The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-05

ration a treaty Of arbitration between
the United States and Great Britain
was signed at Washington and trans
mltted 10 the senate for its ratification
in January last Since this treaty IS
clearly the result OF our own iniuatlVe'
since Il has been recognized as the
leading feature OF our foreign policy
throughout our entire national history
the adjustment Of difficulties by judi
oial methods rather than by force or
arms-and since IL presents TO the
world the glorious example OF reason
and peace, not passion and war, con-
trolling the relations between two or
the greatest nations of the world, an
example certain 10 be followed by 9TH
ers. | respectfully urge the early ac-
ton OF the senate thereon. not merely
as a matter of policy. but as a duty 10
mankind The Importance and moral
influence of the ratification or such a
| treaty can hardly be overestimated in
the cause of advancing civilization
Fortunate for the United States.
| 1t may we'll engage the best thought
| of the statesmen and people and every
| country, and / cannot but consider IL
| fortunate that ii was reserved 10 the
| United States to have the leadership
| In so grand a work. II has been the
| uniform practice of each president 10
| avoid. as far as possible, the converting
| of congress in extraordinary session. IL
| is an example which. under ordinary
| circumstances and in the absence OF
| public necessity, is to be commenced
| But failure to convene the representa-
| tives of the people in congress in extra
session when it involves neglect OF a
public duty places the responsibility or
L
self The condition of the public treas
! urv. as has been Indicated demands
| the immediate consideration OF congress.
| II alone has the power to provide rev.
| enues for the government. Not 10 con-
| yene Il under such circumstances can
| view in on other sense than the neg
| lect of a plain duty. i do not sympa-
| thfze with the sentiment that congress
| In session is dangerous to our generai
| business interests. Its members are the
agents of the people. and their presence
at the seat of government In the exc
cution Of the sovereign will should not
| operate as an injury, but dement,
There could be no better time to put
the government upon sound hnanciai
and economic basis than now. The peo-
ME have only recently voted that this
l should be done, and nothing Is more
. | binding upon the agents Of their viii
: than the obligations of immediate ac-
| ton.
Postponement Would he Unwise.
II has always seemed to me that the
: | postponement of the meeting OF con-
rress until more than year after II has
= | been chosen deprives congress too often
~ sf the inspiration Of the popular VIII
| and the country of the corresponding
| benefits. 1t Is evident, therefore, tha'
TO postpone action in the presence OF
40 great a necessity would be unwis'
y on the part of the executive pecaus'
- unjust TO the interests of the people
Our actions now will be freer from mer'
D partisan consideration than II the ques
ton of tariff revision was postpone'
~ until the regular session OF congress
We are nearly two years rom con
- gressional election, and politics cahno
IA ~ 30 greatly distract US as II such comics
"a was Immediately pending. We can az
n nroac oh the problem calmly and patri
r. otically without fearing its effect upo
hu an early election. Our fellow either
NJ who may disagree with us upon II
ne cbacter of this legislation prefer to ha'
ne the question settled now, even again
's' their preconceived views-and perhal
~ settled so reasonably. as trust ana %
~ lieye il will be, as TO insure great pc
&c manence-than to have further unce
III. taintv menacing the vast and vari'
Oh business interests Of the United State
ast Fair Opportunity for Trial.
lis. Again, whatever action congress ma
he | talxe will be given a fair opportuni
zen ! for trial before the people are CAM
IN mass Judgment upon it. and this,
en- consider, a great essential to the rign
an ! full and lasting settlement or the que
the | tion In view of these considerations
of shall deem il my duty as president
M | convene congress In extraordinary Sc
de- sion on Monday. the 10Th day OF marc
The | 1897.
ar In conclusion, l congratulate the cou
err trv upon the fraternal spirit or l
he people and the manifestation OF go
eat will everywhere so apparent. The
in cent election not only most fortunate
demonstrated the obliteration OF Sc
tional or geographical lines. but to sol
am extent also the prejudices whch
a. years have distracted our counciis a
In ! marred our true greatness as haei
~ The triumph of the people, whose W
~ ! dict ,s carried into effect today. Is
the triumph Of one section, nor VINO
80 Of one party, but Of all sections ana
80. the people The north ana south
go longer divide on OLD lines. but uI
an principles and poIcles' anu III 'i'' =
,nIv surely every lover Of the country
apS find cause for true felicitation. Let
rejoice in and cultivate this spirit; u
Is ennobling and will be both a gain
80 blessing to our beloved country
His Constant Aim.
tied II will be my constant aim to do no
row. ing and permit nothing to be done
eace will arrest or disturb this growing $
the timent of unity and cooperation.
con- revival of esteem and utilization WI
ave now animates so many thousands
ence both the old and the antagonistic
,nts tions. but l shall cherfully DO eve
,ton thing possible TO promote anu iheie
gle- It.
It to Let me again repeat tue Worus Vi
tile oath administered by the chief just
ems. which. in their respective spheres SO
firm as applicable. / would have all
shall countrymen observe: