Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-10-24


Thousands of immigrants have annu-
ally landed here, in search of homes, !,
and an opportunity to become men and
women. There is not single battle
field, in our history, but they have
mingled their blood in support of the
government. Their thrift and indus
try has made them welcome citizens
everywhere Their children sing the
song of the republic in common
schools. To all such let there ever be
a generous welcome. But to he who
comes breathing the words of denun-
citation, and discomfort and disloyalty
against free institutions, be forever
forbidden The hospitality of our
shores.
The removal of Abraham Lincoln,
did not aid the enemies of our govern
ment thirty-six years ago. The re-
moval of James A. Garfield did not
stop the progress of this nation, and
while our late lamented President,
has left a vacant place, the affairs of
state have been transferred to patri-
otto hands. The Spanish war has left
problems that must be solved and
carried out. The successes of our
army and navy, in the war has opened
new fields of diplomacy and stateman-
ship. New responsibilities are to be
assumed and met. / know of no man
who should be better equipped for the
work at present than one who shared
the responsibilities of that struggle.
believe we have been mis-lead some
what as to the true character of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. We think of him at
times as impulsive and erratic. 1t may
be that the irresponsible press of the
country is responsible for that idea
But SO far as We have been informed
| it seems that his every utterance, since
being placed in his present place of
| responsibility, indicates conservative
action, and judiciouS investigation.
| He early established the confidence
of the entire country, in his admins
tration of national affairs, by retaining
| the entire cabinet of his illustrious
predecessor.
| l loved President Mckinley, because
he was broad minded enough, at the
time we were about to engage in war
with Spain, to consult every section
of the county without regard to party
through their chosen representatives
in both houses of congress 1t gave
his the combined wisdom, of the count
ry, for his support. believe President
Roosevelt, will succeed, for we are in
formed that he is diligently seeking
the counsel of able men from every
section of the country, as to the fitest
persons to place in official positions,
| in each respective section of the
country, to transact the business of the
federal government. | know of no
puDllc question, that has occupied our
attention, in the past, but public dis
cussion, and consultation, aided in
more speedy and correct solution of
the problem.
1t is no light responsibility that
rests upon the President of the Unit
ed States at this time. We have in
the last few years taken our place
among the foremost powers of the
earth. If we are to maintain our po-
sllion and the respect, that is now ac-
corded our flag, we must meet the con-
ditions that now prevail. Some of the
problems of the Spanish war have
; been settled, others require attention.
Il Cuba will soon have established a con-
;. stitutional government. Our interven-
ton has met the approval of time. Our
every act with the people of that is
land has been in good faith. We had
a right to require them to form a gov
eminent on that island, that would
meet the approval of our civilization.
And that work be done under our pro-
lection, so that Cuba would not be
subject to internal strife and dissen-
sions, that prevail to the detriment of
so many South American states. To
have driven the Spanish power from
the Island of Cuba, and then left them
to internal strife and dissension would
have been national perfidy.
! Who can tell what our destiny is to
, be. Commerce and trade are extend
: ing. Safe harbors are necessary. The
commerce of the Pacific Ocean is ours
if We have the good business sense to
claim it. If our people are to contin,
ue to be the great producers. that they
have been in the past, they will be
found selling their surplus in all ports
!. of the world Let us take no ster
that will detract from the glory and
valor of our soldiers that raised the
, stars and stripes, in the PHILIPPINE Is
lands.
,. But yesterday there were four great
= powers, dividing territory of barbar
GUS or semi-civilized people and ruling
the destinies of mankind. They were
; England, France, Germany and Rus
: STA. They have been known as the
!. worlds great powers. At the table OF
I international diplomacy, today sits an
: other power republic if you please
: the plain people of America welding
: a power and influence in the af
3 fairs of the world. The powers coul6
not divide the Chinese empire, because
!" the diplomacy at Washington said No
Germany failed to seize Manila, after
e the Spanish fleet was destroyed, be
cause Admiral Dewey was there, with
e orders from Washington. We have
f come into this concert of nations by
t the unprecedented successes and vic
r tories of our hundred days war will
r Spain.
e I believe more patriotism and law
r and order is taught in the common
? schools Of this country that become
lasting and permanent than from any
r other source. They mould the charac
f ter of our citizenship. The old coun
e try school houses of America have
t given to humanity more statesmen
t more men of brains and honesty. thar
4 all of tho so.cal1ad ROYALTY Of Furonf