The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-05

aHuhl allnuhl appropriations for our
.oast defenses, both on tho mainland
ind In tho dependencies, viii make
hem sufficient to resist all direct at.
lack, and by that time we may hope
that tho men 10 man them Will be pro.
Vided as necessary adjunct. The
distance Of our shores from Europe
and Asia, OF course, reduces the ne.
sessity for maintaining under arms d
great army, but II does not take away
the requirement of mere prudence,
that we should have an army SUN.
,iently large and NO constituted as 10
form q nucleus out OF which a suitable
force can quickly grow.
What has been said OF the army
may be affirmed IN even more EN-.
phatic way Of the navy. A modern
navy cannot be iinproyiscd. II must
DO built and IN existence when the
emergency arises which calls for its
nse and 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 tho reasons which be has presented
In favor Of the policy Of maintaining
4 strong navy az the best conservator
Of 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, 10 avoid
resort 10 arms. We favor every instru-
mentality, like that OF The Hague tri-
bunal and arbitration treaties made
with a view to IT'S use In all interna-
tional controversies. in order to main
tnin peace and to avoid war But we
should be blind to existing conditions
ana should allow ourselves 10 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 a similar condition In.
order to prevent other nations from
taking advantage Of US and Of our In
ability TO defend our interests and as
sert our rights with 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.
fense Of her interest by anything but
mere verbal protest and diplomatic
note. For these reasons the expenses
Of the army and navy and Of coast de-
fenses should always be considered as
something which the government must
pay for, and they should not be cut of
through mere consideration Of econ
omy, Our government is able to af-
ford suitable army and a suitable
navy. II may maintain them without
The slighte danger to the republic or
the cause o. free institutions, and fear
Of additional taxation ought not to
change q proper policy in this regard.
Protection For Our Citizens Abroad.
The policy OF the United States in
The Spanish war and since has given
Il a position OF influence among the
nations that 1t never had before and
Ihould be constantly exerted to secur-
ng to its bona fide citizens, whether
native or naturallzed, respect for them
ls such IN foreign countries. We
lhOuld make every effort to prevent
and degrading prohibition
against any Of our citizens wishing
emporarily to sojourn in foreign coun-
ries because Of race or religion.
The japanese Question.
The admission of Asiatic immigrants
Who cannot be amalgamated with our
has been made the subject
'ither Of prohibitory clauses in our
reatles and statutes or Of strict ad-
illustrative regulation secured by dip
omatic negotiations. l sincerely hope
hat we may continue to minimize the
wills likely to arise from such immi-
ration without unnecessary friction
md by musual concessions between
elf respecting governments. Mean
ime we must take every precaution to
'revent on failing that, to punish out
'ursts Of race feeling among our peo-
lie against foreigners Of whatever na.
ionality who have by our grant a
reaty right to pursue lawful business
lere and to be protected against law
ess assault or injury.
This leads me to point out serious
iefect in the present federal jurisdic-
ion which ought to be remedied at
'nce. Having assured to other coun-
.ries by treaty the protection Of our
avs for such of their subjects or citl.
Iens as we permit to come within our
Jurisdiction, we now leave to state
" a city not under the control Of the
'ederal government the duty Of per-