The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-03-06
Senator Hale COunSeLS
Caution in Far East
Maintaining the Integrity of China Means
Ultimate War If America Means TO En-
force That Proposition" He Says

The open door policy Of the Admin
tstration IN respect to protecting this
cCUntry's commercial interests in the
Orient. became the theme OF a noteworthy
speech by Mr. Hale In the Senate yes
terday afternoon I'm the course OF the
naval appropriation bilTs consideration.
Especial attention was paid to the re-
marks OF the Maine Senator. in view Of
his declaration a few days ago about
the undesirabiiity OF permanently re-
taining the Philippines as an American
possession.
Mr.. Hales candid expression Of his
views on International policies and poll
tics attracted immediate attention from
his associates and they listened with
evident interest. His words had a signih-
canoe which might be interpreted In more
ways than one. Although he spoke IN
opposition to the proposition OF admin
istrative entity" for China. and thereby
placed himself at variance with Secre-
tary Hays ideas. his entire speech rang
with words OF caution and counsel 10
avoid international entanglements.
which would. he declared. unavoidably
embroil this nation in war in support or
the plan proposed. While opposing an
Administration policy. therefore, he yet
appeared as the champion Of a conserva-
tive American peace policy.
Came Like Thunderbolt.
The admonition OF Mr.. Hale TO the Ad-
rninistration to abandon the "Rd-
ministrative entity" program. In which
IL had taken the initiative. came sud
denly IN consequence of comment by
Mr. Nelson Of Minnesota in the course
OF Mr. Depew's patriotic laudation Of
the American navy and the American
flag Mr. Nelson thought to interject
timely word Of commendation by re
marking that Great Britain, Japan. and
the United States had a community OF
interest in preserving the integrity OF
China. and maintaining the open door
in the Orient
This Immediately brought Mr.. Hale 10
his feet As chairman OF the Commit
tee on Naval Affairs having the bill In
charge he took vigorous exception TO
the intimaton. as he considered il, that
United states Government are with ia
pan. as against Russia.
To Preserve Neutrality.
The attitude Of the United States. as
taken by the State Department. Is one Of
complete neutrality between these par
ties he declared. 'and when il is said
tfsat we nave tONay a common interest
with Japan and with England with ref
erence 20 Manchuria. IL is a statement
that the Government Of the United
States and its interests and its tenden-
cies are against Russia and in favor
OF japan.
I'VE do not want that statement 10
70 unchallenged. do not attempt 10
pierce the future. but II I were called
upon to prophesy I should say that in
the future. particularly IL she emerges
triumphant from this war. the country
that the United States will find her
greatest rival I'm trade. her greatest
antagonist IN competition. the nation
most likely TO agrees. TO monopolizs
and control China. Is not Russia but
Jspan.
Now, I DO not want 70 say. following
that. that our interests and our att.
tude are in favor Of Russia and against
Japan. but I do not want IL said on
the other side that our attitude, anc
our sympathles. and our trade are all
with Japan and England and against
all other powers.
take the Philippines. II we hold
that people as colonies in our power ana
continue TO keep them under the yoke,