The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-19
CLEVELAND'S MESSAGE.
IT WILL DE4L VERY LARGELY
WITH FOREIGN ATFAIRS.
A StaIwart RuInor to the Effect That He
VIII Surprise the People With aPropo-
sition About Annexing Hawaii.

by the Republicans that unless the Presi-
dent furnishes the Congress with the
fullest information concerning the diff
ferent diplomatic complications In which
the Government is involved tnat a reso-
luton calling upon him for all corre-
! spondence between the State Department
and the foreign governments Will be
promptly passed.
The President is now busily engaged in
the preparation OF his message and unless
all those IN position 10 know his in
tentions are mistaken, he will devote a
great portion Of it to a discussion of the
Governments foreign relations.
There are six important questions 10
be considered, and the President, IL is
understood. VIII take them UP in order.
and not only inform the country of what
has been donc by the Government to-
wards maintaining the dignity OF the
I country abroad. and the preservation Of
American interests, but he will also, IT
is thought, outline a policy. which Con-
gress WIN be expected to follow, Proba-
bly, Of chief importance is the Venezuelan
question, because II Is the latest, and
has aroused more feeling in this coun-
Try than any other.
But the attitude Of the Government
with regard TO Cuba and Turkey, the Beh-
ring Sea question, the Alaskan boundary
dispute. the part played by this coun-
try in the settlement Of the war between
China and Japan, and the Hawaiian mat
ter, will all come in for consideration and
discussion.
TO ANNEX HAWAII.
1t has been rumored that with regard
to Hawaii, the President viii surprise
Congress and the country generally by
suggesting that he be authorized TO nego-
tiate a treaty with the Hawaiian Govern
ment, by which the question Of anneXa-
tion may be submitted 10 a vote Of the
people Of the islands.
This statement has been circulated dur
ing the last week. but its foundation is
thought TO be mythical. The President,
in his message concerning Hawaii TO the
last Congress, declares that IL has been
the policy Of this Government since its
establishment 10 avoid acquisition OF
territory two thousand miles from Ameri-
can shores. This must stiii be regarded
not only as significant statement Tut
declaration of policy which Mr. Cleve-
land is likely TO adhere 10. However,
it is definitely known that the Hawaiian
representative here Las urged this propo-
sition upon the state Department, and
that he Will endeavOr TO have resolution
introduced in the House giving the rresi-
dent the authority which unsubstantial
rumor declares ne will ask for.
1t seems therefore. very probable that
the Hawaiian matter will come up again
in Congress; and that some action con-
cerning annexation will be taken.
treaty similar to the one now suggested
was offered the President by the repre-
sentatives Of the Dole Government soon
after the revolution IN Hawaii but II
was rejected al the time, because Mr..
Cleveland then held that the revolutionists
were not In position to negotiate
treaty
The successful continuance Of the Dole
administration has changed this phase
OF the question. and the President would
be bound 90 treat renewal of the anneXa-
tion proposition with more consideration
than formerly.
Untl il has been definitely learned the
exact terms OF Secretary Oney's note to
Lord Salisbury IN tho Venezuelan matter.
the Republicans hesitate to discuss the
question or 10 declare what their policy
will be. If Mr.. Olnoy has insisted that
the boundary dispute shall be submitted
10 arbitration. and has Indicated the
intention Of the Government TO enforce
respect for the Monroe doctrine, the Re
left TO do but TO support the Administra-
tion. Representative Hit. who will
probably be chairman Of the Committee
on Foreign Affairs In the House, Is al
ready upon record as favOring such
course as Secretary Olney rs believed 10
have followed and while he VIII not
discuss the matter now, ne indicates that
he will urge a vigorus policy and atti-
tude towards Great Britain.
REPUBLICANS LOATH TO TALK.
The Republicans are naturally loath
TO talk about foreign affairs. because
they fear the President may deprive |
them Of all their desired thunder. by rec
ommcnding a course with which they can
find no fault. and as they are intent upon |
material for use i'm next |
years campaign, they do not propose to |
make known their policy until they are |
fun. informed regarding that of the |
Administration.
It is apparent however that the Ques- |
ton OF foreign relations will play "A con- |
spicuOus part In the early weeks OF the |
session, and as some serious complica- |
tiOns are threatened IL they have not |
already occurred, the discussion VIII |
prove OF great interest.
The rapid depletion Of the gold reserve ]
makes il extremely probable that an
other issue of bonds will De necessary
unless Congress cOmts speedily 10 the |
relief OF the Treasury. Secretary Car
iisie. IN his annual report. VIII suggest
to Congress the steps ne thinks necessary |
10 place the Treasury upon better foot
ing than IL now occupies. but the hope OF
early action is so slight that IL is hardly |
thought congressional aid can be secured
in time 10 avert another increase In the /
national debt. 1t is pretty well deter
mined that the reserve Will not be al /
lowed 10 fan below Sl5,0oocoO, and as II
Is but little more than $l0Ool,m0 IN excess |
of that figure now, the Treasury officials |
do not attempt to deny that another
issue of bonds is probable
The Administration would. If IL were
rossihle avert this necessity, and will
accord to Congress all the time
rcssihle 10 consider the many perplex-
ing problems which must be solved before
a satisfactory settlement of the currency
question can be obtained. Ii seems so
certain. however. that the Republican
majority in the House will spend its time
preparing and discussing useless tariff
measures that proper consideration of the
currency question is not looked for until
TOO late in the session TO help the Treasury
IN the present emergency.
DEADLOCK IN KENTUCKY.
some of the Kentucky Democrats stiii
hone With very little reason. however,
hat a deadlock may be organized IN tne
state Legislature. that will prevent the
election Of q Republican senator AS th'
legislature now stands according TO the
{, turns. ihece are sixty-eight Democrats,