The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-02-23

takably in the first sentence Of the con-
sgitution:
NE. the people Of the United states.
in order III form "A more perfect union
establish J1astics insure DOMESTIC tranquil
lily. provide for the common defense. pro-
mole the general welfare. and secure the
blessings OF liberty u ourselves ana TO
our postersty, do oydain and establish this
constitution for the United States OF
America.
at viii he seen that one of the main
purposes of the founders OF our govern
snent was TO secure for themselves anu
for posterity tina blessings o. liberty.
That purpose has been faithfully fol-
lowed up 10 this time. CUR statesmen have
opposed each other upon economic qneS-
items, but they have agreed IN defending
self-government as the controlling national
idea They have euarreiec among them
se.ves over tariff aid finance, hn, they
have been untted III their opposition 10
an entangling alliance with any European
power
Under this policy our nation has grown
In numbers and in strength, Under this
policy its benehcsnt influence has encir-
ced the glosse. Under tbs policy the tax
payers have been spared the burden and
then menace OF large military establish
ment and the young men nave been
taught the arts OF peace rather tnan the
science OF war. On each returning Fourth
Of July our people have met TO celebrate
the signing OF tho declaration OF indepen9-
esiee; their hearts have renewed their views
10 free institutions and their voices have
praised the forefathers whose " sdom and
courage and patriotism made il possible
for each succeeding generation to repeat
the words, My country, tbs OF thee. sweet
land OF liberty, OF thee I sing
This sentiment was well nigh universal
Until year ago. 1t was TO this sentiment
that Cuban insurgents appealed; il was
this sentiment that impelled our people 10
enter INTO war with Spain. Have the pee-
PIE SO changed within few short months
that they are now willing to aRolog 5Ze
for the war of the revolution aGd force
upon the Ffiipinos the same system Of
government against which the coonisIs
protested with IRE and sword?
The hour of temptation mas come. but
temptations do not destroy, they meiely
test the strength OF Individuals and ma
tons, they are stumbling blocks OF step
ping stones, they lead 10 lnfamy or fame
according 10 the use made Of them.
Benedict Arnold and Ethan Alien serv-
ed together in the continental army and
both were offered British go}d. Arnold
yielded TO the temptation and made his
name an synonym Tor treason; Allen re-
sisted and lives ia tho affections OF his
coantrymen.
''our nation is tempted TO depart from
policy OF criminal aggression But will 1t
yield?
'rlf | mistake not the sentiment or the
American people they win spuTn the bribe
Of Imperialism. and. 10y resisting tcsnpta-
uon, win SUCH "a victory as has not been
won since the battle OF Yorktown. Lot It
be written OF the United States; Behold
"A republic that took up arms 10 aid a
naighboring people, struggling to be free:
a Republic that, In the progress Of the
war, helped distant races whose wrongs
were not IN contemplation when hostili les
began, a republic that when peace was re-
Stored, turned deaf ear to the ciamorouS
voice Of greed and TO those borne down
by the weight of a foreign yoke spoke the
welcome words. Stand up, be free.
Let this be the record made on historys
page and the silent example of this re-
public true To its principles In the hour OF
trial. Will do more to extend the area of
self government aud Of civilization than
could be done by all the wars OF conquest
that we could wage in generation
The fotcilyie annexation of the Philip-
pine Islands Is not necessary to make the
United States word power. For over
ten decades our nation has been a world
p5sef Daring it's brief existence il has
exegted upon the human race an infiu-
ence more potent for good than al the
ether nations % the earth combined ard
Il has exerted that influence without sword
or Calling gun. Mexico and the repub-
lies Of Central and South America testify
TO the benign Influence Of cur institutions
while Europe and Asia give evidence OF
the working Of the heaven OF SELF govern
fneat. In the growth ef ie mDCracT we
observe the triumphant march Of an idea
IA ldea that ould he weighed down ra o.
er than aided by the affnor and weapons
pfssf1 cred Nv Imperialism.
Much has been said Of late about Anglo
Saxon civilization Far b. II from me tn
deTact from the eervice, rendered To tho
world by the sturdy race whose language
We speak. The union OF the Angle and the
Saxon formed a new and valuable type.
bat the process OF race evolution was not
completed when the Angle and the Saxon
met a stiil later type has appeared which
= superior to any which has OK sted here
tofoTe; ana with this new type will come n
higher civilization than any which has pre-
eedea it. Great has been tho Greek. the
Latin. the Slav the Celt the Teutou ana
The AnEio-SaxoT. but greater than any Of
these is the American In whom are blend
et thu virtues 81 them ell
Civil and religious liberty universal
education and the right to participate. a.
rpsstly or through Representative chosen by
themselves. in al the Affairs 81 govern
ment-these give 70 the American citizen
az opportunity and an inspiration which
can ~ found nowhere else.
standing uIscn the vantage ground al
ready gained the American people can
aspire 10 grander destiny than has open
81 before any other race.
'Anglo-Saxon civilization has taught
TIE individual to protect his own rights
American civilization viii teach him 20
respect The Fights OF others
ttAng31-S>9 xpn Civ{liZs ton has taught
tire Individual 10 taks care OF hiYaxe,f
American civilization. proclasn7ng the
e4uaiity 81 all before the law. will teach
him that his own highest geo3 requires
iae Observance Of the commandment: Thou
shalt love thy neighbor as myself
"Anslo-Saxoa Civilization has. by fore
~ ~ ftsHs %f}ff@i-ei ttft go az government
- ether races for the benefit % Anglo
"a xor7, American civilization viii ey the
influence - example, excite in other races
a desire for seif government aud a deter
minatioR "a seouse L.
" Anglo-@sxoO civilization has carried iss
Tag - every cline, ami defended X with
forts and Ea<rsSons~ American civilization
wH imprint - fsg upen The hearts ~ All
wso love fvessiesn. TO American ctvlIf-t-
zion al h.sit
&c .J1'Fe'. robes Offspring is he last
Nj Bryan ~as accorded na @nthtg4sas4i-
reception and his remarks were frequently
p3laotu8twa with aPFslsusss