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bind tlioso islands forever to America. Monuments are not of law. Our civilization is superior to all otherB because it repp''
stono; the lasting monuments are of the martyrs. resents higher ideals, a higher typo of social order. It is a
Some would fain havo us believe this policy contrary to the sign royal to the oppressors of humanity that the world's bout
spirit of the government of the United States. Which is in enlightenment is moving onward.
harmony with that spirit isolation or expansion? Unpreju- There is no more isolation for the United States. If wo are
diced consideration will bring us face to face with the fact that to fulfill our duty to mankind, we must tako our, position
the spirit of this government is expansive, that the great moral among the advanced nations of the world. The progress of
force of this nation line always been expansive, to the end that the world permits no lands or peoples to remain in isolation,
humanity might be bettered and the world civilized and chris- Other members of the human race demand our form of gov-
tianizod. Away, wo say, with those who, under a cloak of ornmGnt. We dare not shirk the responsibility. It is for us
"suffering humanity," are aiming to have our country adopt to achieve the unselfish greatness, to put our onergies, not
a policy of political tyranny and greedy scrambling for terri- only toward increasing internal wealth and prosperity, but also
tory. Theirs is not the spirit of our government. Let our toward extending our christian civilization into all quarters of
praise bo loud in approbation of those who, with the deepest the globe. We will accept the new policy and cry out, "The
sincerity, havo given their strength in behalf of a high and world our country and all mankind our countrymen."
noble expansion an expansion thai has meant extension by Our battle cry, "Humanity for Cuba," must likewise govern
reasonable and honorable means of American influence and of us in our relations with all other parts of the world. The
American control. same spirit which prompted us to interfere in behalf of Cuba
But we hear the cry, "Reforms at home! Reforms at governs us in Asiatic waters. It would make for the world's
homo?" Let mo ask, does a man make himself perfect before god to havo the folds of our flag, when spread to the eastern
he tries to improve others? No; and much less does the na- breeze, so cover land and sea that oven the Turk,sitting in the
tion. True, within the United States there are problems of nridst of tho scenes of his unmeasured crimes, must seethe flag;
justice, of liberty, and of humanity. But to promote these un(1 wlie nG looks to the east in the morning hours shall road
best at home, she must do something for the justice, and the its portent from his station on the minaret. It will make for
liberty, and the humanity of other peoples. Tho United tlie betterment of mankind for the world to understand that
States of yesterday had its North and its South, its East and t,l0re is '10 nation that has stood out against slaughter, ra
its West. To day wo know no district, no section. In tho Pillti lld oppression.
muster roll of tho new great army appear side by side the The United States has entered upon a "forward" move
magic names of a Grant and a Leo. Our increased responsi- ment from which there a no turning back. The light given a
bilities will havo a moat beneficial effect upon our homo gov- nation for tho comfort of tho world is not to be hidden; nor is
eminent, and provincial politics will givo place to broader the talent of a pooplo for tho advancement of civilization to be
statesmanship. buried. Tho question of tho hour arises above profit or loss
No reform ends where it began. Tho cry of the Cubans through territorial acquisition. To return to her domain of
was borne across the waters. But in answering their call the eighteen ninety-seven would reverse her progress .a decade,
wail of tho Philippine also was heard. New conditions, and llyo, a quarter of a century. She must tako her placoOand
new opportunities, unforseen difficulties and unexpected prob- PlllY her P't among the world states.
loins came unbidden to us. Tho American nation sprang to
its new duties. Our dream of oxclusiveness vanished and our
ship of state sailed on.
sail on, O ship of state!
Sail on, 0 Union, strong and great!
Humanity, with all its fears,
With all the hopes of future years,
Is hanging breathless on thy fate!"
"Tho old America the America obedient to tho traditions
of tho founders of tho repuolic is passing away; and a new
America an America standing armed, alert, and exigent ir.
the arena of tho world struggle is taking its place."
Athletic Exhibition.
For tho purposeof showing what has already boon accomp
Yes, and henceforth when wo look heavenward, the com- ij8h0(i and whatLwo, with regard to tho physical developing part
mand shall como back, "Ring in redress to all mankind." 0f tho university may expect in tho future, and for tho further
Tho pooplo of this country realize their responsibility and purpose of arousing now interost in tho coming outdoor events
their mission as never before. Tho divinity, which shapes na- of the season, tho fourth annual indoor pentathlon will bo held
tions, and tho finger of destiny point to a more humane hu- tomorrow evening in tho gymnasium. Heretofore tho uni-
manity. Wo must accept tho responsibilities of victory as vorsity, as an institution, has not infrequently been criticized
well as its martial glory. Tho man who exerts all his energies on account of indifference to one of the most important w
in behalf of his country in time of peace is as much a patriot branches of human development tho physical. And with f
as he who sheds his blood in fighting for his country. Lot us some degree of justice do we receive such attacks inasmuch as
not only die to make men free but also live and help other tho records of tho past, excepting the last two or throe years
peoploB live a higher, life. Whatever lands or peoples vcpme are nothing of which we can rightly fool proud. Good reasons
uder our flag, it is for us to enrich through enterprise and however, may bo offered for the tardy development of this
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