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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10

The spectacle of the utter ruin of al
adjoining country. by nature one of the
most fertile and charming on the whole
globe. would engage the serious attention
of the government and the people of the
United States in any circumstances In
point Of fact, they have a concern with it
which is by no means of a wholly senti-
mental or ph~ilanthropic character. 1t lies
SO near to us as to be hardly separated
from our territory. Our actual pecuniary
interest in it is second only to that of the
people Of Spain. 1t is reasonably estimated
that at least from $780, 900 to $50, 900, 900
Of American capital is invested in plsnta-
tions and in railroads, mining and other
business enterprises on the island. The
volume of trade between the United States
and Cuba, which in 1889 amounted to about
s6i, OO0,O 900, rose in 1893 to about $lO3, 900, 900,
and in 1894, the year before the present
Instruction broke out, amounted to near
ly 500, OOO, 900.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
THE TARIFF.
The Presidents Defense of the WfIrop
Bill.

desire to refer to the statement else
where made concerning the government re.
ceipts and expenditures for the purpose OF
Venturing upon some suggestions touching
our present tariff law and its operation.
rms statute took effect on the 2Sth day
OF August, 1894. Whatever may be its
shortcomings as a complete measure Of
tariff reform, 1t must be conceded that II
mas opened the way to a freer and greater
exchange of commodities between the
united States and other countries. and
thus furnished a wider market for our prod
ucts and manufacturing. The only entire
nscal year during which this law has been
IN force ended on the Both day of June. 1896.
In that year our imports Increased over
those OF the previous year more than
S6,5U0'UO, while the value of the domestic
product we exported and which found mar
kets abroad was nearly $40, 900. 900 more than
during the preceding year.
Those who insist that the cost IN our
people of articles coming to them from
ABROAD Tor their needful use, should only
De increased through tariff charges IA
an extent necessary to meet the expenses
oi the government, as well as those who
claim that tariff charges NAV be
iald upon such articles beyond
beyond the necessities of the government
revenue and with the additional n,,rnoee
VI Pi III III OuT markers
as to give American manufacturers and
producers better and more profitable oppor-
tunltles, must agree that our tariff laws
are only primarily justified as sources of
revenue to enable the government TO meet
tne necessary expenses of its maintenance
considered as to its sufficiency in this
sspect, the present law can by no means
ian uhuer Just condemnation. During the
oh!y complete fiscal year of it's operation,
u mas yielded nearly 49, 900, 900 more revenue
than was received from tariff duties in the
preceding year. There was, nevertheless. a
uencit oetwee our receipts and expendi-
lures OF a little more than s25, 900, 900.
Inc situation was such in December.
seven months before the close of the fiscal
year, that the secretary of the treasury
toretold a deficiency of SIT, 900, 900. The
great and increasing apprehension and
timidity in business circles and the de-
preston in all activities Intervening since
that time, resulting from causes perfectly
Wen understood and entirely disconnected
win our tariff law or its operation. seri-
ously checked the imports we would have
otherwise received and readily account for
tne dltterence between the estimate of the
secretary and the actual deficiency az we'll
as Tor a continued deficit. Indeed. II must
De confessed that we could hardly have had
a more unfavorable period than the la
TWO years for the collection of a tariff
revenue. A
we cannot reasonably hope that our re-
cuperation from this business denression
VIII be sudden. but 1t has already SET in
with a promise Of acceleration and CON
tinuance. WI"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
A Character to Maintain.

The correctness of this forecast need be
neither affirmed nor denied. The United
States has, nevertheless, a character to
maintain as a nation, which plainly die
tates that right and not might should be
the rule Of its conduct.
Further, though the United States is
not a nation to which peace is q n~ecessi-
ty, is Is, in truth, the most pacific of
powers and desires nothing so much as
to live in amity with all the world. It's
own ample and diversified domain sat
Isles all possible longings for terri
tory, precludes all claims of conquest and
prevents any casting of covetous eyes up
on neighborlng regions. however attrac-
tive.
That our conduct towards Spain and her
dominions has constituted no exception to
this national disposition is made manifest
by the course of our government, not only
thus far during the present insurrection,
but during the 10 years that followed the
rising of Yara in 1868. No other great
power, 1t may safely be said, under cir
cumstances of similar perplexity, would
have manifested the same restraint and
the same patient endurance.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
FINANCIAL
The Weakness and Vices of Our Pros.
ent Methods.

