interested in the question of Shina's The United States are gradually getting
future, The fuct becomes more apparent each week in the increased attention given to the question in Government and newspaper circles, The unexpected acquisition of the Philippines first directed the eyes of the country to that quarter. Lord Charles Beresford's trip across the continent and his frank expression of his views reawakened interest. The recent communication of Italy to this country of her intentions in China made game statement of the position of this Government necessary, Manufacturers and business houses that have trade with Ghina already established or under way have joined with the American Asiatic Association to bring the whole question before the Goverment and the people. It comes before them, too, ata time when the continued prosperity of the nation will soon necessitate an outlet for its manufactured goods and breadstufis. The home market has become too small to absorb the vast increase of these products. The question of equal opportunities in the trade with other countries is fast becoming the leading one. It is given out that the stand taken by the American Peace Commissioners for the open door" in the Philippines is but the logical result of the provision that America would shortly con-fend for the "open door" in other countries, and particularly China, But the United States have not yet shown any strong disposition to take an active part in the struggle,
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