The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-10-01


never meant that the consent Of the
governed was necessary when there Vai
A chance to effect a conquest. 1t was
lonly something to be pretended' ike
tricky politician. when there was ad'
vantage to be gained by an expression OIL
virtue. The Democratic party believes
that jefferson voiced great trnth'
trnth which has borne glorious fruits 10
this century for civilization, which, 10
operation, has so changed the condition
Of .ociety that when we contrast man
hood today with manhood before the
birth Of this Republic, il seems as II we
were speaking OF different races and be-
,ngs. and contemplating a wholly dit-
ferent planet. That which Jefferson has
founded on this soil cannot be over
thrown by Mckinley
Mr.. Cochran ridiculed the various ar
guments Of the Republican orators upon
the Philippine question, and said:
"'Trade follows the flag, that is the
most attractive phase in the whole rep
ertory. Il was not invented in this
country. It was brought over to the
custom house. II Was originated for
English use, and every English sympa'
thizer has assumed it here. When has
trade followed the flag? II trade follows
the flag, England's trade with Canada
ought to be much better than it is with
the United States. As amatter OF fact,
since the English flag was driven out OF
the United States and maintained in
Canada, it has increased but little be-
yond the Great Lakes. II has grown
with us until it exceeds her trade with
all her colonies combined. Trade does
not depend upon a flag; trade depends
on markets. II il be profitable to take
the Philippines, would like to know
what power it would not be proper to
take. Now | believe every patriot
would like to see Canada annexed to the
United States. think everybody
believes it is inevitable in the develop
ment OF the future. And the annexation
OF China is a more reasonable suggestion
than the annexation Of the Philippines
would have been three years ago In
fact, the reason for taking the Philip
pines is that they lie so close to China
that they would give US access to Chi
nese markets. Well, China lies closer to
itseli. Moreover, we have the same ex-
cuses for annexing China. China has
insulted us; insulted our dignity in the
person OF our Ambassador. The Flip
mos never did anything except to aid us
upon the field Of battle with their alli-
.nce"
IL was nearly midnight when Mr..
Cochran concluded. After reviewing the
Of the BOer ENJOYS to obtain recog.
iition at the hands Of the Government,
,e said, referring to the relations of this
with the English Govern
nent:
"There was not an all lance. That I
would not be the proper way TO do il.
I was surrender Of this Government |
0 the control Of the British Foreign !
Dffice."
lie maintained that il the gold (
tandard is not secure. it can never he
made that way by the election oi a
In conclusion, he said:
al have no doubt how this campaign |
ill end. | see on every side the proof /
hat justice viii triumph now, as it |
as always triumphed in this country. |
cannot believe that II Republic is in !
anger that is built upon all the virtues
'hi,h humanity has developed, and |
'hich is, in itself, the supreme out.
Ome Of Christian civilization. That all |
Zen are equal before the Law is the
atural fruit OF Christianity. 1t will !
emain while Christian civilization |
nlightens the world and stimulates the |
cart NJ man. As long rs man is destin. |
i to justice and to progress, as long as
is eye is fixed upon the eternal truths
heaven, the flag of this country,
1pifying justice and the Constitution,
hich secures it inseparable, indestruct.
,le and invincible, shall remain linked !
,gether forever and forever" (Prolong.
applause).