The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-08
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else conditions then existing and they
should not be determined upon without
giving careful heed to every considera-
lion involving our honor and interest, or
the International duty we owe to Spain,
until we face the contingencies suggest
ed or the situation as by other incidents
imperativeiy changed, We should contin-
ue in the line of conduct heretofore pur-
sued. thus in all circumstances exhibit
ing our obedience to the requirements OF
public law and our regard for the duty
enjoined upoE US by the position We oc-
cupy in the family OF nations.
THEN SHOULD BE DECISIVE.
A contemplation of emergencies that
may arse should plainly lead us to avoid
their creation, either through careless
disregard OF present duty or even an I'M
due stimulation and i,i-timed expression
Of feelings. But I have deemed it not
asniss to remind the congress that time
may arrive when a correct policy and
care for our interests, as well as regard
for the interests Of other nations ard
their citizens, Joined by considerations of
humanity and q desire to see a rich and
fertile country, Intimately related TO US.
saved from complete devastation will
constrain Our government to such action
as will subserve the interests thus invoiv-
ed and the same time promise to Cuba
and its inhabitants an opportunity to
enjoy the blessings Of peace.
Venezuelan Boundary.
The Venezuelan boundary question
has ceased to be a matter of difference
between Graf Britain and the United
States, their respective governments
having agreed upon the substantial pro-
visions Of treaty between Great Brit
ain and Venezuela submitting the whole
controversy to arbitration. The provi-
sions of the treaty are so eminent,y just
and fair that the assent OF Venezuela
thereto may confidently be anticipated. !.
Negotiations for a treaty for general
arpitra ton for all differences between
Great Britain and the Unitea States are
far advanced and promise to reach sue
cessfUl consummation at an early date.
Consular Service.
The scheme Of examining applicants
for consular positions to test their COM
potency and fitness, adopted under an
order issued on the Goth of September,
1885, has fully demonstrated the useful
ness of this innovation. In connection
with this plan Of examination, promo
tions and transfers of deserving incum-
beuts have been quite extensively made.
with excellent results. During the past
year thirty-five appointments have been
made under the consular service, twenty
seven Of which were made to I'll, vacan-
cies caused by death or resignation or
to supply newly created posts; two TO sue
coed incumbents removed for cause; two
for the purpose Of displacing alien consul
officials by American citizens, and four
merely changing the official title OF the
incumbent from commercial agent to con
sui Twelve OF these appointments were
transfers or promotions from other posi-
lions under the department Of state; four
Of these appointments had rendered pre-
vious service under the department:
eight were made Of persons who passed
satisfactory examination; seven were
appointed 10 places not included In the
order of September 20, 1895, and four ap-
pointed, as above stated, involved no
change of incumbency.
CONSULAR INSPECTION.
The inspection Of consular offices pro-
vided for by an appropriation for that
purpose at the last session of congress.
has been productive Of such wholesome
effects that / hope this important point
will in future be continued. I know of
nothing that can be done with the same
slight expense, so improving to the SER
vice.
AMBASSADORS RESIDENCES.
I desire TO repeat the recommendation
cor tanned in my last annual message in
favor Of providing at public expense Of
fetal residences for our ambassadors
and ministers at foreign capitals The
reasons supporting this recommendation
are strongly reported by the secretary OF
state and the subject seems OF such i'm
portance that hope 1t may receive the
early attention of congress.
Bering Sea Question.