Patriot or pessimist? in Uncle Sam's study of expansion

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Dedication

The affectionate and tender husband, the brave and sagacious statesman, the ideal type of American manhood, the lover of his nation and of the world, and therefore the true, broad, patriot, this volume is most respectfully dedicated.

Preface

Frankly, the one aim of this volume is to stimulate thought to the end that the great truths now making for the gain and glory of our Republic, and for the progress and prosperity of hitherto down-trodden peoples, may be searched out eagerly. The Author does not assume to have spoken the first, nor yet the last word on the great subject of expansion. Indeed, facts have not been appealed to, so much as philosophy and reason, though volume upon volume would be required to relate all the facts, which crowd upon one another in justification of the enlightened policy of the United States in working out her unprecedented destiny. Public print is already laden down with scientific utterances in advocacy of our growth and our corresponding usefulness, as well as with the vagaries of obstruction doctrinaires. And so the campaign of education goes on apace with no prospect — or better, no danger — of abatement till our great and good people shall have reached the practical solution, which, it is submitted, generally comports with duty toward the country and the world. May this volume prove an inspiration to some — the more the better — to press their inquiry toward truth, right, and duty, is the earnest prayer of your affectionate well-wisher of the majesty, justice, and power of our peerless nation.

James S. Barcus, Terre Haute, Ind., February i, 1900.

Contents

PHILIPPINE QUESTION

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Introduction

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QUESTION OF LAW 30

Constitutional • ■ • • 34

Acquisition 3 «

Other Purchases— Louisiana, Florida, Texas, etc... 40

"Remoteness" 40

State Expectancy— Alaska and Philippines exceptions 4^

Must Retain — Secession Intolerable 49

Government and Status 59

With View to Statehood 01

Permanent Territory 07

International Law ?6

II Question Of Fact 81

Will it Pay? 83

Labor Competition 89

Market 9 *>

Philippines 08

China and Orient 102

International War and Neutrality 114

Ownership 1 1?

Protectorate 121

Regardless of the Philippines 126

Monroe Doctrine _. 130

Strong Army and Navy 140

Adequacy Discussed 144

Military Excess Impossible Under Our System 148

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