The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-12-06

illusions the dispatch ia question ealled UPON
tho British government for q GefRita answer
TO the question whether It would OF would not
submit the territorial controversy between
itself and Venezuela IN its entirety to impar-
tial arbitration
The answer OF the British government has
not yet been received. out is expected shortly
when further communication on the subject
viii probably be made % tue congress
Early in January last an uprising against
the government Of Hawaii was promptly sup
pressed. Martial law vas forthwith pro
claimed and numerous arrests were made Of
persons suspected Of bsing in sympathy vita
the Foyaiist party. Among these were severa5
citizens Of the United States, who we're either
convicted b. q military court and sentenced
70 death or Imprisonment or fine or were de
ported without trial The United States,
while denying protection % such as had
taken the Hawaiian cath of allegiance,
insisted that martial law. though altering the
forms Of justice could nos sUferceds justice IL
sell and demanded a stly of execution until
the proceedings had been submitted 70 this
government ana knOwejgs obtained there
from shat our citizens mad received fair trial
The death sentences we're subsequently COM
muted or were reInittsd 0n condition Of leGvine
the ISLANDS.
Japan las furnished abundant evidence Of
her vast sam IN every trait aud CHARACTERISTIC
that constitutes auati0E's greatness. We have
reason for cOngratulation in the fact that the
government of the United States, by the ex-
change Of treaty stipulatiOns with the new
Japan. was the first TO recognize her wonderful
advancement and to extend to her the c0nsid-
Grafton ana confidence due to her national en-
ightenment and progressive character
Cuba is again graveiy disturbed. an insurree-
ton in some respects more active than the last
preceding revolt, which continued from 1853
to 1875, now exists III large part of the lsteTn
interior OF the island, meuaeinr even some pop
ulatiOns on the coast Beside detanginc the
exchanges Of the island, Of which our county
takes the predominant share, this fragrant con
dition OF hOstilities by aTOusiug sentimental
sympathy aud inciting adventurous support
among our people, has eutailed earnest effort
on the Tart Of this government TO enforce 0As-
dIence to our neutrality laws and 20 prevent
the territory Of the United States from being
abused a. d vantage ground from which TO aid
those in arms against Spanish sovereignty.
Whatever may lie tie traditional sympathy
Of our cOUn5rymen as individuals Fith people
who seem 10 be struggling for larger autonomy
and greater freedom, deepsned as such symPa-
Dor, yet the plain duty of their government
is to observe in good faith the recognized Obli-
cations Of international relationship, The
performance Of this duty should not be made
more difnculU by disregard Oh the part Of our
citizens of the obligations growing out Of their
allegiance to their country, which should re-
strain them from violating, as individuals, the
neutrality which the nation Of which they are
members is bound to observe in its relations
to friendly sovereign states. Though neither
The warmth Of our peoples sympathy with the
Cuban Insurgents, nor our loss and material
damage consequent upon the futile endeavOrS
thus far made to restore peace and order
IOr any shock our humane Sensibiies may
have received from the cruelties which appear
10 especially characterize this sanguinafy AID
hereby conducted war, have in the least shak-
en- the Determination Of the government to
honestly fulfill every international Obliga5isn,
yet it is earnestly hoped, OIL all grounds,
that the devastation OF armed conflict may
speedily be stayed and order and quiet restored
TO the distracted island, bringing Ill tLoi- train
the activity ana thrift OF peaceful pursuits
Vigorous protests against excessive fines i'm
posed on our ships and merchants by the ships,
officers Of these Islands for trivial errors have
resulted in the remission Of such fines in in
stances the equity OF the complaint was appar-
ent. though the yexatioUs practice has not
been wholly discontinued
Occurrences in Turkey have continued
20 excite concern. The reported massa-
cres Of Christians in Armenia ana the de-
gclopment there, ana il other districts, Of
she spirit Of fanatic hostility to Christian in
huences naturally excited apprehension for
the safety Of the devoted men and women, who
as dependents of the foreign missionary soci-
cites in the United States all reside in Turkey
under the guarantee Of law and usage and in
the legitimate performance Of their educa-
tional and religious mission. No efforts have
been spared in their behalf and their protection
IA person and property has been earnestly and
vigorously enforced yevery means within our
power. The presence Of our naval vessels which
are now the vicinity Of the disturbed localities
affords opportunities to acquire measure Of
familiarity with the condition of affairs and
VIII enable us to take suitable steps for the
protection. OF any interests OF cur cOuntrymeu
within reach Of our ships that might be found
imperiled.
The Financial Situation.
as we turn from q review Of our foreign re-
lationS to the contemplation Of OUT national
financial situation we are Immediately aware
that we approach a subject of domestic con-
cern more important than any other that can
engage cur attention and one at present in
such perpiexing and delicate predicameHt as
TO require prompt and wise treatment We
may well ne encouraged TO earnest effort in
this direction when we recall the steps already.
taken toward improving our economic and hnsu-
cial situation, and when We appreciate how well
the way has been prepared for further progress
fpec
in these subjects. BY command Of the people,
q customs revenue system, designed for the
protection and benefit of favored classes AZ the
expense of the great majority of our country
men and which, while inefficient for the pur-
rose OF revenue, curtailed our trade relations
and impede3 our entrance to the markets Of
the world, has been superseded by tar
il policy which, in principle is
based upon denial OF the right
Of the government to obsTuet the avenues TO
our peoples cheap living or lessen their COM
fort and contentment, for the sake of accord
ing especial advantages 10 faYOFites, and
which while encouraging our intercourse and
trade With other nations, recognize the fact
that American self-reljance, thrift and inge-
nuity can build up our country industries and
develop its resources more surely than ener-
waiting pateTnaliSm. The Compu js0Ty purchase
and coinage Of silver BY the government, m
checked and unFegulated by business condi-
lions and needless OF our currency needs,
which for more than fifteen years
diluted our circulating medium, under
mined confidence abroad in our financial
ability and at last eliminated in distress and
panic at home has been recently stopped by
the repeal Of the laws which forced this geck-
less scheme upon the country. The things
thus accomplished, Notwithstanding their
extreme Importance and benenoent elects.
fell far short o. curing the monetary evils from
which we suHer as result Of long indulgence
In III s1vised financial expedients. The cur
FenCy dencmihaIed Eniisd States notes and
commonly known as gresnbacks was issued in
large volume during the late civil wax and in
tended originally to meet the emergencies Cf
thar period.
1t Will be seen nY reference to the debates
in congress al the time laws were passed au-
thorizing tie issue OF these notes that sheir
advocates declared they we're intended for oEig
temporary use and 90 meet the emergency Of
war. In aimCSt. il not AL the laws relating 70
f.el some provision vas made eQHtsmplafiag
their 20 untaFy or compulsory retirement a
laFge quantity Of them, however. were kept O.
foot aud mingled with the currency Of the
country. so that IS tbs close Of fas rear 1874
sheg amounted 10 sSsi e9a 0l3 Immediately
sfterthaf date end III January, 1915 q lsE was