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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-09-17
To Change a Current For Climates SAX

To Change a Current For Climates Sake
A Tokyo journal is responsible for the
following: "Vladivostok. being the
terminus of the Siberian railway, is q
most important port in Russia. Not
withstanding this fact over four
months during the cold season the port
is blocked with ice and spring traffic is
entirely impossible, and therefore the
railway loses much of its advantages
The Russian authorities have endeavor-
ed for many years to conquer nature,
and some years ago ice breaking ships
were introduced to break open the ice,
but it has been found that the operation
is useless
"A certain engineer has hit upon the
rather wonderful idea of retaining the
narrowest part of the Tartar strait, be-
tween Saghalien and the Russian main
land. He is of opinion, if this is done,
the cold current that enters the Japa-
nese sea from the arctic via Boring
strait will be checked and the passage
of the warmer tide, coming from the
south through the Suyshima strait,
will make the water on the coasts of
Japan as we'll as at Vladivostok warm
er, and the latter will be warmer all
the year around. This scheme was pre-
scented to the Russian government for
approval, and it is now engaged in its
Investigations, There is probability
Of this piece of smart engineering being
entered upon after the completion of
the Siberian railway. Portland Ore
gonian.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-09-17
SCHOOL TAX NOTICE.
Notice to the taxpayers of the Town o
Rrni ford

A school tax of ~ cents ON the dollar of the
grand list OF the town of 1897 is in my hands
for collection. a discount of per cent will
be allowed on all taxes paid within ninety
days from this date (said time expires Oct.
70 1897 after October 30th, 1897, taxes will
be paid tO the collector.
j. c. STEARNS, Treasurer.
Bradford. Aug. LIST. 1897. 43
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-09-17

Notice to the Village of Bradford, Vt.
A village tax of thirty cents and a highway
tax of forty cents on the dollar of the Grand
List of the Town, of 1897, is in my hands for
collection. A discount of per cent Will be
allowed on all taxes paid within 80 days from
this date. (said time expires October Dth,
1897. After October 30th, 1897 taxes will be
paid to the collector.
BARRON HAY. Village Treasurer.
Village of Bradford. VT, Aug. |, 1897 43
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1897-09-17
NOTICE,

The Taxpayers of the town of Topsham, VT.
are hereby notified that nave in my hands
for collection the Town, school and High
way Taxes assessed on the Grand List
of 1897 A discount of 1 per cent Will be
allowed on all taxes paid within 30 days from
this date, (said time expires Oct. 10, 1870.
After the expiration of said time the balance
if any will be PAYABLE to the Collector with
costs EVERETT FORSYTH
Town Treasurer.
Torsham VI IuIv % 1897 Al
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-12-08

first class. two OF the second and 4s other
vessels, ranging from armored cruisers to
torpedo boats. There are under construc-
tion five battle ships Of the first class, le
torpedo boats and one submarine boat. No
provision has yet been made for the armor
OF three OF the five battle ships, as II has
been impossible to obtain 1t at the price
fixed by congress. 1t is OF great Importance
that congress provide this armor, as until
then the ships are of no fighting value.
The present naval force, especially in view
of Its Increase by the ships now under con-
struction, while not as large as that OF q
few other powers, Is formidable force;
Its vessels are the very best OF each type;
and with the increase that should be made
to 1t from time to time In the future, and
careful attention to keeping, 1t in a high
state of efficiency and repair, 1t is well
adapted to the necessities OF the country.
The great increase of the navy which has
taken place in recent years was justified by
the requirements for national defense and
has received public appreciation. The time
has now arrived, however, when this In
crease, to which the country Is committed
should, for a time, take the form of in
creased facilities commensurate with the
increase OF our naval vessels. It Is an un-
fortunate fact that there Is only one dock
on the Pacific coast capable of docking our
largest ships, and only one on the Atlantic
coast, and that the latter has for the last
six or seven months been under repair and
therefore incapable Of use. Immediate
steps should be taken to provide three or
four docks or this capacity on the Atlantic
coast, at least one on the Pacific coast and
floating dock on the gulf. This is the
recommendation of very competent
board, appointed to Investigate the SUBJ
ject. There should also be ample provision
made for powder and projectiles, and other
munitions of war and for an increased
number of officers and enlisted men. Some
additions are also necessary to our navy
yards for the repair and care of our larger
humber of vessels. AS there are now on
the stocks five battleships of the largest
class, which can not be completed for
year or two, | concur with the recommen-
dation of the secretary of the navy for an
Of one battleship for the Pacific coast,
where at present there Is only one In COM
mission and one under construction, while
on the Atlantic coast there are three in
commission and four under construction:
and also that several torpedo boats be
authorized In connection with our gen.
eral system of coast defense.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-12-08
ANNEXATION OF H.wAII.
Dignity and Honor Require Confirm
alton of the Treaty.

