The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-16
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'lsterhood a constellation o. shed hciieii-
eient light over the whole Ornament
think we OF younger generation
scarcely appreciate today the sacrifices
that our fathers made in that nery fur
mace that remoulded our constitution and
gave 10 forth The rlre gold Starting from
nothing they created armies that dwarfed
in magnitude those OF Nerkes sweeping
over campaigns. beside which those OF
Alexander, Hannibal and Caesur were in
significant
They fought battles more determined
aud more bloody. two. three and four
times over than the bl0odiest battles of
Frederick and Napoleon. Think what a
talo OF sacrifice could bc told when the
Federal army alone had 10000 men killed
I'm battle and 29.000 were wound
ed in battle Think what volumes
of priceless devotion are contained In the
terrible figures that 10000 men i'm the
Federal army alone died iu Of disease and
exposure and hardshps incident 20 those
terrible campaigns. from mountain SHOWS
in winter, across rivers, swampG, 20 tor
rid suns In summer.
THE TALE FOR THE SOUTH
And ~ this Is the tale for the North
what, Oh, what is the tale for the South.
where the sacrifice pro rata were just
double and when the campaigned battle
fields covered tho southern soil, and
swept away the homes OF the living as
well as the wives OF the dead.
Such were the costs paid by our fathers
and fOretathers in war. hut none the less
devoted were thclr services In the long
years of peace as they founded and OK
Danded our vast dominion. and lett 70 US
our perfected institutions along with our
national pre-eminence in all the arts
crafts and industries.
But orr consideration OF American heri-
tage today would not be complete with
out casting our eyes over the held tS
see what are the Responsibilities and du-
ties that go with our Inheritance. our
nation has been characterized I'm it's his
tory by what might be termed national
conscience. We have seen how Tor con-
science sake and for liberty our forefath-
ers colonized the country, and II viii he
found upon examination that every war
our country has ever entered into has
been war for principle
This il well indicated IN young Amer
fca's rising ln wrath and indigNatton ana
stamping out piracy in European waters;
which the great European powers had
endured for generations. Again. We see
our country when scarcely more tLdll
100000 population, when our shores had
recently been invaded. lay down policy
i'm the face OF all Europe that monarchial
systems should not be further extended
In the American continent. Today Amer
lea. with 5000 900 OF population. surely
does not intend 10 retreat from that po-
sition.
EXTENSION OF MONRoEISM.
Indeed, I believe that with our unique
7ositioD OF UNPARALLELED greatness anu
complete liberalism. America has reacied
tie point where she should extend Nun.
roism into an Americanism, vhicl would
say that we cannot look with indifference
upon the further extension OF monarch
ial systems I'm any parts OF the Norlu.
To my mind America has been charged
with redemption Of part Of the black
race 100000 of which are now enjoy
ing the happiness of our institutions.
In the last war entered into for the
sake OF humanity, 100000 OF the yellow
race fell inevitably into our hands, ana
believe that we shall work out their sat
walton in equally as benefcent way,
but more important still that war. plant
ed us I'm force at the gateway or the Utl-
ent. where nearly 40O,0oO,000 of the yellow
race are soon 10 have their destiny set
tied by the great powers.
/ have recently returned from a long
tour I'm China and / saw while there tnal
the Chinese race has an Industrial ca
pacity second 10 none, whereas, under It's
present condition. the average wages Ql
sfle able-bCdied man is less than 10 Gents
day. Those hundreds OF millions nake
a right to produce for the markets or the
world TO make a dollar 10 two dollars
day, and the world has right 10 draw
upon this boundless reservoir OF indus,
trial capacity to increase the general
productiVeness and standard OF life.
The European powers did not hesitate
60 fight long and bloody wars for posses
sion OF the American tNfltiiltHl anu ehN
continent OF Africa. and for parts OF
Asia. when there was no Industrial popu.
lation. Will they not fight for control
in China where this boundless element
of wealth il added TO inexhaustible natu-
raj resources? III China Is partitioned by
European powers, the Chinese viii pass
under the yoke. and not be allowed &c
realize their fun possibilities Tor prog,
ress While the incontestable rights ol
the United States to an equal chance III
the Chinese market would be seriously
States has already stayed the partition
of China. and / believe that IT shoulo
adhere inalterably 10 this policy. Con
senting always TO the opening up %, o
needed function for which IL rs better
adapted than for any European power
but insisting that China should be openeC
up as Japan was opened up. ana not ~
India was opened up, and not as AFRICA y
being opened up. Moreover from hel
unique position, the United states VII
tend 10 hold the balance OF power To-
the world. and may perhaps find hersel
called upon 20 save the British emplr'
from overthrow by combination or al
the Continental powers toward wtleh IN, tl,
forces OF general commercial Jealousl
n I'd rivalry arc tending. or it may ~
Cllled upon 10 save Europe and the work
from the nominations of the Slav
SHOULD BE PREPARED.
For any and for all such services VI
should see that our country Is prepare'
I'm spirit and I'm means. ! believe W.
would not bee worthy sous OF our father
and forefathers, did We not apply Una
philosophy SO applicable TO the indiVld
uai. namely. that 1 will not only be tn
finest and best specimen OF man o
woman that am capable of beins. nut
| will also I'm this life endeavor unceaslnsI
To render a maximum Of service TO other
| and make my life count for a maximum
| OF usefulness. ,, -,
A philosophy To cause the growth or
| national conscience impcllng us OF toda
| and our children and children chlldre
| 10 the end OF time. not only 10 cheils
| and cultivate the rugged virtues or on
| forefathars private and civic. keepin
| our country the greatest ana happies
| nation. but also 10 cause our country,
/ It's march down history 70 be ever wake
fuI and ready 10 render benehcent SCI
| vice 10 any and an tho less happy an
| less blost peoples Of the earth.
NEW DUTY FOR H0BS0h.
| Naval Constructor Richmond =. Hobso
| has been detached from duty iu the bl
| resu of construction aud repair at Mast
| ington, d c.. and detailed Co duty Ia col
l IA lramrFf of the COY