The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-12-07

strain them from violating. - individuals. the
neutrality which the nation Of which they are
members IL bound to observe In it, relations
10 friendly sovereIgn ssatsa though neither
Cuban insurgents, nor our loss and material
damage consequent UPON the futile endeavors
thus far made TO restore peace and order.
nor any shock our humane sensibiies may
20 especially characterixe this sansuinary and
nercely conducted war hsve 10 the least shak-
en- the determination Of the government 70
honestly fulnll every fnsstnasfonsl obligation,
yet. It is earnestly hopsi. on ~ grounds.
that the devastation .med CONFLICT may
speedily be STAYED and order and quiet restored
to the distracted island bringing 10 their train
the activity snd thrift Of peaceful pursuits.
Vigorous protests against excessive anes i'm
posed on our ships and merchants by the ships.
ofncers OF these Islands for trivial errors have
resulted In the remission Of such fines in in
ent. though the vexatlous practice has not
been wholly discontinued
Occurrences In Turkey have continued
70 excite concern The reported massa-
velopment there. and In other districts. OF
the spirit Of fanatic hostility to Christian In
nueuces naturally excited apprehension for
the safety Of the devoted men and women. who
dependents OF the foreign missionary soci-
cites In the United States ell reside In Turkey
the legitimate performance Of their educa-
stoual and religious mission. No efforts have
been spared 10 their behalf and their protection
10 person and property has been earnestly and
vigorously enforced BY every means within our
power The presence OF our naval vessels which
Affords opportunities TO acquire measure cf
familiarity with the condition OF Affairs ana
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
imperiled
The yiuanelal Sttuatioa.
A We turn from . review OF our foreign re-
lations to the contemplation OF our national
financial situation we are immediately aware
that we approach q subject OF domestic con-
ccrn more important than any other that can
engage our attention and one 1T present In
! such perplexing and delicate predicament as
70 require prompt and wise treatment We
may well be encouraged to earnest effort In
this direction when va recall the sseps already
taken toward improving our ecouomic and dnau-
elAl situation. and when We appreciate how well
the way has been prepared for further progress
| in these subjects. By command Of the people,
. 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 inefzicient for the phr-
\ pose Of revenue. curtailed our trade relations
! the world. has been superseded by . tar
| ID policy which. In principle Is
! based upon denial OF the right
! Of the government to obstruct the avenues 4
our peoples cheap living or lessen their com
| fort and coptentment. for the sake Of accord.
| ing especial advantages 70 favorites. and
| which. while encouraging our intercourse ant
trade with other nations. recognize the fac
that American self-re,iance. thrift and inse
nuity can build mp our country's Industries ans
| develop its resources more surely than ener
waiting paternalism- The compu sory purchas'
end coinage Of silver BY the government, un
checked and unrcgulated BY business eondi
tions and heedless Of our currency needs
| which for more than nfteen year
| diluted our circulating medium. under
mined confidence abroad In our nnsncia
| ability and st last eliminated In distress an,
| panic xt home has been recently stopped b.
| the repeal Of tho laws which forced this reck
less scheme upon the country. The thing
| thus accomplished, notwi ,hstanding thei
extreme Importance AMI beneficent effects
fell far short Of curing the monetary evils fror
| which We suffer as . result OF long induigcnc
in III advised financial expedtents. The cur
| rency denominated United States notes an
commonly known - greenbacks was issued 4
large volume during the late civil war an1 ia
tended originally to meet the emergencies q
thas period
Il will be seen By reference 70 the debate
n congress- ut the time laws were passed ~
y ehaeksina the issue Of these notes that 'hel
- yofe tntended 70. oul