BY a special message dated the 10th day
of June last, | laid before the senate a
treaty signed that day by the plenipo-
taries OF the United States and of the re-
incorporation of the Hawaiian Islands as
an integral part of the United States and
under its sovereignty. The senate having
removed the injunction or secrecy, although
the treaty is still pending before that body,
the subject may be properly referred to In
this message because the necessary action
of the congress is required to determine by
legislation many details OF the eventual
union should the fact of annexation be ac-
compished, as l believe II shoud be.
While consistently disavowing from b
very early period any aggressive policy OF
absorption in regard to the Hawaiian
group, a long series of declarations through
three-quarters of a century has proclaimed
the vital interest of the United States In the
Independent life Of the islands and their
intimate commercial dependence upon this
country. At the same time 1t has been re-
peatedly asserted that In no event could the
entity Of Hawaiian statehood cease by the
passage of the islands under the domina-
tion or influence of another power than the
limited States Under these circumstances
the logic Of events required that annexa;
ton, heretofore offeredqout declined, should
in the ripeness of time come about as the
natural result of the STRENGTHENING ties
that bind us to those islands, and be real
lied by the free will of the Hawlian state.
That treaty was unanimously ratified
without amendment by the senate and pres
ident OF the republic Of Hawaii on the 10th
Of September last, and only awaits the ia
vorable action Of the American senate to
effect the complete absorption of the
islands into the domain of the United States.
What the conditions of such union shall
be, the political relation thereof to the
United States, the character OF the local
administration, the quality and degree Of
the elective franchise of the inhabitants.
the extension Of the federal laws to the
territory or the enactment of special laws
to fit the peculiar condition thereof, the reg
ulation II need be Of the labor system
therein, are oil matters which the treaty
has wisely relegated to the congress-
Should BE Confirmed.
II the treaty is confirmed, as every con-
sideration OF dignity and honor requires,
the wisdom of congress will see to 1t that,
avoiding abrupt assimilation of elements
perhaps hardly yet fitted to share In the
highest franchises Of citizenship, and haY-
ing due regard to the geographical condi-
tIons, the most just provisions for self-rule
In local matters with the largest politica!
liberties as an integral part OF our nation,
will be accorded to the Hawalians, No
less Is due to people who, after nearly
five years of demonstrated capacity to full
fill the obligations Of self-governing state
hood, come of their own free will to merge
their destinies in our body polite.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-12-08
ALASKA.
Material Changes In Territorial Laws
Are Necessary,

Are Necessary.
The territory of Alaska requires the
prompt and early attention OF congress.
The conditions now existing demand mate
rial changes In the laws relating to the
territory, The great Influx of population
during the past summer and fall and the
prospect of a still larger immigration In
ns,sIp the spring S VIII not perfmt, n,v Us to longer
within the territory or postpone the es-
tablishment of a more thorough govern
ment. A general system OF public sur
Veys has not been extended to Alaska and
upon special surveys. The act OF congress
extending to Alaska the mining laws of
the United States contained the reserva-
tion that 1t should not be construed TO put In
BY act approved March g. 1891, authority
was given for entry OF lands for town
site purposes and also for the purchase of
not exceeding l60 acres then or thereafter
facture. The purpose of congress as thus
far expressed has been that only such
rights should apply to that territory as
should be specifically named.
AS 1t Is to the interest OF the govern
ment to encourage the settlement of the
country and its duty to follow up It's citi-
zens With the beneht OF legal machinery,
l earnestly urge upon congress the estab-
such tiexibility as will enable 1t to adjust
itself to the future areas OF greatest pop
ulation.
Relief Is Needed.
The startling though possibly exagger-
ated reports from the Yukon river coun-
try of the probable shortage OF food for
the large number of people who are win
tering there without the means OF leaving
the country are confirmed in such measure
as to justify bringing the matter to the
attention of congress. Access to that
country In winter can be had only by the
passes from Dyea and vicinity, which is
a most difficult and perhaps an impossible
task However, should these reports of the
suffering of our fellow-citizens be further
verified, every effort at any cost should be
made to carry them relief.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-12-08
HISANNUAL MESSAGE
President Mckinley Reviews the
Affairs of State.
SOME IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Need of Currency LeSislatiOn Point
ed Out Spain Should Have n
Chance-Hawaii Should Be An-
nexed-Othcr Questions.

