There are some who would have this country take a share of the territory in the event of partition. Congressman' Brom-well of Ohio has made public announce-that he favours tal a slice of nese territory in such event.
If the empire has to be divided," he Tam most certainly in favour getting the proportion of territory that to this country. The fact that we wwe the Philippines will not insure us full commercial adv stages if China gues into the hands of Europ "You may be sure that those countries are not risking everything to get some Chinese territory for the fun of the thing.
"It is commerce and trade they are after, and we cannot afford to be a minute behind in the same course, except that ours can be done under restrictions and in keeping with our policy of going alone and independent of other nations."
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