The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-11-30
CLkvELAND's NEXT MESSAGE.
What the President Will Have to
Say.
From the Baltimore Herald.

Say.
From the Baltimore Herald.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-There are good
reasons for the belief that in his forthcoming
message to Congress President Cleveland Will
strictly adhere to his previous utteranceS in
regard to the tariff and financial questions,
and it is altogether probable that these sub
jects. together with that of our foreign affairs,
will occupy practically. if. indeed, not abso-
lutelv. the whole message, to the exclusion OF
all other matter.
1t is believed that the President will COM
mend the present tariff as step III the dlrec-
ton of tightening the burdens of the people,
and that although it has thus far failed to bring
in a sufficient amount of revenue to satisfy the
needs of the government, 1t may confidently
be expected to do SO under normal business
conditions.
1t is believed that he will point out tliat
already the increasing receipts from customs
and internal revenue Enthusiastically show IL
gradual. though sure, return to business pros
perity, and that III the near future the receipts
from these sources will even more than meet
all legitimate expenses of the government. 1t
is. therefore not thought that Mr.. Cleveland
will recommend the imposition of any addI-
tional internal revenue taxation, either by m
creasing the duties now existing or by adding
new subjects.
WINE OR BEER TAN
There has been considerable discussion
among politicians as to whether the President
might not favor tax on domestic wines or
beer, or stamp tax on bank checks, legal
documents and patent medicines, but such in
formation as is Ohtanable makes it more than
probable that he has not considered any OF
these questions in that connection.
That he will recommend legislation retiring
the grcenbacks by issue of low rate bonds
seems to be almost certain, and it is not I'M
likely that he will ask Congress, as an alter
native, 10 authorize the Secretary OF the Treas
ury to issue low-rate bonds. III his discretion
within certain limits, to protect the gold re-
serve,
FOREIGN AFFAIRS,
In the realm of foreign affairs, the subject
which, il is expected, will claim the greatest
share of attention ut the hands of the PreS-
dent, and from its nature will require the most
statesmanlke and cautious treatment. will he
the Cuban nsurrection.
While there is good reason for the belief
that the President has steadily adhered to the
view expressed 50 fOrcibly by Ex-senator
Edmumds, to the effect that as conditions exist
on the island there is no warrant in interna-
tional law or precedent for the recognition of
the belligerency OF the insurgents, there are
indications that very recent events, and
notably the adoption by the insurgents of Il
policy Of wanton destruction of private prop
erty. including vast sugar estates belonging to
American citizens. NAV Obige him to change
the passive attitude he has occupied hitherto
III favor OF more vigorous ana positive line
of action.
According to the PrecePtS OF international
law, ana as practlced IN 'hG case Oh our iil5e
rebellion, SPAN cannot he heIH accp'h'a"ie
Tor THESE losses ny Americans: Pr"Nl"e" y
evident that she mas zone an Ill her power 10
stop the destruction OF private properly. ana
also that Spanish citizens are equal sufferers
by the operations OF the insurgents
here would thus seem to be only Two pans
OF action open to the PRESIDENT. II he ShoulH
recognize the beihgerency OF me Insurgents
1t Is contended that ne would Dind them 10 'he
observance OF the rules OF civilized warfare.
and be IN Il position to insist upon the anah-
donment OF tins pohcy OF destruction "l
private property under peril OF the active IN
reference of the hited States. On the other
hand, he may teel Iustlhed IN using TINS arso-
ment OF great American losses Win SPAN is
Il reason tor insisting that she press matters
to conclusion III some way.
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