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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-20

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The record-union., 1897-12-07
PARIS EXPOSITION.
Congress Should Make Liberal
Appropriation for Exhibits.

The acceptance by this Government OF
the invitation Of the Republic of France
to participate in the universal exposi-
tou of 1900 at Paris was Immediately
followed by the appointment of a spe-
cial Commissioner to represent the
United States in the proposed exposi-
ton. with special reference to the Sc
curing of space of an adequate exhibit
ton on behalf of the United States.
The special Commissioner delayed his
departure for Paris long enough to as
certain the probable demand for space
by American exhibitors. His inquiries
developed an almost unprecedented in
terest in the proposed exposition, and
the information thus acquired enabled
him to Justify an application for much
larger allotment of space for the Ameri-
can section than had been reserved by
the exposition authorities. The result
was particularly gratifying, in view of
the fact that the United States was one
of the last countries TO accept the in
vitation of France.
The reception accorded our special
Commissioner was most cordial, and he
was given every reasonable assurance
that the United States would receive a
consideration commensurate with the
of our exhibit
The report of the special Commits
sioner as TO the magnitude and import
ance of the coming exposition and the
great demand for space for American
exhibits supplies new arguments for a
liberal and judicious appropriation by
Congress, to the end that an exhibit
fairly representative of the industries
and resources of our country may be
made in an exposition which will illus
trate the worlds progress during the
century.
The exposition is intended to be the
most important and comprehensive of
the long series of international exhibi-
tions, of which our own at Chicago was
a brilliant example, and it is desirable
that the United States should make a
worthy exhibit of American genius and
skill and their unrivalled achievements
in every branch of industry.
The record-union., 1897-12-07
TERRITORY OF ALASKA.
Conditions Now Existing Demand
Material Changes in the Laws.

The Territory of Alaska requires the
prompt and careful attention of Con-
gTess. The conditions now existing de-
mand material changes in the laws re-
lating to the Territory. The great in
fiuX of population during the past sum
mer and fall and the prospect of a still
larger immigration in the spring will
not permit us to longer neglect the ex-
tension of civil authority within the
Territory or postpone the establishment
of more thorough Government
A general system of public surveys
has not yet been extended TO Alaska.
and all entries thus far made in that
district are upon special surveys. The
Act of Congress extending to Alaska
the mining laws of the United States
contained the reservation that it should
not be construed to put in force the
general land laws Of the country. BY
an Act approved March g. 1891, author
ity was given for entry Of lands fo~
townsite purposes, and also for the
purchase of not exceeding 100 acres
then or thereafter occupied for pur-
poses of trade and manufacture The
purpose of Congress as thus far ex-
The record-union., 1897-12-07

of the first class. two second and forty
eight other vessels. rating from armed
cruisers TO torpedo boats There are
under construction five battleships OF
the first class, sixteen torpedo boats
and one submarine boat. No provision
has yet been made for the arluor OF
three of the five battleships. as it has
been Impossible to obtain it at the price
fixed by Congress. Ii is of great i'm
portance that Congress provide this
arTlor as until then the ships are OF
no fighting value.
The present naval force. especially in
view OF its increase by ships now under
construction, while not as large as that
of a few other Powers. is a formidable
force: It's vessels are the very best of
each type, and with the increase that
should be made 10 it from time to time
in the future, and careful attention To
keeping it in high state OF efficiency
and repair. it 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 ma
val defense, and has received public
appreciation. The time has now ar
rived, however, when this increase, TO
which the country is committed. should
for a time take the form Of increased
facilities commensurate with the in
crease Of our naval vessels.
MORE DOCKS NEEDED.
1t is an unfortunate 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 re-
pair, and therefore incapable of use.
Immediate steps should be taken to
provide three or four docks of this ca
pacity on the Atlantic Coast, and at
least one on the Pacific Coast, and a
floating dock on the Gulf. This is the
recommendation Of a very competent
board appointed to investigate the sub
ject
There should also be ample provision
made for powder and projectiles and
other munitions of war and for an in
creased number of officers and enlisted
men. Some additions are also neces-
sary to our navy yards for the repair
and care of our larger number of yes
sells.
As there are now on the stocks five
battleships of the largest class which
cannot be completed for a year or two.
/ concur with the recommendation of
the Secretary Of the Navy for an ap-
priation authorizing the construction of
one battleship for the Pacific Coast.
where at present there is only one in
commission and one under construction.
While on the Atlantic Coast there are
three in commission and four under
construction; and also that several tor
pedo boats be authorized in connec-
ton with our general system of coast
defense.
The record-union., 1897-12-07
BIMETALLISM.
International Commission Not Able
to Accomplish It's Purpose.

