New-York tribune., 1901-11-20

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other views Of our purposes We can only wish
fuller information and more quiet consciences
AS to what have tried to do-What we are
still trying to do-in the general field OF Oh
plomacy. there is reason for doubt On the
Mckinley in his messages during the last four
years has made the subject perfectly clear we
have striven, the lines laid down by Wash
ington, to cultivate friendly relations with all
powers, but not to take part in the formation
Of groups or combinations among them A posi-
ton OF complete independence is not incoTn-
patible with relations involving not friendship
alone, but concurrent action as well IN I'M
portant emergencies We have kept always in
view the fact that pre-eninently a peace
loving people; that our normal activities are IN
the direction of trade and commerce; that the
vast development of our industries imperatively
oeHldhus lhaI we shali not only retain anu coii I
firm our hold on our present markets but seek
constantly, by all honorable means, to extend
our commercial interests in every practlcaDle
direction. It is for this reason we have nego-
tiated the treaties of reciprocity which now
await the action OF the Senate; all OF them
conceived in the traditional American spirit OF
protection TO our own industries, and yet mutu-
ally advantageous to ourselves and our neigh
bors. In the same spirit have sought, sue
cessfully, to induce ali the great powers to unite
in a recognition of the general principle OF
equality of commercial access and opportunity
in the markets Of the Orient We believe that
"a fair field and no favor is all we require;
If we accept the assurances we have received
honest and genuine. as 1 certainly do, that
equality will not be denied US, and the result
may safely be left 10 American genius ana
energy
TO INDEFINITE DEVELOPMENT.
We consider our interests in the Pacific Ocean
as great now as those of any other power, and
destined to indefinite development. We have
opened our doors to the people of Hawaii; we
have accepted the responsibility of the Philip
pines which Providence imposed upon US; we
have put an end TO the embarrassing condo
miniun in which we were involved in Samoa;
and while abandoning none of commercial
rights in the entire group, we nave estaoilsneo
our flag and authority in Tutuila, which
gives US the finest harbor in the South seas
Next in order will come a Pacific able and an
isthmian canal. for the use of all well disposed
peoples but under exclusive American owner
ship and American control-of both Of which
great enterprises President Mckinley and Presi-
den Roosevelt have been the energetic and con-
siStent champions.
Sure as we are of our rights in these matters,
convinced are Of the authenticity of the
vision which has led thus far and still beck
ons US forward. I can yet you that so
long the administration of your affairs re-
mains in hands as strong and skilful as those
to which they have been and are now conhded.
there will be more surrender of our rights
than there will be violation Of the rights or
others The President to whom you have given
your invaluable trust and confidence, like his
now immortal predecessor, is incapable OF
bullying strong power he is of wrongtng
a weak one. He feels and knows-for has he
not tested il, in the currents of the heady fight,
well in the toilsome work of adminlstra-
ton that the nation over whose destinies he
presideS has a giants strength in the WORKS OF
war, as IN the works or peace But lnal CUT
sciousness of strength brings with II no ternpta-
tion to do injury to any power on earth, the
proudest or the humblest- We frankly confess
seek the friendship of all the powers; we
want to trade with all peoples: we are con-
scious Of resources that will make our com
merce a source Of advantage to them and OF
profit to ourselves But no wantonness Of
strength will ever induce to drive hard
bargain with another nation because it is weak
will any fear of ignoble criticism tempt US
to insult defy great power because II is
strong, or even because 1t is friendly.
cstaS ia Iarf ~ snrintI,re Hhich FrankIinNthe
first and greatest Of our diplomats-telis US
passed through mis- mind when he was pre-
sented at the Court of Versailles. 1t was a text
his father used to quote to him in the old candle
shop in Boston, when he was boy: Seest
thou g man diligent in his business. he shall
business and We shall stand-stand, you see;
not crawl nor swagger-stand as friend ana
equal asking nothing, putting up with nothing
but what is right and just, among our peers, in
the great democracy OF nations
SPEECH OF GOVERNOR ODELL.
In presenting Governor odeI to speak to the
toast. THE State Of New-York," Mr.. Jesup
said: We must not forget that our chambers
history begins almost with that Of this great
Empire State, having been incorporated on
April Is, 1884 We have had as Governors dur
ing all these years eminent in all the walks
of life. respected and beloved. but none of them
more so than our distinguished guest here with
Us this evening Inc popularity OF IAS IOF-
ernor was shown by the hearty greeting he re-
ceved. every man in the room rising and cheer
ing. The Governors jests were received with
laughter and there was a tremendous outburst
Z OF applause when he spoke of expected agree
Inent with Mr.. Low upon home rule for the city.
Throughout his short speech he was heard with
attention and there was long applause for him
when he closed. Governor Odell said:
/ Mr. President, Gentlemen of the Chamber OF
/ Commerce and Ladies' l received a letter Few
days ago from my friend, Mr.. Smith. supple
| TO disregard some engagements that l had made
for tonight and be present at the Chamber OF
need not fear that my digestion would be Injured
! by the prospect of being compelled 10 MAKE
that they proposed to work upon you FOR thirteen
long years I was the son of the Mayor of the city
! OF Newburg. / the OF the eX-MdEor.
During that time frequent intervals it was my
qnS as well as privilege TO FesPond 70 me @ %
Mayor could not do il. but because / was young
If I succeeded nv father pointed to with pride
Il made failure he said it Vres because l was
young and inexperienced. In the course of time my
continue the peculiar and particular line OF
cepted the nomination for Governor OF the State
New-York. I expect that these gentlemen were
putting something up for me and that there was a
trap somewhere, SO since the receipt of their in
vitation have labored for hours prepare ar ex-
tenporaneous speech which have in my pocket
and have spent many nno>e hours in Tnenorizing it,
so II at any stage of the procedure OF this rather
| extended address which l propose TO make to-
! night and ind my memory failing me, know
| use
! glad TO be a New-Yorker. am glad be-
cause Ne nave within our borders the great city
last week that II is able TO take of itself /
! am glad you have chosen your chief executive
| and although l am from the country and he comes
| from the city, feel that minds will be in
| sary for the great city of New-York
While some alarm has been expressed by the