This reference to the condition and nros-
poets OF our revenues naturally suggests
an allusion to the weakness and vices ~
our financial methods. They have been
frequently pressed upon the attention NJ
congress In previous executive communIca-
IONS. and the inevitable LANCER OF their
continued federation pointed out. Without
no" repeating these details, I cannot re.
ram from again earnestly presenting the
necessity Of the prompt reform of n svs-
seH opposed to every rule of sound finance
inc shown by experience to be fraurht with
the gravest peril and perplexity.
me terrible war which shook the FONDA
oons OF cur government more than 30 wears
aso brought In its train the destruction Of
property, the wasting of our countrv's
suos'snee and the arrangement of breih-
Ien. These are now past and forgotten.
GVen the distressing loss of life the con.
ttIct entailed is but a sacred memory which
listers patriot: sentiment and keeps alive
u tender regard for those who nobly died
Nhu yer there remains with us TO-DAY
~ Iul strength, as an Incident OF that
tremendous struggle, a feature Of Its 6nan-
s.si necessities not only unsulted TO orr
present circumstances. but manlfestly a
u's'uFoins menace to business security and
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

To the Congress OF the United States:
As representatives of the people in the
legislative branch of their government, you
aveassembled at a time when the strength
and excellence Of our free institutions
and the fitness of our citizens to enjoy
popular rule have been again made mani
fest. A political contest involving moment
Gus consequences, fraught with feverish
apprehension, and creating aggressiveness
SO Intense az to approach bitterness and
passion. has been waged throughout our
land, and determined by the decree of free
and independent suffrage without disturb
ance of our tranquility or the least sign
Of weakness In our national structure.
When we consider these Incidents and
contemplate the peaceful obedience and
manly submission which have succeeded a
heated clash Of political opinions, we dis
cover abundant evidence of a determination
on the part of our countrymen to abide by
every verdict Of the popular will, and to
be controlled at all times by an abiding
faith In the agencies established for the
direction OF the affairs Of their govern
ment. Thus, our people exhibit a patriotic
disposition, which entities them to demand
OF those who undertake to make and exc
cute their laws such faithful and unselfsh
service In their behalf as can only be pro-
NOTED by a serious appreciation Of the
trust ana confidence which the acceptance
of public duty invites.
In obedience to constitutional require
ment, l hereby submit to the congress
certain information concerning national af-
fairs. with the suggestion Of such legisla-
,tion as. in my Judgment, is necessary
and expedient. To secure brevity and to
avoid tiresome narration, I shall omit
many details concerning matters within
federal control. which, by no means I'M
important, are more proitably discussed
In departmental reports.
1 shall also further curtail this communi-
cation by emitting a minute recital of any
minor Incidents connected with our foreign
relations which have heretofore found a
place In executive messages, but are now
contained In a report of the secretary of
state, which Is herewith submitted:
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10