Under the provisions of the Act of
Congress, approved March ;, 1897 for
the promotion of an international agree
ment respecting bimetallism, l appoint
ed On the 14th day of April 1897, Hon
Edward O. Wolcott of Colorado, Hon.
Adldi f Stevenson of Illinois, and Hon.
Charles J. Paine of Massachusetts, as
SPECIAL ENJOYS to represent the United
States. They have been diligent in
their efforts to secure the concurrence
and cooperation of European countries
in the international settlement of the
question, but up to this time have not
been able to secure an agreement con-
templated by their mission.
The gratifying action of our great
sister republic of France in joining this
country in the attempt 20 bring about
an agreement between the principal
commercial nations of Europe. whereby
a fixed and relative value between gold
and silver shall be secured, furnishes
assurances that we are not alone
among the larger nations of the world
in realizing the international character
of the problem, and in the desire of
reaching some wise and practical solu-
ton of it.
The British Government has publish
ed a re sumo of the steps taken jointly
by the French ambassador in London
and the special envoys of the United
States, with whom our ambassador in
London actively co-operated in the pre-
sentation of this subject to her majes-
tvs Government. This will be laid be-
fore Congress.
Our special envoys have not made
their final report, as further negotia-
tions between the representative of
this Government and the Governments
of other countries are pending and in
contemplation. They believe that
doubts which have been raised in cer-
tain quarters respecting the possibility
of maintaining the stability of the par
ity between the metals and kindred
questions may yet be solved by further
negotiations.
Meanwhile, it gives me satisfaction to
state that the special envoys have al
ready demonstrated their ability and
fitness to deal with the subject, and it
is 10 be earnestly hoped that their la
agreement which will bring about rec
ognition of both gold and silver as mon
ey upoa such terms and with such safe
guards as will secure the use of both
metals upon basis which shall work
no injustice to any class of our citizens
The record-union., 1897-12-07
NICARAGUA CANAL.
The Commission to Look Into the
Waterway Employed.

a subject OF large Importance to our
country and increasing appreciation on
the part OF the people. is the compile
ton Of the great highway of trade be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific, known
as the Nicaragua Canal. It's utility and
value TO American commerce is univer-
sally admitted. The Commission APP
pointed under date of July 24th last to
continue the surveys and eXamina-
tions authorized by the Act approved
March >, 1883. in regard to the proper
route, feasibility and cost of construc-
tion of the Nicaragua Canal, with
view of making complete plans of the
entire work of construction of such ca
nal, is now employed in the undertake
ing. IN the future, l shall take occa-
sion to transmit to Congress the report
of this Commission, making at the same
time such further suggestions as may
then seem advisable
The record-union., 1897-12-07

forming what is known as the Greater
Republic OF Central America, had sur
rendered To the representative Diet
there. their right to receive and send
diplomatic agents. The Diet was not
willing 10 accept him, L<cause he was
not accredited TO that body. / could
not accredit him 10 that body. because
the appropriation of Congress did not
permit.
Mr.. Baker the present Minister at
Managua, has been directed to present
his letters of recall.
Godfrey Hunter has likewise been ac
credited to the Governments of Guat
mala and Honduras, the same as his
predecessor.
Guatemala is not member of the
Greater Republic of Central America,
but Honduras is. Should this latter
Government decline to L<ceive ilim he
has been instructed to report this fact
to his Government and await its furth-
er instructions.
The record-union., 1897-12-07

