Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-25
AND NORTHWEST
MIR. McKINLEY'S ADMINISTR ALTON
DECLARED POPULAR,

A gentleman prominent in the medical
and political worlds in San Francisco in
an interview with Star reporter in a
down town hotel last evening. said:
Il observe that the principal source Of
attack by the democrats in the east upon
the President is his alleged policy of i'm
perialtsm. Out on the coast we call it ex-
pansion, and 1t is popular. and has the
united support of his party as we'll as
that of thousands of men who are termed
gold democrats, for the want of better
name.
Il left San Francisco on my trip here
via Oregon and Washington, and over the
Northern Pacific through the northwest
Upon one or two points I can speak ad-
visedly. and l am sure that my sentiments
will be verified at the fall elections.
The Admission of Hawaii.
"F'irst, eastern democrats must bear in
mind that we on the coast are a people
who believe in expansion, and are not
hoodwinked by the specous' cry of i'm
peralism.' We despsed, politically the
attitude of the democrats in refusing to
heed the knock the then western door
Of our country Of Hawaii for admission. 1t
was one of the most unpopular acts of
Mr.. Cleveland, as was the Incorporation of
the islands into the Union one of the most
felicitous Of Mr.. Mckinley. For years we
were haunted out there with the specter
that by some hook crook these beautiful
and rich possessions would get away from
us. There was general rejoicing from San
Diego to Seattle, when their incorporation
was assured. When people feel good over
present, 1t is not human nature to bite
the hand that aids in It's bestowal l am
unable to give figures, but they are un-
necessary. The trade on the coast with
the islands has increased with mighty leaps
and bounds, already attaining magnitude
fnr f,, ,f
tations of our merchants. 1t is wonderful
Who gets the money? We do The fleet
of sailing vessels and steamers to and from
Honolulu has doubled.
Stimulation of trade and consequent en-
richment of the people canebt by political
scarecrows be metamorphosed into calam-
ity and desolation 1t will be demonstrated
that our people will give no attention to
such sophistries. Our industries are null
tiplying to keep pace with this new condi-
ton. We are all busy out there, and we
attribute the major reason for our success
to the policies of the republican party. 1t
is my belief. based upon my own knowledge
and talks with men in all walks of life
on the coast that the republican najorities
in the states of California, Oregon and
Washington. will surprise the country es-
pecially in the first and last named states
Wonderful Stimulation of Trade.
II found Seattle a perfect hive of indus
try and activity, and this condition pre-
SdllS " dSnlHSlOn. Inc people
were never so well off there as now. The
commerce between San Francisco, Portland
and Seattle with Hawaiian and Asiatic
ports is very heavy, with all signs pointing
upward and onward. 1t is not a boom
Just a powerful, steady stream from natu-
raj and permanent sources. 1t IS such a
pronounced contrast from the stagnation
produced by Mr.. Bryan and his free silver
platform that in business and political
talks 1t is constantly referred to, and the
change is commented upon most en-
phatically. We do not like Mr. Bryan and
the retrogressive principles he stands for.
You hear no talk as to the future Of the
Philippines We consider their future as
already settled. AS I said, the coast peo-
pie are expansionists. and we look forward
to the building up of an enormous trade
with the archipelago. San Francisco is the
natural outlet for this trade. and its cfti-
zens will not waste time in trying to prove
to their skeptfcal eastern brethren the fall
lacy of undoing that which is already done
for their benefit, and as we consider it,
that OF the entire country.
The Sentiment in the Northwest.
Second. found a similar sentiment pre-
vailing throughout that portion Of the north
west I Travelled. The people are all busy.
The farmers are prosperous with the mer-
chants. I heard no expressions for a
change of government. Silver republicans
are keeping very quiet-if there are any
Presidents actions are based upon the
highest and the best motftes, and fmpe-
rfaltsm. in the sense 1t is nnderstood here,
was laughed at. Westernspeople are like
their great country-broa6 6minded, favor
Ing growth and expansion of domain and
trade, and the spellbinder who invades
their fertile territory with haranxues about
'despotism' and imperialism. Will, in my
opinion, be hooted.
A Masterpiece of Statesmanship.
"Another strong card the republicans will
play on the coast this year will be the set
tlement Of the Samoan difficulty by the
President. and the declaration of the open
door policy as regards China. China seems
near by to us. Our coast trade with her is
direct. The admirers of thef president con-
slider it a masterpiece Of craftsmanship. es-
pecially in view Of the spletdid position 1t
| has placed this country fnt automatically
| with the other powers, now that fighting is
going on That declaration seems almost
| an inspiration in the light Of subsequent
events.
"If either the President or Mr.. Roose-
welt visits the coast this year, their recep-
| tion will be rousing one Both men are
popular personally with u.s. The veterans
| of the Spanish war will give Teddy q
warm time with true Californian vigol
! and open-handed hospitality"