New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-23

people of this country Of Imperialism the
less they viii like it. Our expansion must be
applied without extending territory across
the seas. The purchase OF Louisiana increased the
area Of the United States and the aren was soon
afterward settled up and divided into States,
all the citizens of which have equal rights md
privileges under our Government Webster de-
fines an empire to be nation which embraces
variety in races and diversity in government.
and as imperial policy is the policy of an
empire 1t embraces the idea now promulgated
by the Repubcans-that is that the Nation
should reach out and draw other nations under
the flag by force and then govern them as sub
Jects.
subjects and that this Nation cannot AFFORD to
bring into the country those who are not to
share in the full destiny Of the American peo-
pie. Each proposed annexation must be settled
on is merits. and we must consider
whether the people TO be annexed oesre
10 in and also whether we desire
to have them. The Filipinos do not de-
sire to come in. and L DO not think majority
of Americans desire TO have them come in.
Therefore / have from the beginning favored.
and still favor immediate announcement OF
the Nations purpose to give independence to
the Fflipinos on the same terms that indepen-
dence has been promised to Cueans-that is, as
soon as a stable government is established
But have believed. and still believe, that hos
tilities would cease as soon as such
nouncement was made. and that the establish
rnent Of stable government would then be an
easy matter. I further believe that this Nation
should give to the Filipino government the
same protection as is given TO the republics of
South America, namely, protection which
would prevent molestation from without
would you have this principle apply to the
Boer WARP"
MOT at all There is a difference between
sympathizing with people engaged in fighting
for independence and people who have come
under our immediate influence. I believe our
people sympathize with the Beers, they have
sympathized with every people in a similar
situation. A who believes in the doctrine
of self-government sympsthizes with those who
fight for it rather than with a monarchy fight
ing against it."
Mr.. Bryan restated his well known opposition
TO trusts. but said he knew nothing of the local
situation. He declined TO express his views on
possible Vice. Presidential candidates or the ad-
visibility of an early National Convention
CALLERS IN THE AFTERNOON.
At luncheon Mr.. Bryan had companions
Sohn w Cox. George Fred Williams, of Massa-
chusetts: DR.. Girdner Norman E. Mack, ex-
Governor Hogg and James Creelman 1mme-
diately after luncheon Mr.. Bryan began to re-
ceve callers again the fifth floor OF the MOTEL
where he has three rooms. One Of the hrst was
ex-Mavor James NJ Nolan. of Rochester Mr.
Nolan has a cadaverous look. He kept within
arms reach of Mr.. Bryan. and looked as If he
were momentarily afraid that some gold bug
would steal the Nebraskan. When any one got
close to the Colonel to whisper something conf
DENTAL Mr. Nolan right there 10 echo the
sentiments. DR.. Dio De Kremen was shown up,
and the boy who announced his presence TO MI
Bryan turned purple in pronouncing his name
DR.. De Kremen had in his inside waistcoat pocket
the Sulzer free silver boom for Vice-President
Mr. Bryan did not once ask to see it, nor did
any Of the friends Of o. H. p Belmont
Richard Whelan, who is said to be a success
full milk dealer, got hold of Mr.. Bryan's hand
and held long that some OF those waiting
TO be introduced said he in trance. James
Mullin. of Gravesend, was one of the callers.
and left a number OF his cards around the
room. J. c. Warner of Red Cloud, Neb, real
estate agent and collector, gave the Colonel
a mighty grip. Ex-Congressman John T. Dunn.
Of New-Jersey, invited Mr.. Bryan TO come 10
Eliza beth, officially, but just TO look around
He shook hands goodby effusively with MI
Bryan, went out and Immediately returned 10
shake hands again. At last accounts he was
still in the room, occasionally saying "Goodby."
Mr.. Dunn started in tos'blow' the newspaper
men. although one suggested It. He ordered
one cigar. and then apologized for the supply
running short
Coroner yucca and two other Italian Demo-
Gratis. representing the Greater New-York 1tal-
ian-American Democratic Union, told Mr.. Bryan
his organization had 8 500 enrolled voters, and
that he could deliver So per cent Of the Italian
vote in the city for him Presidential can
oidate. There were a number of scowls on the
part Of those who thought that Mr.. yucca was
making too palpable bid for the Vice-Presi-
Dental nomination. Two colored men, one Of
whom. ii is said. is in the employ of o. II. P.
Belmont, called and pledged the colored vote
TO Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Bryan told them that for
forty years the Republicans had been telling
them that they must vote the Republican ticket
because Lincoln had freed the slaves He was
glad. he said, to see them breaking away. Colo
mel James P. JONES' of Tammany Hail. he
announced himself, who is better known as the
lobster tender at the Battery Aquarium, pushed
his way into the inner room where Mr.. Bryan
was talking with Chairman Campbell of the
State Committee, and at filled the place
with his melodious voice.
DOLLAR DINNER MAN ON HAND.
Another caller was Eugene V. Brewster the
protector Of the dollar dinner" Of a year ago,
who called with a proposition" as he called It,
He couldn't see Mr.. Bryan at once, and went
away saying that he would be around to-day.
S. c. Pratt sent in his card with the following
side:
Dear Mr.. Bryan: We have followed Won
with owing hearts and increased admiration"
The door tender thought IT was what he called
another con game and Mr. Pratt had con-
siderable difficulty in ''sQuaring himself -
Toward o'clock Mr.. Bryan went out driving
with Ex-Governor Hogg, and the late callers de-
parted disappointed.
Colonel Bryan's itinerary for the next week
or two will be as follows: Tonight he will be
the guest Of Commissioner John w Keller AT
the Democratic Club. Mr. Keller furnished his
list OF specially invited friends, and chill went
through the Democratic Club when 1t was an
nounced that just thirteen had been counted on
10 do honor TO Mr. Bryan The official list in
i cluoes the host Mr.. Keller Colonel BRYAN John
Il r Carroll, Corporation Counsel John Whalen
senator Grady, Andrew Freedman, Police Com
missioner York, Colonel William L. Brown, O.
n r belmont, A. H Lewis, Ex-Governor James
s. Hogg of Texas, Norman E Mack and Judge
James A OGorman 1t VIII be noticed that
the list is made up largely from among those
who dined with Mr.. Belmont last night To-
morrow night Colonel Bryan will sneak IN Ter
sey City, Thursday at Harrisburg Penn g..
Friday at Smyrna, Del; Friday night at Wilm-