American mind and shocked the civil
lied world She has modified the ho1-
rible order of concentration and has
undertaken to care for the helpless,
and permit those who desire to re-
sumo the cultivation Of their fields to
do so and assures them of the protec-
ton of the Spanish Government in
their lawful occupations.
She has just released the Competitor
prisoners, heretofore sentenced to
death, and who have been the subject
of repeated diplomatic correspondence
during both this and the preceding adj
ministration. Not a single American
citizen is now under arrest or in con-
finement in Cuba OF whom this Govern
ment has any knowledge.
The near future will demonstrate
whether the Indispensable conditions of
a righteous peace, just alike to the
Cubans and to Spain, as we'll as equita-
bic to all our interests so intimately
involved in the welfare of Cuba, is like
~ to be attained. If not the exigency
of further and other action by the
United States will remain to be taken.
When that time comes that action Will
be determined in the line of the in
disputable right and duty. II win be
faced, without misgiving or hesitancy,
in the light of the obligation this Gov
ernment owes to itself. to the people
who have confided to it the protection
of their interests and honor, and to
humanity
Sure Of the right, keeping free from
all offense ourselves, actuated only by
upright and patriotic considerations
moved neither by passion a9r selfish
ness, the Government viii continue its
watchful care over the rights and
property of American citizens, and Will
abate none of its efforts to bring about
by peaceful agencies d peace which
shall be honorable and enduring Ii
it shall hereafter be a duty imposed
by our obligation to ourselves, to civ
ilization and humanity, to intervene
With force, it shall be without fault
on our part, and only because the ne
cessity for such action viii be so clear
as to command the support and ap-
proval of the civilized world.
The record-union., 1897-12-07

ment of all the interested Powers was
necessary for their adequate protec-
ton.
The Government of Great Britain did
not see proper to be represented at this
conference. but subsequently sent to
Washington as delegates the expert
Commissioners of Great Britain and
Canada. who had during the past two
years visited the Pribyloff Islands. and
who met in conference similar Commits
sloners on the part OF the United States
The result of this conference was an
agreement on important facts connected
with the condition of the seal herd, here
tofore in dispute, which should place
beyond controversy the duty of the
Governments concerned TO adopt meas
ures without delay for the preservation
and restoration of the herd. Negotia-
ttons to this end are now in progress,
the result of which l hope TO be able
to report TO Congress at an early day.
The record-union., 1897-12-07
CASE OF MINISTER MERRY.
Temporary Headquarters viii be
at San Jose, Costa Rica.

AS to the representation of this Gov
ernment to Nicaragua, Salvador and
Costa Rica, have concluded that Will
liam L. Merry. confirmed as Minister of
the United States to the States of Mic
aragua. Salvador and Costa Rica, shall
proceed to San Jose, Costa Rica. and
there temporarily esta blish the head
quarters Of the United States to those
three StatesA
1 took this action for what l regard
cd as the paramount interests of this
country. 1t was developed upon inves-
tigation by the Secretary of State that
the Government Of Nicara qua. while not
unwilling 10 receive Mr.. Merry in his
diplomatic equality. was unable to do
so on account Of the compact conclud-
ed June 90, 1898, whereby that repub-
lie and those of Salvador and Honduras,
The record-union., 1897-12-07
SEAL FISHERIES.
Negotiations for the Protection of
the Herds.

The efforts which had been made dur
ing the two previous years by my pre-
decessor to secure better protection to
the fur seals in the North Pacific Ocean
and Behring Sea were renewed at any
early date by this Administration, and
have been pursued with earnestness.
Upon my invitation the Governments
Of Russia and Japan sent delegates to
Washington and an international con-
ference was held during the months of
October and November last. wherein
it was unanimously agreed that under
the existing regulations this species of
useful animals was threatened with eX-
tinction and that an International agree
The record-union., 1897-12-07
RECIPROCITY.
Negotiations Proceeding With Sew
eral Governments.

In order to execute as early as possi-
bic the provisions of the third and
fourth sections of the Revenue Act. as
provided July "a, 1897. I appointed the
Hon. John A. Kasson of Iowa a special
Commissioner Plenipotentiary to under
take the requisite negotiations with for
eign countries desiring to avail them
selves Of these provisions. The negotia-
tons are now proceeding with several
Governments, both European and
American.
1t is believed that by a careful exer-
else of the powers conferred by that
Act, some grievances OF our own and
of other countries in our mutual trade
relations may be either removed or le-
gally alleviated, and that the volume Of
our commercial exchanges may be en-
larged with advantages to both con-
tracing parties.
The record-union., 1897-12-07
FOREIGN COMMERCE.
What Should be Done to Improve
and Enlarge Trade.

