The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-12-07
THE woLcorT FtAsco.
Further Negotiations Are In Progress and
in Contemplation

Further NEsuAiBttons Art froMFE%s
in Contemplation
Under the provisions Of the act Of
congress. approved March 3 1897. for
the promotion II an International agree
ment respecting himetailiam, I an-
pointed on the 14th day or April. 1897,
Hon Edward q. Wolcott OF Colorado.
Hon. Adlai r.. Stevenson OF Illinois and
Hnn. Charles j.. Paine Of Massachn-
sets as special ENJOYS 10 represent the
United States They have been diligent
I'M their efforts to secure the concur
renee and cooperation OF European
countries in the. international settle
ment of the question, but up to this
time have not been able 10 secure ar
agreement contemplated by their mis-
sion. The gratifying action OF our
great sister republic of France in join
ing this country In the attempt to bring
about an agreement between the prtn-
eipal commercial nations OF Europe.
whereby a fixed and relative value be-
tween gold and silver shall be secured.
furnishes assurance that We are nc4
alone among the larger nations or tine
world in realizing the International
character Of the problem and in Ihs
desirs. Of reaching some wise and prac-
teal solution of IL.
The British government has published
u resume Of the steps taken jointly by
the French ambassador In London and
the special ENJOYS Of the United States
with whom Our ambassador in London
actively cn-operafed in the presentation
1T this subject 10 her majestys gov-
eminent. This will be laid before cons
gress.
our special ENJOYS have not mads
their final report. further negotia-
lions between the representatives. %
this government and the governments
of other countries are pending and In
contemplation. They believe that doubts
Xebf 41s hax* In n Ia
quarters respecting the possibility oe
maintaining the stability OF the parity
between the metals and kindred ques-
tlons may yet be solved by further me-
gotiations. Meanwhile IL gives me sat
isfaetion to state that the special en-
voys have already demonstrated their
ability and fitness 10 deal with the
subject and IL il TO be earnestly hoped
hat their iabors may result IN an IN
ternational agreement which Will bring
about recognition of both gold and sill
YER as money upon such terms and with
such safeguards as will secure the use
af both metals upon a basis which shall
work no injuries 20 any class OF our
citizens
Foreign Commerce.
I'm order to execute a early as pos
sible the provisions of the third ami
fourth sections 81 the revenue acE APP
proved July -. 1887. / appointed the
fAaEA- JARflA ~ AdsS2Als ~ AJAeAs n SRfr-
Gial commissioner plenipotentiars TO
undertake the requisite negotiation with
foreign countries desiring TO avall
themselves If these provisions. The
negotiations ara now proceeding with
several governments, both European
uud American. IL is believed that by
a careful exercise Of the powers cor
fsrred by that act some grievances or
p1Ir own and OF other countries In our
mutual trade relations may be either
removed or largely aileviated and that
the volume III eur commercial ex-
changes may b. enlarged with adNan-
tageS ta both contracting parties.
Most desirable from every standpoint
If national interests and patriotism is
the effort ta extend our foreign conn
ne roe. IT, this enid our merchant mar
iae should bS improved and enlarged.
We should do our full share Of ths
Carrying trade OF the world. Ne do not
ID II now. Ne should he the laggars
M longer. The .nferioritE Of our meF-
chant marine Is justly humiliatiug -
the national pride. The government nv
every proper constitutional means
should aid in making our ships familiar
visitors at every commercial port nf
the world. thus opening M nes arA
valuable markets 70 the surplus pF9-
duets of the farm and the factory.
Protection Of seals.
The efforts which had baen MAIDS
during the two previous years 5e mv
predecessor to secure better profession
% the tur seals in the uursa PaelFs