Bisbee daily review., 1907-07-14
THE esBEE ARzoNl MORNING. leO7

strength. it will not be regarded as properly open to challenge or criti- cism by Japan or any other power.
 Cleveland Leader-What the Presi- dent will accomplish by sending the biggest stick the United States pos sess around South America is the in stant enlightment of small-fry Japan ese politicians and the Japanese rab- ble concerning the strength and atti- tude of the American republic.
 Cleveland Plaindealer-The decis- ion of the United States to send a big fleet to the Pacific probably marks one of the greatest advances this country has made as a world power. But President Roosevelt. it seems. has boldly cut the Gordian knot. There is to be no more red tape. The government has not shown it's teeth except in a diplomat ic smile, but the teeth are very sharp and ready to bite. There will be the same bland courtesy that the rules of international procedure, and especial ly with a friendly power demanded, but the dogs of war are unleashed land proving around where they will do the most good. President Roose- welt, winner of peace prize, considers such preparedness for war the best way to preserve peace, and he is probably right
 Globe Boston-Now that the ques- tion of transferring the battleships from the Atlantic to the Pacific is up before the public, pretty nearly everybody must see the usefulness of an Isthmian canal.
 Boston Transcript-Just why the extraordinary measure has been or dered this country does not know, and it is the part of good and prudent citizenship at this time not to press the administrator too hard for it's reasons, but to assume that they are good and efficient. Cost what it may, this movement. once decided on, must be sustained by the loyal opin- ion of America.
 Baltimore American-The pulse of Japan has been tested, and Ambassa- dor Aoki has been led to declare that his country could offer no objection to the movements of the American ships. The world has had it's atten- tion challenged by the country's mil itary policy, and the country itself is in position at any time to an- nounce it's real purpose should need arise for declaration of hostility toward Japan.
 Savannah Press-The American ships are of no use on this side of the continent and their presence in the Pacific might be very necessary. The trouble about this movement is that 1t is on paper. It will take the battleships several monhs to prepare for the trip around Magellan and up to San Francisco. The distance is over thirteen thousand miles, and 1t may be next summer before the fleet can be massed at the Golden Gate. If Japan is going to fight she prob ably would not wait until this mobil- izatioon is completed. The best way to avoid war is to treat the Japanese tight. This country should regard her treaty rights and put the citizens on a parity with those of other na- tions.
 Butte ter-MOuntain-The proposi- tiOn to place on Asiatlc waters a navy second only to that of the British is not chimerical for the United States Navy is now second. The United States has twenty-seven battieships, Japan thirteen. This country may send suitable forces to the Pacific and still retain in the Atlantic fleets large enough to cope with any navy but that of Great Britian.
 Albany Evening Journal - Of course, it will not be at all Janpan' s concern where, in American waters, vessels of the United States are sta tiOned. It is not necessary to assure Japan that such a cruise as is con- templated is not designated as a menace or warning, nor is it neces- sary to assure the people of this country that Japan will not take of fense. An adequate naval force in the Pacific is obviously a necessity which is, however, not created by the relations between the United States and any particular country.
 Wilmington Evening JOurnal-The war cloud which has been painted a moonless midnight hue by the people who think they see @ yellow peril has been dissipated in every quarter it covered, not only by the present ar engagements of keeping the navy busy but also by the declaration of Minis ter Aoki, that his country has never thought of such a thing as a fuss with Uncle Samuel.