1t may also be said that this persistent
attitude of the United States towards
Spain in connection with Cuba unoues-
tionably evinces no slight respect and re-
gard for Spain on the part of the Amer
lean people. They, in truth, do not forget
her connection with the discovery of the
Western hemisphere, nor do they under
estimate the great qualities of the Span
ish people, nor fail to fully recognize their
splendid patriotism and their chivalrous
devotion to the national honor. They
view with wonder and admiration the
cheerful resolution with which vast bod
les of men are sent across thousands of
miles of ocean and an enormous debt ac-
cumulated that the costly possession of
the Gem OF the Antilles may still hold its
place In the Spanish crown.
And yet neither the government nor the
people of the United States have -hut
their eyes to the course of events in Cuba
nor a failed to realize the extent Of
conceded grievances which have led to
the present revolt from the authority of
Spain, grievances recognized by the queen
regent and by the c%ortes, voiced by the
most patriotic and enlightened of Spanish
statesmen without regard to party, and
demonstrated by reforms proposed by the
and approved by the legislative
branch of the Spanish government. 1t is
in the assumed temper and disposition of
the Spanish government to remedy these
grievances, fortified by indications of in
huential public opinion in Spain, that
this government has hoped to discover the
most promising and effective means of
composing the present strife with honor
and advantage to Spain and with the
achievement of all the ostensible OBJ
jects of the Instruction.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
FOREIGN
America n Refuge for Prosecuted
A~rmenians.

At the outset Of a reference to the more
important matters affecting our relations
with foreign powers, 1t would afford me
satisfaction II l could assure the congress
that the disturbed conditions in Asiatic
Turkey had during the past year assumed
a less hideous and bloody ASPECT. and
that, either as a consequence of the awak-
ening OF the Turkish government to the
demand OF humane civilization or as the
result of a decisive action on the mart
or the great nations having the right by
treaty to Interfere for the protection
OF those eXposed to the rage of mad bigotrv
and cruel fanaticism, the shocking features
OF the situation had been mltigated, In
stead, however, of welcoming a softened
disposition or protective Intervention, we
have been afflicted by continued and NOT
~infrequent reports of the wanton de-
structlon OF homes and the bloody butch
cry or men, women and children; made
martyrs to their profession of Christian
faith.
While none of our citizens In Turkey
have thus far been killed or wounded,
though often in the midst of dreadful
scenes or danger. their safety In the
future Is by no means assured. Our gov
eminent at home and our minister at Con-
stantinople ave left nothing undone to
protect our. missionaries in Ottoman terri
Tory, VINO constitute nearly all the indi-
Viduals residing there who have a right to
claim our protection on the score of
American citizenship.
Our efforts in this direction will not be
relaxed, but the deep feeling and sympathy
that have been raised among our people
ought not to so far blind their reason
and Judgment as to lead them to demand
Impossible things. The outbreaks OF blind
Iury, which cad to murder and plllage In
turkey, occur suddenly and without notice,
and an attempt on our part to force such
a hostile presence there as might be eff
fective for prevention or protection would
not only be resisted by the ottoman gov
eminent, but would be regarded as an
interruption OF their plans by the great
nations who assert their exclusive right
TO intervene in their own time and method
Tor the security of life and property in
Turkey.
Several naval vessels are stationed in
the Mediterranean as a measure Of eau
tlon and to furnish all possible relief and
refuge In case of emergency.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
A Way Out of II.

Nevertheless, realizing that suspicious on
the part of the weaker of the two COM
batants are always natural and not al
ways unjustiable, being sincerely DESTROYS
in the interest of both as well as on our
own account that the Cuban problem should
be solved with the least possible
delay, 1t was intimated by this
government to the government of
Spain some months ago that If a
satisfactory measure of home rule were ten
dered the Cuban insurgents, and would be
accepted by them upon a guaranty of its
execution, the United States would en-
deavor to find a way not Objectionable to
Spain of furnishing such guaranty.
While no definite response to this inti-
nation has yet been received from the
Spanish government, 1t Is believed to be
not altogether unwelcome, while, as already
suggested. no reason is perceived why II
should not be approved by the Insurgents
Neither party can fail to see the impor-
lance of early action, and both must realize
that to prolong the present state OF things
for even a short period will add enormously
to the time and labor and expenditure
necessary to bring about the Industrial re-
cuperation OF the island. 1t is, therefore.
fervently hoped on all grounds that earnest
EFFORTS for healing the breach between Spain
and the insurgent Cubans upon the lines
above indicated may be at once inaugu-
rated and pushed to an immediate success
tul issue. The friendly offices OF the United
states. either in the name above outlined
or in any other way consistent with our
constitution and laws, will always be at the
disposal of either party.
Whatever policy may arise, our polIcv
and our interest would constrain us 10
object to the acquisition OF the island or
TO any interference with its control by any
other power. "'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
Railroad.

