The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-22

purpose, not only to maintain the gold
standard, but to keep all silver and paper
currency at parity with 1t.
NOT "IRBEv ocABLY EsTABLIsHED.'
The assumption that the gold standard
is -irreyocably esta blished' does violence
to the law. 1tiwas established by an act
of Congress, but the Congress may alter,
are our tariff schedules. The one may be
changed as readily as the other.
Sound money Is so vital TO our welfare,
ment, that we should let its open enemies
or negative friends know that we abate
nothing OF our determination to uphold
and defend 1t.
Since 1895 we have improved the system
as well as increased the volume OF our
81, 52l, ISL ,527 or $50, 942,o0s more than We
had seven years ago. The increase has
not been due alone to the larger yield Of
gold for s282 $50 $50, or nearly 30 per cent;
of the increase, IL composed of silver and
national bank notes. which, under the
equivalent Of gold.
II in the future the exlgencies of BUSH
ness which no wisdom can now foresee.
should make additional monetary or fnan-
cial legislation advisable, the Republican
party may be trusted to enact 1t along
rational lines.
RoosEvELT's PANAMA COURSE.
The Presidents course In Panama merits
the most generous approval: He dealt
with a delicate and difficult situation
clearly within our national rights In such
a way as to make possible the early COM
been demanded in the interest Of our COM
merce and the national defence.
He concluded the negotiations with
Great Britain for the abrogation OF the
Clayton B9lwer treaty, He negotiha,ted, Ia
the requisite, rights and franchises for
the construction and operation OF canal.
Its ratification was contemptuously re-
fused by the Colombian Government:
Thereupon the people Of Panama renowned
and declared their Independence The
President, acting within the limits Of. his
executive authority and in conformity
with well established precedent promptly
recognized their independence. He nego-
tiated treaty with Panama whereby
the United States obtained the necessary
rights and franchises for building and
operating a canal.
When the instruction occurred upon
the Isthmus, the President safeguarded
h4s nes a nS, ssih
authority He only exercised that execu-
tive pow er which is clearly. vested in him
by the Constitution. and which his prede-
cessors had employed under similar cir
cumstances. II he had failed to appre-
ciate our rights, or to act promptly and
firmly blood would have been shed, and
the rights Of American citizens would have
been sacrificed, and the construction OF
the canal would have been indefinitely de-
layed.
The President In due time appointed a
commission composed of eminent engineers
and men OF practical experience to under.
take the work OF constructing the canal
as speedily as practicable. There is NJ longer
any doubt or uncertainty as to the enter.
prise. It's completion is now an assured
fact. and it will stand as one OF the memoir
able achievements Of the new century:
The completion OF this great W ork should
be left to the Administration which has
done 50 much to carry 1t forward against
formidable obstacles abroad and vexatious
opposition at home.
THE PHILIPPINES RECORD.
The administration in the Philippines has
been dictated by a broad sense Of duty
1t has not been subversive Of our national
ideals, but has been in conformity with the
best traditions Of the republic.
The archipelago came to the United
States MS result Of q ar, and it became
the duty Of the Administration to enforce
the law there as elsewhere, to maintain
the ,1 national sovereig p and 70 inangn.ate
ton had ceased President Mckinley adj
mirably expressed our purpose. Said he:
mo effort will be spared to build up
the waste places desolated by war and by
long years of misgovernment: We shall
benefcent work. We shall continue as
we have begun, to open the schools and
the churches, to set The courts in opera
ton, to foster industry and trade and
commerce land and IN every way in p our Power
has brought within our jurisdiction feel
that it is their liberty and not our power,
their welfare and not our gain, We are
seeking to enhance. Our flag has never
waved over any community Il,y put IN bless
nize the fact that it has not lost its gift
of benediction in it's worldwide journey
to their shores"
President Roosevelt has continued the
which inspired President Mckinley.
Military. rule was quickly succeeded by
civil authority. The people OF the |
islands have been invited as fast as posi- |
BILE to participate In the work of govern
ment. The judicial system has been inn
public schools have been established, and |
the people are already enjoying a large |
measure Of self-government.
Congress has auth orized a representa- |
1--WE assembly TO De CHOSEN III uu0 tune Dy |
the people OF the islands. The ballot box |
is not the sign OF imperialism. No one
need have any grave concern with respect |
10 the future OF the archipelago II the United |
States goes forward as heretofore inspired |
by the same lofty purpose which has char |
acterized the administrations Of Preside nt |
and President Roosevelt. We |
may safely trust to the future to deal with |
The Filipinos in a manner consistent with |
heir highest and best interests, and withsthe |
iuty and honor OF the United States.
The people OF the islands have had album |
liant evidence OF the exalted purpose OF !
he United States. The various degrees |
Of civilization among them, their unfamiliar |
ty with civic duties, make 1t inadvisable |
10 indulge in any declaration as to future |
policies which may lead to misunderstand--
ing. The people Of the Philippines do not |
1istrust US. We need not distrust our
selves.
Our opponents say the Philippine policy |
ioes not pay. They should not forget |
that the United States did not go to war
with Spain for dollars and cents. They |
should remember that when 1t comes to a |
matter Of duty, the United States does not |
consider the cost. When the history OF
our country is written, 1t will be found that |
there is no brighter page. or one which |
will yield more pleasure and satisfaction !
in its contemplation than the one which |
,ells OF our discharge OF the responsibilities !
growing out Of the war with Spain. The |
belongs to the United States.