Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-08

sHTNGTON. December 7-Follow-
r- the Presidents message. sent 10
C-res .o-day:
r -ta Congress OF the United States:
t. rsrreeentatives of the people in
re legislative branch Of their govern
nsrr sou have assembled at time when
u. strength and excellence Of our free
Institutions and the fitness of our citi-
Ems 20 enjoy popular rule have been again
manifest political contest. in
rrrrc mOmc1tOus consequences, fraught
Wh fv,rsh apprehension, and creating
s--ress.ycness so intense as to approach
bitterness and passion. has been waged
throughout our land. and determined by
Gle decree Of free and Independent suf-
f. without disturbance Of our tran
c 'v or the least sign of weakness in
Dr national structure.
When we consider these incidents. and
contemplate the peaceful obedience and
submission which have succeeded a heat
clash of political opinions. we discover
abundant evidence Of determination on
h. part Of our country to abide by every
verdict Of the popular viii and to be
controlled at an times by an abiding
faith In the agencies established for the
r-l9l Of the affairs of their govern
rHt
rles our people exhibit patriotic dis
position which entities them to demand
~ those who undertake to make and
execute their laws such faithful and un-
selfish service in their behalf as can only
De- prompted hy a serious appreciation Of
t-o trust and confidence which the ac-
o.9auce Of public duty invites
Ir Obedience % "a constitutional require
ueat. herein submit 10 the Congress
certain Information concerning national
affairs. with the suggestion Of such le-
gauon ass. in my judgment is neces-
s.ry and expedient. TO secure breyity
and avoid tiresome narration. l shah
Omit many details concerning matters
within Federal control which, though by
ro means unimportant. are more profit
f.T discussed ln departmental reports.
shan also further curtan this communi-
cation by emitting a minute recital Of
many minor incidents connected with our
foreign relations. which have heretofore
sound "a place in Executive messages
tut are now contained in a report Of the
Secretary OF State. which is herewith
lbuuei
THE ARNENIANS.
40 the outset Of n reference to the more
Important matters affecting our relations
w.h foreign Powers. Il would afford me
satisfaction II could assure the Congress
ht the disturbed condition in Asiatc
Turkey bad during the past year assumed
ies hidcous and bloody aspect, and
hat either as consequence Of the
awakening OF the Turkish Government TO
he demands Of humane civilization, or
h tho result Of decisive action on the
Sart OF The great nations having the right
- treaty 10 interfere for the protection
those exposed 10 the rage Of mad
,cotry and cruel fanaucism the shock
az features Of the situation had been
ntnteI Instead however. Of welcom-
rg sofiened disposition or protective
n'euention. we have been afflicted by
continued and not unfrequcnt reports Of
he wsnton destruction OF homes and
me bloody butchery Of men, women. andt
sl.dren. made martyrs to their profess
non Of the Christian faith.
While none Of our citizens In Turkey
nave thus far been Killed or wounded.
moigh often IN the midst OF dreadful
saenes Of danger. their safety IN the fu-
'ufe SIS by no means assured. Our gov
eminent AT home and our Minister at
'on"'sntinople hayy left nothing undone