The Saint Paul globe., 1899-01-03

Ing with an eloquent reference to Presi-
dent Mckinley, a member of the asso-
citation, and reciting his devotion to
the country during the war and the in
cidents leading thereto He then spoke
as follows Of the matters which took
himself and his colleagues to Paris:
Recognizing that there are certain maj
ters which may not properly be discussed on
an occasion of this kind, think I may.
Of the bar Of the events which have occurred
in the period Of our separation.
II were called upon to state the most
tons during the war it would be found in
the uniformly cordial and hearty friendship
OF the English nation before and during the
struggle. Observing the obligations of neu.
qulrements OF international law, we had the
sympathy and good will of that great power
l DO not believe either nation seeks or would
be benefited by formal alliance.
Nevertheless, the experience Of cordial re-
saas latlons MS. between people kindred by blood
same ideals of civil liberty and goood govern
ment, Is fact the potency of which can
hardly be oyerestimated-
L have been asked about the work OF the
commission viewed from a Iawyer's stand.
point. | think l may say something to you
about 1t. In view Of the properties of the
occasion occasion, shall ask you to treat it in pro-
the protocol of Washington was executed. It
may be said to have been the preliminary
execution
embodied in the treaty.
''As to Cuba. Porto Rico, minor West In
dian a. islands and an island in the Ladrones.
L, II was = capable Of execution by simple deed
where final >relinquishment of Spanish soye-
reignty was required. AS to the Philippine
control was left for final determination in The
treaty.
AMERICANS WE'RE FAIR.
Il have often been asked how it was Dos
sible to make progress in a commission hay-
ing equal representation from the two nations.
Whilst this fact did not prevent the fullest
discussion, the United States having made
all the concessions which it believed lust
and fair, was obliged to insist that its terms
De accepted. The publications Of the pro-
ceedlngs will show that nothing can be fur
ther from the truth than to assume that the
United States adopted towards Spain q n,icy
OF stand and deliver. The American commits
Mcners heard with respect and endeavored
to answer with firmness every proposition ad-
vanced by the Spanish commission For bet
ter, Tor worse the work of the commission
ers is done. and needs but the ratification of
the president and the consent of the senate
10 become the supreme law in the land 1t
cannot De matter Of regret to any Ameri-
can that the rising sun Of the New Year
Dehoids the ensign of glorious republic
noatng from the walls Of Morro where for
SO many years. the royal banner of Spain
has looked down on SO much Of corruption.
ms1efy and shame. Tonight not one foot of
American sold remains under Spanish domna-
tion. and the people SO long oppressed are
to have new birth Of freedom
This is not the time nor pace to discuss
our policy in the Far East. II this treaty
should be ratified it brings to the United
States title to the Philippine archipelago to
be dealt with as the American people In their
wisdom may see fit. In one thing 1 think
we are all agreed-that when the line of our
duty there has been determined, 1t must b.
discharged as becomes a great free and lib-
erty-loving nation Whether or not we have
so wiled. the days Of our International isola-
ton are rast 1t does not follow that the
immortal advice to avoid entanging alliances
we're written
The American citizen has right to go
wherever trade and enterprise may legitiraate-
can thrift and Industry. and thArs must fol-