The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-17


10 the qualifications OF the horrible order oe
concentration. 10 the release Of the Com
petitor' prisoners. and the fact that not
single American citizen l. now under
arrest In Cuba He says the near future will
demonstrate whether righteous peace Is likely
and 1e o,sen neon by no The sas United es
| main 10 be taken Sure OF the right. the gov
ernment will continue its watchful cares over
TO bring about honorable peace and.
| says the President: Ii IL shall here
after IN, o appear 20 be duty imposed
| and humanity to intervene with force. II shall
be without fault on our part, and only because
the necessity for such action will he so clear ~
| 10 command the support and approval OF the
civilized world"
Hawaiian Annexation.
The president next takes up the subject Of
| the annexation OF Hawaii which. he says, should
be accomplished Rapidly reviewing his former
arguments in fayor Of annexation. he says that
legislation is required in the event OF the ratih-
cation OF the treaty and. while abrupt assimila-
tions OF immature elements OF population should
| be avoided. Just provision should be made for
self-rue In local matters with the largest po-
litcal liberty 10 the Hawaiians
lie says that the dispute between Japan and
| Hawaii over the immigration question IL now
in a satisfactory stage Of settlement by negotia-
| lions; that our government has not INTERVIEWED
| and that IL Is learned that Japan Is now con-
| ndent in the intention OF this government 70
deal with all possible Interior questions Affect
| ing her interests In the broadcast spirit Of
| friendliness.
| Central American Complexities.
Reference is made TO the failure OF Mr.. Mer-
~ TO be received as minister TO Nicaragua on
| account OF the obligations OF that country TO
the diet OF the Greater Republic Of Central
Anne lea As there is no legal authority at
present TO accredit him TO the diet, Mr.. Baker.
| the present minister al Managua, has been d.
rected TO present his letters OF recall MIR. w.
| Godfrey Hunter is said to be likewise accred-
| tied to Honduras. member OF the Greater Re-
public, and his case is awaiting action
The Nicaragua Canal.
The Nicaragua canal is spoken OF as OF large
J importance 10 our country, ana the promise 10
| made OF further reference 10 the subject which.
| in the report Of the commission now at work.
Is sent TO congress.
international Ei-MstsIIism.
The president says OF the international mon
etary commission that, Notwithstanding dill
| igent effort. the ENJOYS have failed
| so far to secure agreement. Gratifca-
ton is expressed at the action OF France
in this matter in joining in our effects, and 1t II
said that the negotiations are still pending.
Meanwhile the ENJOYS have not made their
final reports, believing that the doubts raised in
| certain quarters respecting the feasibility Of
vet be soiyef The president earnestly hopes
that their laoors may bring about An interns-
Reciprocity Negotiations
Mr. Kasson, of Iowa, is said to be now con-
Quoting negotiations with several governments
for reciprocity arrangements under the tariff
act, and IL is believed that by q careful exercise
of the powers conferred by the act. some griev-
ances OF our own and other countries In our
mutual trade relations may be removed or allie
Waited and tho volume OF our commercial ex-
| Oh anges enlarged
The president earnestly urges the improve
ment OF our merchant marine, the inferiority Of
which, he says. is hulailiating to the national
Protection OF Seal Life.
Reference Is made 10 the recent conferences
at Washington on the subject OF the protection
| OF seal life. the results OF which place beyond
controversy. it is said, OF the duty OF the gov
ernments concerned to adopt measures without
delay for the preservation OF the herds Nego-
| tiations to this end are now in progress
international Arbitration.
International arbitration Is declared by the
president 20 represent the best sentiment OF the
civilized world. and treaties embodying these
] humane principles on broad lines without in
Nv way fmperilllng our interests or honor. will
1 nave its constant encouragement
The Paris Exposition.
l. A liberal appropriation is bessoken In order
hat the United States may make creditable
exhibit at the approaching Paris exposition, in
| interest
Under the head OF the navy the president
points to the necessity for speedy Legislation
! TO procure the armor for the three battleshipl
now building. which would be otherwise use
less. lie speaks in terms OF praise OF the quail
ity Of our ships, and thinks that the time has
now arrived when the increase TO which the
country is committed should for time TAXI
the form OF increased facilities commensurate
T with the increase OF our naval vessels
81 Lack OF Dock Facilities
He refers to the lack OF docks and urges that
: three or four OF the largest docks be providet
, | on the Atlantic, at least one on the Pacific
: coast, and floating dock In the gulf There
! should also be ample provision for munitions
men AddItions are also necessary to navy
: yards, and as there are now on the stocks i've
: large battleships 1t Is recommended that an
| appropriation be made but for one more battle
| ship on the Pacific coast Several torpedo
= boats are also necessary.
: Liquidation Needed for Alaska.
4 Attention is called to the need for promp
| legislation as to Alaska and the extension o
| civil authority within the territory. There II
| Feed for surveys and for the establishment o
| another land ONCE at some point In the Nukol
: ! valley. for which an appropriation Is asked
!. | Military force is also necessary and the estao
; lishment of some sort OF flexible government
| III the startling reports a. TO the probable
| shortage OF food for the miners be fully yeri
! ned every effort should be made at any cost \
y | carry them relief.
Affairs In the Indian Territory.
The message deals az some length with tn
: | unsatisfactory condition OF affairs in the India
! | territory The large white elementi Is said TO b
: | without protection and without schools or 9th
er rights OF citizens, leading Indians have an
| sorbed great tracts Of lands and created .
aristocracy and the friends Of the Indians be
n lieve that the best interests OF the five civiize
q tribes would be found in American citizenship
y Failure or she Dave s Commission.
y Reference is made 10 the failure so far OF tn
= | Dawes commission TO secure the consent OF tn
. | tribes to an extinguishment Of the tribal tito
= and a division Of the lands IL is said tina
= should the tribes still fail to ratify the agree
y ment that some legislation should be had b.
4 congress
- The Quarantine Laws.
I The president approves the recommendation
,e OF the secretary OF the treasury for an ~tten
a | sion OF the quarantine laws. and also suggest
l. the appointment OF special comm ssion 90 ~
certain the cause Of yellow foyer.
y The Kansas Pacific Railroad.
y Speaking OF the pending sale OF the hsnsa
10 | Pacific railroad, IT is said. that II no bette
he bidder is received than the upset price liked b
ne the court the government would receive onl
r e. 100000 on its claim OF nearly $3.50 O,0ou
CT | believes that the government has the authorit
ell 10 bid on the road. and has directed the secre
ly | tary Of the treasury TO make the deyosi.
al | sypD Op required to qualify as n bidder, and
ar bid at the sale "A at least equal 10 the prir
ID | cfpal OF the debt to the government
he Congress should Legisiate la the Case.
IS. | He suggests however, that in q matter so In
r portant as the government becoming possib
G. owner OF the railroad congress should enas
nd some legislation to define its views. IL Is cle1
e. to him however, that the government shoul
or not permit the property 10 be sold 81 Q prie
less than one half the principal OF us dept an
less than one-ffth Of Its entire debt, princip'
nv The Civil Service.
s. The president devotes the last chapter OF b
", message 10 the civil service, the practical In
mt movement OF which he says, has long been