National Republican., 1886-07-31

quite Impossible to grant your request.
also have an only son who is heir to my
kingdom, and he must go to the war. Your
son must do the same" The episode
caused paroxysm Of applause among the
troops, and the old nobleman hastily left
the field.
Breakfast Table Letter to the President.
Mr.. PRESIDENT: Socially your adminlstra-
tion has been a success, especially so since
your marriage. Politically you have secured
the support Of the solid south BY your patron
age and the veto of hundred pensions Yet
the recommendations Of your message have
but little weight with Congress or the Demo-
cratic party. The policies and measures which
they privately approve the House Of Repre-
sentatives, under Democratic leaders of craft
and cunning, is too cowardly to publicly in
dorse until the adjourned session, in order
that they con wage the congressional contest
this fall in any way and manner that will in;
sure 6uocess To the Democracy.
The vast treasure that Is annually developed
by European nations with the east, the islands
of the Pacific, and with Central end South
America has caused the completion OF the
Canadian and Pacific railway, the undertaking
Of the construction Of the Panama canal by
the French, and while you are reading this
communication the engineers Of the German
empire arc on the ground examining and esti-
mating the cost OF constructing the Nicaragua
ship canal.
The war for commercial supremacy on the
western hemisphere is now fairly inauguratcd
between the English, the French, aud the
Germans. In view Of the vast interests at
stake American statesmen have heretofore
endeavored to induce Congress- in some prac.
tical way, TO develop a hemispherloal policy;
| policy that would create close and cordial
reciprocity, direct communication, and the
exchange of the productions Of the peoples re-
siding in different latitudes.
Foremost in this great work of arousing the
Ar erican people to Its vast Importance for the
present and immeasurablo benefits for the
future Is the name Of that distinguished states
man, Hon. James G. Blaine.
Itwould give evidence Of a high order of
craftsmanship II your administration and Con-
| gress promptly indorse the report and resolu-
tion adopted unanimously at Joint meeting
| the library committees Of the Senate aud
| House. The resolution which was reported by
Senator Hoar, and read in the Senate on yes
terday is substantially as follows: "For the ap-
| pointment Of a committee of five senators, the
presiding officer to be one. to consider, formu-
late, and report at the next session of Congress
| OF the Republic, the centennial anniversary, in
1889, of the adoption OF the constitution, and
the 4O0th anniversary, in 1892, of the discov.
cry OF America by Christopher Columbus, two
historical events fraught with patriotic inter
ests." 1t further provided for the coopera-
tion Of the Senate committee with any similar
committee appointed by the House.
| Already thirty.seven states and territories,
through their governors, leading commercial
bodies, and influential citizens, have indorsed
the idea OF Permanent Exposition at the
national capital, as the best manner to properly
commemorate these great epochs in our his.
tory.
They have memorlalized Congress to create
special committee to examine and report as
TO the best plan, and in obedience thereto the
resolution has been presented to the Senate
and prompt action requested.
It's not partisan question; there should bt
no geographical jealousies between commsrcin
cities, because the national capital is the frs
choice of a vast majority, and the secont
choice Of all the cities in the Federal Union.
The conference OF the representatives of tn,
vnrious governments of the western hemi
sphere, as provided by the bill of Senate
Frye, Is but the opening OF the way for tn
great Hemispherical and Worlds Exposition
at our national capital.
In far-reaching craftsmanship, in the pro
motion and in the advancement OF American
interests, in every way that II may be consid
cred, II is the most important measure tina
will be brought to the attention of the Ameri
can Congress during your admins tration. Tn
city Of fNew York should be suppo rted by Cor
gress in properly celebrating the centenniu
anniversary on the 9Oth Of April. 1889, of the Ii
auguration OF the first President In that city.
The Permanent Exposition, however, shoul
be located upon government grounds at tn
capital OF the republic, managed and controlle
by national commission appointed by tn
President and confirmed by the Senate o.
gRnized upon such terms as would permit tn
cooperation of our citizens, but carried on fre
from all schemes to control it in the interel
of corporate greed.
No fictitious delay should be permitted. Tn
American people, upon this question, are
advance OF their representatives, and will SUI
port the statesmen who respond to their call.
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