The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-01-12
A REVIEW OF The YEAp.
The Events of 1904 Briefly Summarized.

Ahe Events Of 1904 Briefly Summarized.
Inc year 1904 closes record of mo.
mentous events. Internationally it has
witnessed the beginning of titanic
struggle in the far east, the end of
which 20 man can clearly foresee and
which holds vast possibilities for
changes IN the political map of the old
world. This war has been rema rkahja
for two reasons, the continued success
and unmistakable superiority of the
smaller nation and the general nra1
ponderance of sympathy among almost
all peoples for Japan. It is UNSAFE at
this stage of the case to forecast the
consequences of the contest. whether
internationally or locally as affects the
future of Russia. That the cars en-
plre is in serious state of unrest. and
that conditions are steadily working
toward radical movements many men
today confidently believe. The seeds
of trouble have sprOuted in the heat of
battle and may expand into deadly
groWths.
Nationally the year has been chiefly
notable for the phenomenal results of
the presidential election. It was an
extraordinary exhibition of a prepon-
pleteness of decision it leaves serious
problem to be solved in the reforming
of partisan lines for the maintenance
of compact and progressive opposi-
ton party. The people have Endorsed
the policies which have been in force
for the past seven and half years and
have elected to the highest office man
who stands for a vigorous Americanism
of the finest type. 1t is a remarkable
phenomenon that the result of the
balloting has been accepted in good
faith and good spirit by all the people,
and is today regarded as wise by even
many of those whose ballots were cast
for the defeated candidate
In point of prosperity the country
has been exceptionally blessed. and the
year 1905 will open upon land whose
people are in greater proportion than
ever before the beneficiaries of a boun-
teous Providence. Conditions favor
continued employment for all classes
who are willing to work. There is an
abundance of capital and a feeling of
confidence on the part of its chief hold
ers leading to continued enterprise in
S BIS tanti al investment, promising
many seasons of unchecked good times.
The part played by the United States
in world politics has been, as hereto
fore, markedly for the peace of nations.
Its diplomatic initiative for further
conferences has been received in the
best possible spirit and it is reason
able belief that it will be the means of
fastening the day of commonsense ad-
justments of all international disputes.
The beginning of work in the digging
of the Panama canal by this govern
ment is one of the greatly significant
events of the passing year. In the
decades to come 1904 may be chiefly
marked by this circumstances, as the
waterway between the oceans yields
its benefits to the people of all lands
Two great disasters have visited the
country. The Baltimore fire, with it's
record of value-destruction approx
mating 800, 900, without the loss of
single life, stands in remarkable con-
trast to the burning of the steamer
Slocum, with it's insignificant destruc-
ton of value aud its sacrifice Of more
than one thousand lives.
On the whole the year has been a
good one, bringing many blessings and
adding to the assurances of the future
happiness and wealth and enlighten-
ment of the people. If it's successor
will do as much for these ends and will
bring as few offsetting troubles and
losses it will be indeed welcomed
Washington, D. c., Evening Star