The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-09-19

of the responsibilities of Cuba. The CUBAN
problem was one he did not care to shou'-
der entirely. and. there has often been II
suspicion that IL Congress had not commit
ted itself Mr.. Mckinley would have pre-
ferrcd TO follow some other course as 10
Cuba's future. The man whose military ca
Teer in Cuba brought HIM more prominently
to the front than anything else may yet be
the one to permanently settle some mighty
questions regarding that island.
President Mckinley had clear policy on
the Chinese question. This policy was the
following of-a peaceful and conservative
course. showing confidence in the willing
hess Of the Imperial Government To do that
which Is right, and protecting the DIVERSE
fed interests of the United States without
harsh Treatment OF China. MT Mchinie!s
policy toward China was go conservative
that he even declared his willingness to sub
NIT the matter of indemnities to the. Inter-
national Court af Arbitration for settle
ment. NIr. Mckinley gave his approval to
arbi:ra ton for nearly all questions.
President Mckinley gave careful atten-
ton always to questions involving the South
American countries. and rejoiced III their
happiness and prosperity. In his last mes
sage lie discussed the relations of the Uni
ted States with Ill these countries. speak
ing OF them by name. He desired the en-
largement of postal facilities with these
countries. because !: would bring the Uni
ted States IN closer relation with them. He
mad for some time. through the Stale De
partmert. been endeavoring to induce Bra
I'll to change conditions that weighed heav-
lily on the export trade of this country, with
Brazil. Representations were made last
year and brought about come amelioration.
Mr.. Mckinley believed that reciprocal JUS
tice- would insure further Improvement.
Policy Toward Great Britain.
The ever-recurring Alaskan boundary
questions and the agreement made as to the
abrogation OF features of the Clay ton Bull
wer treaty are matters that President
Roosevelt will deal with in his intercourse
with Great Britain. Secretary Hay is in
communication with the British Govern
ment regarding the agreement and the
amendments to 1t by the Senate
President Mckinley was doing all in his
power 10 restore the former friendship OF
Spain and the United States and to re-
affirm the cordial ties OF old days. Presi-
dent Roosevelt will no doubt follow the
same course.
AIR. Roosevelt's request that the Cabinet
remain with him would indicate that there
will be no material change In the policy Of
President Mckinley regarding appoint
ments. Mr. Mckinley was making few
changes in officeholders. and it was his in
tentfon to allow offlcias TO remain, where
there was no just cause for their removal.
Mr.. Roosevelt will. it is expected. appoint
some OF his friends TO office as vacancies
come about in regular way. but 1t Is not
believed there will be any rapid changing.
President Mckinley desired liberality I'm
pensions to the veteran soldiers of the coun-
try. enforcement OF the civil service laws
and the building of a hall OF records I'm this
city. II is felt that Mr.. Roosevelt's position
on these matters Will not be much different
from that OF his predecessor.