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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04

the law and usage and in the legitimate
performance of their educational and re
ligious mission. No effort, have been
spared in their behalf and their protection
in person and property has been earnestly
and vigorously enforced by every means
within our power.
. / regret, however, that an attempt on
our part to obtain better information con,
cerning the true condition of affairs in the
disturbed quarters of the Ottoman empire
by sending thither the United States consul
at Sives to make investigation and report
was thwarted by the objections of the
Turkish government.
This movement on our part was in no
sense IN ant as a gratuitous ENHANCEMENT
of the United States in the so-called East
ern question. nor as an oflicious interfer-
ence with the right and duty which be
long by treaty to certain gre It European
powers, calling for their Intervention in
political matters affecting the good gov
ernment and religious freedom of the
non -Mussulman subjects of the sultan.
but it arose solely from our desire to have
accurate knowledge of the conditions in
our efforts to care for those entitled to
our protection.
The presence Of our naval vessels which
are now in the vicinity of the disturbed
localities, affords opportunities to acquire
D measure of familiarity with the condi-
ton of affairs and will enable us to take
suitable steps for the protection of any
interests of our countrymen within reach
of our ships that might be found i'm
periled
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04
Mr.. Cleveland Tells Congress
OF Our Foreign Relations
and Finances.
Venezuelan Question Made an
Occasion for Reiterating
Monroe Doctrine.
Creenbacks Should Be Retired
and National Bank Notes
Substituted.

WASHINGTON, Dec 3.-The following
is President Cleveland's message to
congress:
To THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
The present assemblage of the legisla-
tive branch of our government occurs at
time whom the interests of our people and
the needs of the country give especial
prominence to the condition of our for
eign relations and the exigencies of our
national finances. The reports of the
heads of the several administrative de-
partments OF the government fully and
dlainly exhibit what has been accom-
plished within the scope of their respec-
tive duties and present such recommends
tions for the betterment of our
country's condition as patriotic and
intelligent labor and observation suggest.
l therefore deem my executive duty
adequately performed at this time by pre-
senting to congress the important phases
OF our situation as related to our inter
course with foreign nations and state
ment Of the financial problems which con-
front us, omitting, except as they are re
lated to these topics, any reference to de-
partmental operations.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04
THE UPRISING IN HAWAII.
Demand Made For Indemnity in Cases
of Certain Americans.

Demand Made For Indemnity in Cases
of Certain Americans.
Early in January last an uprising
against the government of Hawaii was
promptly suppressed. Martial law was
forthwith proclaimed and numerous ar
rests were made of persons suspected of
being in sympathy with the Royalist
party. Among these were several citizens
of the United States who were either con-
victed by a military court and sentenced
to death, imprisonment, fine or were de-
ported without trial. The United States,
while denying protection to such as had
taken the Hawaiian oath of allie Nance, in
sisted that martial law. though Watering
the forms of justice, could not supercede
justice itself and demanded stays of ex-
ecution until the proceedings had been
submitted to this government and knowl-
edge obtained therefrom that our citizens
had received fair trial.
The death sentences were subsequently
commuted. or were remitted on condi
tion of leaving the island. The cases of
certain Americans ARE ,ted and expelled
by arbitrary orders without formal
charge or trial have had attention and in
some instances have been found to justify
remonstrance and claim for indemnity
which Hawaii has not thus far conceded
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04
THE VENEZUELAN DISPUTE.
Further Increase Of European Power
on This Continent Protested Against. b

