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January 16, 1900
Ottumwa Semi Weekly Courier
Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa
What is this article about?
William Jennings Bryan, traveling through Kansas City on Jan. 13, addresses reports of his views on expansion, advocating Philippine independence over annexation to preserve the republic's character.
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BRYAN IS
WEAKENING
Beginning to Think Expansion Not so Bad After All
Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 13.--(By Associated Press) W. J. Bryan passed thru the city this morning, and was asked about the Minneapolis interview, in which he was reported as expressing views favorable to expansion. Bryan said: "I have for a year been discussing imperialism, and I have tried to distinguish between such extension of the nation's limits as would not change the character of the government, and expansion which converts a homogeneous republic into a heterogenous empire. When annexation of any given territory is under consideration, the question is, first, whether the people want to come in; second, whether the people are capable of sharing in the government and destiny of this nation. I believe all people capable of governing themselves, and that the Filipinos should be allowed to govern themselves, but I do not think they are sufficiently advanced to share with us in the government of the nation. If the Philippine Islands are annexed, the people there must either be citizens or subjects. I am not willing to admit them as citizens, and do not believe a republic can have subjects therefore, I want this nation to give them independence, and then protect them from outside interference."
WEAKENING
Beginning to Think Expansion Not so Bad After All
Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 13.--(By Associated Press) W. J. Bryan passed thru the city this morning, and was asked about the Minneapolis interview, in which he was reported as expressing views favorable to expansion. Bryan said: "I have for a year been discussing imperialism, and I have tried to distinguish between such extension of the nation's limits as would not change the character of the government, and expansion which converts a homogeneous republic into a heterogenous empire. When annexation of any given territory is under consideration, the question is, first, whether the people want to come in; second, whether the people are capable of sharing in the government and destiny of this nation. I believe all people capable of governing themselves, and that the Filipinos should be allowed to govern themselves, but I do not think they are sufficiently advanced to share with us in the government of the nation. If the Philippine Islands are annexed, the people there must either be citizens or subjects. I am not willing to admit them as citizens, and do not believe a republic can have subjects therefore, I want this nation to give them independence, and then protect them from outside interference."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
William Jennings Bryan
Imperialism
Philippine Annexation
Expansion Policy
Self Governance
What entities or persons were involved?
W. J. Bryan
Where did it happen?
Kansas City, Mo.
Story Details
Key Persons
W. J. Bryan
Location
Kansas City, Mo.
Event Date
Jan. 13
Story Details
Bryan clarifies his stance on imperialism, distinguishing beneficial extension from empire-building, and argues for Philippine independence with U.S. protection rather than annexation, as Filipinos are not ready to share in U.S. governance.