The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1905-06-02

frontier during the American Revolution. This
exposition has risen as an expression OF the
gratitude of the people for what brave men
wrought for humanity and civilization in the
long ago.
Thousands followed in later years the path
way of Lewis and Clark with no less danger
than they displayed. We gladly acknowledge
our indebtedness to those who CAME hither
and erected this State. The pioneers who
er, the great plains. the Rocky Mountains and
built their homes here were of the best quail
.nonwealth and1:to raise heres the torch of our
Western civilization.
William Mckinley one of the. greatest and
most. beloved of Americans, we'll said in his
keepers of progress. = Thsya,Aenote. our growth
Il. trade and commerce. in ibdustry and knowl-
edge and In the arts and sciences, They as
senable the fruits of the genius and endeavor
sof the people Of the country and the world
Each succeeding exposition finds US occupy
ing position of advance
We find gathered here the latest improve
ments in the multitudinous handiwork OF the
them the obsolete instruments of not remote
period OF a bygone civilization. New applica-
tinually made in the physical world New re-
suits rapidly wrought by those two potent,
confederated forces-the brain and the hand Of
man. They are so subtle, so strong and I'M
firing that il is impossible TO fix any limit to
their accomplishments
The wizards of the laboratory, the genii of
n1erce, go forward. breaking down the bar
riers OF ignorance. unlocking the secrets of
nature. enlarging the field of human effort and
opportunity, and making the age In which we
live the mightiest In all of the annals of the
human race Not only that. they give album
dant assurance that we stand but at the morn
ing of an era OF Incompatible grandeur for the
American people.
beneficent providence has scattered his
bounty about you with a prodigal hand. The
mighty Pacific is at your very doors 1t in
vites you to an illmitable commerce beyond
Your agriculture your minerals and your for
ests your genial seasons and the high quality
of your citizenship attract hitler the home
builder. fhe future has much In store for you.
Yonder is Hawaii, acquired for strategic pur-
poses and demanded In the interests OF ex-
panding commerce. Lying in the waters of
the Orient are the Philippines. which fell to
and righteous war. The Panama canal to the
south long demanded in the interests of
world. is an assured reality, through the
wisdom of American diplomacy the firm and
just resolution of President Roosevelt and the
pluck and enterprise OF American genius and
American labor. The undertaking has for CEN
turtles baffied the efforts Of other governments
and successfully challenged the capital and ex-
ertion of other peoples. The United States has
put its hand to the task, and apparently nsu-
perable obstacles will fast disappear.
At the north is Alaska. territory possessing
vast present and future commercial possibiii-
ties secured to US by far-reaching statesman
ship, and her integrity preserved by enlight4
ened and courageous diplomacy
We must have a vigilant care for our in-s
creasing interests In the Orient We must cull
tivate relations of amity with the millions
who dwell beyond the Pacific There lies
field Of vast trade which we have long desired
to possess and which we have but slowly and
inadequately gained. Our foothold is steadily
increasing, and If we but true to our OPP
portunities it will be UNNECESSARILY enlarged
TO the advantage Of our entire country. If we
would have the trade of the peoples OF the
Far East we must first have their Confidence.
Moreover, must suit commodities to the
needs Of those with whom we would traffic
ctr hal fnef orr6 hat
and minister unto them. While our goods
may suit US, they may not be adapted to the
requirements satisfy the desires of people
in other countries. !
The tragic events which are transpiring IN
the Orient are deeply deplored by every lover
of peace and humanity the world over. The
mighty and bloody conflict had tA inception In
a designated commercial conquest. The Amer
lean people were not Indifferent 20 their own
interests. and early in the struggle made sure
of the preservation Of their commercial adj
vantaees in the very theater Of war. our
country, not by the instruments of battle ou
through the potent agencies of peace. We are
heretofore in the Commerce n and beyora 'I tba
Pacific. We must not underrate the CONNER
cial opportunities which invite us to the Orient.
The future, indeed, is full of golden promise.
and we have faith to be1reve that you and
your children will possess and en- oy the rich
inheritance of time and opportunity, which
are of right yours and theirs.
You have made admirable display OF the tro-
plies Of our progress and our civilization No
sented without Increased admiration OF his
countrymen and foreigner who Is sharing
our hospitality can see this exhibit OF our
country's development without marveling at
the resourcefulness and virilify Of the new
people who have attained giants strength
but who seek to use 1t only in promoting the
priceless arts OF peace.
The foundation of our highest and best de-
velopment is not to be found IN natures IL
iimitable wealth, but In the observance Of the
orderly processes OF the law and the practice
OF those virtues which are the cornerstone OF
the home. and which are the strength Of the
State-its sure stay In the hour of strain ana
etress.
We are assembled from remote neighbor-
hoods. yet we are in close touch and sympathy
We are bound together in the everlasting bonds
Of national affection and national unity. Our
national honor is our common honor. Our ma
ton's glory Is our common glory.
Hon. Joseph G. Cannon. Speaker of the
House OF Representatives, in his own apt
way brought out the greatness of the ok