Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-12-10


the promotion or an international
agreement respecting bimctallism,
appointed Hon. Edward o. WOlcott of
Colorado, Hon. Adlai e. 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 cooperation of European
countries in an international settle
ment of the question but up to this
time have not been able to secure an
agreement. They have not made their
final report as further negotiations are
pending and in contemplation II IS
to be earnestly hoped that their labor
may result in an international agree
ment which will bring about recogni-
ton of both gold and silver as money
upon 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 citi-
Zens.
Hawaiian Islands Should BE Annexed.
BY a special message dated the 10th
day of June last l laid before the Sen
ate treaty having for its purpose the
incorporation of the Hawaiian islands
as an integral part of the United
States and its sovereignty. While
consistently disayowing from a very
early period an aggressive policy Of
absorption in regard to the Hawaiian
islands, long series of declarations
through three-quarters of a century
have proclaimed the vital interests of
the United States in the independent
life of the islands and their intimate
commercial dependence upon this
country. At the same time it has re-
peatedly asserted that in no event
could the entity of Hawaiian state
hood cease by the passage of the
islands under the domination or under
any power other than the United
States, as a natural strength binds the
islands and is realized by the free viii
of the Hawaiian state. If the treaty
is confirmed, as every consideration
of dignity and honor requires. the wis
dom of Congress will see to it that the
natives, perhaps hardly yet fitted to
share in the highest franchises of citi-
zenship, and having due regard to the
geographical conditions, that the most
just provisions for self rule in local
matters with the largest political liber-
ties as an integral part of our nation
will be accorded to the Hawaiians |
No less is due to a people who. after !
nearly five years of demonstrated ca
pacity to fulfill the obligations of self |
governing statehood, come Of their |
own free will to merge their own inter- |
ests in our body polite.
The questions which have arisen be- |
tween Japan and Hawaii by reason of |
fbn Of Tor Il,
emigrating to the islands are in a sat |
isfactory stage of settlement by nego- !
tiation. This government has sought
no interference further than to evince |
its kindliest disposition toward such a
speedy and direct adjustment by the
two sovereign states in the interest as
shall COMFORT with equity and honor.
Our Merchant Marine.
In order to execute the provisions of
the third and fourth sections of the
revenue act, approved July a, 1897,
appointed Hon. John A. KassOn a spe-
,ial commissioner to undertake the re-
luisite negotiations with foreign coun-
-ries desiring to avail themselves of
.hese provisions. The negotiations are
low proceeding with several govern
nents. 1t is believed that by careful
exercise of the powers conferred by
hat act. some of the grievances in our
mutual trade relations may be either
'emoyed or largely alleviated aud
hat the volume of our commercial eX-
;hanges may be enlarged.
Most desirable is the effort to extend
'ur foreign commerce. To this end
'ur merchant marine should be i'm
proved and enlarged. The inferiority
II mo arar II, ie- I,
to the national pride. The
government by every proper means
hould aid in making our ships famil-
ar visitors to every commercial port.
hus opening up new and valuable
markets to the surplus products of the
arm and factory.
Miscellaneous.
The efforts to secure better prOtec- !
ion to the fur seal in Boring sea have
cen pursued with earnestness. Upon
ny invitation Japan and Russia sent
elegates to Washington and an inter- &
ational conference was held wherein 6
was unanimously agreed that these I
seful animals are threatened with ex- I
motion and that an international 9
greement is necessary for their ade- !
uate protection.
Great Britain did not see proper to
e represented at the conference but
sent to Washington dele
ates who met in a conference similar 5
} that held on the part of the United {
tates. In those conferences was an L
sreement, heretofore in dispute. which 8
lould place beyond any controversy E
lie duty of the governments concerned !.
II adoption and which will operate for =
lie preservation of the seal herd. Ne /
to this end are now in prog Ii
SIS.
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