The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-12-06

bitration should include the whole controversy
and is not satisfied II one Of the powers con-
cerned is permitted to draw an arbitrary line
through the terrific Y in bate and to declare
that IL will submit to arbitration ouly the por-
ton living on one side OF it. In view Of these con-
illusions the spatch in question called upon
the British governmc1t for a definite answer
to the question whether it would or would not
submit the territorial controversy between
itself and Venezuela in its entirety to impair
tial arbitration
The answer Of the British govern nent has
not vet been received. but is expected shortly,
when further mmun cation on the subject
will probably be made TO the congress
Eirly in January last an u rising against
the overnment of hawaii was prompt sup
dressed Martial law was forthwith pro-
claimed and numerous arrests were made OF
persons suspected CT being in sympathy with
the royalist party Among these were several
Citizens Of the United states, who were either
convicted b a military court and sentenced
to death or Imprisonment or hne, or were de-
ported without trial The United States,
while denying protection to such as had
taken the Hawaiian oath OF allegiance,
insisted that martial law. though altering the
,orms OF justice could not So; ercede justice it
self and demanded q st ~ of execution until
the proceedings had been submitted to this
government and knowledge obtained there
from that our citizens had received fair trial
The death sentences we're subsequently COM
muted or were RENTED on condition OF leaving
the islands
japan has furnished abundant evidence Of
her vast gain in every trait and characteristic
that constitutes nations greatness We have
rrsson for congratulation in the fact that the
government of the United States. by the ex-
change of treaty stipulations with the new
Japan, was the first to recognize her wonderful
advancement and to extend to her the consid-
Grafton and confidence due to her national en-
lightenment and progressive character.
Cuba is again gravely disturbed, an insurrec-
ton in some respects more active than the last
preceding revolt. which continued from 1883
tU 1873, now exists in large part of the e'stern
interior OF the island, menscing even some pop
ulations on the coast Beside deranging the
exchanges OF the island. of which our countr
takes the predominant share, this fragrant con-
dition of hostilities by arousing sentimental
sympathy and melting adventurous support
among our people, has entailed earnest effort
on the art Of this government to enforce ODE
dlence TO our neutrality laws and 10 prevent
the territory Of the United states from being
abused as q vantage ground from which to aid
those in arms against Spanish sovereignty.
Whatever may be the traditional sympathy
OF our countrymen as individuals with people
who seem TO be struggling for larger autoDomr
and greater freedom. epened as such sympa-
ny naturally must be in behalf OF our neigh
Dor, yet the plain duty Of their government
Is to observe in good faith the recognized obli-
cations OF international relationship. The
performance Of this duty should not be made
more difficult by disregard on the part of our
citizens OF the obligations growing out Of their
allegiance TO their country. which should re-
strain them from violating. as individuals. the
neutrality which the nation Of which they ar
members Is bound to observe in its relations
to friendly sovereign states Though suefther
the warmth of our peoples sympathy with the
cuban insurgents, nor our loss and material
damage consequent upon the futile endeavorH
thus far made to restore peace and order.
nor any shock our humane sensibi les may
have received from the cruelties which appear
to especially characterize this sanguinary and
tercely conducted war, have in the least shak-
en- the determination of the government to
honestly fulfill every international obligation,
vet, it is earnestly hopel, on all grounds
that the devastation of armed conflict NAV
speedily be STAYED and order and quiet restored
to the distracted island, bringing in their train
the activity and thrift of peaceful pursuits.
Vigorous protests against excessive fines i'm
posed on our ships and mercha ntS by the ships
officers of these islands for trivial errors have
resulted in the remission Of such fines in in
stances the equity Of the complaint was appar-
ent, though the vexatious practice has not
been wholly discontinued.
Occurrences in Turkey have continued
to excite concern. The reported massa-
cres OF Christians in Armenia and the de-
velepmen: there. and in other districts. OF
the spirit of fanatic hostility Ia Christian in
flueaces naturally excited apprehension for
the safety of the devoted men and women. who
AS dependents of the foreign missionary susi-
etcs in the United States all reside in Tur >ev
un Ter the guarantee OF law and usage and in
the legitimate performance of their educa-
tional and religious mission. No efforts have
been spared in their behalf and their protection
IN person ana property has been earn eStly and
vigorously enforce By every means within our
power. The presence of our naval vessels which
are Low in the vicinity Of the dis;urbed localitie"
affords opportunities 10 II. uiIe u measure Of
familiarity with the condition OF affairs and
will enable US to take suitable Steps for The
protection ot any interests OF our countrymen
within reach Of our ships that might be found
imperiled-
The Financial Situation.
As we turn from q review OF our foreign re-
lations TO the contemplation OF our national
financial situation we are Immediately aware
that we approach n subject Of domestic con-
eern more important than any other that can
engage our attention and one at present in
such perplexing and delicate predcament as
to require prompt and wise treatment We
may well be encouraged TO earnest effort In
this direction when we recall the steps already
taken toward improving our economic and flnan-
cial situation, and when We appreciate how we'll
the way has been prepared for further progress
by an aroused and intelligent popular interest
in these subjects By command of the people
a customs revenue system, designed for the
protection and benefit OF favored classes at the
expense OF the great majority of our country
men and which. while inefficient for the pur-
pose OF revenue curtailed our trade relations
and impeded our entrance to the markets Of
the world. has been superseded by o tar
if policy which. in principle is
based upon q denial Of the right
of the government to obstruct the avenues to
our peoples cheap living OF lessen their COM
fort and contentment, for the sake OF accord
which. while encouraging our intercourse and
trade with ether nations. recognize the fact
that American Self-reliance thrift and inse-
nuity canyouild up our couutry'S industries and
develop It's resources more surely than ener-
waiting paternalism. The compu sorry purchase
and coinage Of silver by the government I'M
checked and uuregulated by business condi-
tionS and needless OF our currency needs
which for more than fifteen years
diluted our circulating medium, under
mined confidence abroad in our financial
ability and az last eliminated in distress and
panic at home has been recently stopped By
the repeal OF the laws which forced this reck-
less scheme upon the country. The things
thus accomplished, Notwithstanding their
extreme importance and beneficent effects
fell far short OF curing the monetary evils from
which We suffer aS a result of long indulgence
in i'll n tyiSed financial eXpedients Tho c,I--