The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-03
DELIGHTFUL VIEWS
AT KEITH'S THEATRE

Providence people probably have never
bad the opportunity OF seeing a finer So
ries of colored views than those WITH
which Burr Mcintosh embellishes his
admirable lecture, with Secretary TAFT
In the Orient" at Keith's theatre this
week when he describes the notable jour
ney OF the party, OF which he was iem-
Der. There are great many views most
Of them superbiy colorcd. and they are
thrown on the screen rapidly for half
hour. yet. in spite OF the length Of the
session, the rapid change OF scene and
narrative keep the audiences so closely
Interested that they are loath 10 have the
lecturer stop. Mr.. Mcintosh speaks with
feeling of the condition Of the Ffhpinos,
realizing the helplessness OF their state.
He has the happy faculty OF bringing
their condition home to every person who
hears his words and sees his plates. He
believes that some OF this country's char
ty should be given to those dependent
upon II. THE Red Cross, he said. has
ione SO much for Japan. why not let
something too. be done for these poor peo-
Die, whom. 1 fear. we are not teaching
Is we ought to be self-supporting? Mr..
Mcintosh, however, has remedy for the
Filipino wretchedness. II Ice in the gov
eminent aid when might be given by
taking of the high tariff and enable them
10 start the cultivation OF the various ar
ticles now imported from Brazil, Int
which might be just as well grown In our
new possessions Coffee. spices. hemp,
sugar, etc. nourishes with little expense
In the Philippines, he said Then why
not let us get them there?' he declared
instead OF paying millions every year In
10 the Golfers OF South America. Then we
will see happiness take the place of the
present suualor"
The trip OF the Taft party included n
visit 10 exclusive China and In this land
Of bars and heathenish Ideas Mr. Mcln-
kosh occurred many snap shots and dig
Iot OF interesting data that is brand new
10 Americans In this couatry he recoG-
nizes a menace to the world. He said that
100000 men instructed by the JAPANESE
ana Germans were ready At moment :
notice to take up arms, and what was
more they would do H. lie claims that
the Chinese have adopted Yankee meth
psas 70 a greater extent than IN generally
r>alixed and that In three years CHINA
QosYid have an army OF 100000. He SAID
mat since their war China and Japan had
rapidly been getting together ana he ad-
vieed that ~ either one ever attempted TO
take the Philippines to let them iave the
Islands without protest. In this line he
also warned the United states TO get oil
The benefit possible out OF the group while
4 had possession. In this connection MT.
Mcintosh also took occasion TO call the
attention OF his audience TO the small
standing army OF America and the result
10 this country should a war OF large pro-
portions occur. lie said that the United
states could not properly protect Its coast
under 60 days and that practically every
army In the world out-numbered ours.
~rrs n crying need" said Mr. Mcintosh.
and II should be given immediate atten-
ion"
To many people the most interesting
rews were those OF the noted couple
whose wedding came as a sequel TO the
,ourney 10 the Philippines Congressman
Longworth and his bride naturally figured
n several snapshots. and ''the presidents
laughter" for SO Mr.. Mcintosh invariably
,aIied her In his chatty talk. was brought
o the fore several times