Most desirable from every standpoint
of national interests and patriotism is
the effort to extend our foreign COM
raerce. To this end our merchant ma
rine should be improved and enlarged.
We should do our full share of the car
rying trade of the world. We do not do
ii now. We should be the laggard no
longer. The inferiority of our merchant
marine is justly humiliating to the
national pride. The Government by
every proper constitutional means
should aid in making our ships famil
lar visitors at every commercial port
of the world, thus opening up new and
valuable markets to the surplus prod
ucts Of the farm and the factory.
The record-union., 1897-12-07
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
Differences Should be Settled
Without Resort to War.

International arbitration cannot be
omitted from the list of subjects claim
ing our consideration. Events have only
served to strengthen the general views
on this question expressed in my in
aUgural address. The best sentiment
OF the civilized world is moving toward
the settlement of differences between
the nations without resorting 70 the hor-
rors of war Treaties embodying these
humane principles on broad lines. with
cut in any way imperilling our inter
ests or our honor shall always have my
constant encourag cement
The record-union., 1897-12-07
THE NAVY.
Recommendations for Increasing
Our Sea Fighting Force.

The present immediate effective force
of the navy consists of four battleships
The record-union., 1897-12-07

CONTINUED on Eighth Page.)
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-02-15

do desper6 evant6 sobresaada pues Genoveva
desaparecdo.
Muy avergonzada hasta uriosa por descuido en- ell
cumplmlento de las s0gra unciones por prmera
encargaba seor conde echo busca de Geno
La joven la acogio sonrisa maicosa burlona
de las umas sonrisas debfan labios
Sc encontraba rabaando labor aguia couten
pando rcsal haban adonado la evita
de novio
Estaba compeamente tranqua carta habfa saido va
para destino.
Tranquilzada Michen do que NADIA de amor
NAL hab poddo sucedee minutes de siesa
FL del rascurrio
La hora de la recbic telegrama
anunciando voverfa aquea noch
confeencar baron de Canda
da al hotel
Al eer Genoveva ell telegrama, puso blanca
aquelo terrible
nsmo del TELEGRAPH.
- Os anuncan al guna mala notca ?-pregunt0 ansosa-
mente la senora Michelin.
No, senora; de mi padre que anuncia que 81 nj
mi hermano podran vover esta noche q
Para cama palabras,
hacer esfuerzc sobrehumano habo
tarde paso competamente bsora labor de gua
ganho para desvanecer las sopechas que esurr
rostro de la sehora Mchen las iez retro habita
cion, al POGO ratio apago la luz.
La senora Michelln siguio vigilando competamente
queriendo por rigor Ell cupmento
que la habn dado entera conanza de
las once nzgo que NADIA de particular podrfa ocurr,
acosto encantada de ST misma
En- aqde momento Genoveva decide q abandonar su
aposento ninguna nquietud pues memente
hermano padre volverfan hasta da siguente
dgfa competamente feli, haca ell stio
do angusas Por de prudencia d6 la vueta
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-02-15
Bm11orEcA DE sI.A CoRREspoNDENc1A DE PUERTo-R1co'