Further Increase Of European Power
ON This Continent Protested Against. ~
1t being apparent that the boundary
dispute between Great Brita n and the re-.
public of Venezuela concerning the limits
of British Guiana was approaching an
acute stage. a definite statement of the
interest and policy of the United States
as regards the controversy seemed to be
required both on its own account and in
view of it's, relations with the friendly
powers directly concerned. In July last,
therefore. dispatch was addressed to
our am bassador at London for communi-
cation to the British government in which
the attitude of the United States was.
fully and distinctly set forth. The gen.
eral conclusions therein reached and
formulated are, in substance, that the
traditional established policy Of this gov
ernment is firmly opposed to forcible in.
crease by any European power of its ter
ritorial possessions on this continent: that
this policy is as we'll founded in principle
as it is strongly supported by numerous
precedents that as CONSCIENCE the
United States Is Bound to Protest
against the enlargement of the era of
British Guiana in derogation of the rights
and against the will of Venezuela;
that considering the disparity In the
strength Of Great Britain and Venezuela
the territorial dispute between them can
be reasonably settled only by friendly and
impartial arbitration and that the report
of such arbitration should include the
whole controversy, and is not satisfied IL
one OF the powers cor cerned is permitted
to draw an arbitrary line through the ter
ritory liz debate and to declare that it will
submit to arbitration only the portion
lying on one side of it. In view of these
conclusions the dispatch in question called
uponrthe British government for definite
answer to the question whether it would
Or would not submit the territorial con-
troversy between itself and Venezuela in
its entirety to impartial arbitration.
The answer of the British government
has not yet been received but is expected
shortly, when further communication on
the subject will probably be made to the
congress.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04
THE GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA.
POltsion OF the United States Both Irk-
some and Unnatural.

Poitsion of the United States Both Irk-
some and Unnatural.
In my last two annual messages ! called
the attention of congress to the position
we occupied as one of the parties to a
treaty or agreement by which we become
jointly bound with England and Germany
to so interfere with the government and
control of Samoa as in effect to assume
the management OF its affairs On the 9th
day of May, 1894, transmitted to the
senate a special message with accompany
ing documents giving information on the
subject and emphasizing the opinion l
have at all times entertained, that our
situation in this matter was Inconsistent
with the mission and traditions of our
governme Mt, in violation of the principles
we profess. and in all it's phases mischiev-
Gus and vexatious.
! again press this subject upon the at
tention of the congress and ask for such
legislative action or expression as will
lead the way to our relief from obligations
both irksome and unnatural.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04
TIE CASE OF CONSUL WALLER
France still Withholds a Portion of the
Evidence.

Evidence.
The CUSTOMARY cordial relations be-
tween this country and France have been
undisturhed with the exception that full
explanation of the treatment of John L.
Waller by the eXpcditiOnary military au-
thorities of France still remains to be
given. Mr. Waller, formerly United
States consul at Tamatave, remained in
Madagascar after his term of Office had
expired and was apparently successful in
procuring business concessions from the
the HOvas, of greater or less value. After
the occupation of Tamatave and the
declaration of martial law by the French
he was arrested upon various charges,
among them of communicating military
information to the enemies of France, was
tried and convicted by military tribunal
and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Demanded . Record OF Proceedings.
Following the course justified by abun-
6ant precedents this government request
ed from that of France the record of the
proceedings of the French tribunal which
resulted in Mr.. Walters condemnation
The request has been complied with to
the extent of supplying a copy of the Of
dcial record, from which appear the con-
s;itution and organization of the court,
the charges as formulated and the gen
eral course and result of the trial and BY
which it is shown that the accused was
tried in open court and was defended by
counsel. But the evidence in support of
the charges-which was not received by
the French minister of foreign affairs un-
til the first week in October-has thus far
been withheld, the French government
taking the ground that its production in
response to our demand would establish
bad precedent The efforts Of our am
bassador to procure it, however. though
impeded by recent changes in the French
ministry, nave not been relaxed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

