The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-10-01
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must stop or seriously delay the execu-
ion OF her plans for the reform of Korea
why should the United States wish
'or war? It would change her in year
r more into a military nation. Her great
resources would be wasted in a vast equip
nent which would serve 20 no good pur-
pose. but would tempt the nation into
warlike policy. Why should she wish for
war. In which ali the evils OF society
flourish and all vultures fatten? She Is
engaged In establishing a government OF
law and order in the Philippines, fitting
these people by general education 20 gov
ern themselves.
1T has been suggested that we might
relieve ourselves OF this burden by the
sale of the islands 10 Japan or some other
country. The suggestion Is absurd. Japan
does not wish for the Philippine Islands.
She has problems of a similar nature
nearer home. More than this the United
States could not sell the islands to another
power without the grossest violation Of
Its obligations to the Philippine people
Under all these circumstances then
could there be anything more wicked.
more infamous than the suggestion of war
between two nations who have enjoyed
such time honored friendship and who
have nothing to fight for?'
TALK OF IRREsPONSIBLES
Some one asks, why such reports and
rumors OF war? The capacity OF certain
members OF the modern press by sensa-
tional dispatches to give rise TO unfound-
ed reports has grown with the improve
ment OF communication between distant
parts OF the world The desire TO sell pa
pers. the desire for political reasons TO
embarrass the existing government, or
other and even less Justihable motives
have led 10 misstatements. misconstruc-
tions and unfounded guesses. all worked
into terrifying headlines which have no
foundation whatever.
I'm each country, doubtless, there are
irresponsible persons. that war would
or might make prominent. who try to give
seriousness TO such discussions But
when one considers the real feelings OF
the two peoples as a whole. when one
considers the situation from the stand |
point OF the sanity and real patriotism of |
each country, AZ Is difficult 10 character |
ize In polite, moderate language the con- |
duct OF those who are attempting to pro- |
mote misunderstanding and ill-feeling |
between the two countries.
1T gives me pleasure to assure the peo- |
pie OF japan that the good will of the |
American people towards japan is as |
warm and cordial as ever. The suggestion \
OF a breach in the amicabie relations be-
tween them finds no confirmation In pub
lie opinion in the United States"
Mr.. Taft then said 1t gave him great /
pleasure to bring this message OF good /
will from President Roosevelt.
In conclusion, the secretary said he felt |
that the fact that the Japanese emperor |
had for the second time honored him with |
an invitation 10 an audience was due 10 |
his majestys desire TO send a message OF |
good Will to the Limited States and to |
show to the world that Japan was friend
" to the Americans.
CLOUDS DISSIPATED
Mr Taft sat down amid enthusiastic ap-
plause which clearly demonstrated that |
his speech had created q splendid impress |
sion.
After the banquet the assembly room |
was the scene of remarkable manifesto
ion OF good will, everybody congratulate |
ng everybody else on what was consider
ID to be complete removal OF the little |
loud" which had been hanging over the
% years of friendship between the United
states and Japan, and rejoicing at the
Act that a final damper had been put up
IN the sensational utterances regarding
he possibility of strained relations be-
ween the two countries.
An especially pleasing effect was pro-
luced by the secretarys concluding re-
marks about the Japanese emperor and
lis majesty's intention to send message
II good will TO the United States.
During the banquet Are broke out In a
arge building In the rear of the hotel.
,ut while Il caused some alarm. the in
.ident did not interfere with the function
n honor of the war secretary of the I
United States.