oppress-
ed and cruelty treated for four centu-
ries. There is 10 intention on the part
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plans or ambitions of others. One of
the results of the wal with Spain, which
was avoided to that extent that taunts
We're uttered by the very nations which
now profess to believe that the United
States is exercising the rights of a vic
tor beyond endurance, has been to
thrust the protection of millions
of people upon the care of this nation,
and in attempting to discharge the duty
imposed, all that is asked is to be let
alone. But if Germany, France, Russia
or even Great Britain attempts to inter
fere, the consequences will be upon the
nation who t~ransgresses the law which
gives any people the right to defend it.
self and interests.
During the war with Spain the ma
tons of Europe We're amazed at the ac-
tivity and patriotism displayed by the
American republic. but not one-tenth of
the power or resources of the nation
We're shown in that conflict. Let any
power of Europe attempt to dictate
terms or deprive the United States of
her rights, and the uprising against
such u%surpation will teach many valua-
BILE lessons for the future.
There will be no war with Great Brit
ain. There may possibly be one with
either Russia or Germany before many
years are added to the age of the repub-
lie, but there will be no Sinking of a
duty which has been forced upon the
country. The United States has an i'm
portant part to play in the worlds his
tory, and that part will be faithfully
carried out. no matter what the cost in
life and treasure. The English papers
are unnecessarily worried over the sit
uation. If there is no meddlesome inter-
ference with this government there will
be no trouble. But the nation that at
tempts to make wal will be accommo-
dated without much preliminary ar
rangements. Uncle Sans motto is
Keep off the grass" and so long as
hat notice is needed there will be no
need of armies or fleets aside from those
required to maintain order and peace.