Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-13
Finance and Foreign Affairs the
Sole Topic.
The President Evidently Endorses the
Monroe Doctrine, but II Silent
ON Annexation.


ident's annual message. as transmitted
to both houses of congress today, Is
given below In its entirety:
To the Congress Of the United States:
The present assemblage Of the legisla- |
tive branch Of our government occurs at |
. time when 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
different departments of government fully
and plainly exhibit what has been ac-
complished within the scope of their re-
spective duties and present such recon-
for the betterment four coun-
try's condition as q result OF patriotic and
intelligent labor and observations.
/ therefore deem 1t my executive duty
adequately performed at this time by
presenting to congress the important
phases of our situation, as related to our
intercourse with foreign nations. and
. statement Of the financial problems
which confront us, emitting. except as
they are related to these topics. any ref
erence to departmental operations. !
earnestly invite. however. not only the
careful consideration, but the severely
critical scrutiny, Of the congress and my
fellow countrymen to the reports con-
corning these departmental operations. II
Justly and fairly examined they will fur
nish proof Of assidious and painstaking
care for the public welfare.
press the recommendations they con-
tain upon the respectful attention of
those charged with the duty OF legisla-
ton, because their adoption would pro-
mote the peoples good. BY commendatory
tariff legislation in January last. the Ar
gentine republic, recognizing the value of
the large market opened to the free i'm
portation of its woods under our last tar
IN act, has permitted certain products
of the United States to enter at reduced
duties. 1t is pleasing to note that the
efforts we have made to enlarge the ex-
changes Of trade on sound basis of mu-
tual benefit are in this instance appreci-
ated by the country from which our wool
en- factories obtain their needful sup
plies Of raw material.
BOUNDARY DISPUTE.
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 an
award in favor of Brazil. upon the his
torical and documentary evidence pre-
sented. thus ending a long protracted
controversy, and again demonstrating the
wisdom and desirability of settling inter-
national boundary disputes by recourse to
friendly arbitration.
Negotiations are progressing for re-
vival of the United States and Chilean
claims commission. whose work was
abruptly terminated last year by the ex-
piration of the stipulated time within
which awards could be made.
The resumption of specie payments by
Chill Is a step Of great interest and i'm
portance both in its direct consequences
upon her own welfare and as evidencing
the ascendancy of sound financial princi-
pies In one Of the most influential of the
South American republics.
THE ORIENTAL WAR.
The close Of the momentous struggle
between China and japan, while relieving
the diplomatic agents OF this government
from the delicate duty they undertook
at the request of both countries OF re-
entering such service to the subjects OF
either belligerent within the territorial
limits of the other. as our neutral position
permitted, developed domestic condi-
ton In the Chinese empire which has
caused much anxiety and called Tor
prompt and careful attention. Either as
result Of a weak control by the central
government over the provincial admins
trations, following diminution OF tradi-
tional governmental authority under the
stress Of an overwhelming national disas-
ter or as q manifestation upon good oppor-
tunity Of the aversions of the Chinese
population to all foreign ways and un'
dertakings. there have occurred In widely
separate provinces Of China serious out
breaks of the old fanatical spirit against
foreigners which, unchecked by the local
authorities, II not actually connived at by
them. have eliminated in attacks on Tor
eign missionary stations. causing mucn
destruction of property and attended with
personal injuries as well as loss OF Ire
ALTHOUGH but one American citizen was
reported to have been actually wounded
and although the destruction OF property
NAV have fallen more heavily upon the
missionaries Of other nationalities thar
our own, 1t plainly behooves this govern
ment to take the most prompt and de-
cided action to guard against similar OF
perhaps more dreadful calamities peIaii
Ing hundreds of Americans.
The demands of the United States anc
other powers for the degradation ant
punishment of the responsible officials
Of the respective cities and provinces wht
by neglect or otherwise had permitted
uprisings, and for the adoption OF sterr
measures by the emperor's government
for the protection of the life and propert!
Of foreigners were followed by the arres
and dismissal of certain provincial ofiic
ials found derelict in duty and the pun
ishment by death Of q number OF thos
adjudged guilty Of participating In tn
outrares. This government insisted tina
n
visit the province where the first disturb
ances occurred for the purpose OF inves
tiRating. This latter commission, forme'
after much opposition, has gone overland
from Tien Tsin. accompanied by suita
BILE Chinese escort. and by Its demonstra
tion of the readiness and ability OF GU
government to protect its citizens. Wi
act. II Is believed. as most inhuentla
deterrent of any similar outbreaks. IN
energetic steps we have thus taken ar
Ali the more likely to result In futur
safety to our citizens In China, becaus
the imperial government Is. I am persuad
ed. entirely convinced that we desire onl
the liberty and protection Of our own eli
liens and redress for any wrongs the
NAV have suffered. and that we have n
interior design or objects. political q
otherwise China will not forget eithe
our kindly service to her citizens durin
the late war, nor the further fact tina
while furnishing all the facilities at on
command to further the negotiations {
peace between her and Japan. we sougf
no advantages and interposed no counse
The governments of both China and il
pan have in special dispatches transmi
ted through their respective diplomat
representatives expressed In most plea
Ing manner their grateful appreciation I
our assistance to their citizens during u
unhappy struggle and of the value OF o,
a. - al nj