I vant iin protected. not by force of arms if we can avoid it. but by friendly intercourse. by friendly relations. by mutual advantages. Therefore. looking at my distinguished associate yonder. whom I would gladly call my personal friend. we are not here to inveigh against this or that American or impute wrong motives to any who espouse or oppose the treaty. - I would guard the rights and the possessions of Americans. Think not that England and European countries are not reaching out for the New World . think not that Asiatic countries have not their eyes upon the western coast of the Pacific. I shall detain you but one moment longer. if you will indulge me. We on thePacific coast have a great problem.