Washington, Dec. 6. - Following Is the
text of President McKinley's message to
congress:
To the Senate and House Of Representa-
tives: 1t gives me pleasure to extend greet,
ing to the Fifty-flfth congress assembled
at the seat OF government, with many OF
whom, senators and representatives, nave
been associated In the legislative service
Their meeting occurs under felicitous con-
dltions, jusllfying sincere. congratulation
and calling for our grateful acknowledg- H
ment to a benefcent Providence which has
SO signaily blessed and prospered US as a
nation. Peace and good will with all the
nations of the earth continue unhroken
The extra session OF this congress which
closed during July last enacted important
legislation, and while its full effect has not
yet been realized, what II has already &C,
complished assures us of its tlmeliness and
wisdom. To test its permanent value FUR
ther time will be required. and the people,
satisfied with Its operation and results thus
far, are in no mind to withhold from 1t
fair trial
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-12-08
CIVIL SERVICES.
Distinct Advance Made in Operation
of the Law.

The important branch OF our government
known as the civil service, the practical
Improvement of which has long been a sub
ject OF earnest discussion, has of late years
received Increased legislative and execu-
tive approval. During the past few
a still firmer basis of business methods
and personal merit. While the right OF our
veteran soldiers to reinstatement In de-
serving cases has been asserted, dsmlssals
for merely political reasons have been
carefully guarded against, the examina-
lions for admittance to the service .en-
larged and at the same time rendered less
technical and more practical; and dis
tinct advance has been made by giving q
hearing before dismissal upon ali cases
where incompetency Is charged or demand
made for the removal OF officials In any OF
the departments. This order has been made
to give to the accused his right to be heard,
but without In any way impalring the
power OF removal which should always be
exercised In cases OF lnefiiciency and Inc
competency, and which Is one OF the vital
safeguards OF the civil service reform rys-
tem preventing stagnatlon and deadwood
and Keeping every employe keenly alive
to the fact that the security Of his tenure
depends not on favor, but on his own test
ed and carefully watched record OF service.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-12-08
The NIcnraGuan CannI.

A subject of large Importance to our
country and Increasing appreciation on the
part Of The people + t5s Of the
lantic and Pacific known as the Mica
raguan canal. It's utility and value TO
American commerce Is universally admit
ted. The commission appointed under
date OF July "a last ito continue the surveys
and examinations authorized by the act
approved March 2, 1896" In regard to "the
proper route, feasibility and cost OF con-
struction of the Nicaragua canal, with n
view of making complete plans for the en-
tire work Of construction of such canal"
is now employed inthe undertaking. In the
future shall take occasion to transmit to
congress the report of this commission.
making at the same time such further sug-
gestions as may then seem advisable.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-12-08
OENTRAL AMERICAN REpuDLIUs.
Our Diplomatic Relations with Then,
--NicarRguan Canal.

