New-York tribune., 1902-10-27

cessful in the past Europe has been strong
and when she wanted anything she has taken
II and cuffed China into yielding in silence T}ut
what is the result? Look at the past few wears.
China has been yleldinS; put Is she silently sub
broke out in one mad effort TO free herself she
failed but has she despaired? l think not and
what is TO be the future? There are but two
and friendship Coercion bs
succeeded in gaining specific objects but il has
aroused the hatred and vehement hostility Of
great people The acquisitions will be held in
fear ana trembling and will under sucb copdi
tions lose half or more than half their value
There will ALWAYS he the doubt Of safety Is
this success?
AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP FOR CHINA.
At this point America steps in and says:
Let us try friendship Formerly. the words
from her would have been unheeded; now they
compel attention America is strong enough 10
play freely her part. This is the only question
OF power: it is one policy against the other and
she has deliberately chosen to he Chinas friend
For her friendship 70 be effectuai it was neces-
sary that America should show herself to be
strong; necessary FIRST for the Chinese in order
that they should rightly value her friendship
and necessary secondly for the European pow
ers who would only follow where a strong
power led The events of the Spanish War
sufficiently proved this 10 them. and her action
at Tien-Tsin further proved that she knew it
herself.
While the other powers were hestating and
wondering whether together they had force
enough TO attempt the rescue of the legations.
there came the dispatch from Washington 10
General Chafee, March on Peling al once"
and as he prepared TO obey his orders. alone
il necessary. the others we're compelled TO fall
into line The man who sent that dispatch was
not a weak man. but man who knew what
he wanted. and could trust his instruments
uar, fivalH
considerations of local importance. General Wal
dersee was hurrying TO China with additional
troops and TO him, with the consent Of the
powers. the chief command had been given.
The American troops. like the others. would have
been placed under his orders. and TO what uses
OF ambition or punishment might they not be
put? Into what entanglements, possibly con-
trary TO her policy or her conscience. might not
America be drawn? There was no time 10 be
lost. The President felt the enormous responsi-
bility OF the decision. but knowing the impor-
tanoe Of immediate action and having conf
dence in our soldiers, he accepted the risk. and
vas justified in the result
A PROUD RECORD IN DIPLOMACY.
Americas friendship has been shown 10 China
IN many ways.
First-She refused 10 take part in the attack
on the Taku forts as untustifable; an attack
which the Chinese assert with some reason was
the cause OF their hostile attitude.
second-she withdrew her troops from Peking
very shortly after the relief of the legations.
regarding their continuance there unnec-
sary insult 70 a friendly nation.
Third-She insisted that the indemnity should
be fixed az a reasonable amount
Fourth-When by the fall in the value of sill
yer. an increase Of 20 per cent was added 70 this
imposition. she came 10 the support OF China
plea that she should not be compelled 70 pay in
sold. England, the most important Of all. as
SCnts. the others hesitate.
Fifth-It was with the greatest reluctance
that China consented 10 the article in the late
treaty by which Tien-Tsn was TO remain in
foreign hands, and she has constantly pleaded
for its return 10 her as necessary 10 the con-
troll OF the surrounding country. So long as she
confessedly weak in the eyes OF her own
people she could not expect or exact their
obedience. America recognized the justice Of
her representations. and espoused her cause
against the opposition of all the other powers
Negotiations on the subject transferred IL
Washington have, under the skilful guidance OF
Mr.. Hay, been recently successfully brought 10
a conclusion. The opposition has been with
drawn and China gains wha she has so longed
for. the possession OF her great northern city.
This is a record Of diplomacy of which Amer
| lea may we'll be proud, and in a continuance OF
the same spirit rests our only hope humanity
| speaking, for the future
THE OPPORTUNITY BEFORE Us.
The same causes are likely 20 produce the
same effects and nothing has been done by the
powers since the taking OF Peking to reduce the
hatred against foreigners. This hatred, unless
the conduct of the powers toward China can be
! modified. is more likely 10 increase than dimin-
ish. indeed. already is increasing. To cite but
| one instance. taxes have been imposed through
out the empire. sometimes very heavily. and on
cially announced 10 be so imposed in order to
raise money TO pay the indemnity exacted by
| foreigners The effect Of this on the mind Of
the people is evident.
At the same time. the Chinese are steadily
adding TO their ornaments perfecting their
! drill and discipline. and preparing themselves
for the conflict which they propose TO make in
| evitable. What has taken place has shown
| them where and how and why they have failed
| in the past, and when they try again. they mean
| 10 be ready. They see clearly the differences
| and dissensions between the powers and they
| will endeaVor so 10 arrange that there shall not
| be the union among them which controlled the
| last outbreak
| Here comes the great opportunity of America
| If the men who are now al the head of affairs
! and who have done much in the mast con
tinue in charge, we may hope for a pursuance
| of the same policy. Friendship may Gus
| hatred and a fearful catastrophe be averted
| II these men are displaced the American peopl
must see to it that their successors shall follow
in their footsteps. Fortunately, the Philippine
| are at hand. Without them we should certainI
not occupy the position and influence which ar
ours to-day.
when the Spanish war broke our was fire.
ouently asked If / were for or against it. and
always replied "Unquestionably for il for n
| other reason, for this: When we have possessio
| of cuba we shall stamp out the yellow fever
and that will alone more than compensate TO
| ali the money and men We shall spend in prose
cutting IL though il be but byproduct"
was laughed al as dreamer, but to-day W
have put an end TO the yellow fever. and me
| are reckoning that the savings in the So1s
| especially, GO equal the expenditure
ONE VALUE OF THE PHILIPPINES
So Of the Philippines. If We had not had ou
army in the islands could not have mt OH
troops into China and assumed the POSITION u,
| - an,, I'm q the Snanish ~.