The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-12-08

chanReu conditions brought about by our
unjustifiable interference, our present min
lister ut Honolulu has received appropriate
instructions to that end. Thus far no in.
formation of the accomplishment OF any
definite results has been received from him
Additional advices are soon expected
When received they will be promptly sent
to the congress, together with all other in
formasion at hand, accompanied by a
special executive message detailing all the
facts necessary to complete understand
Ing of the case and presenting history of
all the material events leading up to the
present situation.
International Arbitration.
April is, 1880, the international Ameri-
can conference of Washington by resolu-
tion expressed the wish that all controver-
sizes between tho republics Of America and
the nations of Europe might be settled by
arbitration, and recommended that the
government Of each nation represented in
that conference should communicate this
wish TO all friendly powers. A favorable
response has been received from Great
Britain In the shape of a resolution adopt
ed by parliament July 10 last, cordially
sympathizing with the purpose In view,
and expressing the hope that her maiesty's
government will lend ready cooperation
to the government Of the United States up-
on the basis of the concurrent resolution
above quoted.
1t affords me signal pleasure to lay this
parliamentary resolution before the con-
gress and to express my sincere gratifica-
tion that the sentiment of two great and
kindred nations Is thus autboritatively
manifested In favor of the rational and
peaceable settlement of international quar-
rels by honorable resort to arbitration.
- Tho Consular Service.
During my former administration took
occasion to recommend recast of the laws
relating to the consular SERVICE in order
that 1t might become a more efficient
agency In the promotion of the interests 1t
was intended to subserve. The duties and
powers of consuls have been expanded with
the growing requirements of our foreign
trade. Discharging important duties af.
fecting our commerce and American citi-
zens abroad, aud in certain countries exer-
cising judicial functions, these officers
should be men of character, intelligence
and ability.
Financial Suggestions.
The recent repeal of the provision of law
requiring the purchase of silver bullion by
the government as a feature of our mon
etary scheme has made an entire change
In the complexion of our currency affairs.
do not doubt that the ultimate result of
this action will be most salutary and far
reaching. In the nature of things, how
ever, 1t is impossible to know at this time
precisely what conditions will be brought
about by the change, or what, IL any, sup
Elementary legislation may in the light of
such conditions appear to be essential or
expedient.
Of course, after the recent financial per-
turbation, time is necessary for the re-es-
adjustment of business confidence. When,
however, through this restored confidence
the money which has been frightened into
boarding places Is returned to trade and
enterprise, survey Of the situation will
probably disclose safe path leading to Q
permanently sound currency abundantly
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 expedients, determined to be
content with nothing less than lasting
and comprehensive financial plan. In
these circumstances l am convinced that
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Ject, instead OF being injurious, Will in
crease the probability OF wise action.
The monetary conference which assem-
bled at Brussels upon our invitation was
adjourned to the goth day OF November in
the present year. The considerations just
stated and the fact that definite PROPOSE
tion from us seemed to be expected upon
the reassembling of the conference led me
to express Willingness to have the meet
Ing still further postponed.
IL seems 70 me that IL would be wise TO
give general authoriey 10 tne president 10
invite other nations 10 such a conference
at any tlme wheh there shouiu DO iaii
prospect OF accomplishing th INTERNATIONAL
agreement on the suoJect OF coinage;
desire also 10 earnestly suggest the WIS
dom OF amending the eN'soihg statutes III
regard TO the issuance Oh government
bonds. Inc authority now vesteo III tne
secretary OF tne treasury 70 issue pohus IS
not as clear as u sh0uia De- anu the Dohds
authorized are edisaovahtageous 10 'ne gov
ernment ootn as 10 the time Oh their ma
turity ana rate Oh interest
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The admOlitlOnS OF the last Two wears