The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

and when hopeless struggle for It's re-
establishment has degepersted into strife
which means nothing more than the
useless sacrifice OF human life and the
utter destruction Of the very subject
matter Of the conflict, a situation will
be presented in which our obligations
70 the sovereignty Of Spain viii be sup
crcedcd by higher obligations, which
we can hardly hesitate 70 recognize and
discharge.
DIFFERING the choice Of WAYS and
methods until the time for action ar-
rives, we should make them depend up.
on the precise conditions then existing;
aud they should not be determined upon
without giving careful heed TO every
consideration involving our honor and
interest or the international duty we
owe to Spain. Until we face the con-
iingencies suggested and the present
situation is by other incidents impera-
lively changed, we should continue In
the line OF conduct heretofore pursued,
thus In all circumstances exhibitii e
,r obedience TO the requirements Of
public law and our regard for the duty
enjoined upon us by the galaxy Of
nations.
A contemplation OF emergencies that
may arise should plainly leud MS to avoid
their creation either through careless
disregard Of present duty or even an UNI
due stimulation and illtimed expression
Of feeling. But have deemed 1t not
amiss to remind the congress that a
| time may arrive when a correct policy
and care for our interests. as well AS
regard for the interests OF other nations
and their citizens, joined by consider.
ations Of humanity and desire to see
rich and fertile country intimately
related TO us saved from complete de-
vastation, will constrain our govern
ment To such action as will subserve the
interests involved and Mt the same
| lime promise TO Cuba and its inhabi-
tants an opportunity to enjoy the bless
ings Of peace"
Reform IN the postal service is adj
socated especial attention being called
10 the abuses arising from the use of
the cent a pound rate-given publish
ers Of newspapers-for the transmission
Of serial libraries, advertising sheets.
md organs advertising some particular
house or firm and adds that If second
class matter of the class mentioned was
required to pay merely the cost Of itp
handling our postal deficit would dis
appear and surplus result which
might be used to give the people still
better mail facilities or cheaper rate
II letter postage.
Attention rs called to the fact that on
January LIST 1897 more than $40. 900, DOC
# the bonds issued by the government
20 aid in the construction OF the Union
Pacific railway will have fallen due and
must be paid
This will create such default on the
art Of these companies TO the govern
ment as will give II the right to at once
institute proceedings to foreclose its
mortgage lien.
| Therefore unless congress shall other
wise direct, or shall have previously de-
lermined upon different solution of the
problem, there will hardly appear to
exist any reason for delaying beyond
the date Of default above mentioned such
'Necutive action as Will promise To sub.
ierve the public interests and save the
government from the loss theatened by
further inacuon.
On the tariff question the message is
warm in It's endorsement Of the present
law aud many figures are given 10 prov,
that it has been of advantage to tn,
country.
Touching on the financial question
the president declares that reforms ar,
imperative and advocates the retirement
Of greenbacks from circulation aud tn,
consequent further contraction of tn,
currency and recommends the issuanc,
Of bonds for the purpose Of redemption
The reduction Of the tax ON the circu
lation OF National banks to one fourth o
| per cent is also advocated.
Probably the only remarkably portion
Of the message is that relating TO trust
aud other large aggregations OF capita
the object OF which is to secure thu
monopoly Of some particular branch o
trade. industry or commerce and thu
stle wholesome competition.
The president uses strong words il
condemnation OF such concerns AN,
their operatives. He says: "Thei
tendency is to crush out individual in
{ dependence and hinder or prevent IN
free use OF human faculties and the ful
development of human character
p Through them the farmer. the artisan
and the small trade is in danger OF di.
. Judgement from the proud position q
!. being his own master. watchful Of a
that touches his country's prosperity. i
40 which he has an individual lot. an
a iute. ested in all that effects the advaI
&C tages OF business. of which he is factl
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