New-York tribune., 1900-08-02

mated because we have a Constitution with its
sixteen amendments Prostitution of terms
used by the fathers will not make the consent
OF the Ungoverned and ungoverrable" an essen
tiaI element of substantial peace.
But in the issue with China in all the
relations OF the United States with foreign
States UP to date. the irresistible expansion OF
commerce and moral obligation has been &C
companled by consistent restraint Of unworthy
encroachuents upon the rights Of other peoples.
In our dealings with both the West Indies and
the East Indies it can be truly affirmed that
not single leader Of any party or section mas
been able thus far 70 formulate q better a.
Jernate method Of public polity than the Nation
now applies 10 the crucial Issues Of the hour
Neither has any civilized Power failed 10 credit
America with fair and honorable regard for the
rights Of ali others while never hesitating TO
maintain the rights Of its own citizens the world
over. In the startling transitions Of the last
divine direction they have the air Of prophetic
fruiJion the United States has been forced upon
q base Of operations which makes her the neigh
Dor Of China and admits OF ready access TO
her vast interests there in jeopardy,
FASTENED BY DEwEY's VICTORY.
The rescue by Commodore, now Admiral,
Dewey Of his endangered fleet by his defeat Of
the Spanish feet in legitimate warfare fastened
the events which had been prcphesied of Amer
ica before the " ar for American independence.
Vergennes. while Ambassador at Constantine
PIE, after the Seven Years " ar predicted that
the American Colonies would assert and obtain
their independence AT a later date he desig
mated the West Indies, and probably South
America as destined 10 come within the sweep
OF their influence or control. In 1850 ex-Gov
ernor PownaU predicted the extension Of their
trade and influence TO the Spice Islands and
China; that the centre of gravity Of the world
would be found II the great American Republic,
which, "as a new primary planet, would shape
the worlds destinies."
stiu later and only twelve years ago. ex-Gov-
ernor George Sewa. Boutwell,, OF 4a5sachuI 55tll57
setts, a member OF the Cabinet Of General
Grant, in citing General Grants opinion that 1t
within the capacity Of the English speak
ing people TO spread the cause Of Christianity
and OF republican institutions over the surface
of the globe; that we should secure the ac-
QUESTION OF a protecting power over the Ha
waiian Islands, centrally situated in the Pacific
Ocean added still another item rs part OF
General Grants hope for the future when ne
said: We should form alliances not for
purposes OF war or necessarily for defence, but
for the purpose of infusing our institutions and
ideas, which he believed 10 be peter than man. @@ the
institutions and ideas Of any other country,
south over this continent and westward over
Asia"
The author Of this tribute 10 General Grant
Is still living contrary TO his expectation. as
he closed hts enthusiastic outline Of the future
OF America, as follows;
7 may not BE- for some Of Us, who not ex-
actIy in the prime, 10 say nothing OF the youth OF
Tfe hut there are those in active pursuits
@ %no zs M'3 " eners Grant. in faith was turned.
The present crisis IN the East Is 10 LESS d cI71s
cssrIo3 @ 3.-ttsrF ne 'nonrlation Of the world 10
~eienriess war upon all nominaIIy Christian ma
hons IL would require OF each Of the territorial
occupants & wasteful army OF their otherwise
peaceful home loving citizens, and neither or lhe
F,uropean States. even England (speaklng OF
heir peoples. would long tolerate the diversion OF
ali resources purely material conquests
AMERICAS INTERESTS.
Ru+ for America the impartial observer there
are also grave interests 10 conserve II IS a test
Of 0ur CAPACITY rise above epheI1erai questions
nj rersonaI racial sectional concern 70 VlnUl-
care the National honor. 10 preserve national
cTs5i- from abasemenr; 10 maintain the flag as
1rarg and most of all 10 sQuelch by lawful and
righTsous methods all elements Of awess violence
and rInright teous discrimina ton which ceIy OF
eantze6 society and disturb the public peace.
F21,r We snail abuse our trust, nor sla44 We
faUf The individual conscience viii never ecAo
oT1DrotJrious epithets and loud sounding dognaS'
gFicb give license passion and stimulate 70 Tear
Irg down with no provision for rebuilding, the re
rrTlIic which toerates these war cries as lhey
rCierate the pyrotecnnic bur innocent explosives
of ne Fourth OF July. The age. Whlch Is one OF
struggle viii find America rooted IN genuine tIee
sor The exalted privilege of leading the ma lions
s-1a-ican y-5rer viii not dispace prosperous CON
5i-{ons for s0cialisric vapOriDgs, nor submit ms
CONSCIENCE ard franchise 10 the imperial dlctatlon
of speculative theorists or party bosses As tnS
Great Pactfcator among the nations America VIII
achieve grander peaceful victories through eolta-
+fou religion and honorable example, lh4h
srYaarlents and could consumn1ate IN cen
ruries- ,.. ..-- ra,,,r1fo s,,4fs-s M
bar-n = HENRY 3. CARRINGTON.
HYDE Park Mass August J. 1870