The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-11-28
ABOUT THE MESSAGE
The President Will No Doubt Adhere
to His Former Tariff Utlerances.
1T IS ALL SPECULATION
He May Not Be With the Insurgents
In Cuba = The Venezuelan
Matter VIII Be Touched
Upon-Taxes.


good reasons for the belief that in mis-
forthcoming message to congress,
President Cleveland will strictly ad-
here to lhis previous utterances In re-
gard TO the tariff and financial ques-
tions. and dt Is altogether probable THAI
rhesesub1ects together wi IN that OF our
foreign Affairs. win occupy practically.
II indeed not absolutely. the whole mes
sage. to the exclusion OF an other mat
ters. NJ Is believed that the president
will commend the present tariff as a
step in the right direction OF ngssten-
Ing the burdens OF the people. and
though IL has thus far failed to bring
a sufficient amount OF revenue TO salts
fy the needs of the government. Il may
be asked to do so under normal busi-
ness conditions. 1t is believed ne will
point out that the already increasing
receipts from Gus tom and internal rev.
enue show a gradual return to busi-
ness prosperity and that In the near
future revenue from Vhese sources will
meet all the legitimate expenses OF the
government. 1t Is not thought. there
fore that Mr.. Cleveland will recon-
mend any additional taxation. either
by increasing the duties now existing
or adding new subjects.
There has been considerable discus
sion among politicians as to whether
The president might not favor a tax
on domestic wines or beer or a stamp
tax on bank checks. legal documents
and patent medicine but such Informa-
tion as is obtainable makes II more
than probable that he has not con-
sidered any OF these questions in that
connection. That ne will recommend
legislation retiring greenbaclzs by the
issue OF low rate bonds seems to be
almost certain. and Il is not unlikely
tnat he win ask congress. as an alter
native. to authorize the secretary OF
the treasury to issue low rate bonds
In his discretion WITHIN certain limits
to protect the gold reserve.
In the realm of foreign Affairs, the
subject which Il Is expected will claim
the greatest share OF attention at the
hands OF the president. and from ITS
nature will require the most states
manlike and cautious treatment. Will
be uhe Cuban insurrect1on. While
there Is good reason for the belief uhat
the president had adhered to the views
expressed 50 forcibly by ex-senator
Edmunds no the effect uhat while con-
tentaons exist on uhe Island, there N
no warrant In international law or pre-
cedent for recognition OF tire bellsger-
ENJOY or the Insurgents. There are in
dicauons that very recent events. and
notably the adoption by the insurgents
OF a policy OF warrior destruction OF
property. dncludn2g vast sugar estates
belonging TO American citizens, may
oblige him to Change the passive afti-
tude he has occupied heretofore IN IA
vor OF a more vigorous and positive
line OF action According TO rhe pre-
cepts OF international law. and as prac-
tfced In the case Of our late rebellion.
Spain cannot be held Accountable for
these losses by Americana. provided n
Is evident that she has done all In her
power to stop the destruction OF pri-
vate property. and also that Spanish
citizens are equal sufferers by the ope-
rations OF the Insurgents. Ii uhe prest-
dent should recognize the belllgerency
OF the insurgents. n IS contended that
he would bind them TO the observances
OF the rules OF civilized warfare and be
In a position TO Insist on the abandon
ment OF mis- policy OF destruction OF
ference of the United States. On the
other hand. he may feel justlfed In
using this argument OF great American
losses with SDain as a reason for In
sisting nhat she press matters to .
conclusion in some way.
Another matter that undoubtedly VIII
figure largciy IN the message TO con-
gress viii be the Venezuelan boundary
dispute. The president win endeavor
to show that he has done all uhat n Is
possible to accornpfish 10 carry out the
direction OF the last congress and e.
feet n settlement OF This difficulty by
arbitration
Tire portion Of the message relating
20 foreign afrsirs viii be largely de-
voted to a recital OF The efforts OF ths
state department In bera1 OF ex-Con-
sui Waller. discussion OF the feasibIl-
/ ity OF completing the Nicaragua canal.
according 20 the revised project. and
/ eongratulatory rcferences to the good
results attending the efforts OF the
/ United States ministers in China and
Turkey 10 protect tine rights OF Ameri-
| can residents therein.