Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-25
THE NEWS AND IMPERIALISM

The Deseret News Is opposed 20 I'M
perlallsm az policy for this Republic.
The principles Of the Constitution OF
the United States have always been up
held by this paper. While they are
maintained, the liberties Of an people
under the flag Of our country VIII be as
sured. Emergencies are likely to arise
requiring immediate action that may
Tor the time being appear out Of har-
mony with the letter Of that instrument
But Il will be found that the intent and
purpose Of this nation will be in fun
accord with lts spirit, and that the UNI
furling OF the Stars and Stripes over
any spot on earth means the eventual
liberty OF all people who dwell there
When there Is any real danger 10 the
institutions that we believe we're es-
tabllshed under divine direction. not
only 70 secure freedom to the people OF
this land, but 10 promote and establish
It IN all the world the Desefet News
VIII doubtless be az ready to sound
the alarm. and engage In the war
against the intended invasion upon the
domain Of liberty as any other adyo-
cate OF human rights under the sun.
But when a bugaboo is held up 20
frlghten the unsophIsticated, whether
It bears the brand OF Imperialism" or
any other scare-head. we do not Intend
TO join in the fright or aid In the de-
ception.
We believe the destiny Of this great
nation Is 10 become the political re-
deemer Of the world It's work cannot
be accomplished in a day. Nor can the
full liberty which some time through Its
influence, whether Of war or OF peace.
shall be enjoyed by peoples now In
bondage, be conferred upon them Tin
an Instant, suddenly" II must be a
gradual process. according TO the con-
dltions intelligence and readiness they
exhibit for its complete benefits. But
the floating Of our flag IN token Of
sovereignty, on land or on sea. Is m H.
self the promise as we'll as the hope
and faith Of freedom to everybody be-.
meath It's @gls
Men and parties may honestly differ
In their opinions as TO the course to b,
pursued and the time to be spent In
this work Of human uplifting But the
purpose will be Kept In view. And
whether In cuba, or IN Porto Rico or
IN the Philippine Islands, or IN any
other place, where the power Of the
United States shall be extended. the
effect must be the emancipation Of the
people from serfdom their preparation
Tor liberty and their ultimate indie
pendence or attachment 20 a govern
ment OF their own choosing.
We do not care a dime whether this
is called Republlcanism OF Democracy
or Populism. or II any other party title
Is given 10 It. We call Il Amerlcanism
and regard Il as political truth And
We expect TO stand for that which we
are assured Is right whether Il is ac-
cepted or rejected and regardless OF the
objections raised by partlsans who
become blind to everything but party
interest.
Expansion win go on. That IS "manl-
fest destiny" The days OF monarch.
ism and despotism are past. The voice
Of the people will De heard and re-
spected IN AN the nations. Liberty Is
dawnln= FOR them all It's light comes
Ike the rays Of the morning. not as
the glare Of a sudden conaagratlon.
Wisdom must be the companion OF
freedom and prudence 30 hand In hand
with Justice
The spread Of Amerlcanism over the |
face Of the earth cannot and must not
mean imperialism. The twain are not
one and never shall be- The rolling OF |
the stone has commenced. and the |
breaking IN pieces OF tyrannlcal dynas-
ties VIII 20 on, until no place Is found /
for them under the armament This
nation has lbs work 10 perform. and no
power can stop II beneath the Eternal
Throne. Its labor is for uniyoIsal /
libertyl