New-York tribune., 1904-09-12
FOREIGN POLICY AND PEACE.

Similar Misrepresentation is the one weapon
of our opponents in regard TO our foreign policy
sEd the way the navy has been made useful in
carrying out this policy. Here again all that we
esk is that they truthfully state what has been
done. and then say whether or rot they object
10 Fl, for II continued IN power we shall continue
our foreign policy and our handbag of the navy
on exactly the same lines in the future in the
past To what phase of our foreign policy. and
20 what use of the navy, do cur opponents OBJ
sect? DO they object 10 the way in which the
Monroe Doctrine has been strengthened and up
heidI Never before has this doctrine been ac-
quiesced in abroad a II Is row, and yet while
upholding the rights OF the weaker American
republics against foreign aggression, the admin
sstrzfion has lost opportunity to point out
10 these republics that those who seek equity
should come with clean hands. and that who
ever claims liberty as right must accept the
responsibilities that go with the exercise Of the
right. Do our opponents object 20 what was
done in reference 20 the petition OF American
citizens against the Ktshinen massacre? Or
20 the protest against the treatment OF the Jews
tn Egnaaia7 Or 10 the efforts that have been
znads IN behalf OF the Arrnenians In Turkey {?
No either administration IN our history, no other
government in the world has more consistently
stood for ths broadest spirit of brotherhood in
our common humanity. or has held more reso-
lutte attitude Of protest against every wrong that
outraged the civilization OF the age at home or
ehroad. DO our opponents object TO the fact
that the international tribunal az The Hague
was rescued from impotence. and turned into a
potent instrument for peace among the nations I?
This government has used that tribunal and ad-
Nocated Sc use by others. in pursuance of its
policy 10 promote the cause OF international
Peace and good viii by all honorable methods.
Ia carrying out this policy it has settled dis
oute after dispute by arbitration or by friendly
agreement. II has behaved toward all nations.
strong OF weak, with courtesy. dignity and Jus
tice. and IL is now on excellent terms with all
TO WHAT DO OPPONENTS OBJECT?
Do our opponents object to tie settlement OF
the Alaska boundary line? Do they object to
the fact that after freeing Cuba We gave her
reciprocal trade advantages with the United
States. while at The same time keeping naval
stations IN the island and providing against fits
sinking into chaos o. being conquered by any
Foreign power? Do they object to the fact that
cur Gag now flies over Porto Rico? Do they
!. object 10 the acquisition OF Hawaii? Once they
hauled down" oEr flag there; we have hoisted
81 again: do they .ntend once more TO hap, q.
down? DO they object 10 the part we PLAYED in
- China? DO they not know that the voice of
Ire Usited States would now count for nothing
Al the Far East II We had abandoned the Phil
ippines and refused 10 DO what was done in
CHINA. Do they object 10 the fact that this
government secured peaceful settlement Of the
troubles in Venezuela two years ago? Do they
object To the presence OF the ship OF war of
sSolen when the revolution broke out in Panama.
and when only the presence OF this ship saved
TAG lives OF american citizens and prevented in
suit 70 the flag? 10 they object to the fart that
American varships appeared promptly at tbe
port Of Beirut when effort had been made "a
sssassinate an American Official, and in the
port Of TsnCier when an American citizen had
been abducted, and that in each case the wrong
coFrraiie1 OF was rlgtted ana exp.ated, and
that within the last few days the visit OF an
american squadron to Smyrna was followed BY