Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-09

certain should Mr.. Bryan triumph In Mo-
vember
There are over 100000 of the voters OF
this state holding membership in various
fraternal insurance organiza tons:
membership Largely recruited from those
Of moderate means, men who work for
a days wage. Let them not forget that
William Jennings Bryan and his followers
say twice in the Kansas City platform
that they viii cut every dollar OF those
benefits for which they have paid good
money, in two. There are millions of do
lars on deposit in the banks of Iowa
which represent the savings of those who
toll. Let them not forget that Bryan
stands committed to destroy one-half of
their Accommodations the moment he and
his party have the power. Let every vet
eran who wore the blue remember a vote
for Mr.. Bryan means the reduction of his
pension not .ess than one-haf And let
every voter in this great state who has
not forgotten the injunction of the dear.
est friend he ever had in this world. his
mother. with the admonition of that
match.ess voice ringing In their ears say
Ing BE honest. my boy" let the men of
Iowa go to the polls in November and
bury beyond hope of resurrection the
dishonest Bryantistic doctrine of free sill
yer upon the false ratio of Is to !. In at.
tempting to cover up their advocacy of
the free coinage of silver by the false cry
of Imperialism the democratic leaders de-
ceive only themselves.
imperialism Discussed.
What is this imperialism to which tho
Bryanites attach such dire consequence?
When and where did il begin? What con-
stituted the first imperialistic act of VIII
liar. Mckinley or his party? Did it begin
in Mania harbor when Dewey delivered
the crushing blow to the Spanish squad
ron there? If so, 1t was applauded by
every patriotic man, woman and child In
this country. Did 1t begin when the
American army raised the Stars and
Stripes on the island of 1.uzon? II so. it
had the approval of every loyal American.
Did it have its origin in any. of the acts
ipplne soil or in Philippine waters pre-
vious to the treaty of Paris? II so, IL
had the unqualified endorsement of an
overwhelming majority of the American
people. Did It have origin in the treaty of
Paris Itself, which finally determined the
status of this government in those ISL
ands? 1t so, 1t had the ardent and UNI
asked for support of William Jennings
Bryan. the anti-imperialistic candidate
for president OF the United States.
The ratification of that treaty and the
appropriation OF the SO, 000 900 which was
paid Spain for her rights In the islands
was in no sense a partisan act No man
In America did more to secure the ratif-
cation of that treaty and the voting or
that appropriation than did William Jen-
nings Bryan. In considering this whole
matter Of our relations with the Philip
pines it is most important to keep in mind
the fact that prior to the victories of the
American navy and army in the Philip
pines. Spain possessed undisputed sover-
eighty over those islands and actually
owned a large share of the property which
composes them. The instruction which
had been led by Aguinaldo which ter
minated in 1897. was movement for re-
forms, not for independence. That move
ment had subsidized, and Aguinaldo and
his pals had left the islands, their pockets
filled with Spanish gold, shouting Long
live Spain" Our victories in the islands
gave us rights and responsibilities which
were enlarged and confirmed by the rati-
fication of the treaty of peace and the
payment of $50, 600 900 to Spain. BY de-
stroying SPANS power in the islands We
became responsible to the world for the
safety of life, person and property there.
Aguinaldo and his followers refused to
recognize the rights of our government
and fired on our flag. From the moment
that assault was made all we have done
in the way of military operations in those
islands has been necessary for the main
tenance of our dignity and honor and the
preservation of our rights and the defense
of our flag. If that is imperialism, then
let it be understood that the republican
party Is not ashamed of IL. In raising the
false cry of anti-imperialism in connec-
ton with President McKinley's policy in
the Philippines, and in giving encourage
ment to the treachcrous Malays, who have
been shooting our brave soldiers from am
bush. Mr.. Bryan has justly earned the Sc
verest condemnation of his countrymen.
If II was right TO acquire authority and
responsibility in those islands, it has been
right every hour since then to defend
those rights and respect those RESPONSE
bilities. II Mr.. Bryan simply advocated
the adoption of the treaty of peace, ex-
pecting 1t would bring embarrassment to
the party in power, that act would stamp
him as the arch demagogue of the GEN.
fury.
II he honestly believed II was wise and
proper to ratify the treaty of peace and
pay Spain 900 for her rights In those
f.na 10 fa NhGa anf t9 heT I.atE
ly indefensible. The only specific thing
which l have heard as emanating from
him in criticism of the administration in
with the Philippines. was that
failed to pass resolution assur-
ing the Filipinos that We intended to do
right by them, etc.
Justice viii BE Done Filipinos.
The history of the republican party is a
sufficient earnest that justice will be done
the people of those islands, and that ev-
possible for their education and
advancement will be done. Passing res
olutions for the benefit of a treacherous
dictator and a few ambitious usurpers IL
not one Of the specialities of the republi.
can party. Aguinaldo and his followers
attempted to whip this great nation into
recognition of his government We have
fought back. What kind of a govern
ment have we refused to recognize?
Nothing as dictatorial as the govern.
ment OF Aguinaldo has happened in years
until Bryan took the Kansas City con-
vention by the neck and made them put
l6 to in their platform twice.
Article X of the constitution promul-
gated by Aguinaldo reads as follows:
THE president of the government Is
the personincation of the Philippine peo-
pie, and as such he cannot be held respon-
slble for any .ct whilst he holds that po-
sition. His position is irrevocable until
the revolution shall triumph. unless ex-
traordinary circumstances should compel
him to tender his resignation to congress,
whomsoever is esteemed most fitted"
Article XIV reads as follows:
1.-THE resolutions of congress shall not
be binding until they have received the
sanction Of the president Of the govern,
ment. When the said president shall con-
practicable. or pernicious. he shall state
his reasons to congress for opposition to
hts execution, and IL congress still insists
ION the resolution, the said president can
Is not that government without the con-
sent OF the governed? Aguinaldo pro-
claiming himself absolute dictator. 10 hold
office indefinitely, exempt from accounta-
Of absolute veto OF the legislative acts of
the representatives OF the people OF Luz
zon. This is the kind Of government of
which the people of Luzon have thus far
there. Is there any room for any fair
minded man to doubt that as soon as
peace Is restored, much better,
more liberal, more beneficent government
VIII be inaugurated In those islands under
the authority of the United States?
The certain road to the enlightenment
ana liberal government in the Philippines
Is through the agency of the great repub-
Tic, not through band of consplrators,
VINO organized resistance to the authority
or this government. who have been proven
70 be mercenary, having previously sold
their cause TO the Spanish government
for money consideration.
The Cry of Miiitarism.
The cry OF militarism has been raised In
lhat DlatfOrm and much stress has hnnr,