CONTENTS OF VOLUME VI
| 1899. | |
| PAGE | |
| To Charles Francis Adams, Jr., January 1st | 1 |
| Purpose and scope of the Chicago University address of January 4th. | |
| Speech: The Issue of Imperialism, January 4th | 1 |
| To Charles Francis Adams, Jr., January 16th | 36 |
| Opponents of imperialism should meet—Imperialists thought ready to retreat—“Eventual independence” means prolonging our military occupation German Government does not intend to cross our purposes—The Powers should guarantee the neutrality of the Philippine Islands—Great Britain's attitude and interest—The fight against the treaty will be for delay. | |
| From Gustav H. Schwab and Others, February 14th | 38 |
| Friends desire to tender Schurz a complimentary dinner on seventieth anniversary of birth. | |
| To Herbert Welsh, February 25th | 38 |
| As Secretary of the Interior, Schurz attempted to arrest devastation of forests—Perhaps the first Secretary to do so—“That horrible Philippine business”—“It will soon be our duty, I think, to cry aloud and spare not.” | |
| Remarks: At Threescore and Ten, March 2d | 39 |
| To Charles Francis Adams, Jr., March 11th | 46 |
| Pursued by kindness—The influence of the unrepresented—A fighting chance to defeat imperialistic policy—Gratitude for Adams's kindness. | |
| From James Bryce, March 17th | 47 |
| Congratulations and “admiration for the consistent courage, rectitude and dignity of your public career.” | |
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