Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-20

ognize no limitation upon its own
wrath
THE policy of our government is
justified by conditions in Mexico
Senator Robinson continued. THE
spirit of impatience which has prompt
ed some to advocate armed interven-
ton must be restrained. Our expert
ence in the Philippines, and the whole
history of Mexico. warn us against
hasty or inconsiderate action. Inter
vention means a long period of oecu-
patton. 1t makes certain the sacrifice
OF thousands of lives. More than that,
it contemplates the assumption OF
burden which can not now be weighed.
1t would array all Mexico against the
United States and unite all factions
there against our armies.
Let those who criticise the policy of
'watchful waiting anticipate the re-
suits of armed Intervention. Let them
realize the many, turbulent years Of
strife that must follow; the blood that
must inevitably flow; the homes that
must be made desolate; the almost
hopelessness of the problem of bring
ing order out of chaos ana of estab-
fishing a stable government in Mexico
on principles unfamiliar to her peo-
pie. Let them grasp if they can, the
additional naval and military burdens
which are the direct and necessary re-
suits of armed intervention. Unfortu-
nately, the Mexican problem seems In
capable of solution under any plan
that can be predetermined. The
character, habits, and traditions of the
Mexican people Hnderlie their present
struggle, and confirm the adrninistra-
tion's policy to leave Mexico to work
out her own salvation. Huerta and
Villa must, however be made &c real
ize the sacredness which other nations
attach to human life and property.
They must be instructed to look for
a day when every wrong perpetrated
upon a foreigner in Mexico must have
restitution.
1--WE now celebrate the birthday Of
one who is, in many respects, the most
remarkable man of our times. During
the last twenty years, Mr.. Bryan has
been the leader Of political reforms i'll
the United States. Many of his prin-
ciples have been written into the law.
He has stood for peace, peace at home.
peace with all the world! He has
SOuEHt u IdlSS tiiC oS Va NiPic
macy. Grape juice diplomacy, and
the battleship, Friendship have been
the slogan of those who would mock
him. Modest sobriety and universal
peace have been his aim. The time has
not yet come when all international
problems may be frankly discussed be-
fore the public But the time is APP
preaching when simplicity and frank
ness will supplant the ancient and
pompous practices of diplomats. The
time is coming when our diplomats will
represent at foreign courts the spirit
of our institutions. Secretary Bryan
is the originator of our policy of
'watchful waiting He hopes for peace;
he labors to recognize and promote
every agency designed to establish
justice and mercy among the nations.
His heart and mind are in sympathy
with all the forces of progress and en-
iightennent.
"Who is foremost in promoting
world wide peace? Who has preferred
the award of courts to the arbitrament
of the sword? Who has stood and
still stands as the torch bearer, the
herald of the new civilization which
recognizes justice and mercy as in
dspensable in solving disputes among
individuals and nations? God grant
that in tims our 'watchful waiting