Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-12-16

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the honorable paths it has outlined. The
policy of determination has been reversed:
broad clemencies proffered; measures
have been taken 10 relieve the horrors of
starvation. The power CO the Spanish
armies, IL is asserted, is TO be used not
10 spread ruin and desolation, but to pro-
tect the resumption of agricultural i'm
dustries. The president sketches the
| autonomy scheme of the Spanish gov
m and says that IL is honestly due
10 Spain that she should be given q reff-
sonable chance TO realize her expecta-
lions and to prove the asserted efficacy
OF the new order of things TO which she
stands irrevocably committed. He points
70 the many concessions already made; 10
the modification OF the horrible order OF
concentration; 10 the release OF the Conn
petitor prisoners. and the fact that not
arrest in Cuba He says the near future
VIII demonstrate whether a righteous
peace Is likely TO be attained. If not,
the exigeney Of further and other action
by the United States will remain 10 be
taken. Sure of the right. the government
viii continue its watchful care over every
American citizen. n its efforts 10 bring
ABOUT honorable peace, and says the
president. 'if 1t shall hereafter appear
10 be a duty imposed by our obligations
TO ourselves. 10 civilization and 70 hu,
mainly. 10 intervene with force, II shall
be without fault on our part. and only
because the necessity for such action VIII
be SO clear as 10 command the support
and approval OF the civilized world.
Annexation of
The president next takes up the subject
of the annexation of Hawaii, which, he
should be accomplished. Rapidly
reviewing his former arguments in favor
OF annexation, he says that legislation Is
required in the event of the ratification OF
the treaty, and while abrupt assimilations
Of immature elements of population
should be avoided. Just provision should
be made for self-rul1 in local matters
with the largest political liberty 10 the
Hawaiins. He says that the dispute be-
tween Japan anad Hawaii over the immi-
! grafton question is now in a satisfactory
stage OF settlement by negotiation; that
our government has not INTERVIEWED. and
that II is learned thai Japan is now con-
hdent in the intention OF this government
to deal with all possible Interior questions
affecting her interests in the broadcast
spirit OF friendliness
Reference is made to the failure of Mr..
Merry TO be received as minister 10 Mic
aragua on account Of the obligations of
that country to the diet OF the greater
republic of Central America. As there is
no legal authority at present TO accredit
him 10 the diet Mr.. BAKER the present
minister at Managua. has been directed
to present his letters of recall. Mr.. w.
Godfrey Hunter is said to be likewise ac-
credited to Honduras. a member of the
Greater Republic, and his case is awaiting
/ action.
The Nicaragua canal is spoken OF as Of
large Importance TO our country. and the
promise is made of further reference to
the subject which in the report of the
commission now at work is sent TO con-
4 gress.
The president says Of tn. international
monetary commission that, nothwith-
| standing diligent effort. the ENJOYS have
failed so far as TO secure an agreement.
Qualification is expressed at the action OF
France in this matter in Joining in our
efforts, and it is said that the negotia-
tlons are still pending. Meanwhile the
ENJOYS have not made their final report.
Believing tina the doubts raised in GER
tain quarters respecting the feasibility of
maintaining parity between gold and sill
yer may yet be solved. TIL president
earnestly hopes that their labors may
bring about an international agreement.
Reciprocity Negotiations.
Mr.. kasson of Iowa is said TO be now
| conducting negotiations with several gov
| ernments for reciprocity arrangements
under the tariff act, and II Is believed
that by a careful exercise OF the powers
conferred by the act. some grievance OF
our own and other countries IN our fnu-
tual trade relations may re rsmoved or
~alleviated. and the volume VI our COM
mercial exchanges enlarged.
The president earnestly rrges The I'M
provement OF our merchant marine, the
inferiority of which, lie says, Is Etmillat-
ing to the national rride.
Reference is made 10 he recent confer
ences al Washington on the subject OF
protection of seal t!fe. the result y wnich
place beyond controversy. :. Is Sole the
duty of the governments concern to
| adopt measures withoh. delay Tor the
| protection of the herds, Negotiations TO
| this end are now in progress.
Tnternational arbitration is declared by
the nresident TO represent the lest sem
timent of the civilized world. aiid treat
les emhodying these humane principles
on broad lines without in any war I'm
periitng our interests or honor viii nave
its constant encouragement,
A liberal appropriation Is beSpoken In
order that the United States may make
a creditable exhibit at the approaching
Paris exposition in which the people nave
/ shown an unprecedented interest.
Under the head of the navy, the presf-
| dent points to the necessity fer sIetdy
| legislation to procure he amor TOR TREE
battleships now building, wn'el would De
| ofheTwise useless. He speaks In terms or
\ praise of the quality of our shps, ana
| thinks that the time has now arrived
when the increase to which the Country. Is
committed should for a time take the
| form of increased facilities coiniaetsur-
| at with the increase OF our naval YES,
| sells. He refers TO the lack ~ docks ana
urges that three or four { tie lirSest
| locks be provided on the Atlantic, end at
least one on the Pacific coast and a
floating dock in the gulf.
Enlargement of the Navy.
There should also be ample provision
for munitions of wal and an increase OF
officers and enlisted men. Additions are
also necessary 10 navy yards, and. as
there are now ON the stocks five large
battleships. IL Is recommended that an
appropriation be made but Tor one more
| battleship on the Pacific coast. SeVerul
torpedo boats are also necessary.
Attention is called 10 the need for
prompt legislation as 70 Alaska ana Inc
Il AXI XII 1INAl 1AAAAt a 49,
territory. There is need for surveys ana
Tor the establishment OF another land
/ office at some point in the Yukon valley
for which an appropriation is asked. Mil
itary force is also necessary. IA the es-
] fatIishment of some sort of flexible gov
/ rnmen If the startling reports as TO the
probable shortage of food for the miners
| be fully verified, every effort should be
made. at any cost. TO carry them relief.
The. message deals at some length with
| the unsatisfactory condition OF affairs in
! the Indian Territory. The large white
element is said TO be without protection
and without schools or other rights or
/ citizens; leading Indians have absorbed
great tracts of lands and created an
/ aristocracy, and The friends of the In
dams believe that the best interests OF
the FIVE civilized tribes would be found
in American citizenship, Reference IS
made to the failure. so far. OF the Dawes
commission TO secure dhe consent or the
tribes to ain extlnguishrnent OF the tribal
titles and a division OF the lands 1t is
said that should the tribes still fan TO
ratlfy the agreement. then some legisla-
ton should be had by congress.
The president approves the
| dalton of the secretary of the treasury
for an extension of the quarantine laws.
and also suggests the appointment OF a
! special commission II ascertain the cause
i of yellow fever.
ale OF che Kansas Pacific.
Speaking of the pending sale of the
Kansas Pacific railroad. IL is said hat *
no better bid is received than the upset
price fixed by the court, the government
would receive only s., 800, 600 ON its claim