The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-10-12
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lations with the German empire. The
President of Argentina is standing
out against the overwhelming senti-
ment of his country, but it is a fore
gone conclusion that Argentina Will
join the general alliance against the
power that has attacked civilization.
Chile will follow suit. With Brazil
and Bolivia already aligned, there is
little doubt that Ecuador, Colombia
and Venezuela will declare them
selves. In the meantime, the Central
American nations are showing their
colors as opposed to Germany
The significance of this action by
new world republics can not be lost
on Germany. German traders have
been fiourishing in all those countries.
The adaptability of the Germans to
life in Spanish-speaking countries has
been remarkable. Trade had develop
ed between Germany and Latin Amer
lea to a notable degree before the
war. There were indications that the
United States would be badly beaten
in the contest for trade in this hem
isphere.
Now Germany is piling up strong
barriers against the resumption of
this trade after the war A treaty of
general peace will theoretically tear
down all barriers. it is true, but actu-
ally they will remain if the deep feel
ing of DISTRICT of German good faith
is not removed. This distrust of Ger
many has been intensified by the alb
horrence with which civilization has
witnessed German barbarities. Con-
tinued acts of savagery, perpetrated
scientifically in cold blood by direc-
ton of the German government, have
so indelibly stamped themselves upon
the consciousness of mankind that
years must elapse before the impress.
sion is dimmed.
The republics Of the new world are
not turning against Germany for the
sake of throwing trade to the United
States. If American traders wish this
business they must work for it. They
are afforded exceptional opportuni-
ties, however, and if the United
States government will pursue an en-
lightened commercial policy in the
Let Of
ly benefited by having its foreign
trade stimulated and entrenched. The
expansion of this trade means great
er prosperity, which in turn means
added resources for meeting the ex-
penses of the war 1t is incumbent
upon the government to expand trade
as means of fertilizing the taxable
resources of the country.
Never before have such splendid
opportunities for craftsmanship been
unfolded before the eyes OF Ameri.
cans. The nations of the new world
gladly range themselves alongside the
United States, on the solid founda-
ton Of justice and liberty as outlined
by President Wilson. These nations
are actuated by the spirit OF indie
pendence and self-respect The war
induces them TO combine their infu-
ence, and, if necessary, their physical
strength, in the common cause of lib
erty and selfgovernment. As the
leader in this movement the United
States enjoys a proud and honorable
position, which is cheerfully acknowl-
edged by the sister republics
Upon the foundation of mutual de-
tense against the menace of abgolut- |
ism, mutual aspirations for indeDen- |
dent Development under republican
8elf-government and mutual respect
for each others rights, the United
States can help to build an iadestruc-
tihle union of the new world. This
union Of republics ought 10 be the
greatest force in the world for main.
tanning just peace among men. It
could properly cooperate with other
leagues Of nations in other portions !
Of the globe. Within its own boun. |
carries it could foster commerce and
intellectual intercourse from Canada
to Cape Horn, with lasting benefit
TO every nation. Thus. through Ger,
many's blind sacrifice of her trade
advantages and her insane acts of
harbarism, the new WORLD may find .
better and quicker road to prosperity
and peace. The way is open for won.
aerful pioneering achievements BIZ
statesmen in the two Americas.