The Washington times., 1901-12-21
THE DRAGON
AND The BEAR.
representative Hill Dis
CuSSGS China'S Future.
CAR WILL NEVER RELAY His GRIP.
Oee2pat.ol and Domination of the
Orient by It's Mighty Neighbor of
the West Declared to Be of Great
Benefit Points Olt a Dream.

'China must either rclorm itself or go
to pieces. but / think he future of The
Empire is in the hands Of Russia. WHO
viii absorb ii, and the whole world would
be better oG should such an event take
place" said Representative +. J. mia OF
Connecticut in a lecture last night at
National Rifles Armory under the auspices
of the National Geographic Society.
Representative BIZ. who has taken a
deep interest in the extension of American
influence and commerce. has just returned
from tour Of the Orient, where be paid
particular attention to conditions in ST.
beria nd Manchuria affecting their future
commercial development
,ourne, ON the Amur.
Mr.. Hin iourneyed 1.442 miles en- the
Amur River. starting from vladivostock,
in Asiatic Siberia. and occupying nineteen
days in making the trip lie also tray-
eled over the Trans-siberian Railway.
which he stated was better equipped Than
our trans-continental lines we're al their
inception.
THE agricultural aspect along some
parts Of the Amur River was astonish-
Berkshire Hills. so rich and fertile are
the farms bordering this muddy stream,
which changes its bed as often as does the
Missouri. II is a perfect paradise for
farmers and cattlemen.
viii Never Relax Her Grip.
There has boen a wonderful change
in Manchuria since The Russian occupa-
tion, and this applies equally to Eastern
Siberia. Russia holds Manchuria with
grip that VIII never relax; it is hers for
all time. think
Both these countries possess min
eral and agricultural resources which, If
developed tend 10 make a country rich
and powerful and Russia is making every
effort to settle them with her people. Of
feripg the most liberal Inducements 20
immigrants. Military duty has been les
sened, taxes reduced. fcod furnished free
to wCmen and children. as well as med
ical attendance to al who require it."
Nodisn Was Too Much for Him.
Mir. Hill missed the pumpkin pie and
baked beans Of mis- native State on his
travels, and could not accustom himself
TO either Slavonic food or drinks
The piece de resistance of Siberian
menu he said. ''is sour cabbage soup,
and. indeed. that is about the only thing
the card. 1t is to be taken with large
oses of vodka which Mr.. Hill seemed
think was about the hottest liquid on
.arth.
1T was too much for me-" he added
18th a smile. Now what do you think
that coming from New England
man."
An IriJescent Drenm.
America has a great market for her
manufactures in Siberia he said. "and
the acquisition of Manchuria and in the
end the dominion OF China ,fould benefit
no country in the world so much as ours.
To attempt 10 control the Chinese
trade, with Manila as base, is about as
practical as chasing rainbows for pots o5
gold
Nr. Hill declared tl.--11,.,,.,,,,-, e,,,;,,,
States '''e '''i
Her policy of progression he said.
is the same as ours. and the widest of
her revoiutionists recognize This and are
proud OF it. il is true her Government Is
despotic but self government is not a
remedy for I'll ills"