The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-31

platter bedecked with ribbons. 1t was
a small silver Ratchet AS it was
placed before him the guests arose,
waved their napkins and INDUCED in
a great deal of cheering. At first the
Kansas delegate was nonplussed. His
glance fell upon a large mirror di-
rectly in front of him. He arose,
took aim with the Ratchet and threw
in an instant the mirror was
smashed into a thousand pieces.
Again the crowd cheered, but this
time it was a generous response to the
ready wit OF the man from Kansas.
It is needless to add that he was not
permitted to pay for the broken
mirror"
After stating that the Philippine
policy of the president has been set
tied by the government, Mr.. Loomis
said:
The responsibilities assumed by US
in defending the Monroe doctrine and
the complications liable to ensue from
it are far greater than those connected
with ourinsular possessions. If dificuI-
ties are in the admins
tration of Philippine affairs we can
gracefully retreat and say that the
Philippines have become capable of
self government.
But no such course can be pur-
sued as to the countries of South
America and the West India islands.
We have solemnly declared that no
European government shall become
the owner of an additional foot of
american SOIL. we nave lGIL no ave-
nue. of escape from this position. We
have burned u bridges behind US.
1t is comparatively easy to defend this
position so long as the governments
or South America want u protection;
but 1t Will be more difficult doing so
when the Argentine Republic con-
cludes that it want to sell a portion
of its territory to Germany for a naval
station When the Monroe doctrine
puts the United States in the attitude
of preventing an independent nation
from exercising one of the undoubted
rights of sovereignty we will begin to
realize that all the other countries
upon the American continents are
mere protectorates Of the United
States.
This is a fact which we might as
we'll face s~quarely, and prepare to
meet the responsibilities growing out
of it. Already the administration mas
been forced to threaten corporal pun
hmen upon San Domingo for fail
ing to comply with its obligations as
a nation 1t has assumed practically
the same position towards Venezuela.
And it will keep US busy compelling
these countries to observe internal
tonal law and contract obligations.
We have voluntarily taken this
position and our national welfare as
well as our pride will compel us to
live uD to it, We will not permit
South America or to improve the con-
dition of its inhabitants. Certainly
we do not wish to pursue a dog in the
manger' policy and must ourselves as
sumo the responsibilities which we
viii not permit other nations to bear.
ITO sustain our position with re-
spect to ali these matters requires the
highest order Of craftsmanship. We
can be successful only BY maintaining
cordial relations with the countries
we hope to influence, by acouafnting
ourselves with the spirit of their laws
and institutions, and by so hapfne
nKIrna kAww~n-z- -
their fullest trust and con
idence."
America a World Power.
E. P. Sample. Of Osborn, spoke on the
subject. 1.-The New Light He devel-
oped the subject with great ability. and