The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-27

vida Of the Transvaal They placed a
wide stretch OF wilderness between them
selves and their old oppressors. They
drove out the savages, went TO work with
rnanful resolutions. and, alasl for their
peace. grew rich in their new home.
AS long as they were poor they were
safe from molestation. but as wealth in
creased the glance OF England grew more
greedy and baleful. Fifty years ago
there was not a man or woman In the
United States whose heart would not
have gone out in sympathy TO the gal
liant little army OF the Beors fighting so
valiantly to maintain their independence.
But, again you say. Some people talk
as though they would be delighted to see
the Beers thrash the British. and pre-
cipitate the downfall Of the British en-
pire.' There can be no doubt Of the fact
that a majority Of the American people
would be delighted 20 see the Beers thrash
the British out Of South Africa, and let
US be thankful that loyalty to right and
justice and patriotism Is alive in our own
land yet But few. | am sure, would be
glad 10 see the downfall Of the British
empire. Good people everywhere Will re-
ioice in the prosperity OF that empire IN
every legitimate enterprise but no one
should sympathize with her when IN
career Of raDacity and blood-guiltiness
she seeks her own aggrandizement at the
expense OF the weak and helpless.
But % continue. you say, But senti-
ment aside. IL would be eaEdisaster
10 this country If such a result Should be.
Great Britain Is one of the best custom
ers that this country has. But. II you
please. Mr. Editor. we will not throw
sentiment aside. There are some people
who would be delighted 10 see the ma
tiOns Of the world guided by a lofty sem
timent rather than sordid considerations
az interests. however great.
am constrained 10 wonder how great
newspaper can advocate Engand's ruin
less attack upon the liberties Of the Trans
,aal on the ground that she Is liberal
customer OF ours.
once more you say "there is yet more
serious view. 1he United states ana
Great Britain represent the great Anglo
Saxon idea, which you say means popular
government. individual liberty &c
What think YOU the people of the Trans
Naal and the Philippines would say 10
this2 Have they no rights that the great
Anylo-SaXon idea ought to respectE
The fact IS. Mr.. Editor the great Anglo
saxon idea is a predatory one, nor nave
tn people subiugated by Great Britain
ever been accorded civil or political
liberty. Their national independence has
been wrested from them and they nave
been made subservient only to the national
Interests Of the conqueror.
Lastly. you say IF the British Empire
should col'apse and her possessions be
absorbed by the other great powers on
that side Of the Atlantic. the United States
IA .sraf1eF the gpfF00ntgFm
OF Europe" What reason have you for
the assertion that were England out OF
The way The powers Of continental Europe
would be antagonists? which Of those
mowers have ever shown any other than
a friendly feeling towards MS? Do you
mean to assert that they are pretended
friends and arc only prevented from COM
bining for our destruction by fear? Have
we been so unfortunate as TO incur the
hatred Of every nation I'm Europe save
Great Britain? II So how
Englands selfish. Overhearing policy has
alienated from her. and justly too. the
good will OF the other European powers
till now with crocodile tears coursing
down her cheeks she turns 10 the United
states and says: Help me Cassius, or /
sink"
on this Christmas day. I'm the year Of
our Lord. 1899 what nations are disturb
ing the "Peace on earth and goodwin
among men," promulgated at the birth OF
the Saviour? Let us avoid changing al
liances, pursue with diligence our lcgiu-
mate business and we need fear no antag-
onism. Let us remember that the de-
mands Of progress IN material things can
never Justify selfish aggression. that God
rules and judges among nations as wei
as among men. and that will secure His
support and appreciation.
MGREGOR.