Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-24
Our NAIlok As MEDIATOR.

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OUR NATION AS MEDIATOR.
The United States will act as media
tor between the Chinese government
ana the powers in the present difficulty
This is upon condition that certain
terms are complied with. and that
the assent of other interested ma
tons of Europe is secured
President Mckinley decided yesterday
to accept this task. after considering
the subject a day. upon the urgent app 4
peal of the Chinese authorities. AS a
mediator is peacemaker between con-
tending parties the mission of our ma
ton is a noble one. Ut does not involve
a showing of force; 1t merely brings
into play diplomatic action. AS oul, own 4
nation is as fully interested and as
greatly aggrieved by the Chinese re-
ever is decided as just to them Will be
Just to US. Our own interests are thus
eafeguarded in advance. 1t is our ma
tional interest to preserve the integrity
of the Chinese nation-in fact II is our
greatest interest-because of tradesre-s
lations, while at the same time We can
aid in restoring order and securing in
demnity for past injuries. AS a media-
tor, it can be said in advance of action
or safely foreshadowed that our nation
will attempt to carry out the policy il
has hitherto announced ofindepende
and freedom from entangling alliances.
When our role as mediator ceases terms
of indemnity and the former conditions
Will have been arranged and restored.
and new guarantees will have been
made by the Chinese government, for
none of which will We be Responsible
1t is a difficult and trying position 70
assume. but the standing of our nation
is such that respectful attention viii BIZ
given our position a $ Intermediary. Iso-
lated as the United States is and stand
ing between the bslligerents. our GOV
tingutsh itself as a peacemaker,s and TO
display its friendship for all the parties
involved. That its task Will be we'll
performed in the interest of peace and
the preservation of China can be conf
IDENTIFY predicted. The task may in
yolve a number Of problems, as it may
be determined b. the powers of Europe
that the presence of a certain contin-
gent of their armies must be held in
China pending a complete demonstra-
ton by the government that ii is not
Only willing but able to carry out its
agreements. If objection is made to this
there must be a reconciling Of views
and complete and harmonious under.
standing in order TO make the media
tors work availabi
D0LLlvER FOR THE SENATE.
Ina signed article in the Fort Dodge
Messenger Director Of the Mint Robert:
advocates the appointment of Doilivel
for the senatorial vacancy. presenting
excellent reasons in the following state
ment for his preferment:
The appointment of j. p. Dplliver fol
United Staies senator is one exception
ally fiji to be made. In twelve years il
the house he has developed in an IN
usual degree those qualifications which
gtve distinction in the public service
He has demonstrated his capabilities
He has won his way to high and per
manent rank among the public men o
his time and he has achieved this at a.
age when most men in pubiic life ar
Just beginning their careers. He has
long life before him in which his power
& Will ripen and his influence broader
9 but he Is prepared now with the cul
ture, experience and prestige to reflec
honor upon Iowa in the senate. Fe,
men in public life are SO well rounde
mentally as Mr.. Dolliver. His mind
II broad, his human sympathies true, hi
interest in public affairs genuine. an
"A his conception Of public responsibiiit
Il OF the highest character. BY advanc
Ing him to its highest post of servic.
the state Will place by the side of ALI
81 son enc who can repeat the latter's Ion
Spl Aisttns uished membership in tina
II. The sooner he reaches the feel
s,rt to which by common conser
timately destined, the better 70
.Sition In that body. 1t took Ali
alftesn yeArs to reach his grea
q &eslkien a. chairman Of the cnnntte
81 q Fifteen years adde
,ss u ths age Of . man Of go will bring hir
80 craftsmanship at about the tim
most men retire from activity