Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

ASK ARBOE, MICH, February IS
.-.--r william Jennings Bryan Iectured
- Imperialism" tonight before an au-
..-.. composed Of students. members of
81. University Of Michigan. faculty. and
.-.-s which taxed the capacity Of the
t- r--'versity hall
-. is seven years since the Democratic
...t.- has visited this city. and the stu
Fonts ,. au shades OF political opinions
.,t. r.m q noisy and enthusiastic well
-~, -~ his appearance.
r---a, Tyan's declaration in favor Of
.-ts-e~3ence for the Ffupinos under an
American protectorate brought out con-
.'s,--t', op7lause.
STR. BRYANS REMARKS.
.--s PRESIDENT. in his Boston speech
,.. f-,,--ed that the future Of the Phil
,--'~.s fs IN the hands OF the American
----,- This IS an that has been contend
% s-~ tv tho opponents Of the Colonial
--'-- outlined Nv those who have de-
-----.- tho forcih'e and permanent an
-.,--.- a. the Philippine Islands II the
-~.+.- rs in The hands Of the American
.--a +ror 60 IS n subject for discussion
t- ra American people. and the only
.--.-.-~ 90 De considered and decided IS.
-t..t.~ +he permanent retention Of the
-..t--f~o Tslards IS desirable. And I'm
-a-Ir- what IS desirable. we must
..--- what IS hest for the neonle Of the
--...r states. and what is best for the
--.-.~o- Those who opnose the Colonial
--~ fcrv that che adontion If such
,-..-. rv this nation would he beneficial
..t,~ 20 the United States or 70 the
--.- -rce over which our sovereignty
..--'r Do -vtondod.
.~r, sooner the question Sc settled the
'..-.r t. IS puttinr the cart before the
f---s 90 saw that tho nation cannot reveal
t- ---~oze until The Fuipinos lay down
....- arms. II the nation would declare
.- f---~tfcr ~ establish n stable and in
s----7s~t government in the Phiinnines
-s thrn leave that government In the
t.--- ~ -ro reOplo 81 the islands. hos
.'.---- would be suspended NJ once and
t.--t-- boodshed would be avoided.
--r-+ would our colonists have THOUGHT
20 demand on the part Of England that
FIRST lay down orr arms and surren-
.- ~ tra King. and then trust 70 the
'--f-ior that he would make Now that
.r- treaty. has been ratified and spain
,--f~--ed from the question. the Ameri-
-r -ooule are free 70 take suoh action
,. che circumstances require. ShaH orr
--+i-0 enter upon a career ~ conquest
I'D substitute the doctrine Of force for
.. mower Of example and the influence
oouveelo our forefathers fought Tor
-7anandonce under a banner upon which |
--s Inscribed the motto Millions Tor |
e.--e but not one cent for tribute |
And en- those who to-day not only de- |
20 American independence. hut are will |
no 70 encourage the claim Of independ- |
,,c and salf-government I'm other races. |
.o, erht under a banner upon which IS !
recribad similar motto. Millions for de- |
orce but not one cent for conquest
RESPONSIBILITY FOR BLOODSHED. |
some ~ the advocates Of the Colonial |
.rio,- have sought 10 lay upon those who |
--osed the ratification Of the treaty the |
.rone'hiifv for the bloodshed around |
p Mia While 7 believed and still believe
it was better 10 ratify the treaty |
ND make the fight for Filipino indepen-
noe before the American people, rather
.r through diplomatic negotiations |
tr Srain. 7 deny that the senator's who [
uosl9 ratification were in any way re-
..r-ihle for the commencement Of hos
.rla responsibility rests. not upon those
t0 0rpoeed the treaty. but upon those
t1 refused % disclose the nations pur-
and left the FiHpinos 10 believe that
- frht against Spain. instead Of
-rg them independence. had only
..r- them q change Of masters. II was |
ire 10 be- independent that led the
rr.e 20 resist American authority. |
f. D. desire for independence was not
bv any American opposition TO
-.rms - the treaty II will be remem-
.. that the FiliDinos issued decla-
~ independence last summer, be
l. treaty was negotiated. Opposi-
t The treaty. therefore could nOt
caused a desire FOR Independence
was expressed before the treaty
made II IL is wrong Cor any one in
.utfy 20 inspire n other races
for self-governmen., the Imperial
Hn0t c0nhne their rCprOaches 20
s They must lay the blame upon
an statesmen long since dead. 4
Horny was responsible TO some a
because the sentiments expressed z
speech have found Judgment I'm y
hearts II all the races. Washington L
also BE- blamed. for when he drew !
word in defence Of the rights
. C0lOnists. be gave inspla-
t0 all similarly situated. JET
Was largely 10 blame because the
luu of Independence the work OF 4
. has been an inspiration TO the !,
NJ liberty IN every cline. Abra- =
Lincoln cannot escape his share OF j
those are 20 be blamed who | II
f0lsed among the oppressed a de- @
TOP PARTICIPATION Ia the government | &
Which they lived When the great n
ttfor delivered his speech at Get
and appealed 10 the people OF s.
iied states 10 so act that "a gov .
" The people. for the people. | u
. ihe people shall not perish from | u
DO. be- DID more 10 stimulate The |
.' iDr self-gOvcrnment than has been
any other public man In half a
b. CAN'T HAVE TWO POLICIES. /.
mi american people cannot apply the nj
t0Hn and mOnarchical doctrine OF "A
iu thc subjueation and government q
..irn races. and az the same time =,
I'D igrth as n defender Of the princi- -
embodied IN our Declaration of In
'.heence a1d Constitution man
.iFo a double life when only one OF
.tet IL known. but az soon as his du- | A
~ becomes manifest 10 the world | -
20 lead but one life, and that The :,
AS soon as we establish two ~
iL1 Or government. one by consent IN