The secretary calls attentIon
lie interests involved in an AVA,
OF the obligations of the pacIsS ..S
to the government. l deem II IN -.
portant duty to especially preseu, M.
1ect to the consideration Of the sOs-
ON January l, 1897, with the swos'
ready matured, more than sl3 nm NJ J.
principal Of the subsidy bonds ,'',a
the United States in aid Of the con,
ton OF the Union Pacific railway \
Ing Its Kansas line, and more th,, y
0Oo OF like bonds issued in aid A. ~
tral Pacific railway, including thoss
to the Western Pacific Railway Ccr,
Will have fallen due and been naiS !,
on that day be paid by the povs,,.
Without any reference to the applr,F1
n sinking fund now in the treanrv
VIII create such a default on ths M
THESE companies to the government h,
give 1t the right to at once ipstltpt, |
csedings to foreclose It's mortgage NJ,
addition to this Indebtedness ma,
be due January 1, 1897, there will mi
between that date and January / INA
remaining principal of such subsidy "
which must also be met by the rovI
ment. These amount to more thsu }
100000 on account of the Union p,l
lines, and exceed $21, 900, 900 on accou,l
the Central Pacific lines.
The situation of these roads ana
condition of their Indebtedness to M !
eminent have been fully set forth n
reports Of various committees TO the !,
ent and prior congresses, and as esfv
1887 they were thoroughly examined i
special commission appointed pursuant
an act of congress. The consideration
curing an adjustment of the goyerms
relations to the companies have been ii
ly presented, and the conclusion rs,
with practical uniformity that Il d
relations are not terminated they sh
be revised upon a basis securing their
continuance.
Under q section of the act Of COM
passed March 8, 1887, the presldel
charged with the duty, In the event
any mortgage or other incumbrance D
mount to the interest of the United s.
In the property of the Pacific rain
shall exist and be lawfully liable Il
enforced, to direct action of the De-
ments of the treasury and Of jusdc
the protection of the interest Of the u
States by thorough judicial proceed
including foreclosure of the govern
liens. In view of the fact that the
gress has for a number Of years al
constantly had under consideration
for dealing with the conditions exlstlnI
tween these roads and the governme
have thus far felt justified in withho
action under the statute above menti
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Exports of Farm Products.

The secretary reports that the value r.
u exports of farm products during
last fiscal year amounted to SIO,0Na
an increase of s17, 900, 900 over those Of
year Immediately preceding. This stat
ment Is none the less welcome becau
of the fact that notwithstanding such T.
crease the proportion of exported agrlcaI
tural products to our total exports o.
descriptions fell off during the year, ~
benefits of an increase in agrlcuINl1
exports being assured, the decrease IN
proportion to u total exports is the mUi
gratifying, when we consider that II
owing to the fact that such total expoI1
for the year increased more than 'awl
600.
The large and increasing exportauOn u
our agricultural products Suggests u
great usefulness of the organlSau.l
lately established in the department "
the purpose of giving to those engageu /
farming pursuits reliable informauon ",
corning the condition and needs anu y
vantages of different foreign malA'a
Inasmuch as the success of the lalmy.
depends upon the advantageous sac '
his products and inasmuch as iOf.s
markets must largely be the destnau.
of such products, it is quite appaiu,
that a knowledge of the conditions =,
wants that affect those markets ouSn.
result in sowing more intelligenuy !.
reaping with a better promise Vi pSl
Such information points gu the ws' AZ
a prudent foresight in the seIectoH -. -
cultivation of crops and to a release
the bondage Of unreasoning mono.vns =,
production, a glutted and depressed ~, mSs
ket. and constantly recurring unpr0H'N
toll
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
Tho CUBAN QUESTION.
Friendly Offices of the United States
offered to Settle the War,