should be long term bonds, thus increaS.
ing their desirahilitv "a investments aud
because the payment could b. well post
poned to II period far removed frO!u pres
ent financial burdens and perplcXitIes,
when, with increased prosperity and re
sources they woul he more e ,SIly met
Would Sell Bonds Abroad
To farther insure the cancellation of
these notes and also provide a way by
which gold may be added to our currency
in lieu of them, n feature in the plan
should be an authority given to the secre-
tary OF the treasury to dispose Of the
bonds abroad for gold if necessary to
complete the contemplated redemption
and cancellation. permitting him Go Use
the proceeds of such bonds to take up
and cancel any of the notes that may be
in the treasury or that may be received by
the government on any account.
The increase of our bonded debt in
volved in this plan would be amply com,
pensated by renewed activity and enter,
prise in all business circles. the restored
confidence aC home the reinstated faith
in our monetary strength abroad AID the
stimulation of every interest and industry
that would follow the cancellat ion of the
gold demand obligations now affecting us
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04
OUR RELATIONS WITH GERMANY
The Situation May Demand Restriction
Of Her Imports.

The Situation May Demand Restriction
Of Her Imports.
Our relations witch the states of the Ger
man empire are in some respects typical
of a condition of things elsewhere found
in countries whose productions and trade
are similar to our own. The close rival
ries of competing industries; the infiu-
ence of the delusive doctrine that the in
ternal development of nation is promot-
ed and its wealth increased by policy
which in undertaking to reserve its home
markets for the exclusive use of its own
producers necessarily obstructs their sales
in foreign markets and prevents free ac,,
cess to the products of the world. fh6
exports affected are largely American cat-
tie and other food products, the reason as
signed for unfavorable discrimination
being that their consumption is deleteri-
Gus to the public health. Nor or these
difficulties confined to our food products
designed for expectation. Our great in
surance companies, for example, having
built up large business abroad and in
vested large share of their gains in
foreign countries in compliance with the
local laws and regulations, then exist
ing, now find themselves within a narrow
ing circle of onerous and unforeseen condi-
of retirement from field thus made I'M
profitable, if, indeed. they are not sum-
marlv expelled, as some of them have
la ely been from Prussia.
Congress May Have to Take Action.
1t is not to be forgotten that interna-
tional trade mot be One-sided Its cur
rents are alternating and its movements
should be- honestly reciprocal. These
considerations should not, however. con-
strain us to submit to unfair discrimina-
tion nor to silently acqiesce in vexatious
hindrances to the enjoyment of our share
of the legitimate advantages of proper
trade relations.
If an examination of the situation sug-
gests such measures on our part as would
involve restrictions similar to these from
which we suffered the way to such a
course is easy. 1t should, however, by
no means be lightly entered upon since
the necessity for the inauguration for such
a policy would be regretted by the be t
sentiment of our people, and because it
naturally and logically might lead to con
sequences of the gravest character.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04
A SUBSTITUTE CURRENCY.
Increase in National Bank Circulation
Suggested.

Suggested.
The currency withdrawn by the retire
ment of the United States notes and treas
ury notes amounting to probably less than
S4s6, 6,OOOOO might be supplied 10y such
gold as wOuld be used on the retiremrnt
or by an increase in the circulation of our
national banks Though the aggregate
capital of those banks now in existence
amounts to more than SG64 OOJ ,0OJ, the
outstanding circulation based on bond
security amounts 20 only about S,9u,UfO.
600. They are authorized to i>sue notes
amounting to % per cent Of the bonds de-
posted to secure their circulation but in
no event beyond the amount of their cap
ital stock, and they are obliged to pay
per cent tax on the circulation they issue.
think they should be allowed to issue
circulation equal to the par value of the
bonds they deposit TO secure it and that
the tax on their circulation should be re.
duced one.fourth of per cent which
would
Undoubtedly Meet All the Expense
the government incurs on their account
In addition they should be allowed to
substitute or deposit in lieu of the bonds
now required as security for their circu.
lation those whicl would be issued for the
purpose of retiring the United States
notes
The banks already existing. if they de-
sired to avail themselves of the provisions
of the law thus modified, could issue cir
culation in addition to that already out
standing, amounting to S47S ,000, 900,
which would nearly orAquite equal the
currency proposed. TO- BE cancelled. AZ
any rate should confidently expect to
see the existing national banks or others
to be organized, avail themselves of the
proposed encouragements TO issue circu-
lation and promptly fill any vacuum and
supply every currency neeleu.
Gradually Coin the seigniorage.
| do not overlook the fact that the can
collation. OF the treasury notes issued un-
der the sill er purchasing act of 1870 would
leave the treasury in actual owners zip Of
sufficient silver, including seigniOrage to
coin nearly Si7S,OOJ,U0) in standard dol
lars. 1t is worthy of consideration wheth-
er this might not, from time to time be
converted into dollars or fractional coin
and slowly put into circulation. as in the
Judgment of the secretary Of treasury the
necessities the country should require.
Whatever : attempted should BE entered
upon fully appreCiating the fact that by
Careless, easy deScen we have r6acht d
dangerous depth and that our ascent will
not be accomplished without laboriOu,
toll and strrul,l" We sha't be wise if we
realize that we are ;iuinH.HlIy i.} iilti that
our res Grafton To Ae;.!ti. MAJ .eluire he
roic treatment and unpleasant remedies
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04
RELATIONS WITH FOREIGNERS.
The President Refers TO Conditions Ex-
isting Elsewhere.

