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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16

Negotiations In Progress for Preser-
walton of the Herds.

Ne8Ot10OOmS IN FIOBkeSs AOA =
walton of the Herds.
The efforts which have been made dur
ing the two previous administrations by
my predecessors to secure better protec-
ton to the fur seals in the North "a
cific ocean and Behring sea were renewed
at an early date by this administration,
and have been pursued with earnestness.
Upon my invitation, the governments OF
Russia and Japan sent delegates to WASH
fngton. and an international conference
was held during the months of OCTOBER
and November last, wherein it was unani-
mously agreed that under the existing
regulations this species of useful animals
was threatened with extinction and tnat
an international agreement OF all inter
ested powers was necessary Tor theiI
adequate protection. 49,,
The government of Great Britain did
not see proper to be represented at TINS
conference, but subsequently, sent 70
washington as delegates the expert COM
,niss,oners of Great Britain and canaoa,
vI1,o had during the past two years visited
the Pribyloff islands, and who mel IN con.
farance similar commissioners on the part
- the TInfted States The result Of lnis
conference was an agreement on the I'M
nortant facts connected with the condi-
ton If the seal herd heretofore IN ols-
mute which should place beyond contro-
versv the duty of the governments con-
cerned to adopt measures without delay
for the preservation and restoration OF the
herds. Negotiations to this end are now
IN progress. the result Of which hope
to be able to REPORT to CONGRESS at an
early day.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
Room for Further Improvement
which Will BE Made.

The important branch of our govern
rnent known as the civil service, the prac-
teal Improvement of which has long been
a subject of earnest discussion, has Of
late years received increased legislative
and executive approval During the past
few months the service has been placed
on a. still firmer basis of business meth
DDS and personal merit. While the right
of our veteran soldiers to reinstatement
in deserving cases has been asserted, dis
m;ssals for merely political reasons have
been carefully guarded against, the exam
nations for admittance to the service
enlarged and at the same time rendered
less technical and more practical, ana
distinct advance has been made by giving
a hearing before dismissal upon all cases
where incompetency is charged or q de-
mand is made for removal of officials in
any of the departments.
This order has been made to give the ac-
cused his right to be heard without Ia
any way impairing the power OF removal,
which should always be exercised in cases
of inef1iciency or incompetency. and wnlcn
is one of the safeguards of the civil ser
vice reform system, preventing stagna-
ton and deadwood and keeping every
employe keenly alive to the fact that Sc
curity of tenure depends not on favor,
hut on his own tested and carefully
watched record of service. Much, OF
course still remains to be accomplished
before the system can be made reasonably
perfect for our needs. There are places
now in the classified service which ought
to he exempted and others unciassined
NAV properly be included. / shall not hes
tate to exempt cases which think nave
been improperly included in the classined
service or include those which. in my judg-
ment. will best promote the public ser
vice. The system has the approval OF the
people and it will be my endeavor TO up
hold and extend it.
/ am forced by the length Of this mes
sage to omit many important references
TO affairs of the government with which
congress will have to deal at the present
session. They are fully discussed IN the
departmental reports. to all OF Wnicn
invite your earnest attention
The estimates of the expenses OF the
government by the several Departments
should have your careful scrutiny. WINE
CONGRESS may find it an easy task TO 70
duce the expenses Of the government,
should not encourage their increases
These expenses will. In MY Judgment Az
nit Of Z decrease in many branches 81
the government without injury to the pup
lie service. 1t IL commanding duty 70
keep the appropriations within the r.
CENTS Of the government and thus prevent
4 deficit. WILLIAM Mcn
Executive Mansion. Dec. 8 ~.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.
Urges the Senate to Accomplish til
81 Union.

