The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-03-06

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Client. In few years. however, the
usual annual appropriations for our
coast defenses. both on the mainland
and in the dependencies. viii make
them sufficient 90 resist all direct at
tack. and by that time we may hope
that the men TO man them will be pro-
vlded as necessary adjunct The
distance ~ our shores from Europe
and Asia, Of course. reduces the ne
cessity for maintaining under arms a
great army. but It does not take away
the requirement OF mere prudence,
that we should have an army suih-
ciently large and SO constituted as 70
form n nucleus out OF which suitable
force can quickly grow.
What has been said Of the army
may be affirmed I'm even more en-
phatic way OF the navy. modern
navy cannot be improvised. IL must
be built and In existence when the
emergency arises which calls for Its
use aud operation. My distinguished
predecessor has In many speeches and
messages set out with great force and
striking language the necessity for
maintaining a strong navy commensu-
rate with the coast line. the govern
mental resources and the foreign trade
OF our nation. and | wish 10 reiterate
all the reasons which he has presented
IN favor OF the policy OF maintaining
a strong navy as the best conservator
or our peace with other nations and
the best means OF securing respect for
the assertion OF our rights, the defense
OF our interests and the exercise OF
our influence In international matters.
Must Arm as Other Nations DO.
Our international policy Is always TO
promote peace. We shall enter into
any war with full consciousness OF
the awful consequences that II always
entails. whether successful or not and
we, OF course. shall make every effort
consistent with national honor and the
highest national interest, 70 avoid a
resort 10 arms. We favor every instru-
mentality, like that OF The Hague tri-
bunal and arbitration treaties made
with a view 10 It's use In all interna-
tional controversies. I'm order 10 main
tain peace and to avoid war But we
should be blind 20 existing conditions
and should allow ourselves 70 become
foolish idealists II we did not realize
that. with all the nations OF the world
armed and prepared for war; we must
be ourselves In similar condition in
order 20 prevent other nations from
% Of
ability to defend our interests and as
sert our rights with n strong hand.
In the international controversies that
are likely 10 arise IN the orient grow
Ing out OF the question OF the
open door and other issues, the
United States can maintain her inter-
ests intact and can secure respect for
her Just demands. She VIII not be
able TO do so however II II Is under
stood that she never intends TO back
up her assertion OF right and her de-
Tense OF her interest by anything bua
mere verbal protest and diplomatic
note. For these reasons the expenses
OF the army and navy and OF coast de-
lenses should always be considered as
something which the government must
pay for. and they should not be cut OFF
through mere consideration OF econ
omy. our government Is able 70 af-
ford a suitable army and a suitable
navy II may maintain them without
the slightest danger TO the republic or
the cause OF free institutions, and fear
OF additional taxation ought not TO
change a proper policy In this regard.
Protection For Our Citizens Abroad.
The policy OF the United states in
the Spanish war and since has given
It a position Of influence among the
nations that II never had before and
should be constantly cxertcd 70 sccur-
Ing 20 It's bona fde citizens, whether
native or naturallzed, respect for them
as such In foreign countries We
should make every effort TO prevent
humiliatlng and degrading prohibition
against any OF our citizens wishing
temporarily % sojourn in foreign coun.
tries because OF race or religion
The Japanese Question.
The admission Of Asiatlc immigrants
who cannot be auialgamated with our
population has been made the subject
either OF prohibltory clauses IN our
treaties and statutes or OF strict adj
ministrative regulation secured by dip.
lomatic negotiations ! sincerely hope
that we may continue 70 minimize the
evils likely 10 arise from such imml.
grafton without unnecessary friction
and by mutual concessions between
self respecting governments Mean.
time we must take every precaution 10
prevent or. falling that. 20 punish out.
bursts OF race feeling among our PEG.
pie against foreigners OF whatever ma
tlonallty who have by our grant a
treaty right to pursue lawful business
here and 10 be protected against law
less assault or injury.
This leads me TO point out serious
defect In the present federal jurisdlc.
ton which ought 10 be remedled nj
once. Having assured 10 other coun.