The President Refers TO Conditions Ex-
listing Elsewhere.
BY amendatory tariff legislation in JAN
uary last, the Argentine Republic, recog-
nizing the value Of the large market
opened to free importation of its wool un-
der our last tariff act, has admitted Ger
tain products of the United States to
entry at reduced rates.
The missions boundary dispute between
the Argentine Republic and Brazil re-
ferred to the president OF the United
States as arbitrator during the term of my
predecessor and which was submitted to
me for determination resulted in award in
favor OF Brazil upon the historical and
documentary evidence. thus ending long
protracted controversy and again demon
strating the wisdom and desirability of
settling international boundary disputes
by recourse to friendly arbitration.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04
THE INsURRECTION IN CUBA.
Citizens Should Restrain From Violating
Neutrality Laws.

sOulzens shOuid Restrain from violating
Neutrality Laws.
Cuba is again gravel, disturbed An
insurrection in some respects more active
than the last preceding revolt which con-
tinued from So to 1873, now exists in a
large part of the eastern interior of the
Isia nd menaclng even some portions of
the coast. Besides deranging the com
1mercial exchanges of the island of which
our country takes the predominant share,
this fragrant condition of hostilities, by
Arousing sentimental sympathy and in
citing adventur support among our
people, has entailed earnest effort on tn.
part of this government to enforce obedi-
ence to our neutrality laws and to prevent
the territory of the United States from
being abused as vantage ground from
which to aid those in arms against Span
-ish sovereignty
Whatever may be the traditional SYM
pathy of our coun'ry rymen as Individuals
With the people who seem to be struggling
Tor larger autonomy and greater freedom,
deepened as such sympathy, naturally
must be in behalf of our neighbors, yet
the plain duty Of their government is to
observe in good faith the recognized obi
&ations of international relationship. The
8rformance of this duty should not be
N1ade moro difficult by . alisregsrd on the
MI ri car tixeus % ~ Obli9 9AkiQns
>krowing out OK their allegiance to Their
country which should restrain them from
violating, as individuals, the neutrality
which the nation of which they are mem.
bers Is bound to observe in its relations to
friendly sovereign states.
Interference With American Ships.
One notable ins: ance of interference by
Spain with passing American ships has
occurred. On Marcn last, the Allanca.
while bound from Colon to New YORK,
and following tie customary track for
vessels near the Cuban shore, but outside
the three mile track. was fired upon by a
Spanish gunboat Protest was promptly
made by the United States against this
act as not being justified by state of
war, nor permissible in respect of vessels
on the usual paths of commerce nor toll
cradle in view of the wanton peril occa-
stoned to innocent life and property. The
act was disavowed with full expression
OF regret and assurance of non-recurrence
of such just cause of complaint while the
offending officer was relieved of his com
mand.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04
ABOUT OUR FINANCES.
Prese mt Situation Demands Prompt and
Wise Treatment.