Union.
BY a special message dated the 18th day
of June last, laid before the senate of
the United States treaty, signed that day
by the plenipotentiaries of the United
States and of the republic of Hawaii, hav-
ing for its purpose the incorporation OF
the Hawaiian islands as an integral part
of the United States, and under its SOW
ereignty. The senate having removed
the injunction Of secrecy, although the,
treaty is still pending before that body,
the subject may be properly referred to
in this message, as the necessary action
of congress is required 20 determine by
legislation many details of the eventual
union, should the fact of annexation be
accomplished, as I believe it should be-
While consistently disavowing from
very early period any aggressive policy
of absorption in regard to the Hawaiian
group. long series of discussion through
three-Quarters of q century has pro-
claimed the vital interest of the United
States in the Independent life of the
islands and their intimate commercial de-
tendency upon this country. At the same
time it has been repeatedly asserted that
in no event could the entity of Hawaiian
statehood cease by the passage OF the is
lands under the domination or influence or
another power than the United States
Under these circumstances the logic OF
events required that annexation. before
offered but declined, should, in the ripe
ness of time, come about as the natural
result of strengthening the ties that bind
rs to those islands and be released by the
free will of the Hawaiian state.
That treaty was unanimously ratified
without amendment by the senate and
president of the republic of Hawaii on the
10th of September last, and only awaits
the favorable action of the American SEN
ate to effect the complete absorption OF the
islands into the domains of the United
States. What the conditions of such a
union shall be, the political relation Thereon
to the United States, the character OF the
local administration, the quality and de-
gree of the elective franchise of the in
habitants, the extension of the federal
laws to the territory or the enactment or
special laws to fit the peculiar condition
thereof. the regulation and needs OF labor
therein, the treaty has wisely RELOCATED to
congress-
If the treaty is confirmed, as every con-
sheraton of dignity and honor requires,
the wisdom of congress will see to 1t, that,
avoiding abrupt assimilation OF elements
nerhaps hardly yet fitted to share in the
highest franchises of citizenship, and nav
ing due regard to the geographical con-
ditions the Just provisions for seiI-ruie
in local matters with the largest poiiucai
liberties as an integral part of our nation
will be accorded to the Hawaiians.
No less Is due to people VINO alter
nearly I'VE years Of demonstrated capacity
to ful6lI the obligations Of self-govern-
ing statehood. come of their free will 70
merge their destinies In our body polite
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
INDIAN AFFAIRS.
New Regulations for Five Civilized
Tribes Are Imperative.

Tribes Are Imperative.
For a number of years 1t has been ap-
parent that the condition of the five civil
lied tribes in the Indian territory under
treaty provisions with the United States,
with the right of self-government and
the exclusion of all white persons from
within their borders, have undergone so
complete change as to render the contin-
uance of the system thus inaugurated
practically impossible. The total number
of the five civilized tribes, as shown by
the last census, is 1884, and this number
has not materially increased, while the
white population is estimated at from
200 900 to 25O,000, which, by permission OF
the Indian government, has settled in the
territory The present area of the Indian
territory is rs, 564 546 acres, much of which
is very fertile land. The United States
citizens residing in the territory, most OF
whom have gone there by invitation or
with the consent of the tribal authorities.
have made permanent homes for them
selves. Numerous towns have been built
in which from 1000 to 5000 white people
now reside.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
RECIPROCITY.
Negotiations Pending With Euro

Negotiations Pending With Euro
pean and American Governments.
In order to execute as early as possible
the provisions of the third and fourth sec
tions of the revenue act approved July
"a. 1897. appointed the Hon. John A.
Kasson, of Iowa, special commissioner
plenipotentiary to undertake the requl-
site negotiations with foreign countries
desiring to avail themselves of these pro-
visions. The negotiations are now proceed
ing with several governments both Euro
pean and American. 1t is believed that
by a careful exercise of the powers con-
ferred by that act some grievances OF
our own and of other countries in our
mutual trade relations may be either re-
moved or largely alleviated, and that the
volume of our commercial exchanges may
be enlarged with advantage to both con-
tracing parties.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16

Secretary Gage Monday transmitted
to congress estimates of the appropria-
lions required for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1899, as furnished by several
executive departments. The total
amount called for in the estimates 10
s462, 647, 1856, which is about $32, 000,-
600 in excess of the appropriations for
1898, including deficiencies and miscel-
laneous expenses, and about $41, 0O0,-
600 more than was estimated for 1898.
Under the head of public works the
treasury department, among other items,
asks for 900. 600 for the erection of 9
courthouse, penitentiary, etc, at Sitka,
Alaska, and $50, 900 for continuation
of the work on the public building at
Portland. Or.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
Relief fo& Starving Klondikers.
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

The acceptance by this government e1
the invitation of the republic Of France
to participate in the universal exposition
of 1900 at Paris was Immediately followed
by the appointment of special commits
sioner to represent the United States in
the proposed exposition with special ref
erence to the securing Of space for an adj
equate exhibit on behalf of the United
States.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
THE MERCHANT MARINE.
Government Should Foster This
Lanxuishing Industry.

Most desirable from every standpoint OF
national interest and patriotism Is the
effort to extend our foreign commerce. 10
this end our merchant marine should be
improved and enlarged. We should do our
full share of the carrying trade OF the
world. We do not do it now. We should
not be 1aggard any longer. The inferl-
ority Of our merchant marine is justly hu-
initiating to the national pride. The gov
eminent, by every proper constitutional
means, should aid in making our SHIPS
familiar visitors at every commercial port
Of the world. thus opening up new and
valuable markets to the surplus products
of the farm and factory.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
In the Upper House.

