Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-12-06


to break the treaty or agreement by
which this country is Jointly bound with
England aud Germany to assume man.
agement OF Samoa.
Attention is called to the situation in
Cuba and the strict neutrality of this
government is advised. Despite the sen
timental sympathy and adventurous sup.
port aroused in Americans by stories of
cruelty and the natural love of liberty,
the military arrests of American citizens,
the rights Of the American consular Off
GERS to protect property and the excite
nent incident thereto have been recog
nj2ed and explained.
OF the occurrences in Turkey which
excite concern information ia hard to
obtain, hut consul is instructed to
Investigate. It not the intention OF this
government 30 become %tntangled in tine
eastern question, but simply to care for
those entitled TO Its protection. In
structlonB have been sent out Of actual
dietur. auCe and on the demand OF our
minister orders have been issued by the
sultan that Turkish soldiers shall guard
with an escort American refugees to the
coast. 1t is earnestly hoped that prompt
and effective action on the part Of the
great European powers will not be de,
layed.
Owing to the growth of American in
terests III foreign countries the improve,
menL Of the consular service is urged.
In accordance with the recommendation
of the secretary Of state it has been de-
claeo to Till consular positions paying
$1,000 to 5000 annually by promotion
or transfer from some other position III
the department of state. These promo
tions are to g made by examination and
include l9G places Legislation is needed
for consular inspection and the president
recommends that ambassadors and min
listers at foreign courts be provided with
official residences. lie advocates that
while avoiding the glitter and show
of foreign nations this country should
not suffer by comparison through the
~shabbiness and parsimony of its d!plo-
matte corps.
AS we turn from a review of our for
eign relations to theContempiatioa of our
national financial situation. we are imme-
diateiy aware that w approach a sub
ject Of domestic concern more important
than any other that can engage our at
tention as We are at present in such a
perPleXipg and delicate predirameut as
to require prompt and wise treatment.
We may we'll be encouraged to earnest
etI0rt III this direction, when VIC recall
the steps already taken towards impr0v-
ing oar economic aud financial situation.
and when We appreciate how well the
way has been prepared for further pro-
grees by an aroused and Intelligent pop
ular interest in the subjects. BY COM
maud OF the people a customs revenue
eystem, designed for the protection and
benefit OF the favored classes at the eX-
pense Of the great mass Of our country
men and which while insufficient for the
purpose Of revenues, curtaiitd our traue
relations aud impeaed our entrance 10
the markets Of the world, has been
superseded ~ ii tariff policy which in
PUNCH lie Is based upon ii denial Of the
right OF the classes. The compul-ory
purchase and coinage Of silver by the
government unprotected and regulated
by business CONDITIONS and Needless OF
our currency needs, which for more than
- years denuded our circulation, un
dormined confidence abroad, in our
financial ability and ut last eliminated
in distress and panic &. home, has been
recently stopped BY the repeal of the
laws which forced the reckless scheme
upon the country. The things hus &C
complished notwithstanding their ex-
IRENE importance and beneticent effects
fall far short Of curing the monetary evils
from which we are suffering as d result Of
long indulgencei 10 i'll advised financial ex-
pedlents. After explaining the reeumpt-
ion of special payment and the creation
Of the reserve gold fund Of 5 OO,OOO,0OO,
the president gives a brief monetary
history Of the United States, quoting the
fact that in July, 1880, congress provided
for the purchase Of silver bullion, but de.
cided that gold and silver must be kept
at a parity. The redeemed treasury
notes treated as gold obligations in $50.
amounted to 5155, 100000, with 100000,
coo outstanding. This conspired TO de
pletr the gold reserve ia April, 1893, t.
80 ,9ll,33o, ard the president ascribel
its further depletion to the high tarif
laws in vogue until the passage Of thc
Wilson bill, together with the infusion
Of silver into the currency and tho in
creasing agitation Of free coinage. II
consequence Of these conditions, the re
serve had fallen in February, 1894, T.
*GJ,333,317, a decrease Of S3l 100000 il