Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-05
Ia PREsIpRNT,s mEssAaE.

TRE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Mr.. CLEvELAND's message is more
lengthy, deals with a greater variety
OF subjects and is more detailed than
any Of his former messages. It'is not
only a complete and finished resume Of
the conditions OF every department OF
he government and the changes neces-
sary in the Presidents. estimation for
the betterment OF each, but also a full
and clear presentation Of the questions
at issue before each, together with the
Executives recommendation regarding
them.
The matters Of general interest
touched upon are our foreign relations,
including the Hawaiian question, the
financial and currency situation, the
tariff, and civil service reform.
While considerable space is devoted
to our foreign affairs there are no COM
plications Of serious nature. The
President censures the late American
commander in Brazilian waters for his
Unauthorized action in saluting the
rebel admiral This is in line with the
policy be has pursued in the Hawaiian
matter. In regard to the latter
the President confines himself to
brief and clear outline Of
the case in the light Of the facts known
up to date, reserving further comment
and recommendation for a special mes
sage when the report Of Minister
WILLIS is received. These facts show,
clearly that the late revolution" in
Hawaii was made possible only by the
unlawful, unfair and un-American in
teryention OF Minister STEVENS, and
the display Of force made TO over-awe
the government by the landing Of United
States troops. The administrators
policy is clearly stated and will COM
mend itself to every patriotic Americas
vino desires TO see the foreign poll
cv Of our fathers observed and weaker
nations dealt with 10 the spirit OF fair
play. which is peculiarly American
The President commeuds the extension
Of the time for registration Of Chinese
nnder the Geary act, since the Chinese
we're deceived as to the constitution
aritv NJ that measure; and he believes
that spch extension will Obviate TO
great degree the necessity and expense
n enforced deportation. john is given
another chance to hold his American
residence with the full knowledge that
the law compelling him to register or
get ont is constitutional and will be en-
forced. g,
Mr. CLEVELAND quotes the well
known Samoan incident as a signal Illus
ration Of the individuality Of the
1rnited States mixing up in foreign al
fairs and enlarging alliances with for
eign mowers. The less Of that sort OF
,binp we do the less it will cost US in
trouble and money and the less we
vD have Of foreign complications.
The limited states has nothing to gain
nv such alliances, is perfectly able to
take care of itself and will be the better
able for allowing foreign nations to take
care OF themselves.
An important matter, which congress
,bopld act upon, is the Presidents re-
recommendation to as soon as possible
Dogbtiate extradition treaties with al
conntries with which we have not al
ready such treaties.
The President deals at length with
the financial, currency and silver ques
tions He presents the situation fully
and clearly. He heartily comments
the action OF Congress in repeating the
sherman silver purchase act, which, III
balieves. will make An entire change iol
the better, and that in connection WIFI
tbe revival Of business it will lead u
a permanently sound and aound
ant currency. In this connec
tion Congress is warned agains
tbe attempt to solve such vital question
nv mere temporary expedients' Mr.
CLEVELAND believes it would be wis
~ give general authority TO the Presl
dent 70 invite other nations TO an inter
rational conferen ce at any time Their
seams TO be a fair prospect for an inter
,arioph agreement on the subject o
coinage.
rbs recommendation that the fee sys
tam Of the federal courts be. abolishe'
wfI meet with general approval Tn
..na recommendation was made by Mr.
CLEVELAND in his first messaE
- Congress in 1855, ami be present
imDortant figures regarding the IN
creased expenditures for federal court
bacauss of this system, which show tina
tbs necessity for the reform has becom
mora messing with the lapse OF tim'
7, the United States Attorney
M.rsbals Clerks Of Courts and Cou
missiouers were given a salary CONNER
rata with their services and the fs
sv..em abolished 'arge sum would
saved and prObS 'er service e'Vs'
a.. ,asnh,- i business d