St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-12-05
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


The presidents message is<a strictly
business document. 1t is long, but not
unnecessarily so, for a multitude of
topics have called for attention at the
hands of the eXecutive-topics that are
of the gravest concern. and in which
the public manifests a heen interest.
The discussion of our relations with
foreign powers possesses the merit of
brevity, but a further message is prom
ised on affairs in Hawaii. which will be
awaited with interest. The president
conte nts himself at this time with the
statement that 1.-THE constitutional GOV
eminent of Hawaii had been subverted
with the active aid of our representative
to that government, and through the in-
timidation caused by the presence of an
armed naval force of the United States,
which was landed for that purpose at
the instance OF our minister. Upon the
facts developed, it seems to me the only
honorable course for our government to
pursue was to undo the wrong that had
been done by those representing us, and
TO restore as far as practicable the status
existing at the time of our forcibIe inter
vention. With a view of accomplishing
this result within the constitutional limit
or executive power, and recognizing
all our obligations and responsibilities
growing out of any changed condition
brought about by our unjusti6able in
reference, our present minister at Hon
olulu has received appropriate instruc-
ions to that end"
NJ.
The necessity OF the negotiation of
treaties of eXtradition with some of the
Central American republics was brought
to the attention of this government by
recent negotiations Tor the surrender of
weeks. the ~defauiter. and the president
suggests that such affairs be made a
matter of international obligation rather
than of favor-a view that will be cor
daily approved, especially III this sec
ton, where the presence of fugitiyes
from our laws is so earnestly desired.
The interests of the several depart
ments OF the government receive due
consideration at the hands Of the presi-
dent, II his recommendations designed
TO maintain or increase their efficiency
Will receive the cordial Endorsement of
all parties. There may be differences
OF opinion as to the best means by which
the objects sought may be attained;
there IS no difference among patriotic
Americans as to the d%eSirability of the
ends aimed at. Especially will this ap-
pFoval be voiced relative 10 the policy
OF promoting the enlargement of our
navy and the strengthening Of our
army. All Americans feel a pride in
the fact that the navy that flies the stars
n stripes is of such a character as to
command the respect and admiration of
all the nations of the world, and any
failure to maintain that character will
be regarded as unwise and unpatriotic.
Congress will appreciate the importance
OF the subject by extending to that de-
partment a liberal encouragement in
the good work in which it is engaged.
The Interests of agriculture receive
unusual attention. The work of the
department in the past is commended.
While much consideration is given to
plans by which its efficiency may be
increased. His recommendation that
all inspectors in the bureau of animal
industry be required to hold a diploma
from some veterinary college of estab-
lished reputation is worthy of adoption,
to the end that the losses frequently
suffered by reason of the ignorance of
these officials may be avoided in the
future. He also advises a continuation
of the free distribution of seeds by the
department. after they shall have peer
properly tested and approved.
Taken as a whole, the message shows
a careful scrutiny of all questions of
public concern, and an intimate knowl-
edge of conditions political, economic
and industrial that betohens the deep
personal interest of the executive in
everything that concerns the welfare
OF the people. 1t is not, perhaps, as
erudite as some OF the state papers that
have preceded it, but it is eminently
practical-just such a document as
might be expected from an executive
who was more deeply concerned in con-
dltions than in theories. 1t is, perhaps,
too utilitarian to suit the Missionaries of
the country, but it will commend itself
to the practical common sense OF the
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