The outcome of that the powers has been prevented. submission has not proved satisfactory to many of us. but the set- The McKinley and Roosevelt Administrations have continued tlement there made was better than a continued resource to war- the beneficent policy which in earlier years has guided our Govlike measures. The principle announced in the award does not ernment toward China. While we have felt it necessary to promeet with our approval. but another case of similar character tect our country from the large labor immigration which threatmay lead to a different decision. and one adverse ruling should ened it. our action in this respect has been with the consent of notdestroy our confidence in the judicial method as the best means China through treaty agreements and the passage of additional of adjusting our international controversies. laws in harmony with existing treaties. It is not the least among the deeds which distinguish the Ad- In our relations with that great Empire we have pursued a disministrations of McKinley and Roosevelt that they have always interested policy of disavowal of territorial aggrandizement and striven for peace in their relations with other rulers and sought a disposition to respect the right� of that Government and confine to promote good will among the nations. our interests to the peaceful development of trade. We have not pMAMA CANAL. hesitated on all proper occasions to assert our influence to preserve its independence and prevent its dismemberment.
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