The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1895-12-05

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Dsmcn. the readiness und ability Of our govern
ment to protect its citizens viii act, it is be-
icyed. as a most influential deterrent of any
similar outbreaks.
In tho Waller case he is confident that some
satisfactory solution Of the matter will shortly
be reached,
An acceptance is recommended Of the invita-
ticn extended by France to the government
and people OF the United States TO participate
in great international exposition az Paris in
1900,
TARIFF TALK,
The influence of the deluslgo doctrines that
he internal development Of nation ia pro-
noted and It's wealth increased by policy
which in undertaking to reserve its home mur-
katS for the exclusive use of its own producers
necessarily obstructS their sales IA foreign
markets and prevents free access to tho prod
acts OF the world, the desire to retain trade Ia
time worn ruts. regardless Of the ineSorablc
WIS of new needs and changed coalition Of de-
mand and supply, and our owa hating tardi-
lCss in inviting free bxchango Of commodities
md by this means improving our footing in the
ETERNAL markets naturally open to as, have
j created a situation somewhat injurious to
American export interests not only iuGermany,
where they are perhaps most noticeable, but in
adjacent countries, The exports affected are
largely American cattle and other food pro-
ducts, the reason assigned for unfavorable dis
elimination being that their consumption is
deleterious to the public health.
The Behrng Sea seal fisheries dispute the
Alaskan boundary question are spoken a.. at
tention being called to the vital importance
Of the latter.
THE MONROE DOCTRINE,
In reference to the dispute between Vonczu-
ella and Great Britain, the pr, sdtnt says The
traditional and established policy Of the gov
| emment Is firmly opposed TO forcible inc rease
by any European power of its territorial posscs-
siops on this continent, that this policy is aS
well founded in principle as it is strongly sup
ported by numerous pfeeedcnti that as con-
| sequence the United States is bound to protest
| against the enlargement Of the area Of British
Guiana in derogation of the rights and against
the viii OF Yenezucla that considering the dis
parity In strength OF Great Britain and Nene-
zucla the territorial dispute between them can
be reasonably settled only by friendly and i'm
| partial arbitration.
| The message briefly gives the history Of the
revolution in Hawaii ending with the recall OF
Minister Thurston.
Amcntion Of lynchings OF Italians in Colora-
do condemns the padrono system.
Aparagraph Is given to the failure of Il co..
ored emigration scheme having Mexico as its
basis,
The kindly of1cesof the United States were
exerted to settle the Nicaragua boundary dis
pute
Our situation in the Samoa matter il incon-
sistent with the mission and tradition of oul
government, In violation of the principles We
| profess. and In all its phases mischievous anC
| yeXatious,
THE CUBAN WAR
! Stating briefly the situation the president
says The plain duty Of ;he government is t.
observe in good faith The recognized obligations
| OF international relationship, The performance
OF this duty should not be made more difficult
by disregard on the part Of our citizens Of thu
obligations growing out OF tho allegiance L
their country, which should restrain then
from violating as individuals the neutrality
which the nation Of which they are members il
bound to observe in its relation of friendly SOW
eFeig states
MAssAoREs IN ARMENIA.
Occurrences in Turkey have continued to ex
cite concern, The reported massacres Of chris
tans in Armenia and the development there
and in other districts of a spirit Of fanatic hos
tllities to christian influences naturally excited
apprehension for the safety of the devoted o
the men and women, who as dependents Of tht
foreign missionary societies CT the Cnitot
States reside in Turkey under the guarantees
OF law and usage apd in the legitimate per
Torrance Of their educational and religious
mission, No efforts have been spared 10 thei
behalf, and their protection in person and prop
erty has been earnestly and vigorously enforce,
by every means within our power.
The government has used it's good offices to
wards composing the differences between Ven
czuea on the one hand and France and Bel
GUM on the other.
Reference is made to the effort to improv
our consular representation abroad
THE FINANCIAL SITUATION
We may we'll be encouraged to earnest eHor
In direction when we Foeal the steps alread
token towards improving Our eeoEopc and fl
hancial situation, and when we appreciate hoy
well the way has been prepared for furthc
progress by an aroused and intelligent popula
interest in these subjects. BY Weakening OF th
people customs revenue system designed 70
the protection hhd benefit Of favored classes a
the expense OF the greet mass of our country
men, and which, while In eject inefficient fo
the purpose OF revenue, curtailcd our trade re
latieas apd impeded our entrance to the mar
kets OF the Bofld, has been superseded by
tariff policy which in pFiseiple Is based upon
denial OF the right of the government 10 con
tract the avenues Of our peoples cheap living 6
lessen their comfort aud contentment for th
sake OF according especial advantages 10 fay
: orites and which while encouraging our inter
course and trade with their nations, recognize
the fact that AmerieaR self reliance, thrift an
ingenuity can build up oaF country industrie
ana develop its resources moFe surely tina
everlasting paternalism.
GRRENBACKs AND GOLD RESERVE.
| h6 gives hiseoIy vi INC rdlus uh .hp TREAS
ury and the subsequent bond issues and ayoW
his willingness TO bear full share of the re
sponsibility therefor
THE REMEDY.
am convinced the only thorough and prac
tiesble remedy for our troubles is found in tn
retirement and cancellation of our Unite
States notes, commonly called gFeenbaclss. IN
the outstanding treasury notes issued by tn