The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-28
Circulation Statement.
America Leads the world.

We have endeavored to avoid the hu-
morous phase of the Executive Chinese
war. because We have taken seriously the
calm assumption of the Executive, in con-
Quoting military invasion of China. and,
becoming responsible for battles, sieges,
and bombardments participated in by
American troops. No less az authority
than ex-senator Edmunds says that this
action was unconstitutional" but we are
willing for the moment to waive that idea
and 10 look at the Administration spec
1acle from the point of view it justifes-
that of humor
While the British Government. the Kais-
er, the Car, the Austrian Emperor. and
the President OF France. each VIGOROUSLY
has a fixed policy in China. the amiable
Chief Magistrate of the United States has
not any of a positive character, but poses
as the common friend of all. Supported
and sustained by the Third Assistant Sec
rotary of State-in the absence of the
HayPauncefote control OF the Depart
ment-Mr Mckinley does not hesitate to
plunge into the vortex of world diplomacy
ard assume TO be the mentor of the For,
eign Offices of Great Britain. Europe. and
Japan. He thinks he hears that his favor
tie fiction that there is no war in China. is
about to be abandoned by Russia, Ger
many and France He assumes that those |
Governments would rather see the whole |
Chinese Empire turned over to the Grand |
Llama OF Tibet than 10 witness the over
turning Of the Mckinley Administration.
So he and Adee, assisted by Root-and
Magoon when an opinion is needed-jump
in and paralyze the nations with the propo-
sitioI that, really they must not con-
tinue the war; that We are willing to for |
give the Chinese for attempting to butcher
orr Minister and legation people, ana |
cheerfully. for massscriHg our mission /
aries; so long as we can arrange any kind /
Of accommodation sufficient to keep Con- |
gross OF the hands of Mr. Mckinley.
so Mr. Mckinley and Mr.. Adee assure |
the powers of the renewal of their most |
distinguished consideration and ask them |
If they would not be willing to stop where |
they are, and refuse to consider the war 1
In which all, including the Urfted States. |
are engaged, as war. II is not 10 be /
doubted that some of the Governments SO /
addressed have already conveyed the
equine laugh, in diplomatic language. to
the Administration. International courtesy
eompels the suppression of hilarious feel
ings, But the feelings are there, and it
must greatly amuse the chancslleries CT
Ecrope TO witness the Mckinley Admin
istration in the act OF trying to make war
for the benefit of the Standard Oil Com
pany. the -four and cotton milling trusts.
and such combinations. and, at the same
time, not only insisting that battles, siegss,
and bombardments not only are not war.
but peace in recognition of which all allies
should join. so that the Mckinley Sails
can Presidential campaign.
Yet America leads the world" and all
potentates, peoples. and powers must
bow down and worship. That they re-
fuse TO do SO matters nothing. The
principle is the same If any one of the /
allies ventures TO remark that
the war IN China is being waged for def 4,
mite purpose, and that that purpose is to
suppress barbarism and make the Celes-
tial Kingdom hereafter safe for foreigners
who may be forced TO live within its Dor
4SAss tl4F SpleAHiu ulpiOulaCs o. tue Ad-
answers that nothing must
be done to jeopardize the reelection of
William Mckinley.
That is the diplomatic situation. That
is The reason why a half-hearted exeeu- ;
tive war is being waged by this country /.
In China. That is the reason why the
Of Marchuria is regarded with :,
in Washington. The Ad-
does not like it, but makes
It's vigorous protest only by politely !,
acking the notice on the Bears tail and :
getting out of sight as soon as nay be-
Mckinley and Adee against the world! :