Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1901 — Germany and Monroe Doctrine [ARTICLE]

Germany and Monroe Doctrine

An English paper, whose wish is evidently parent to the thought, says that the German emperor is preparing for war on the Monroe doctrine. He wants South America, and he wants it bad. For this he is building a giant navy and in fancy he already hears the thunder of his guns as they rock on the mighty deep. A Paris paper laughs at the idea and then says: “The German navy is yet young, while the Monroe doctrine is hoary with age. And the kaiser is young yet, and youth will have its fling. Let the kaiser build his navy and aim its cannon at the Monroe doctrine. When he does there will be war, and war on a generous and satisfying scale. And when the war is over the kaiser will have a chance to sit down and figure up his assets and liabilities, among which assets should not be forgotten the title of “war lord.” Meanwhile, the United States of America will continue to do business at the old stand, and incidentally may have a little navy of their own, which fact should not be lost sight of by those who figure out a peck of trouble for your Uncle SamueL”