Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1891-12-17
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


! question has been approached, considered and
decided from the standpoint of public duty
and upon considerations affecting the public
interests alone. Again 1 invite 70 every
branch of the service the attention and scru-
tiny Of congress:
The work of the state department during the
last year has been characterized by an unuT
sual humber of important negotiations and
by diplomatic results Of a notable and highly
beneficial character. Among these are the
reciprocal trade arrangements which have
been concluded. in the exercise Of the powers
conferred by section of the tariff law with
TIE republic of Brazil, with Spain, for its
West India possessions, ano with san Do
mingo. Lake negotiations with other eoun-
tries have been much advanced, and 1t IS
hoped that before the close of the year fur
Their dehnitiye trade arrangements of great
Value will be concluded.
THE SEALING DIFFICULTY.
The message states that terms satisfactory
to this government ave been agreed upon
with Great Brita to arbitrate the Bshring
Sea disputed questions; and that all that re-
mains is an agreement upon arbitrators.
AMERICAN MEATS IN EUROPE.
Under the law of the last congress this
government has secured removals of dis
ordinations against our meats by Germangj
Italy, Denmark, Austria and France.
The outlines of an agreement have been
reached with Germany, looking to equitable
trade concessions in consideration OF the
continued free Importation of her sugars,
but the time has not yet arrived when this
correspondence can be submitted to con-
gTess.
THE NEW ORLEANS LYHcHING.
The president suggests the propriety of
legislation placing offences against the treaty
rights of foreigners within the Jurisdiction of
the federal cOorts.
TIE TROUBLE WITH CHILL.
During the civil war in Chill frequent in
direct appeals were made to tins government
to extend belligerent rights to the insurgents
and to give audience to their representatives.
This was declined, and that policy was pur-
sued throughout which this government,
when wrenched by civil war, SO strenuously
insisted upon on the pant OF European ma
tions.
With the overthrow of Balmaceda many of
his counsellors and officers appealed for and
secured asylum for their lives on board for
eign ships of war and at the residences of
foreign ministers, those at the United States
legation still so remaining. The message re-
cites the incident of the slaughter OF Amerl-
can seamen at Valparaiso and the action OF
this government thereon; a matter, it is sug-
gested, that is likely to call for a special mes
sage when official correspondence reaches
proper stage.
CHINA.
No effort will be omitted to protect our
citizens peaceably sojourning in China, but
recent unofficial information indicates that
what was at first regarded as an outbreak OF
mob violence against foreigners has assumed
the larger form of an instruction against
public order.
The Chinese eovernmsat has declined to
receive Mr.. Blair as the minister of the
United States on the ground that, as par
ticipant while a senator IN the enactment OF
the existing legislation against the introduc-
ton of Chinese laborers, he has become IN
friendly and objectionable to China. have
felt constrained to point out to the Chinese
government the untenableness OF this posi-
ton, which seems to rest as much on the ac-
oh NJ rr1F laonEl afIOn : that of
the person chosen, and which, If admitted,
would practically debar the selection of any
representative so long as the existing laws
remain in force.
THE GEAR.
This government has found occasion to ex-
press. in friendly spirit, but with much
earnestness, to the government OF the car,
its serious concern because of the harsh
measures now being enforced against the
Hebrews in Russia. A decree to leave one
country is, in the nature of things. an order
to enter another-sOme other. This con-
siderahon, as we'll as the suggestions of hu-
mainly, furnishes ample ground for the re-
monstrance which we have presented to
Russia
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
SURVEYS for the much-needed submarine
cable from our Pacific coast to Honolulu
are IN progress, and this enterprise should
have the suitable promotion OF the two gov
ernments. l strongly recommend that pro
Pearl river and equipping it as a naval sta
ton.
THE NICARAGUAN CANAL.
The message at some length goes over the
vast benefits and savings to our people by
the completion of the NicaragDan canal, and
recommends that its completion be aided by
the guaranty of the bonds of that enterprise
by this government. The president says: 1
am quite willing to recommend government |
promotion IN the prosecution of work |
9Th frtrsff
pletion, is of such transcendant interest that |
the government should in my opinion, Sc
cure 1t by direct appropriations from its
treasury. l most sincerely hope that neither
party nor sectional lines will be drawn upon
this great American project, SO full of inter-
est to the people of all our states and SO in
huential in its effects upon the prestige and
prosperity of our common country
INTER-coNTuNENTAL RAILWAYS.
Surveys for the connecting links of the
protected inter-continental railway are in
progress, not only in Mexico, but at various
points along the course mapped out. Three
surveying parties are now in the field under
the direction of the commission. Nearly
1000 miles of the proposed road have been
surveyed including the most difficult part,
that through Ecuador, and the. southern part
of Columbia. The reports of the engineers
are very satisfactory and show that no in
surmountable obstacles have been met with.
THE TARIFF.
Rarely. II ever De1Ore5 IN the history OF the
country has there been tine when the pro-
ceeds of one days labor or the product of
one farned acre would purchase so large an
amount of those things that enter into the
living of the masses OF the people. believe
that a full test will develop the fact that the
tariff act of the Fifty-fr congress is very
favorable IN its average effect upon the
prices of articles entering into common use.
There is certainly nothing IN the condition
of trade, foreign or domestic, there is GER
tainiy nothing in the condition of our people
of any c.ass to suggest that the existing tariff
and revenue Legislation bears Cypress lively
upon the people or retards the commercial
developm ent OF the nation. 1t may be ar
gued that our condition wonld be better If
our tariff legislation were upon a free trade
basis; but It cannot be denied that all the
conditions of prosperity and of general
contentment are present in a larger degree
tlan ever before IN our history, and that,
too, just when 1t was prop heeled they would
be in the worst state. Agitation for radical
chs n .es IN tariff and financial legislation
cannot help but may seriously impede bust
ness, to the prosperity of which some degree
of stability IN legislation is essential
l think there are conclusive evidences that
the new tariff has created several great indus
tries which, will, within few years, give en-
ployment to several hundred thousand
American men and women. In view OF the
somewhat OVeTcrowded condition OF the
patriotic citizen should rejoice at such
result
FKEE COINAGE
hope the depression IN the price of silver
Is temporary and that further trial of eX-
listing legislation will more faVofably affect
IT, That the increased volume of currency
thus supplied for the use of the people was
needed and that beneficial results upon trade
and prices have followed this legislation !
think must be very clear to everyone; nor
should it be forgotten that for every dollar
of these notes issued a full dollars
worth of silver bullion Is at the time de-