The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1899-10-07
M'LEAN ON THE PHILIPPINES.

Ahal lldilnd star Is III IT'S deClllla-
ton. Since his foolish interview in
which he said that the British govern
ment rs just as good as ours" or
words to that effect, the patriotic people
OF the country do not desire him for
their guide and philosopher in political
affairs He has lost his prestige as
sagacious leader, and Republicans, as
well as Democrats, consider him un-
worthy Of confidence as an American
who believes that monarchy is as
good as republic. Already a change
has come over the spirit OF his dreams,
and he realizes that as campaign man
ager his days are numbered. The frigid-
'ty with which he was greeted at the
opening OF the Republican campaign in
Ohio, and the enthusiasm manifested
tor John r. Mclean at the subsequent
opening OF the Democratic campaign
has caused him to become gloomy,
morosc and testy; and the other day
he gave uttcrance to his forcbodngs
by saying that the citizens OF Ohio can
not be depended on in all "off year"
to vote for the promotion OF their own
best interests! He virtually coniesses
that the Republicans will lose the state
this fall. He sees that Judge Nash is
doomed to inevitable defeat when pitted
against such popular and powerful
antagonist as John R. Mclean for gov
clnor. The foreign policy OF Mr.. Nc
hlnlcy's administration and Hanna's
high opinion Of the British system OF
government, which his party is copying,
are so odous to the Germans OF Ohio
and all other patriotic citizens of the
state, that all the corruption funds al,
the disposal OF the Cleveland magnatc
will not save his boss ridden party from
destruction in the forthcoming election.
The magnificent demonstration in
honor of Mr. Mclean at Hamilton last
Saturday has given the palsy to Mark
Hanna III addition to the govt. Such
enthusiasm was never manifested for
any gubcrnatorial candidate before,
Train upon train were filled with dele
cations from all over Ohio to attend the
opening oi the campaign for honest gov
crrncnt in state and nation A monster
parade CT 10000 marched through the
principal streets of Hamilton and made
the welkin ring. The speech OF the dav
was made by John X. Mclean, who
dealt with the question OF trusts in an
able and eloquent manner. He dis
cussed the Philippine policy at consid-
cradle length and made many telling
points which elected vociicrous ap-
plausc. In the course OF his address he
said
The constitution and the treaty both
lodge in Congress the sole power to
determine what shall be the policy of
Our government toward the Philippines
The Presidents war upon them is in
disregard Of their rightiul power That
body has not yet decided whether the
United States should assume sovereign
ty over them or leave the people there
free to govern themselves. Until such
decision military occupation and mill
tary rule are undoubtedly within the
power and duties OF the President
They did not, however, justify him in
refusing to call Congress together in
extra session that it might decide this
paramount question, nor did it justify
him in following up such refusal with
the usurpation OF legislative power by
assuming United States sovereignty in
the islands as an accomplished fact. He
has been bent on exercising such acts
OF sovereignty as might be claimed to
have committed our government to an
imperial policy, and thus render it diff
ficult for Congress to exercise its power
in contrary direction. If he can thus
dlsplacc the legislative department by
refusing during period of nine months
to call it together for the exercise OF its
exclusive power in such an emergency,
and il he can then act in its stead with
out challenge or rebuke from the peo-
pie at the next election OF congressman,
then there is no limit to executive
power, and Our liberties are as truly at
the mercy OF pretended executive pre-
rogative as were those OF our English
ancestors before the execution OF
Charles l..
1--WE are in favor OF legitimate expan.
sion, but opposed to an imperialistic
policy We object TO the methods that
have prevailed, the character of the set.
Element chosen to make the Philippines
part OF our country. We believe that