Pennell Institute - Whirlpool Yearbook (Gray, ME)

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THE PENNELL WHIRLPOOL 13 surrender. If he refuses, I’ll step out- side the castle and wave my hand three times above my head. At this signal you rush into the castle and attack the guards. Meanwhile, I'll free the pris- oner and talk with him.” After the castle had gone to rest, Marcel led his father to the trap door. He pulled the lever and the door flew open. They dared not use a torch be- cause they must not be seen by the guards. ‘They entered the gloomy and desolate dungeon. “Are vou here?” asked Marcel in а low voice. “Tam here , the corner. “Follow me and be very quiet.” They left the dungeon, closed the trap door, and retired for a few hours’ rest. Karly in the morning the knights were stationed about the castle. After the King had taken his place on the throne. Saint Bernard led the prisoner before him. At the sight of him the King's face turned scarlet. His under jaw dropped and his eyes appeared to be leaving his head. “Your looks betray you”, cried Saint Bernard. “Here is the real King. I give you your choice; give the throne to him or fight for it.” At first the King was too astonished to speak. But at last he gave the guards this command: Put these men in the dungeon.” Before they had a chance to move. Saint Bernard sprang to the door and waved his hand thrice. Quickly the knights rushed in and attacked the guards. The false ruler answered a voice from found that he was not well supported and his guards were easily overthrown. He was taken from the throne and bound hand and foot. What is to be done with Queen? shouted another knight. “Down with the Queen!“ “Hold!” shouted the new King. “The Queen is innocent of this false act. She is young and beautiful. If she desires, she will continue to be Oucen of France.” “Hail! Hail to our new King!” yelled the knights. “Hail! Hail to King Philip and Oueen Marie!” “Tout est bien, que finit bien”, sighed the Queen, settling down on the throne. For the first time since her first ascension to the throne she wore a happy countenance. HARLAND McPHERSON, '32. the IMPERIALISM IN THE UNITED STATES “Imperialism” is a term much used by students of government at the pres- ent time. What is “Imperialism” any- way? “The policy, practice, or ad- vocacy of seeking or acquiescing in the extension of control over dominion or empire or a nation as: (a) by the acquirement of new territory or de- pendencies, especially when lying out- side the nation's natural boundaries, or by extension of its rule over other na- tions and races of mankind, as where commerce demands the protection of the flag.” This is the formal defini- tion of the inclusive term. The United States is not by principle

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12 THE PENNELL “I will tell you the whole story”, replied the prisoner. “During my father’s reign, there was a great turmoil in France. The Catholic party resolved to dethrone him. My father’s death came sud- denly and unexpectedly. It was cus- tomary at that time for the King not to reveal his son to the public. Be- cause of this custom the people could easily be deceived as to who was his son. I was but fourteen years old. It was then that the Catholic party took the opportunity to seize me. To tell the truth, I know not whom is in my place as King Philip. Since that time which T think was about ten years ago. I have spent my days in this dungeon.” After a moment's pause, Marcel told him of his experience in the woods at the meeting. “Then I have a chance to get revenge and gain the throne which rightfully belongs to me , said Philip. “We must find a way out. Those men in the forest must be informed as to your discovery before they attack the castle. I have very little time , replied Marcel. “It is past midday and they plan to attack before sundown. Marcel quickly replaced the trap door, went to the stable, mounted his horse and rode into the forest. Chapter V Al Is Well That Ends Well Within the palace sat the King and Queen upon the throne. There seemed to be a rather gloomy atmos- phere about the room, as the King never spoke except to give commands WIIIRLPOOL and there was an ever abhoring look about his eyes. The Queen was young and beautiful. She never seemed to be happy. [n her heart she loathed the King as did everyone else. She, like most people. had been deceived as to who was the former King's rightful son. Marcel rode swiftly on through the forest. This time he had no time to admire the beauty of nature. All he heard was the wind whistling by his ears. Upon reaching the place of the meeting he removed the stone and descended the rough stone stairway. The men were gathered in a group within a rough cave. At the appear- ance of the boy they gasped in aston- ishment. His father came forward and demanded the cause of his pres- ence and how he had found his way there. Marcel told him the whole story. “Good”, replied the knights who could think of nothing else to say. “We must work out a plan for placing this man on the throne.” “T have worked out a plan while rid- ing through the woods”, said Marcel. “We will release Philip from his prison to-night. We will bring him before the false King in the morning and give him a chance to confess, and give him a chance to give the throne to its rightful owner. If he refuses, let your army of knights rush into the castle and force him from the throne.” You have a fine idea , answered Saint Bernard. “Get to your horses, men. We'll surround the castle before morning. I'll go before the King with the prisoner and give him a chance to

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14 THE an imperialistic country. By the Monroe Doctrine, our country pledged But has she lived up to that pledge? In this doctrine there is the paragraph: “With the existing colonies or depen- dencies of any European power we have not interfered nor will not inter- fere.” If when the United States went to war with Spain, she did not break this clause. then, I sav. the United States is not imperialistic. The country declared war with Spain in order to free Cuba from the clutches of the so-called “Cruel Spaniard”. However, it seems to me that under- neath there was a desire to get Porto Rico and other desirable possessions of Spain's fast diminishing domains. For what reason did the United States extend her flag to the Philip- pines? In order to explain the matter thoroughly, it is necessary to review the history from 1897 to 1905. Just before the Spanish-American war, thc countries of Europe were making “mincemeat” out of China. Each country was getting ninety-nine ycar leases on different parts of China, hop- ing that in time it would eventually get control of all the illiterate country. For the United States to seize a “sphere of influence in China” was repugnant to the traditional policy of the country, and would not have been acquiesced to bv the Senate. Vet, the occupation of the Philippines would give us a vantage point from which we could still have a decisive influence in the Orient. This matter was prob- ably given a great deal of considera- tion before war was declared. Is this herself not to be domineering. PENNELL WHIRLPOOL not, by the very meaning of the term, imperialism ? American missionaries went to Ha- waii. Later merchants exploited cof- fee and sugar plantations. A new Queen came to the throne and tried to overthrow the Constitution. A pro- visional government was s et up by the whites, and troops were landed to pro- tect the government. The Islands were proclaimed a part of the United States and the Senate voted them a part of our country in July. 1898. As a last example, Iet us take the Panama Canal The United States wanted the small strip of land. but Colombia would not give it up. Panama's ministers met with represen- tatives from the United States in a secret meeting, and the next evening a quiet revolution took place in Panama. We stationed boats off the order to prevent foreign troops from landing. Within one week, negotia- tions were completed and plans for the canal were under way. There is no direct evidence that this country was involved but there is circumstantial evidence. I do not mean to sav that I do not believe in imperialism, for I do to some extent. However. I believe that we should not carry the Monroe Doctrine and at the same time extend our power. If we are going to be imperialistic, let us drop the Monroe Doctrine; if not, let us live up to its principles. ERNEST LIBBY, 31. zone. coast in THE END OF THE SUN Through all the ages, man has tried to see through the mists of the future