The insurrection in Cuba still continues
with all its perpleXities. 1t is difficult TO
perceive that n progress has thus far
been made towards the pacincation Of the
island, or that the situation of affairs, as
depicted in my last annual message. has in
the least improved.
II Spain still holds Havana and the sea-
ports and all the considerable towns, the
insurgents still roam at will over at least
two-thirds Of the inland country. The de-
termination of Spain to put down the in
surrection seems but strengthened with
the lapse of time, as is evinced by her
unhesitating devotion of largely increased
military and naval forces to the task.
There Is much reason to believe that the
insurgents nave gained in number char
acter and resources, and are none the less
inheNiole In their resolve not to succumb
without practically securing the great OBJ
ject for which they took up arms,
III Spain has not yet re-establlshed her
authority, neither have the Insurgents vet
made good their title to be regarded as an
Independent state. Indeed, as the contest
mas gone on, the p~retense that civil gov
nmen exists on the island. except so far
as spain Is able TO maintain II, has been
practically abandoned. Spain does keen
on foot such a government, more or less
imperfectly, In the large towns and their
immediate suburbs, but, that excention
being made. the entire country is either
given over to anarchy or is subject TO the
military occupation OF one or the other
party, 1t ia reported, indeed. on reliable
authority. that at the demand OF the COM
mander-in-chief OF the insurgent army
the putative Cuban government has now
given up all attempt to exercise its func-
tons, leaving that government confessed
ly Cwhat there is best reason for suppos-
Ing II always to have been In facO q gov
m merely on paper.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10
Concluding Remarks.

In concluding this communication !.
last words shall be an appeal 10 ue n.
gress for the most rigid economy "a
expenditure of the money 1t holds ~,
for the people. The way to paA |,
extravagances is easy, but a Iesu r
frugality Is difficult. When, howe'' ~,
Is considered that those who can ~ =,
the burdens Of taxation have no gus' AZ,
of honest care. ave in the fidelity o. a.sSl
public servants, the duty OF all ws,,
retrenchment is plainly manifest, an
our differences are forgotten ana gu "A
tests of political opinion are M lonss d
membered, nothing in the rerospss r,t
our public service will be as los ~ a.
and comforting as the recollection ",n
fetal duty well performed, and te ~
DRY Of a constant devotion to the In"
Of our copfding fellow countrymen' IN
GROVER CLEVELANN
Executive Mansion. Dec. 7. 1870
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10

unexcelled power ana accuracy. At that
date. however. there were practically no
carriages upon which to mount these guns,
and only 81 emplacements for guns and
Ga for mortars. Nor were all these en-
placements in condition to receive their
armament. Only one hlgh-power gun was
at that time In position for the defense of
the entire coast. Since that time, the num-
Der of gum actually completed has been
increased to q 12-inch, Sc 1O-inch, and 81
8-iEch rifed mortars.
In addition there are in process of con-
struction one 16-inch-type gun, so Pinch,
56 10-inch, q S-inch h~igh-power guns, and
66 Pinch rified mortars, in all 42S guns and
mortars.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10

Our public lands, originate
i,s4o'oOO, 600 acres, have hesn amount
that only 600, OOO, 600 still renal 50 4
ment control, excluding Aiasaa 10
ance, being by far the moss ,As, NJ
uon, has been given away IN o'. .aa
new states and to railroads, o, ', ~
comparatively nominal sum SaI
Inc patenting of land, in
railroad grants has proprs,s .,Sat'
during the year, and since 49, Ss'a y
March, 1893, about 25,OOOON ,a
thus been conveyed to these sIe
l agree with the secretarv , so,pci q
mainaer OF our public lands sbOpls y y
carefully dealt with, and theI, -', ~ \
guarded against by better aug
greater prudence. '''u'nI
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1896-12-10

an ever-preseut agent ~,
rseSas we may be NJ omTon,apl
relief If, from its depressing a'Ipyl p.
tons. Duuenness Of n.y.