New-York tribune., 1903-05-01

We have just signed will blood to be shed; ed
II ages 0' The Missssppi
and the Missouri VIII them succeed one ANOTHER
In the bosom Of equality under just laws-freed
from the errors Of and the & go on
with whom we negotiated. when he afterward gave
ciared: !"The Consequences of the cesson of Louis.
lana Will extend to the most distant posterlty; IL
interests vast regions that will become by tnelr
civilization ard power the rivals of Europe before
ah0sheT ah9ss s W aready in View and
greater ones promised he added who can con- If
the happiness OF the present generation and the
generations that will follow? At these magnificent
the heart with vi Joy M IN 5ae ef be
bright days and who are assured I,sd that so many
There - was another prophet greater than all
prophet and prest-who. higher up the mount
destiny. whose heart and soul were full of pro2h-
ecy, and whose every faculty was tense and strong
tPTmen e From the fitness Of gratitude and joy
thus wrote 10 one who had assisted in the con-
summation Of this great treaty: For myself ana
Ryen y IN M and sfG You on having lived
TO give these aids in transaction replefe h With
viii mark the face portion of the globe as *;
tensve as that which now composes the United
States of America" and when. as President he
gave notice in message to Congress OF the actual
fon 6e Bap8y presaged he future and gave
of his complete faith and commence IN tne
words: ION this important acquisition favorable
to the immediate interests of our western ctlzens'
so auspicous to the peace and security Of the ma
ton in general, which adds to our country terri
@ feTef brehren sG to raRe Of the blessings Of freedom
and sef-government. offer to Congress ana our
country my sincere congratulations
ALL PROPHECIES EXCEEDED.
Our prophets do not live forever They are not
here to see how stupendously the growth and De
veopment OF the american nbon b rin on me short
century outrun their anticpations and predictions
bv the Louisiana Purchase have already carved
out twelve great States-leaving still large resi-
ing Tor Siareh0q1 bG orcmped this domain in 1903 it
now contains fifteen millions of industrious enter
prising intelligent Americans constituting about
one-ffth Of the population of all our states anu 40
these are defiantly contestng for premiership IN
wealth and material success with the Oldest Of our
vanced Intelligence and refined civilization -.
The States whoa 30 5S e2ened sfe have e sne @
that time seen the centre of the nation po%pui4- %
ward by the swift and constant current OF settle
pent na fhs sen new 06ns hher new breR
ren to parake of the blessings of freedom and sell
Efersan Mouid IN have e"i9 dared to forete
shall not enter The elq ne 4 OF Tot of the
territory acquired under the treaty we GfneI0 M nG
of its aeners hTs FEATURES by way Of suggesting how
distinctly the century Just ended g1yes Of Of
the aP5I5R pT6bhgcies e& of its 6egnning '
ITS SUPREME IMPORTANCE.
The supreme Importance Of the Louisiana Pur-
chase chase a anG IS n & 9cet Of it's short hstorV and
IN the light of its present and prospective effects
merits Cannot be better characterized than by the
adoption OF the h from ne en Of Of
Louisiana was an event SO portentous as to DEFY
Taaked in Historical imporance next to the Dec
% OF weh Rd he f Rdp0g 6 ogcs G5
outcome But as matter t @ Of diplomacy it was
tennal Of this stupenGous event SHOULD be Joyously
celebrated here in the most poPul%us of the States
Purchase gave to US! And how in keeping it is with
the character Of this ACQUISITION; and with its pur-
MGte o t ff M pb9 1 ne ana po of war or ao the
Every feature OF our ceehra ton should remind
ritory for truly American uses and purposes; and
we should rejoice not only because this acquisition
Immediately gave peace and contentment TO the
spirited and determined american settlers who de-
m and Of eh6Sd
for the millions Of new Americans whose coming
the Republic. and whose stout hearts and brawny
arms wrought the miracles which our celebration
We are here at this hour to dedicate beautiful
memoration But as we do this let US remember
dedicated to the genius Of American industry and
thrift For every reason nothing could be more
mai commemoration we have undertaken than the
OF Of shs Sp06 OF 6R 5Re tdss an6 what fha5
tell the story of American achievement; and how
happily will this be supplemented and crowned by
the generous magnanmous and instructive
tributions from other and older lands which,
fest the high and friendly regard our republic has
gained among the governments of the earth, and
shall demonstrate how greatly advancing civiliza-
ton has fostered and stimulated the brotherhood
of nations.
AN HISTORICAL REVIEW.
1 cannot however. rid myself OF the feeling that
the inspiration and value attending such
position may be anticipated and increased If
reflections by retrOSpeCtion of some Of the Incl
dents which accompanied the event we celebrate.
We all know that long before the negotiation
of the treaty of 1903 government had a keen
appreciation of the Importance TO American set
tiers the valley of the Mississippi Of arrange
permitting their products be deposited and
exported at the entrance OF that river TO the sea
II will be remembered that this need of set
tiers had been met in limited and not altogether
secure by n treaty with spain allowing
Of New-Orleans This privilege entirely with |
drawn in October, 1902. the territory appurtenant
to such privilege having been in the time
transferred TO France. The situation thus created
was extremely delicate There presented TO |
the government, the hand the injury To |
outlet. and the other. the perplexng question |
Of nording them relief by of diplomatic |
agrsement in other method. The abandon |
ment of settlers to their disheartenng fate |
was Of course not contemplated.
II cannot be denied that the conditions plainly |
the way of prudence and safety II very be- |
came apparent, however that delay and too much |
celebration did not suit the temper and spirit of
sturdy Americans chatting under a sense OF wrong |