The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1915-12-16

state Of the Union the war OF nations on
The other sidc Of the "a, which had then
only begun to disc1oss it, portsntous pro-
portions, has extended it, threatening and
sinister scope until It has swept within it,
Tame some portion Of svsry quarter Of the
globe. not excepting our own hemisphsro.
has altered the whole face OF International
organization and reconstrucuon such a.
statesmen and psoples have never been
called upon to attempt before.
We have stood apart, studiously neutral.
II was our manifest duty to 40 20, :, not MOI
policies which sesm to have brought the
conflict on; It was necessary. II universal
sa1,a =. 10 .ss svssn Or dsstructivs
nstions should Keep the processes of peace
ru,n ana ~. 3 presscouu tsrovsbovs inc
world OF the industries By which It's popu-
lations are fed and sustained. It was man
Of this he bsmi"pher. to rsdrsss Il posssibis'
the balance OF economic loss and confusion
in the other. II they could DO nothing more.
In the day Of read5ustment and rscuperation
We earnestly hope and believe that they can
be OF infinite service.
In this neutrality, to which they were
their habitusi detsehmsnt rom tn. policiss
OF Europe. but also by clear perception Of
International duty. the states Of Amsrica
nave become conscious 81 . new ana more
vital community Of Interest and moral part
nership In Affairs. more clearly conscious
OF the many common sympathies and inter-
ests and duties which bid them stand to-
sether.
Attitude Toward Nelshbsrs Unself1sh-
There was = time In the early days OF our
own great Nation and Of the republics fight
Ing their way to Independence In Central
the United States looked upon itself a. In
some sort the guardian OF the republics
to the south of her ~ against any encroseh-
ments or efforts At political control frsm
the other side of the water; felt IL It's duty
to play the part even without invitation from
them; and / think that We can claim that
the task was undertaken with true and
disinterested enthusiasm for the freedom
OF the Americas and the unmolested self
government OF her independent people, But
role without ofense to the pride Of the poo
pies whose freedom OF action sought to
protect and without provoking serious mis-
thoughtful man of afairs must welcome the
altered circumstances Of the new day In
whose light wS nov stand. When there !, no
but, instead. q full and honorable association
as Of partners between ourselves and our
In the onr Of ~ the
dependence and prosperity OF the states Of
Central and South America IL not altered.
OF ss a D sed q S. W. .tood thu test
Whether we have benefited Mexico BY the
course we have pursued remains to be seen.
Her fortunes are In her own hands. But we
have at least proved that va will not take
advantage of her in her distress and under
take to Impose upon her an order and gov
often 4 fierce and intractabie thing to which
no bounds be set. and to which no
bounds of . few mems choosing ought ever
to be set. Every American who has drunk
at tho true fountains OF principle and ira
ditfon muet subscribe without reservation
to the high doctrine Of the Virginia Bill OF
u ~ I<~f1
-FOUR Government was set up>rwss every
where amongst US accepted as the creed OF
free men. That doctrine IL. That Eovern-
ment Is. or ought to be. instituted for the
common benefit, protection AID security Of
the people. nation. or community: that
''of all the various modes Ind forms OF
government that IL the best which IL capa-
BILE OF producing the greatest degree OF hap
pIness and safety. and is most enectu4lly
secured against the danger Of maladminis
| tration; and that. when any government
shall be found inadequate or contrary ts
these purposes, majority Of the com.
munity hath an indubitable. inaliensbls. and
abolish 1t, in such manner ~ shall be 1udge<
most conducive to the public veal" W.
have unhesitatinsly applied that heroi'
principle to tho case Of Mexico and nov
/ hopefully await the rebirth Of the troubled
| republic. which had 30 much OF which Il
purge itself and so little sympathy from an,
outside quarter In the radical but necessary
process
PAn-Americanism Il Defined.
The moral is. that the states Of Americs
are not hostile rivals but cooperating
| friends. and that their growing sense o.
community of interest, alike in matters DO
litical and in matters economic. is likely Il
| give them q new Significance factors II
international Affairs and in the politica
history Of tho world 1t presents them ~
| In very deep and true q unit II
world Affairs. spiritual partners. standing
together because thinking together. ouici
with common sympathies and common
ideals. Separated they are subject to all tn,
cross currents OF the confused Policies of
world OF hostile rivalries: united in spirit ant
purpose they cannot be disappointed Of thoi
peaceful destiny
This Is Pan-Americanism. 1t has mono o
the spirit Of empire in It. Il Is the en-
spirit of law and independence and nbcrt.
and mutual service
very notable body Of men recently me
| In the City OF Warrington. at the Invitation
and as the guests OF this Government, who's
deliberations are likely to be looked back I
as marking a memorable turning point y
sentative spokesmen OF the several hide
pendent states of this hemisphere and wen
assembled to discuss the financial and com
1.-TWO continents which nature and politics
| fortune have so Intimately linked together
reports Of their proceedings and OF the &C
lions of their committees. You win Ee
from them. 1 think, 4 fresh conception 0
with which Americans Of both Continent
may draw together in practical co-operatio
and of what the material foundations o
this hopeful partnership OF Interest mus
lconsist-of how we should build them an
OF how necessary It Is that shoul
hasten their building.
Great Democracies Not Belligereat.
No one who really comprehends the spiri
OF the great people for whom We are az
pointed to speak can fail to perceive this
their passion Is for peace. their genius bes
displayed In the practice OF the arts Q
peace Great democracies are not bellixer
erent They do not seek or desire wal
Their thought IL OF Individual liberty an
Of the free labor that supports life and tn
uncensored thought that quiekens It. Con
Ing, or agreeable to our principles Blu
lust because We demand unmolested de
Ivelopment and the undisturbed government
OF our own lives upon our own principle
lof right and liberty We resent from what
over quarter 1t may come. the aggressio
we ourselves VIII not practice We fnsis
upon security In prosecuting our self-chose
lines OF National development We DO NOR
than that We demand II also for other
We do not confine our enthusiasm for In
dfvidual liberty and free National develop
ment to the incidents and movements of a
fairs which AFFECT only ourselves
Out OF such thoughts grow all OUT pol
cies We regard war merely . mekns {
asserting the rights OF = people akains
IaKkresssion- And We are ~ fiercely tcalou
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