Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-12-08


ressated in which our obligations to the
20, eteienty of Spain will he suspended
" higher obligations. which We can
hardly hesitate to recognize ana dis
charge
Deferving the choice OF ways and meth
DDS until the time for action arrives,
we should make them depend upon the
precise conditions then existing; and
they should not be determined upon
without giving careful heed to every con-
sideration involving our honor and IN
terest or the international duty We owe
to Spain. Until we face the contingent
cies suggested. or the situation Is by
other incidents imperatively changed
we should continue IN the line of conduct
heretofore pursued. thus in all circum-
stances exhibiting our obedience to the
requirements of public law and our re-
gard for the duty enjoined upon us by
the position we occupy in the family OF
nations.
A contemplation of emergencies that
may arise should plainly lead us TO avoid
their creation, either through a careless
disregard OF present duty or even an
undue stimulation and ill-timed express
sion OF feeling. But have deemed 1t
not amiss to remind the congress that
time may arrive when correct policy
and care for our interests, as well as
regard for the interests of ether nations
and their citizens ioined bx, considera-
t;ons Of humanity and a desire TO see
rich and fertile country. intimately
related to us. saved from complete
devastation. will constraln our govern
70 s,lch action as viii snbserye the in
terests thus involved and at the same
time promise to Cuba and its inhabitants
an opportunity to enjoy the blessings or
peace
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promise 10 reaVH u ShVceSsiul e1iiS"ii'iiI-
ton at an early date
THE CONSULAR SERVICE.
The scheme of examining applicants for
certain consular positions 10 test their
competencv and fitness. adoptcd under
an exacutfye4 order issued on the goth of
centernber fs95 has fully demonstrated
lhe usefulness of this innovation In CON
.ection with This plan of examina tfunS
oro,notions and transfers of deserving in
-,mhents have been utlite extensively
tnade with excelIent results
puriu,s ihn mas. vear q, annoIntments
nave been made, in the consular service.
" of which were made 10 Hi vacancies
caused bv death or resignation or to sup
ulv newly created uosts two 10 succeed
lncntubcnts removed for cause. TWO for
mo nurnosa of disolarirp alien consular
officials by American citizens and four
merely changing the official title of in
eumbent from commercial agent to con-
sui. Twelve OF these appointments were
transfers o. promotions from othef post
lions under the department OF state. four
of those appointed had rendered previous
service under the department, ciSht were
made of persons who passed satisfact-
ory examination, seven were appointed
to places not included IN the order OF
Sept. 70. 1895. and four appointments,
as above stated. involved no chanse Oh
incumhoncy.
Tho inspection of consular offices pro-
vided for by an appropriation for that
purpose at the last session Of the con-
grcss has been productive of such
wholesome effects, that | nope TINS I'M
poriant work VIII IN the future ue con
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We have during the last year labored
aithfully and against unfavorable condi-
ions, 70 secure better preservation or
ieal life in the Hehiing Sea. Bo,h the
lnited States ann Great Britain have
aielY dispatched commissioners 10 these
waters. TO stucT the habits ana condi-
ion of the seal herd, and the causes
f thcir rapid decrease. Upon the re-
orts OF these commissioners. soon to be
ubmiitd ana with the exercise OF pa
ltnct ana good sense on the part OF all
Interested parties. II Is earnestly hoped
nat hearty cooperation may be secured
or the protection against Threatened
'f'inction o4 seal NE III the northern
'acifc AMI Fchring SEA.
DIR FINANCES
The secretary OF the treasury reports
hat during tho fiscal year ended Jnua