Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-06

ton. 1t has embroiled the Republic
in an unnecessary war, sacrificed the
lives OF many of It's noblast sons and
placed the United States. previously
known and applauded throughout the
world as the champion OF freedom, in
the false and un-American position OF
crushing with military force the efforts
OF our former allies 20 achieve liberty
cannot be citizens without endangering
our civilization. they cannot be sub
jects without imperilling our form of
government, and as We are not willing
TO surrender our civilization or 20 con-
vert the Republic into an empire, We
favor an immediate declaration OF the
nations purpose 10 give 20 the Filipln-
os first a state of government; second,
independence, and third protection
from outside interference such as has
been given for nearly a century 10 the
republics Of Central and South Ameri-
ca.
The greedy commerciallsm which die
tatcs the Philippine policy OF the Re-
publican administration attempts 20
justify It with the plea that Il will pay.
but even this sordld and unworthy plea
fails when brought TO the test
OF facts. The war Of Grimm
al aggression against the Phil
ippines. entailing annually an
expense OF many millions, has already
cost more than any possible profit that
could accrue from the entire Philip
pine trade for years 20 come. Further
more when trade Is extended al the eX-
pense Of liberty. the price is always too
high
We are not opposed 70 territorial ex-
panslon. when Il takes In desirable ter
rltory which can be- erected into States
IN the Union, and whose people are will
ing and M 90 become American citizens.
We favor trade expansion by every
peaceful and legitimate means. But
we are unalterably opposed 10 the SELF
ing or purchasing OF distant Islands 20
be governed outside the Constitution
and whose people can never become
citizens.
We are IN favor OF extending the Re
public's influence among the nations,
but believe that influence should be eX-
tended, not by force and violence. but
through the persuasive power Of a high
and honorable example.
The Importance Of other questions not
pending before the American people Is
In no wise diminished and the Demo-
cratic party takes no backward step
from It's position on them, but the burn
inc issue OF imperialism. growing out Of
the Spanish war. Involves the very ex-
istence OF the Republic and the destruc-
ton OF our free Institutions. We regard
Il as the paramount issue Of the cam
paign.
The declaration in the Republican
platform adopted az the Philadelphia
convention held in June, 1900. that the
Republican party "steadfastly adheres
20 the policy announced in the Monroe
doctrine" is manifestly insincere and
deceptive. This profession, Is contra
dicted by the ayowed policy Of the party
IN opposition 20 the spirit Of the Mon
roe doctrine to acquire and hold s0yer-
eighty over large areas Of territory and
large numbers OF people IN the Eastern
hemisphere. We insist on the strict
maintenance Of the Monroe doctrine.
and in all its Integrity IN letter and Ia
spirit as necessary 10 prevent the ex-
tension Of European authority on this
continent and as essential TO our SUI
premacy IN American affairs At the
same time we declare that no American
people shall ever be held by force In un-
willing subsection 70 European author
ity
We oppose milltarism. II means con-
quest abroad and intimidation and op-
preston az home. IL means the strong
arm which has ever been fatal 10 free
institutions. II IL what millions Of our