Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-09-28

II DJD!.i illsJO Nililt
ON EXPANSION.
How the Issue Is Viewed by a
Leading Citizen Of Pittsburg.
AMER|CA'S GREAT OPPORTUNITIES.
Republicans Should Roll Up Big Vote to
Sustain the President and Prevent a
Disturbance of Prosperous Business Con-
ditions.
Considering the question of expan-
sion from a purely business point of
view, Ralph Butler, well known busi-
ness man of Pittsburg. has addressed
himself to the voters Of Pennsylvania
in an interesting review CT this absorb
ing topic, which is being discussed in
every state campaign throughout the
country. Mr.. Butler who is secretary
and general manager OF one OF the
largest insurance companies in the
state says that as a business man he
has decided interest in the success
of the Republican party this fall. De-
feat, or doubtful victory. means an
uncertain contest next year and its
consequent arrangement of business.
advocates o.
the whole Republican ticket and de-
clares that every business man who
wishes to see the era Of prosperity con-
tinued should exert his influence to
help swell the Republican vote this
fall.
A BUSINESS 'QUESTiCN ONLY.
THE question OF holding the Phil
ippines temporarily or permanently
is a business question only, says Mi.
Butler interviewer to a certain eX-
tent with the moral question. In all
the advances of the civilized races, 50
called. into the domain Of the unciyil-
lied or inferior races, the business
question and self interest have been
the motive powers. Columbus was not
moved by phiianthrophy in sailing
westward over the unknown seas. but
was attempting TO find shorter pas
sage to the Indies, for commercial pur-
poses. His commercial venture result,
ing in the discovery of America, where
it caused the destruction practically
of the native races, placed two great
continents into the possession OF. and
at the disposal OF that dominant civil
izing force of the world. the Caucasian
race.
To-day the business question is the
motive power behind England, Ger
many. France and Portugal in their
invasions into the heart of the dark
continent. The same business ques-
ton is back of Russian, German. En-
glish and French advances into Asia.
These great nations are not fools, and
we should consider carefully the busi-
ness side Of this question before we
decide to run counter TO the CONNER
cial policy of all The great nations of
the Eastern Hemisphere.
1T is not the proper way to discuss
a business proposition to cry imperial
ism and miitarism, and attempt TO eX-
cite the passions as red rag excites
a bull. Neither is it proper TO ad-
vance theories, ancient moorings and
moral QUtSllOIlS. w liluSl idht tIc
world as we find il, not as it was
a hundred years ago, or as we would
like to see it. The civilizing force of
business is invading the valleys, the
forests and the mountains of the in
ferior races, and we could not stop
it if we would for it viii move on like
the fatal Juggernaut, crushing out all
opposition and gathering to the peor
pie who WELD it's forces the great
and unknown wealth Of these so-called
heather lands. We may shudder at
the thought. but the work of subiugat-
ing these people will go on. even
though we stand aside and see other
nations place into the Golfers of their
people this great wealth.
THE DUTY OF OUR GOVERNMENT.
"One of the fundamental principles
of our government is the greatest good
to the greatest number, not to the
worlds people, but to our own peo-
pie The physical welfare of our peo
pie is one of the most pressing duties.
Their moral advancement usually
keeps pace with the physical
'Remuuerative labor will best ad-
vance our peoples physical and moral
e.
is unlimited, our present markets are
limited, hence, at times we face labor
troubles. communism possible an
archy. We have an acreage unequaled
in it's extent and productive capacity,
yet the demand for our soil products
is often limited. bringing commercial
depression, for much wealth grows Oh
the earth's surface when it can find Il
market.
"'rhe greatest good to the greatest
number of our people will be best
served by securing by every possible
means a market for the manufacturing
and agricultural products of the coun-
fry This will give employment to oul
people, with an increase of remunera-
tion and wealth.
But what has the Philippine ques=