AS to the representation OF this govern
ment to Nicaragua, Salvador and Costa
Rica, have concluded that Mr.. William L.
Merrick, confirmed as minister OF the
United States to the states Of Nicaragua,
Salvador and Costa Rlcn shall proceed to
San Jose, Costa Rica, and there temporarily
establish the headquarters of the United
States to those three states. took this
action for what regarded as the para
mount interests of this country. 1t was
developed upon an investigation by the
secretary of state that the government
of Nicaragua, while not unwilling to re-
ceive Mr. Merrick In his diplomatic quality,
was unable to. do so because Of the COM
pact concluded June 20, 1895, whereby that
republic and those Of Salvador and Hon
duras, forming what is known as the
greater. republic OF Central America, had
surrendered to the representative diet there
their right to reveive and send diplomatic
agents. The diet was not willing. to ac-
cept him because he was not accredited to
that body. could not accredit him to
that body because. the appropriation law
OF congress did not permit II. Mr.. Baker,
the present minister at Managua, has been
directed to present his letters Of recall.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-12-08
GOVERNMENT ExPENsEs.
Appropriations Must BE Kept Within
the Receipts.

| am forced ny the length OF this message
TO omit many important references to
affairs of the government with which con-
gfess will have to deal at the present ses-
sion. They are fully discussed In the de-
partmental reports, 10 all of which Invite
your earnest attention. The estimates OF
the expenses OF the government by the
your careful scrutiny. While the con-
gress may not find 1t an easy task to reduce
the expenses OF the government, Il should
penses will. In my Judgment, admit OF a
decrease In many branches OF the govern
ment without injury to the public service.
II Is Q commanding duty to keep the ape
preparations within the receipts OF the gov
ernment and thus avoid deficit
WILLIAM M'B-LNL.HY.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-12-08

Its Inferiorlty Humiliation 10 National
Pride, ....

Most desirable from every standpoint Of
national interest and patriotism Is the eff
fort to extend our foreign commerce To
this end our merchant marine should be
improved and enlarged. We should do our
full share of the carrying trade of the
be the lager no longer. The inferiority of
our merchant marine Is justly humilat-
ing to the national pride. The govern
ment by every proper constitutional means
should aid In making our ships familiar
visitors at every commercial port of the
world thus opening up new and valuable
markets to the surplus products of the
farm and the factory.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-12-08
RECIPROCITY.
steps Taken to Improve Trnde Relations
With Other Countries.

In order TO execute as early as possible
the provisions OF the third and lourth sec
tions OF the revenue act approved July
a. 1897, appointed Hon. John A. Kas-
son, of Iowa, special commissioner pleni-
potentiary to undertake the requisite nego-
tiations with foreign countries desiring 10
negotiations are now proceeding with sew
eral governments, both European and
American. II Is believed that by careful
exercise OF the powers conferred byNthat
other countries In our mutual trade rela-
tions may be either removed or largely
alleviated, and that the volume of our COM
mercial exchanges may be enlarged, with
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-12-08

stricted to the denomination Of ten dollars
and upwards. II the suggestions l have
herein made shall have the approval OF
congress, then | would recommend that ma
tional banks be required TO redeem their
nntaa In gold
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-12-08
OUR NAVY.

Present Condition Well Adapted 10
Our Necessities.
The present Immediately effectiveness OF
the navy consists OF four battle ships Of the
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18

