Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-12-14
THE MESSAGE.

President Cleveland opens his message II
tho old way by reviewing the diplomatic 70
lations of this country with the world a
large. This portion of the message roviewi
matters which have been the subject Of cor
respondenco with foreign powersi all Of
which is already history.
Getting down the list to
HAWAII
the president says;
Just prior to the installation OF tho present
administration the existing government OF Ha'
vail had been suddenly oyerthroWn ana q
treaty Of annexation had been negotiated pc
tweon the provisional government OF tho ISLANDS
and the Unltod States, and submhbed 20 the
senate for ratification. This treaty Withdrew
for examination and dispatched Hon. Jas A.
Blount OF Georgia to Honolulu a9 eBpoclal COM
missioner to mako an impartial inVestigatlon
government, and Of all the conditions bearing
1pon the subject OF tho treaty. Att9na thorough
and exhaustive examinations MT. biounb SUP,
mitted TO me his report, SHOWING beyond all
question that the constitutional government Of
Hawaii had been subverted with tho active aid
Of our representative to that government ana
through the intimidation caused by tho pres,
ence OF an armed naval force OF the United
States, which was landed Tor tnat putpose az
the instance OF our minister Upon tho facts
developed, II seems to mo the only honorable
course for our government to pursue was TO I'M
do the wrong that had been done by those rep
resentng us, and to restore, as far, as practl-
cable, tho status existing at tho time OF our
forcible Intervention. With O Wow OF accom-,
plishing this result within the constltutlon9i
limits OF executive powor, ana recognizing an
our obligations and responsibilities growing
out OF any change OF condition brought about
L., ,.,tn tpfNrInrnurn.
minister at Honolulu, has received appropriate
instructions TO that end. Thus far no lntorma-
ton of the accomplishment OF any dehnite re,
suits has been received from him. Additlonal
advices arc soon expected. When received they
will promptly be sent to congress, together,wlth
ali Information at hand, accompanied with q
special executive message, fully detailing, al
the facts necessary TO complete understanding
terial events leading up to tho present stu
alton. .
April IS, 1890, the international American con,
ference OF Washington, by resolution, expressed
the wish that all controversies between the re-
publics OF America and the nations OF Europe
might be settled by arbitration and recommend
cd that the government OF each nation repre-
aented in that conference should communicate
this wish to all friendly powers. A favorable re-
sponse has been received from Great Britain In
the shape of resolution adopted by parliament
July 16 last cordially sympathl2lng with the
purpose in view and expressing tho hopes that
her majesty's government will lend ready coop
Grafton to the government OF the United States
upon the basis Of the concurrent resolution
above quoted.
IL affords mo signal pleasure to lay this par.
liamentary resolution before the congress, and
to express my sincere qualification that the SEN
timent Of two great and kindred nations Is thus
authoritatively manifested in favor OF the ra'
tional and peaceable settlement OF internation-
al uuarrels by honorable resort to arbitration.
FINANCES.
The message gives an array OF figures from
departmental reports the substance OF which
have already appeared in Associated Press re-
ports.
The recent repeal Of the provision of law re-
uuiring the purchase of silver bullion by the
government as a feature OF our monetary
scheme, has made an entire change IN tne com CON.
plexion of our currency affairs. do not doubt
that tho ultimate result of this action Will be
most salutary and far reaching. In the nature
OF things however, it is impossible to know at
this time precisely what conditions VIII pe
brought about by the change, or what, II any,
supplementary legislation may, in the light OF
such conditions appear to be essential or expe'
dent OF course, after the recent financial per
turbation, time Is necessary for the establish
ment OF business confidence. Whenl however
through this restored confidence, the money
which has been frightened into boarding places
is returned to trade and enterprise, survey 81
the situation will probably disclose aate PAIN
leading to a permanently sound currency album,
dnntly sufficient to meet every requirement OF
our increasing population and business. In the
pursuit OF this object, we should resolutely turn
away from alluring and temporary e1pedlents
determined to BIO contented with mourning lesS
than a lasting and comprehensive financial
plan. In these circumstances am convinced
that reasonable delay in dealing with the sub
ject instead of being injurious, will increase tne
probability of wise action. Inc monetary con
4 lad ut RvtIGQ
invitation, was adjourned to the Both day Of
November in the present year,
The cosiderations just stated and tho fact
that definite proposition from us seemed tc
be expected upon the re-assemlp1ilng OF tne con
ference, led me to express willingness to have
the meeting still further postponed 1t seems
to me that it would be wise to give general au
thority to the president to invite other nations
to such a conference at any time When inert
should be fair prospect of accomplishing ar
international agreement on the subject OF coin
age. A,,
of amending the existing statutes IN regard u
the issuance Of government bonds. Inc author
ity now vested in the secretary OF the treasury
to issue bonds is not as clear as 1t should be
and the bonds authorized are disadvantageou'
to the government both as to the time OF the
maturity and rate of interest.
ARMY AFFAIRS.
The president approves Secretary lamont
accommodation that the army be reorganl2eC
and concentrated on tho coasts.
He says that it is gratifying to note that w
have begun to attain complete results in thu
comprehensive scheme of sea coast defence anC
fortificaion.
In addition to guns already completed thu
government has contracted for 100 guns OF larg'
calibre.
After much preliminary work and examina
ton in accordance with the requirements OF thu
law, the board appointed to select magazine
rifle of modern type with orders to replace thu
obsolete Springfield rifle Of the infantry service
completed its labors during the last year, ant
the work OF manufacturing is now IN progress
at the national armory at Springfield; 1t l
confidently expected that by the end OF the cur
rent year our infantry will be supplied with
weapon equal to that of the most progressive
arms of the world
The work Of the projected Chickamauga AM
Chattanooga National Military park has beef
prosecuted with zeal and judgment and it
opening makes a celebration during the com
ing year. Over nine square miles OF the Chick
amagua battle field have been acquired, twent
miles OF roadway have been constructed AM
permanent tablets have been placed at man,
historical points, while the invitation to tn
states to mark the position OF their troops par
tlcipating in the battle, has been very general
accepted. The work Of locating and preseryln1
the limos OF battle at the Gettysburg battle teI!
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