New-York tribune., 1910-10-23
FORAKER SCENTS PERIL
Thinks "New Nationalism as
TreasonabIe as Secession"
IAN iNSUFFERABLE EG0TISM'
Former Ohio Senator Indorses
the Administration Of Presi-
dent Taft.

MarysviIIe. Ohio. Oct 22--Ex-Senator
Joseph B. Foraker opened the Republican
campaign in this section here to-day. A
special train ef Columbus Republicans
swened the crowd, which comfortably filled
the opera house Much interest had been
aroused by reports that the Senator would
denounce the new natiOnalism'' Of Theo-
dore Roosevelt and take a thrust at the
colonel himself
The Senator's speech, which did not dis
appoint the expectant ones was literally
applauded. as many OF those present were
followers Of the Senator when he was in
the height of his power in Ohio politics
Mr.. Foraker. besides criticising the new
nationalism." discussed the insurgent move
ment indorsed the administration of Presi-
dent Taft and pleaded for the election of
the Republican state and Congressional
ticket in Ohio
Discussing the new nationalism," Mr..
Foraker said:
We have lately had a new declaration
Of political principles. They are politically
baptised as the doctrine Of a new nation
alism' They are set forth in the nature
Of a platform for g new party. Possibly
they are intended for that use only in the
event that the distinguished author be not
nominated for the Presidency by either Of
the old parties.
However that may be It Is well to note
that they violate our dual form of govern
ment by arrogating to the national gov
eminent the control OF matters so purely
local that they clearly belong to the juris-
diction OF the states.
ASIDE from all other objections. this
new doctrine is as certainly destructive OF
our institutions as any invoked in the name
Of the Southern Confederacy.
Such a preachment is not nationalism
either new or old, but imperialism, pure
and simple. It is. in spirit at least, as
reasonable as secession itself
The power it would give 10 the President
Of the United States would be far more
autocratic and dangerous TO the liberty OF
this people than are those of any monarchy
in Europe.
The programme has one saving feature
however There is about it all such pre-
posterous absurdity and such an insurer
able egotism as TO excite not only condem-
nation. but ridicule. 1t is another case OF
vaulting ambition overlapping itself.
1T has dispelled illusions that had be
come dangerous The people now better
understand the author and know better
how 10 Judge what he proposes. They are
not likely to longer regard him as an i'm
provement on George Washington and
Abra ham Lincoln"
Referring TO the Ohio campaign, Mr.. For
sker said:
IF there were nothing more involved in
this contest than a choice between men, no
one need be seriously concerned as to the
outcome"
But there is vastly more involved than
\ choice between Governor Harmon and
Governor Harding. Especially is this true
as TO Republicans, for the Republican party
is engaged not only here in Ohio, but
throughout the whole country, in contest
Of the most serious character and Of the
most farreaching consequences.
1T is not only fighting for victory. but
It is fighting for its life. 1t is beset by
foes both within and without. 1t is not
only confronted by it's ancient enemy, but
II is weakened and menaced by internal
dissensions that threaten its very existence.
such an experience is not agreeable. but
II need not necessarily be discouraging."
Mr.. Foraker then reviewed the Liberal
RepubIfcan' movement of 1872. stating that
Governor Harmon at that time left the
narty and became a Democrat He de-
clsred that the present state of the party
was almost exactly similar. especially IN
the Fact that the leaders of the new fac
+ion we're concentrating their attack upon
the tariff law. passed by a Republican ad-
n,irfstration. He declared that all else in
the movement was "fTOth. foam and false
pretences."
in view of existing conditions he con-
+tnued. '.I do not know anything worse that
could happen. We have not yet recovered
from the panic of 1907. and no one can pre-
dict when the end will come.
1T would come at once, If 1t were not
for the restraining hand Of crusade
a gainst business that has been carried SO
FAR bevond Just ground that IL has become
vellnigh fntolerable." s...-
ConcernIng criticism OF the Taft admin
tstration Mr. Foraker said: There IS noth-
ing of a serious character.
Relative to Senator Dicks claim TO oe the
nominee of the party for election 10 INC
T-ptted states Senate, he said:
..Tbe losses we have sustained IN the
Senate. and are likely TO sustain make II
OF more than ordinary Importance mat We
-o-a,ac+ Senator Dick He has not only
msda 2 coed record as a faithful, hard
,,-orLing Republican, but he has been noml-
,ated nv a large vote al the primaries II
&c due TO him that We make sure OF a fe-
publfcan Legislature.