The Washington times., 1905-11-27

Far East. there was MANIFEST Il note OF
discord In the harmony of appreciation.
1t came from people who protested
that while the settI ament of the war
was splendid ard spectacular ac-
complishment il vas very different
from settling the great domestic issues
for which the President had demanded
attention,
Things Not Done
It was pointed out that the railroad
issue. the tariff question, the general
proposition Of corporation control, the
canal and other large problems were
stll pending. and that after four years
as President. Mr.. Roosevelt could not
show a large measure Of achievement
to his credit.
Whatever of apparent merit there
may have been in this criticism, it has
2 been answered most effectively by the
developments Of the last few days in
connection with rate legislation. The
great contest that vas expected to oc-
cupy q strenuous session OF Congress,
and the outcome of which was profile
matte, has been brought in sight Of
its end before the opening of Congress.
and the Presidents victory is assured.
Monroe Doctrine.
Not less remarkable is the newest
to capitalize his lately acquired inter
national prestige into fund for carry
ing on a campaign to secure the reor-
ganization of our relations with south
America
The Monroe Doctrine is even aggres-
sIvsly misunderstood in some parts e
South America. and there is a popular
impression here that German influence
IS largely responsible for this condition
The President does not even vaguely in
innate that Germany's activities have
inspired his concern about our relations
with South America; but other people
Infer what they please.
Secretary Root viii go to Rio TO as
sure the representatives OF South
America. gathered at the Pan-Ameriean
conference, that the great Northern Re
public desires only 20 be their useful.
powerful. and consistent friend. He will
be able to guarantee that there is no
thought of aggression or exploitation in
the mind of the Administration at
Washington.
He will doubtless make it plain that
the independence OF New World coun-
tries will be guaranteed from the day
that they are able 10 present a united
front TO the world. and that even the
possibility that they might some day
be forced to fight for their freedom
will be past when their community OF
interests is recognized.
IT is a huge task that the President
has laid down for himself and MS Sec
rotary OF State. but one which It is be-
Iieved can be accomplished. Success
would be a guarantee of peace. for it
would be a service OF notice in the
least offensive way on Germany that
This country would not brook interior
ence on this continent.
Americas One Rival
Politically and commercially. Germany
has come to be regarded as the one rival
of American interests whose attitude Is
such as 10 involve danger of a clash
OF arms. Army and navy officers in
stInctiveIy regard Germany as their
enemy.
Let the sailors Of an English and an
American warship meet IN a neutral
port. and there viii be fights But let
a German crew come along. and the
English and Americans join forces and
clean out the Germans In short order.
Germany's policy OF tentative agg=es-
sion. suggesting that she is feeling her
way and getting ready to grab some
thing whenever she is convinced IN what
quarter the move is safest and most
profitable. has raised up potential enc
mics for her everywhere. Japan In the
East, Britain everywhere. the United
States in South America. France IN
Morocco. Holland within her dykes. Aus
tria in her German provinces-alI regard
with distrust the activities and power II
Germany.
In Roosevelt and Wilhelm, the two
most aggressive. forceful, and resource
ful rulers viii thus meet in curIained
struggle on the chessbosrd OF South
American diplomacy. Neither will come
iEfo the open, both VIII play the game
with he pawns. But as the chessmaster
always watches the eye OF his antagO-
mist. so these masters OF the world-gams
will keep their eyes on each other
II Will be a great game, and its signih-
canoe as bearing on future trade and
political relations is hardly TO be over
estimated.
Rate Work Still Left.
While Il is fair to say that the victory
for rate reform is in sight, there is no
doubt that the shaping Of the measure,
the garnerIng Of the fruits OF tss7 T5aiiti-
cal sowings thus early made. viii occupy
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