Eresent Situation Demands Prompt and
Wise Treatment.
AS we turn from review of our foreign
relations to the contemplation of our ma
tional financial situation, we are imme-
diately aware that we approach subject
of domestic concern more important than
any other that can engage our attention,
and one at present in such a perpleXing
and delicate predicament as to require
prompt and wise treatment.
The compulsory purchase and coinage OF
silver by the government unchecked and
unregulated by business conditions and
needless of our currency needs, which for
more than 10 years diluted our circu-
lating medium, undermined confidence
abroad in our financial ability, and at last
eliminated in distress and panic at home
has been stopped by the repeal of the laws
which forced this reckless scheme upon
the country. This, together with the
amended tariff bill, Notwithstanding their
extreme importance and beneficent effects.
fall far short of curing the monetary evils
from which we suffer as a result Of long
indulgence in illadvised financial ex
pedients
Greenbacks Discussed.
The currency denominated United States
notes and commonly known as green
backs was issued in large volume during
the late civil war intended originally to
meet the exigencies Of that period. A
large quantity Of them however. were
kept on foot and mingled with the cur.
rency of the country SO that at the close
of the year 1874, they amounted 10 1881.
900, 9,O73.
Immediately>after that date and in Jan.
uary, 1875, a law was passed providing
that On and afJer the lst of January. 1879.
the United States notes then outstanding
should be redeemed in coin and in order
to provide and prepare for such redemp-
tion the secretary of the treasury was au,
thorized not only to use any surplus rev
enues of the government but to issue
bonds of the United States. and dispose
of them for coin and to use the proceeds
for the purposes contemp. ated by the
statute.
In May, 1873. and before the date thus
appointed for the redemption and retire
ment of these notes, another statute was
passed forbidding their further cancellar
tion and retirement. Some Of them had.
however, been previously redeemed and
cancelled upon the issue of additional ma
tional bank circulation as permitted by
the law Of 1875, so that the amount out
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-12-04
NOT A QUESTION OF REVENUE
The Amount of Recrtpts Does Not Affect
the i'r"-rnt lljfiCulty.

the Ir"-rnt difficulty.
In the pre>rn' ~i..!;r "t oar difficult, it
is not eaS 10 ul.d"r>t lnI how the amount
of our revenue receipts directly affects it.
The important question IS not the guam
uty of money received in revenue pay
ments, but III" Kind of money we main
tain and our ability to continue in sound
financial condition. We are considering
the government holdings of gold as re
lated TO the soundnesS of our money and
as affecting our national credit and none
tary strength.
If our gold reserve had never been i'm
paired, or if no bonds had ever been issued
to replenish it., if there had been no fear
and timidlty concerning our ability to
continue gold payments; if any part of
our revenues were not paid in gold, and if
we could look to our gold receipts as a
means of maintaining safe reserve, the
amount of our revenues would be an in
fuential factor in the problem. But un-
fortunately all the circumstances that
might lend weight to this consideration
are entirely lacking In our present pre-
dicament no gold is received by the gov,
ernment in payment of revenue charges,
nor would there be
Ii the Revenues Were Increased.
L ne recelptS OF the treasury, wnen not
in silver certificates. consist of United
States notes and treasury notes issued for
silver purchases These forms of money
are only useful to the government in pay
ing its current ordinary expenses, and its
quantity in government possession does
not in the least contribute toward giving
us that kind of safe financial condition
which is built on gold alone. If it is said
that these notes If held by the government
can be used to obtain gold for our reserve,
the answer is easy. The people draw gold
from the treasury on demand upon United
States notes and treasury notes, but the
proposition that the treasury can on de-
mand draw gold from the people upon
them. would be regarded in these days
with wonder and amusement. And even
If this could be done there is nothing to
prevent those thus parting with their
gold from reyaining it the next day or the
next hour by the presentation of the notes
they received in exchange for it.
An Erroneous Idea.
It Is possible that tn: suggestion Of in.
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