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CECIL RHODES ON AMERICA
PREDICTS Il WONDERFUL FUTURE
FOR THIS NATION.
Within Century 1t VIII Control All
the American Hemisphere Except
Canada--Will Probably Begin with
MexicO-Can Never Withdraw from
Philippines.

Mexico-Can Never Withdraw from
! Philippines.
Copyright 1s99 The Associated Press
Alexandria, Egypt, Feb. 1l.-Cecl
| Rhodes, who in the eyes Of most Eng
| lishmen, is the incarnation of the I'm
perialist policy, holds views concerning
| the future of the United States ever
more far-reaching than most American
imperialists have broached, Mr.. Rhodes
in conversation with a Representative
of The Associated Press on board thf
steamer Hapburg on the Mediterra
mean, by which he came to- Egypt II
the interests of the Cape Cairo
railroad and telegraph, predicted mos
confidently that within a century the
United States would have advanced the
work begun in the acquisition of Cuba
until it controlled all of the American
hemisphere except Canada. The sub
stance of the conversation is reproduc-
ed without absolute verbal accuracy.
Mr. Rhodes expressed admiration for
the work already done in Cuba and
predicted that it would be carried on in
the Philippines. The United States he
considered one of the nations best
equipped for colonization and repeated
ly exclaimed: You are taking to 1t
iIya hnp'e. nd
the greatest delight" He inquired
with great interest what were the argu-
ments of the opponents of imperialism
in the United States, and commented
that they seemed to be animated by
selfshness. 1T is the duty of civilized
nations to take charge of the barba-
rians and give them a white mans
government" he said. THE United
States is one of the great powers. and
cannot escape this duty"
He did not believe that the United
ity from Cuba, and thought the manner
in which Spain had been evicted from
her colonies and the United States had
taken possession, most businesslike
Americas action in compensating
Spain for the Philippines surprised him.
II would have bundled the Spaniards
out and made th5nn pay a war indem-
nifty" was his comment. He declared
that the United States could never
withdraw from the Philippines because
it was their duty to give the Filiplnos a
strong and good government; nor did
he believe that when they had begun to
4,
Americans would desire to abandon the
policy They might grumble for a time
over the expense, but what would be a
mere flea bite to a nation so rich.
Why not abandon some Of the expenses
of the pension list, which seemed so
unreasonably large, if economy was
necessary. Even If a large navy must
be built, the United States could well
afford one. So far as the fear of pro-
voking foreign entanglements and wars
went. while England and the United
States stood together and maintained
their present understanding, which was
an alliance. no combination
of powers dare menace them. To gov
ern colonies the United States must or
ganize staff Of colonial officials, but
they would do that as easily as they
would organize q new navy.
To the suggestion Of anti-imperialists
that the Philippines would be only the
of colonization, he said.
There are no more islands of the sea
to be acquired. They are all taken UP.
The territory of savage races is prac-
tically all pre-empted by the civilized.
rhe ultimate work Of the United States
Will be to govern South America. You
will probably begin with Mexico, ac-
luire the Central American states then
hose on the continent of South Ameri-
,an until you hold all the country to
he south of you These states have
Incompetent governments-practic
barbarian governments-and it will be
your duty to give them the white mans
government. Mexico is well governed,
)ut nation cannot depend on one man
md when Diaz Ia dead it may be ruled
10 better than before his time. South
ward is the logical direction of the ex-
,ansion of the United States The
philippines came to you by acci-
lent. These neighboring peoples it will
,e logically your duty to provide for.
When Blaine's efforts to arrange a
riendly compact between the North
nd South American republics were
aentioned Mr. Rhodes called them Wis
onary, you will possess all those
tates by force of arms and that with
4 century," he said emphatically.
Asked If Canada would logically be |
ncluded in this expansion, he said that |
'anada had good government and |
therefore, there was no need for change. |
Americas policy he said:
You people of the United States can
ot always remain within yourselves.
'ou cannot always go on making
honey. You must get out into the
'orld and take I'D your share of the
-orld's burdens. Already you are out
rowing your own country. You will /
bsorb other countries and give them
ood government Why shouldn't YOU?
ou have it in your blood. The Philip
ines will furnish new careers for yo,lr
oung men. The whole work will
trengthen you and broaden your ma
or al character. Yes, already you are
liking to it like mothers milk