Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-28


have achieved. The Aryans did not over
run Greece and Italy, but more northern
sections of Europe not densely peopled,
and where institutions and ideals had not
become deeply imbedded nor so massively
supported as successfully to resist inno-
walton; nor was there sufficient wealth
to produce decentralization.
The occidentals cannot move further
westward without coming in contact with
orientalism where 1t is massively de-
Tended. The impact of the two civiliza-
tions will be most energetic. intense and
persistent from the occidental side, the
vanguard being on the western shore OF
the American republic, and on account
Of geographical position their intelligence,
indomitable spirit and the promptings OF
high aims.
Hitherto the contact of Europeans with
the orientals has produced but slight
impression, very little change of ideals,
institutions and modes of life, because
the object has been not so much to en-
tighten the orientals as to exploit them,
to make profit in trade and otherwise.
The great curse of the orient has been
and is the presence and prevalence of
caste, the existence of an impossible
wall between classes. The institutions of
most of the advanced nations of Europe
are not altogether unlike those of the
orientals in the matter of caste, and for
that reason affiliation is easier and more
natural than with Americans in whose
country caste has no sanction in law nor
federation in public sentiment
In India Great Britain has not only
recognized caste that existed, but has
given 1t encouragement and support. as
helps to make government Of the coun-
try less difficult and expensive. She has
made little effort to enlighten the Hindus
beyond teaching them how to produce
more and better. and has made internal
improvements that trade may be en-
larged and facilitated to increase Its
profits and revenue for the home and
local governments. Substantially the
same may be said of other European ma
tions who have acquired dependencies in
the orient. The contact Of these nations
with the orientals has not been on COM
prehensive lines nor from the promtpings
of highly progressive aims. Their rule
has been more egoistic than altruistic
THE institutions Of the United States,
political and social, are materially In
advance of those of most of the European
countries and more antipodal to those OF
oriental nations. Therefore the impact of
occidentalism as represented by Ameri-
cans will be of larger scope and on more
radical lines. 1t may be presumed that
for lack of appreciation the orientals Will
more massively and perhaps more siren
uously resist 1t until the mass or the
people come to understand that Amerl-
can efforts mean something for them Oh
and permanent value.
This country has had very little expert
ence in government of the orientals. The
most has been in connection with the
Philippine islands, which has been OF
short duration. Perhaps all has not been
that should have been done there to fully
make known our ideals, aims and meth
DDS; still it must be apparent that tney
have been immensely in advance of what
ever other occidental nations nave done
in improving oriental conditions.
No other country has invited partlci-
patton of the peoples in government OF
themselves on democratic theories. 1t
has been clearly indicated that our plan
is not only to educate, how TO produce
more and better that the local lnhapi-
tants may have a more comfortable ana
improved life from a materialistlc stand
point but to instruct them In tne prin-
ciples of human rights, to develop tnelr
understanding in larger scope and their
moral perceptions through taxing part
in their own government.
IT has already been said that the great
est rivalry among the more advanced
is in the domain of commerce, ana
Il is likely to be more disturbing OF inter-
national relations as time progresses All
the western nations of Europe are under
pressure to acquire the
means of providing their own people from
ira ff,ce with oriental and South American
co1ntries-a number are seeking room in
which to place their congested popula-
tions. for there is little or none left In
their respective home domains.
Hereafter development of trade with
the orientals should be largest from the
western coast of the United States, II the
people comprehend their advantages ana
do not fall down in their enterprise. Ihe
reasons are, first. geographical posltion,
which furnishes more direct and cheaper
TRANSFORMATION; second, this country Is
capable of producing more than any other
TO supply oriental requirements; third,
this country affords the best markets for
what the orientals are able to produce;
and fourth, they will be more accessible
to our influence as their understanding is
broadened concerning our principles and
purposes
In the effort to extend our civilization
we will come into conflict with old and
decrepit systems, non-progressive ideals,
and may encounter opposition from other
and otherwise not unfriendly
nations, but who may not look with
friendly eyes on whatever is done toward
promoting the growth OF democratic luedlS
and methods of government and in social
institutions.
Intercourse and commerce are the av-
enues through which the orientals will
be reached 1t is through them that sup
planting or modification of oriental civ
ilization will be accomplished. The in
1uence that these will have on the ORR
entail mind will depend on the justice
and fairness displayed on our part, and
abstinence from resorting to coercive
measures. When 1t becomes apparent
that such policy will be inexorably pur-
sued, the orientals will readily accept
and welcome general educational institu-
tions.
The causes that prevented progress
from Aryan influences in the east did not
exist in the westward movement There
were fewer people and the absence Of
time honored institutions. Conditions
were nebulous and fewer obstacles were
interposed to wider and higher develop
ment When the western hemisphere
was reached it was quite an unoccupied
field, the explorers and colonizers were
emancipated from aged and musty ideals
and unobstructed in laying the founda-
tions of a new and natural civilization.
They had little to undo, and everything
to do on de novo and original lines.