LOOKING FORWARD A Dream of the United States of the Americas in 1999 BY ARTHUR BIRD Ex-Vice Consul-General of America at Port-au-Prince, Hayti PREFACE. The author respectfully submits it as his firm and immovable conviction, that the United States of America, in years to come, will govern the entire Western Hemisphere. The Stars and Stripes which never knew, nor ever will know defeat, will, in years to come, gather under its protecting folds, every nation and every island in this hemisphere. It is a duty we Americans owe to the republics of Central and South America to give them the benefits of our pacific government, the rule of the People, by and for the People, exemplified in the great Constitution of the United States of America. America has to-day an inviolable Monroe Doctrine. Any attempt on the part of Europe to violate the spirit or letter of that wise doctrine, would be promptly resented by America. Our American flag already protects and defends every republic in the Americas. How many years will it require to convince the Central and South American Republics that their security and path of safety is to come under the flag that already protects them? The purpose of this book is to clearly establish this important fact in the mind of every patriotic American. Our glorious, starry banner will rule the entire Western Hemisphere. It will be the emblem of Peace, Liberty and Civilization, floating over a united America from Alaska to Patagonia. This is America's Destiny. In setting forth this great truth the author has avoided the well beaten paths and dusty roads travelled by writers from the days of the Deluge up to the hour of going to press, and it is to be hoped that the reader, now and then, may find some refreshing scenery along his pathway. If this book serves to stimulate patriotic pride and strengthen respect for our liberty-loving flag, it then will not have been written in vain. Most respectfully submitted, The Author. LOOKING FORWARD ----A Dream of---- THE UNITED STATES OF THE AMERICAS, 1999. CHAPTER I. The American Colossus. A Dream of Magnificent Expansion. America becomes the Mightiest Nation of the World and extends her Domain from Alaska to Patagonia. Gauged by certain standards and viewed from certain standpoints, a mere century is but a brief compass of time.