Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-26

pay, it has turned to the United States
for assistance in settlement with its
creditors. Assuring the world and the
state Of San Domingo that the United
States has no selfish purpose Of ag-
grandisment in intervening, the Presi-
dent concluded a treaty by which, II
ratified, San Domingo will go into the
hands of the United States as a receiv-
! er. The treaty was not confirmed at
the last session Of the Senate because
there were not enough republicans pres
ent to do so. AS all OF the powers OF
Europe acquiesce in approving it. 1t
seems certain that its provisions are so
equitable and Its necessity so great
| that at the next session OF the Senate
lit will be confirmed.
Some difference Of opinion appears
as to the extent of the Monroe Doc
trine. The President insists that II the
United States is to become responsible
TO Europe for the good conduct OF the
governments of Central and South
America, then 1t must be heard by those
governments when it demands that
they put their houses in order and so
avoid the just complaints Of European
powers.
1.-The Monroe Doctrine is difficult to
maintain at all events and If we assert
| it as we do. we should accept the obli-
cations that follow the assertion Of the
right
Secretary Taft said that never before
has the influence Of the United States
for good been greater than today, be-
cause it is known not to desire an in
crease Of territory, and because it is
known that with navy Of most re-
spectacle proportions, should it I'M
fortunately be engaged in such con-
fiict. it is ready to protect itself.
People" he continued, are prone TO
say that a large navy induces bravado,
pugnacity and recklessness Of peace.
In one of the South American republics.
we are at present engaged in attempt
ing to rescue the property of American
citizens from what is said to be an UNI
just cOnfiscation by the sovereign under
color of judicial sanction. We have
asked for arbitration and 1t has been
refused. and we are waiting now only
until Congress before submitting the
facts to 1t for its consideration. Mean
time, we are exercising toward this re-
public. all the forbearance that is due
to weaker nation. And so it is with
the general policy of Theodore Roose-
welt. that while he insists upon carrying
a big stick he does il fact speak soft
~ and exercise a degree of forbearance
that the confidence of strength and
righteous purpose justifies.
AT present the tariff against the Phil
ippines is % per cent. OF the present Ding
ley rates and under this practically no
| ir,n he Typitad no
Philippine Islands, The friends of the
Philippines look forward to the coming
session of Congress with confidence that Il
measure of justice will be meted out to
the islands. We shall hold the Philip
pines. certinly for a generation. probably
for several generations in our efforts to
lead the people on to education and pros
perity and Il knowledge OF self govern
ment and during that time We must take
those islands to our bosom, so to speak,
and give them the advantages of a men,
Der of our family. This benefit can never
exist as long as we maintain high tariff
wall between us and the islands.
I'VE have been fortunate in having in
the gubernatorial chair in Ohio in the last
two years 4 clear headed business man.
who has not hesitated to cut down the
appropriations presented to him in order
that the credit of the state might be pre-
served. He has been attacked with bit
ternesS by well meaning gentlemen who
have differed with him in respect to his
course upon the liquor question. If UNI
derstand the situation Alright today the
Ohio liquor law is the best measure in the
United States.
at is IA law which leaves to the people
living in community of residences the
right to exclude an objectionable saloon
from close proximity to them. whether
in the country CT in residential parts of a
large city. 1t is moderate, 1t is just, it is
effective
Continuing Secretary Taft said Govern
or Herrick had made few if any mistakes
in his exercise of the veto mower. He a.
GREETED that the state. county and munich
service basis
The secretary concluded: And now.
my fellow republicans l have attempted
to review the issues, not the issues be-
tween the republican and democratic par
ties for the democratic party is morihund
and unable to frame issues. but the is
sues which in the republican party itself
have been suggested for national improve
ment L have vcntured. although almost q
stranger to the state to touch upon one
Or two living state issues and to point out
how much of credit for the satisfactory
financial condition of the state is due to
Il ticket which we may be reasonably sure
will receive the support of a majority of
the voters of Ohio but in its makeup W.
should not he content simply to obtain a
perfInctCry victory at the polls. but by
should force from the people OF Ohio a
real expression of continued confidence in
that party which has heretofore served
them so well. / thank YOU for the great
honor of presiding over this convention
What is the Measure of the convention ."