The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-23

republic that took up arms to aid neigh.
boring people. struggling to be free; n re-
public that, In the progress of thu war
! helped distant races whose wrongs were
not III contemplation when hostfiities he
gan. republic tnnt. when peace was re
stored, turned deaf ear to the clamorous
voice OF greed and to those borne down
by the weight OF n foreign yoke spoke
the welcome words, stand up, be free.
Let this BIZ the record made on his
tory's page and the silent example OF this
republic true to its principles In the hour
OF trial, will do more TO extend the area
of seif-government and of civilization than
could be done by all the wars of con
quest that we could wage IN a generation.
The forcble annexation of the Philip
pine islands IS not necessary TO make 'na
United States world power For over
ten DECADES our Satlon has been world
power. During It's brief existence il has
eXerted upon the human race an influence
more potent tor good than all the other
nations OF the earth combined. aud ii
has exerted that influence without sword
or Calling gun,
"Mexlco and the republics OF Central
and South America testify to the benei-
cent influence of our institutions, while
Europe and Asia give evidence Of tho
working of The leayen OF selr-goysrnment
In the growth OF democracy we Oh
serve the triumphant march of an idea q.
rather than aided by the armor and wca-
pons brought forward by imperialism.
Much has been said of late about
Anglo Saxon civilization. Far he it from
me TO detract from the service rendered
to the world by the sturdy race whose
language ! speak
THE union OF the Anglo aud the Saxon
formed a new and valuable type but the
process of race evolution was not COM
pleted when the Anglo and Saxon mot.
A still later type has appeared, which Is
superior to any which has existed hereto
fore. and with this new type Will come
o higher civilization than any which has
preceded IL. Great has been the Greek,
the Latin the Slav, the Celt, the Teuton.
aud the Anglo-S Saxon, but greater than
any of these Is the American, in whom
are blended the virtues Of them all
civil and religious liberty. universal
education and the right to participate,
directly or through representatives chosen
by themselves. In all the affairs OF gov
ernment--these give TO the American clti-
zen an opportunity and an inspiration
which can be found nowhere else.
standing upon the vantage ground al
ready gained the American people can as
pire TO a grander destiny than has opened
before any other race
Anglo Saxon civilization has taught the
individual TO protect his own rights,
American civilization viii teach him To-
respect the rights of Others.
"Anglo- Saxon civilization has taught
the individual TO take care OF himself;
American civilization, proclaiming the
equality of all before the law. will teach
him that This own highest good requires
tho observance Of the commandment;
Thou shalt love thy noighhor as myself
anglo Saxon civilization has, by force
of arms, applied the art of government
To other races for the benefit OF Anglo
saxons: American civilization will, by
the influence OF example. excite IN other
races a desire for self-government and
to secuve II.
"AngIo- Saxon civilization has carried
its flag to every CLINE, and defended II
with forts and rarrisons: American clyili |
cation Will imprint It's flag upon the hearts |
Of all who love freedom.
. no American civilization, all hall
Times noblest offspring Is the last
He Bryan was accorded an enthusiastic
applause and his remarks were frequently
with cheers.