Hemp AND JuTE-Maniia hemp remain, firm owing
to strong & hemp was hrm spot supplies light
strong from primary maKe & Jne ana yu,e butts @
g.: and shipment. 3asa3 i-Gc for United Kingdom
y '% c s',f shpmsn, asG " H. double triangle @ and eq"" @
2 D. ixSs a. cute bassns "'fs 'Rs ap %pe"' paper
UIDEs-Common dry hides ruled firm. with rather
moderate although demand was not very brisk at
recently and sales for the week footed about "a 900
hides The receipts for the week TsTs about 1900 hides
hides and kips the previous week and si 400 last
SrEs hogosa l. .ac: ceniraI American i5a i5c Calves
err " saIsed Maracaibo In bond l6c savanila oi.e
as psSa' sv r n ba s cy sausSe native
buy s @5s1a' sn1T Smse .snsh4 a Sranl es sso s
coT sgs eH 1als sgs' ars. show. up in pretty
and there has been fair to good amount Of bust
under way since last report TIE general situation
have been aIr buyers. Prices follows: Hemock
lssa cole thirds i7saiSc rejects iiai5e Union light
heavy: a5s2ss thirds. asaasS light backs cow ssS%ss;
sss' sSsc 5s: aa ss sSG. asI sk Ss:
betting butts. 2saaic: Texas oak sole 22a25c.
METAls.TIM-The TN. marke. was not very active but
T1e closing price .i$ eoast q, august sis s5S
ss a' c g ns s S"s spot and s 1870 e"s a
DON Win spot at T" .U Dd 3 aae. "a a f.5 :. g.
saf: ' P sPo sa sas SHs closed
ne lis 3D. 81 Louis closed steady at 81 62sat3 * asked
.SPELTER-clo at 81 9: asa 81 for spot London
closed at III p a. .iRON-Cosed with spo, ~ 81 -
ass "a Glasgow closed 4,~ "a and Middlesboro at
I'D
MoLAssEs AND sYRrPs-The market Cor moiasses
strong and advancing with holders asking higher
side prices open kettle goods which scarce Syfps
participated the nrmne-s N~w-Oileane. It Ia said is
well Cleaned up Of good mDlasses Sales been made
plantation. at and tc: Glucose hrm at 81 10 Tor
follows: New-Orleans
common. i"diIc. fair. l2a &c good i5a Gc prime ia
100: NewOrleens open kettle common 1922; fair 2 a
2ac good 23a@.c: prime. 2o026c choice, 2Ia5oc Porto
2Gn33c; syrurs common. saioc; fair. IiaI3c good
i4G i5c. prime iGdi1c: fancy lsn2Ic.
NAVAL STORES-Stock: Rosn. 81 2f1 bhl~ spirits tur-
reniinA. p3O bis. 80 bills. The market remained
and sales pric,s
Prices follows Tar regulars 81 gdsi i: oil bar
az 15 pitch. 81 ST. spirits regulars and machines
2Sq2Si.c: Rosin f. 81 a., + 81 10; q 81 ~ H. 81 81 l.
81 So: X 81 "5: 81 81: ". q i5ns2 20: VIC 81 3O WV
81 6,as2 10
OCEAN FREIGHrs The market for ocean freghts
New-York tribune., 1897-08-18
TIE TRADE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago Aug IL (Specai.-The bears had an inning in
wheat day September at the close showed loss from
last night almost De- the December OF l.c; the May
~ 7c The weakness started Liverpool. The English
nnrrt almost ignored the American advance ot Monday
N opening, ana entlfrN ignored IL III hs Closing
Liverpool at the wind up was i4d to d lower than Mon
day Paris closed The local crowd was very bear
sh The bull party gave the market no support, S"p
embe opcnel at s4Ac sold between s5.c and s32c. and
closed al s3asqs3a.c. NewYork early sent bull
Continent took all the wheat offered
/, showed very little decline for while although the
Western markets decidedly weak. II finally reported
,rv loads FOR export Sales here 100000 bushels.
ances were $1,000 bushels Local receipts we're
considerably last years. i32 cars. against 266
against ,2. bushels last year. The Northwest 10
non had a good deal to say about unsatisfactory hresh
firm temporarily. The weak market was 81 LOUIS us
explanation being that Indiana wheat was pointed It's
way. The Northwestern crop complaints he.ped the De
against isc yesterday There an increase in the
worlds visible u 10000 bushels Last there was
decrease bushels. The contract stock here.
s,s OO bushels showed decrease for the week of G5
Oou bushels II IL 100000 bushels less than ast year
The pi, trade unimporant The bull clique did moth
ing The pit mood bearish. New-iork seemed 10 be
bu.lsh
trv selling Elevator people seemed % be on that side
The mos, important pit feature was the transfer Of bug
line from September to December by the bul intetes,
which absorbing attention IN all the gram markets.
Allen (rie representative Of these mysterious bull
prncipa.s bought through brokers line OF about Loo,
ODp bushels December ana sofa as muVh Septsnn.r lh
latter opened 2s.c between 2sisc and 2isc and
closed 2ssc. December closed ic premium Receipts
were lOig ears, with 100 estimated Tor Neihesuay;
SAMPLES were ~ lower Cables strong seab,arl
clearances $4,000 bushels CHARTERS were t5soo
lncrsas. for the week OF dO.o"" ,.,
oats kept firm by a continued excrlent shippins
demand as good demand as yesterday s. although me
sod at i7Ac and 7fsc and closed at l7Ac The con