The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1902-12-12


animosfty. We can get good govern
nent only upon condition that we keer
true 10 the principles upon which this
nation was founded. and Judge each
man not as part OF class. but upon
his individual merits
All mat we have right to ask of
any man, rich or poor. whatever his
creed, his occupation his birthplace.
or his residence. Is that he shall act
well and honorably by his neighbor and
by his country. We are neither for the
rich man as such nor for the poor man
as such; we are for the upright man,
rtch or poor. So far as the constitu-
tionoi powers or the national govern
ment touch these matters Of general
ana vital moment to the nation, they
should be exercised I'm conformity with
the principles above set forth.
ADOPTION OF CUBAN TREATY.
hope soon to submit to the Senate
a reciprocity treaty with Cuba. on
May 20 last the United states kent its
promise to the island by formally va
eating Cuban soil and turning Cuba
over to those whom her own people
ha9 chosen as the first officials ~ the
rev republic.
Cuba lies at our doors. and whatever
affects her for good or for III affects
us also. So much have our people felt
this that i'm the Plat amendment we
definitely took the ground that Cuba
must hereafter have closer political re-
lations with us than with any other
power.
Thus In a sense Cuba has become
part OF our International political
system. This makes IL necessary that
IN return she should be given some Of
the benefits Of becoming part of our
economic system. II is, from our own
standpoint, a short sighted and mis-
ohievous policy to fail to recognize
this need.
Moreover. II Ia unworthy Of a mighty
and generous nation. itself the greatest
and most successful republic In his
tory. to refuse to stretch out n helping
hand to n young and weak sister re-
public Just entering upon its career of
independence. We should always fear
lessly insist upon our rights In the face
OF the strong, and we should with un-
giudging hand do our generous duty
by the weak. 7 urge the adoption OF
reciprocity with Cuba not only because
IT. is eminently for our own interests
to control the Cuban market and by
every means to foster our supremacy
In the tropical lands and waters south
OF u.s. but also because we. of the giant
republic of the north. should make all
orr sister nations Of the American con
tiacnt feel that whenever they will
permit It we desire to show ourselves
dislnterested'y and effectively their
friend.
THE HAGUE TRIBUNAL.
As civilization grows warfare be-
comes less and less the normal condi-
ton of foreign relations. The last CEN
fury has seen marked diminution OF
wars between civilized powers; wars
with uncivilized powers are largely
mere matters of international policy
duty. essential for the welfare OF the
world. Wherever possible. arbitration
or some similar method should he em-
nloyed In lieu of war to settle difficult
ties between civilized nations, although
as vet the world has not progressed
sufficiently to render It possible, or
necessarily desirable, to invoke arbi-
tration In every case. The formation
OF the International tribunal which sits
at The Hague is an event of good omen
from which great consequences for the
welfare of all mankind may flow. 1t is
far better where possible to invoke
such a permanent tribunal than to
create special arbitrators for given
purpose.
II Is a matter of sincere congratula-
ton to our country that the United
States and Mexico should have been
the first to use the good offices OF The
Hague Court. This was done last sum-
mer with most satisfactory results in
the case of n claim at Issue between
estly to be hoped that this first case
viii serve as n precedent for others.
In which not only the United States
but foreign nations may take advant-
age OF the machinery already in exist
ence at The Hague.
THE ISTHMIAN CANAL.
The Congress has wisely provided
that we shall build at once an isthmian
canal. If possible at Panama. The
attorney-general reports that we can
acquire good title from the
French Panama canal company Ne
gotiations are now pending with Co
lombia to secure her assent to our
building the canal. This canal will
be one Of the greatest engineering
feats of the twentieth century; a
greater engineering feat than has yet
been accomplished during the history
IF mankind. The work should be car
lied out as a continuing policy with
,ut regard to change of administra-
ion; and 1t should be begun under cir |
which will make It a mat |
.er OF pride for all administrations to |
the policy.
The canal will be Of great benefit to |
and of importance to all the |
world. 1t will be of advantage to us |
and also as improving our
military position. 1t will be of ad- |
to the countries OF tropical |
America. 1t is earnestly to be hoped |
hat all Of these countries will do as
ZONE of them have already done with |
signal success, and will invite to their
hores commerce and improve their
conditions by recognizing that
liability and order are the prerequisites |
II successful development. No indie
pendent nation in America need have
he slightest fear of aggression from
he United States. It behooves each
me to maintain order within its own
'orders and to discharge its Just obli-
cations to foreigners. W Zen this is
lone. they can rest assured that, be
hey strong or weak, they have moth
ng to dread from outside interference.
lore and more the increasing interde-
and complexity of interna-
ional political and economic relations
ender It incumbAnt on all civilized and
rderly powers to insist on the proper
olicing of the world.
WAR RECORD IN ORIENT.
On July last, on the one hundred
nd twenty-sixth anniversary of the |
eclaration Of our Independence. peace
nd amnesty were promulgated in the
Philippine islands. Some trouble has
lnce from time To TINA threa tapad |