New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-23

out at the same time sharing somewhat in the bene
II was for this reason that President McKin1e,
urged. and that have urged. and shall continue TO
Cuba BY reciprocity We urge reciprocity oF 6s WITH
because we are bound to place the Cubans on pe,
cuar standing economically, when they consent =
peculiar status internationally. and because If :;
fitting Tor great ana generous Tepuhic TO stretch
case stands by itself and there can be no otba ne
like il. Porto Rico. Hawaii and the Philippines
have relations of varying intimacy to US; and thev
tenn or have been given some of the dement's thereof
position toward us and should receive in = cin5i
lar fashion a measure Of benefit from and partial
inclusion within our system.
Mus ACCEPT THE ISLAND AS IT IS
The questions that ordinarily concern US as of
prime weight in tariff matter do come in here
as of primary Importance. We cannot choose what
less very many Of us would prefer for reasons con
nected with our own tarln policy that her inhabi-
those which they matter of fact follow
that the aTEef offered by Cuba %as one r p obr
things than those which she actually demands. But
auctions of Cuba. We must accept them as they
this island. especially now that we are about IN
build the isthman canal, and interests in the
shape policy with far-sighted regard for the
future and for the interest and honor of the nation
I do not believe particle of harm will come to
sonahle measure of reciprocity with Cuba. 1 am
certain that the adoption of such measure will be
IN the interest of our people as a whole. Above all
while fully acknowledging the highmndedness and
whom on this point differ Yet feel most strong
y that by every consideration OF generous and
Cuba thar our friendship with her is of continu-
struggle for the material Wellbeing which must
u4aerlie healthy national development
fought in the Spanish war and in the Philippine
var which was its aftermath but in the presence
OF the veterans who fought in the great war; and,
more than that speak here in q typical city of
West. in a typical state Of our Union. You men
Of Michigan have been mighty in war and mighty
ana mighty IN peace-a country Of great past,
create future The world has never seen more re
marvellous prosperity than that which
have, our ups and downs, The wave At times WIN
country has never vet bef2 called Ipon TO meet
crisis in war a crisis in peace TO which il did
its power grows greater and the likelihood Of it's
assured
THE GOSPEL OF HOPE
I preach the gospel Of hope to you men Of the
West, who in thought and life ombody this gospe!
Of hope this gospel OF res2lute and conhdent belief
mighty republic I believe in the futureSnot in
70 work itself OUTPUT with determination each
OF US 70 90 his part in making the future what it
spurn the teachings OF despair and distrust- We
k5o~tE az [IIu % 1ne nlsE {ous tb St M
might OF d giant which stands on continent and
GTasps with either hand.
Succeed? OF course shall succeed How can
success fail 10 come 10 race Of masterful energy
and = solute character. which has continent for
the base OF its domain and which feels within its
veins the thrill that comes 70 generous souls when
their strength stirS in them. and they know that
the future Is theirs No great destiny ever Yet
came q nation whose people were agEards or
faint hearted No great destiny ever yet came 70
. people walking with their eyes on the grouni
and their faces SarOuded in gloom No great dfS-
tiny ever Yet came TO people who feared the
future. who feared failure more than they hoped
for success. With such these have no part
We know there are dangers ahead, as We know
there evils 70 fight and overcome, but We
feel u the full that pulse OF the prosperity which
enjoy. Stout OF heart see across the dan
gers the great future that lies beyond, and We
rejoice as giant refreshed, a strong man GRIT
for the race and down into the arena where
the nations strive for mastery. our hearts lifted
with the faith that and TO children and
children's children shall he given TO make
this republic the greatest OF all the peoples OF man