Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-03-08
IMPERIALISM A HOAX.

IMPERIALISM A HOAX.
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY SO De-
CLAF7ES IN A SPEECH.
Nation Will Not Shirk It's Response
biIities-Future of the Colonies, He
Says, Is the Peoples Question-Denies
Alliances with Other Nations.
"rhere can be no imperialism" said
President Mckinley, addressing the
Ohio Society of New York city the otfi-
or night Those who fear are against
it," he added. Those who have faith
in the republic are against it. So that
there is universal adherence for it and
unanimous opposition to it.
The President was the guest OF honor
on the occasion of the fourteenth annu-
al dinner of the society and his brief
address, delivered informally, but large
with significance in its references to
current political developments, was
the feature of the dinner. The refef-
ence quoted at the outset was dellV-
cred with the most feryid earnestness
and it evoked the heartiest expressions
Of sympathy from the distinguished
company present
The list of speakers on the program
included the President, Gov. Nash, So
licitor General of the United States
John A. Richards. Lieut.. Gov. Wood
ruff and James III. Hoyt. There were
no fixed toasts, the speakers having
subjects allotted to them as they were
called upon.
Although President Mckinley came
with the understanding that he was not
to be called upon for a formal speech,
he agreed to speak briefly. Short as
was his contribution to the evenings
oratory, he discussed national issues
pithily and forcefully, and it is doubt
full if the President ever made an ad-
dress in New York city that was more
thoroughly effective.
His manner was quiet and impress
i've, but when he came to speak of I'M
perialism his voice rang full and clear
in the words: 'There can be no i'm
perialism."
Another important declaration of the
President which was received with
prolonged cheering was when he said
with significant emphasis: eve are
neither in alliance. nor antagonism nor
ENHANCEMENT with any foreign power,
but on terms of amity and cordially
with ALL
When he resumed his seat it was
only for moment, for in the midst of
the cheering the orchestra struck up
1.-THE Star-Spangled Banner" and he
rose and stood while, as fitting eli
max to his speech, the whole gathering
sang the anthem. President Southland
of the society presided and began the
speechmaking by introducing Presi-
dent Mckinley, who was greeted with
great applause. He said:
Mr. Toastmaster and Gentlemen-I APP
preciate your welcome and thank you for
this renewed expression of your good
will. 1t is proper that l should say that
the managing board Of the Ohio Society
has kept the promise made to me that l
would not be expected or required to
speak at this banquet. / shall not be
guilty of rejecting on their good faith
or breaking my own resolution not to
speak if | indulge in some observations
while expressing in the briefest manner
the pleasure which have in greeting my
old friends of the Ohio colony in New
York. There is a bond of close fellow
ship which untes Ohio people. Whittier
soever they journey or wherever they
dwell, they cherish the tenderest senti
ment for their mother State, and she in
turn never fails of affectionate interest
in her widely scattered children.
It has been some years since ! was
your guest. Much has happened in the
meantime. We have mad our blessings
and our burdens and still have both. We
will soon have legislative assurance of
the continuance Of the gold standard with
which we measure our exchanges, and
we have the open door in the far East
through which to market our products.
We are neither in alliance nor antagon-
ism nor ENHANCEMENT with any foreign
power, but on terms of an1ity and cor
diality with all. We buy from all of
them and sell to all of them, and our
sales exceeded our purchases in the last
two years by over ST 1000, 100000.
Markets have been increased and mort
cages have been reduced. Interest has
fallen and wages have advanced. The
public debt is decreasing. The country is
well to do. It's people for the most part
are happy and contented. They have
good times and are on good terms with
the nations of the world.
Talks of Peace and War.
There are unfortunately those among
us, few in number, l am sure, who seem
to thrive best under bad times, and who,
when good times overtake them in the
United States, feel constrained to put
us on bad terms with the rest of man
kind. With them | can have no sympa
thy. would rather give expression to