Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1900-03-14
IMPERIALISM A HOAX.
PRESIDENT M'KiNLEY SO DE-
CLARES IN a SPEECH.
Nation Will Not shirk Its RESPONSE
biIities-Future of the Colonies, He
Says, Is the Peoples Question: Denies
Alliances with other Nations.

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Alliances with other Nations.
There can be no Imperialism said
! President Mckinley, addressing the
| Ohio Society of New York city the 9th
er night. Those who fear are against
II" liz added Those who have faith
in the republic are against it. So that
there is universal adherence for it and
unanimous opposition to Il"
The President was the guest of honor
on The occasion of the fourteenth annu-
al dinner OF the society and his brief
address, delivered informally, but large
with significance in its references to
current political developments, was
the feature Of the dinner. The refer
ence quoted at the outset was deliv-
cred with the most feryid earnestness
and 1t evoked the heartiest expressions
of sympathy from the distinguished
company present
The list of speakers on the program
included the President, Gov. Nash, So
icitor General OF tie United States
John A Richards Lieut.. Gov. Wood
ruff and james Ii. Hoyt. There We're
no fixed toasts, the speakers having
subjects allotted to them as they were
called upon.
Although President Mckinley came
with the understanding that he was not
to be called upon for formal speech,
he agreed to speak briefly. Short as
was his contribution TO the evenings
oratory, he discussed national issues
pithily and forcefully, and it is doubt
ful if the President ever made an ad-
dress in New York city that was more
thoroughly effective.
His manner was quiet and impress
i've, but when he came to speak of inn
perialism his voice rang full and clear
in the words: 'There can be no inn
perialism."
Another important declaration of the
President which was received with
prolonged cheering was when he said
with significant emphasis: we are
neither ia alliance nor antagcnism nor
entanglenIent with any foreign powt
but on terms of amity and cordiality
with all"
When he resumed his seat it was
only for a moment, for in the midst of
the cheering the orchestra struck up
.The Star-Spangled Banner" and he
rose and stood while, as a fitting eli
max to His speech, the whole ga ering
sang the anthem. President Southland
of the society presided aud began the
speech making by Introducing Presi-
dent Mckinley, who was greeted with
great applause. He said:
Mr. POSTMASTER and f7e ltlemen-I ap-
preciate your welcome am hank you for
this renewed expression of your good
will. 1t is proper that | should say that
the managing board Of the Ohio Society
has kept the promise made to me that /
would not be expected or required to
speak at this banquet. / shall not be
guilty Of rejecting on their good faith
or breaking my own resolution not TO
| speak If | indulge in some observations
| while expressing in the briefest manner
the pleasure which l have in greeting my
old friends OF the Ohio colony in New
York. There is bond of close fellow
ship which unites Ohio people. Whittier
| soever they journey or wherever they
| dwell, they cherish the tenderest senti-
ment for their mother State, and she in
turn never fails of affectionate interest
in her widely scattered children.
Ii has been some years since / was
your guest. Much has happened in the
| meantime. We have mad our blessings
and our burdens and still have both. We
will soon have legislative assurance of
the continuance of the gold standard with
which we measure our exchanges, AID
we have the open door in the far East
through which TO market our products.
We are neither in alliance nor antagon-
ism nor ENHANCEMENT with any foreign
power, but on terms of amity and ccr-
diality with ALL We buy from all of
them and sell to all of them. and our
sales exceeded our purchases in the last
two years by over $1,000, 100000.
Markets have been increased and mort
cages have been reduced. Interest has
fallen and wages have advanced. The
public debt is decreasing. The country is
well to do. Its people for the most part
are happy ana contented. They have
good times aud are on good terms with
the nations OF the world.
Talks of Peace and War.
lueEe are unfortunately L1pse among
us, few in number. am sure. who seem
10 thrive best under bad times, and who,
when good times overtakc them in the
United States. feel constrained to put
us on bad terms with the rest Of man
kind. With them | can have no sympa-
thy. | would rather give expression to
what | believe to be the nobler and al
most universal sentiment Of my country
men in the wish not only for our peace
and prosperity but Cor the peace and
prosperity Of all the nations and peoples
OF the earth.
After thirty three years 81 unbroken
peace came an unavoidable war. Happily
the conclusion was quickly reached. with
out a suspicion of unworthy motive or
practice or purpose on our part. and with
fadelcss honor 10 our arms.
| cannot forget the quick response of
the people TO the cour iy's need, and the
| quarter of million men who freely of
fered their lives to their country's SER
vice. Ii was an impressive spectacle OF
national strength. 1t demonstrated our
mighty reserve power, and taught us that
large standing armies are unnecessary
when every citizen is minute man"
ready 10 join the ranks for national de-
Tense.
Out of the recent events have come to
| the United States grave trials and re-
sponsibilitieS. As 1t WAS the nations war,
SO are rs results the nation problems
Its solution rests upon US ail. 1t Is too
serious 20 Stite. 1t is too earnest for re
uoSa NJ ,,hrsse NOR eatthwori can con