parque gera que pareca sombr Por fin llego
Sena Apenas lego cuando sic
luea sombra apaeci6 sobre ell muro almundo, pues
era quen la pro yectaba arrodilo a sus pies
Que buena sois Como podre agradeceros esta conhan
"a prueba de amor !....
II All buen amigo-e respondi6, abandonandole las
manos 81 besaba ardenemente amor esta
nazado.
Ell la interrumpio:
Despu6 Genoyeya despues habaremos de la catasrofe
obe nosotros la adlv1no no eo nada con
tai de ames o ano zero todo
para ocuparnos mas de caro
Que feliz solos, compeamen
e solos noche ardn que os posee connua
que placer, al en- que Ell alba esta aln
leana que caridad taaa aparece para expusarme
sin piedad J..
Sc habfa levanado rodeando Genoveva la cinura
brazos la evo baio Ia arboeda Ella
sstenca competamente fez conandose ell deaba evar
ncnando hermosa cbeza sobre ell hombro de
baa undo por algeria dulce que les pareca
estar sonando J..
De repente oyeron rechnar, de puerta despues
avanzaban cautea Esaban tan urbados
uperon precsar haca ado sentan los nsen
sblemeute habfan aeado del parque podfa vover
nternarse e sin entrar pazoa por La luz
de la luna hallaban agunos metros tan solo
del hotel decdieron refugiarse el
ION por donde Genoveva haba saldo Maqunamente do
la joven:
-Venid, Raimundo
Entraron hotels pero como pasos aproximaban
Genoveva, competamente asustada, conduo noyo
t
-Aqu1 estals seguro-le dijo.
Una dentro reino slencio absolute.
Genoveva abro la rechinar de la
arena del ardn, nj el mas Ijero ruido de pasos
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

The weather conditions during the
past week have been unfayorable for
growing crops on account Of the con
tinued low temperature. A very
damaging frost occurred on the NOR
ming of June lst, doing much injury
to vegetation in all parts Of the State.
except possibly the extreme southern
counties and along the lakes, and even
in those sections the frost was severe.
In the central and northern counties
ice formed in exposed places to the
thickness Of quarter Of an inch and
all tender plants unless specially pro-
tected we're killed TO the ground. In
some few localities vegetation appear
ed to escape the fun effect of the frost,
but except in the counties noted above
it may be said that large proportion
of the corn and potatoes that were up
were killed to the ground. The corn
will have to be replanted but potatoes
| will grow again. Gardens were badly
damaged and the fruit crop will be
materially reduced on account of the
/ frost. Winter wheat and rye. where
| POINTED, sustained some injury. Corn
aside from the injury from frost, is
not in good condition. There is more
than usual complaint of seed routing
in the ground, and that which has
come up presents a yellowish appear
ance, indicating an unhealthy plant
Spring wheat, rye and oats look we'll
but barley shows the effect of the frost
The rainfall for the week has been
generally abundant and fairly well
distributed, so that there is sufficient
moisture in most sections of the
State for present needs.
Warm weather and sunshine are
| needed. w. NJ. WILSON,
Section Director.
Milwaukee, June s, 1897.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
ST. CRoIx VALLEY VETERANS.
Preparations Making TO Give Them
Rousing Time at Hudson,
June 10, IL, 10.
All Old Soldiers Welcome

1t has beer a busy week in Hudson,
arranging for the Fourth Annual
gathering Of st. JCroix Valley Veter-
ans, which is to begin next Wednes-
day. The committees are all at work,
and every detail will be carried out in
proper shape. Music, speeches, street
aud interio. decorations, parades,
campfire exp riences, banqueting and
a good time generally will be the pro-
gram. General Moses +. Clapp will
deliver the annual address, and short
speeches will follow by other notable
soldiers and Grand Army takers.
Governor Scofield can not be present
as originally intended, but Depart
ment Commander Gray will be here,
with other soldiers of prominence.
Arrangements have been made
with the Omaha railroad for rate Of
one fare and third TO all corners
This rate is good from Spooner,
Knapp, and Ellsworth TO Hudson and
return TO those points. Tickets to be
sold June IS and II, good 10 return on
18th.
All old soldiers and their families
welcomed. The Hudson people are
making great preparations for the
eyent.-Star and Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-06-10
Electric Bitters.

Electric Bitters Is medicine suited
for any season, but perhaps more gen.
orally needed when the languid, ex-
hausted feeling prevails, when the
liver is torpid and sluggish and the
need of a tonic and Alternative is lait.
A prompt use OF this medicine has Of
ten ayerted long and perhaps fata
bilious levers. No medicine will act
more surely in counteracting and free
ing the system from the malarial poi
son. Headache, Indigestion, Consti-
patton, Dizziness yield to Electric
Bltters. SOC and $1O0 per bottle al
Taggart's Drug Store. i