=
The senate chamber at the opening
session was a veritable conservatory.
The floral display was beautiful. Pre-
cisely at IL o'clock the gavel of Vice.
President Hobart fell, and the senate
was called to order. An invocation
was delivered by Rev. Milburn, the
blind chaplain. Seventy seven senators
responded on roll-call.
The venerable Mr.. Morrill,, of Yer
mont, was first recognized by the vice.
president. He offered resolution,
which was passed, in the usual form,
that the secretary inform the house
that the senate was in session and
ready to proceed to business.
Allison of Iowa presented resolu-
ton that committee of two senators
be appointed to join a like committee
from the house to inform the president
that congress was in session, and pre-
pared to receive any communication he
might desire to make. The resolution
was passed, and the ce-presioent
named Allison and German as a senate
committee.
By resolution of Cullom of Illinois,
the time of the daily meetings of the
senate was fixed at noon. On motion
Of Hale of Maine, recess was then
taken until O'Clock.
At 1880 the senate reassembled and
the committee, headed by German, re-
ported. The presidents message was
presented by Mr.. Pruden at 1880
o'clock, and was laid before the senate
and read.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16


The house of representatives present.
ed an animated appearance long before
noon. The surrounding corridors were
filled with jostling, moving crowds be-
fore II o'clock. The galleries which
overlook the floor were black with peO-
pie. Floral tributes for members were
numerous, and in some instances i'm
posing.
AS the hands of the clock pointed to
10 Speaker Reed, attired in black
cutaway coat, and wearing red tie,
assembled the rostrum. The crack of
the gavel subdued the din on the floor
and conversation in the galleries. In
the deep silence which followed the
calling of the assemblage to order,
prayer was offered by the eminent
divine, Rev. Chalres A. Boney, of
England. who delivered an invocation
solemn and impressive.
The speaker then directed the clerk
to call the roll. The roll call showed
the presence of 301 members. There
were 55 vacancies from death or r"sig
nation during the recess, and the Gre
dentials of the members elect were read
by direction of the speaker, who then
administered the oath of Office to them.
On motion of Dingley resolution was
adopted for the appointment Of COM
mittee of three to join the senate COM
mittee to wait upon the president and
inform him. that congress was ready to
receive any communication he desired
to make. The speaker named Dingley.
Grosvenor and Bailey for this honor.
On motion of Henderson of Iowa daily
sessions to begin at noon each day were
ordered. The house then took short
recess.
When the house reassembled the
committee appointed to wait upon the
president reported, having perfected its
mission. Mr.. Pruden, who had fol-
lowed the committee into the hall. i'm
mediately presented the message, which,
by direction of the speaker, was read at
the clerks desk.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
r.t.l ustsI rirs.

Fire broke ont in,the Lake house in
Milwaukee, Wis Sixty people were
asleep in the hosiery st the time.
Charles Patterson, : dock laborer.
Lost his life, being overcome ~ smoke.
and i've others were injured. The 20
cuniary loes ID small.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16

A dispatch to the Frankfurter Zei-
tung Of Berlin from Washington says
Hayti is ready to pay Germany the in
demnity demanded for the alleged ille-
gal arrest and imprisonment Of Herr
Emil Lueders, German subject
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16

Silver ENJOYS.
Under the provisions of the act of con-
gress approved March 8, 1897, for the pro-
motion of an International agreement re-
speeding bimetalism, I appointed on
April IA. 1897, Hon. Edward o. Wolcott,
of Colorado; Hon. Adlai e. Stevenson, of
Illinois, and Hon. Charles ]. Payne,
of Massachusetts, as special ENJOYS to
represent the United States. They have
been diligent in their effort to secure the
concurrence and cooperation of Euro
pean countries in the international set
Element of the question, but up to this
time have not been able to secure an
agreement contemplated by their mission.
The gratifying action of our great sis
ter republic of France in joining this
country in the attempt to bring about the
agreement between the principal COM
mercial nations Of Europe, whereby
fixed and relative value between gold and
silver shall be secured, furnishes assur-
ance that we are not alone among the
larger nations OF the world in realizing
the international character of the prob
lem and in the desire of reaching some
wise and practical solution of it.
The British government has published
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
CO-OpcTdleO Ill Tie presentation VI tlilS
subject to her majesty's government. This
will be laid before congress Our special
ENJOYS have not made their final report,
as further negotiations between the rep
resentatives of this government and the
governments of other countries are pend
ing and in contemplation. They believe
that the doubts which have been raised
in certain quarters respecting the posi-
bility of maintaining the stability of the
parity between the metals and kindred
questions may yet be solved by further
negotiations.
Meanwhile, it gives me satisfaction to
state that the special ENJOYS have al
ready demonstrated their ability and fit
ness to deal with the subject. and it is to
be earnestly hoped that their labors may
result in an international agreement
which will bring about recognition OF
both gold and silver as money upon such
terms and with such safeguards as will
secure the use of both metals upon a
basis which shall work no injuries to
any class of citizens.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16
AGAIN IN SESSION.
first Regular Meeting OF tho Fifty-Fiflh
Congress.


At noon Monday the first regular ses-
lion OF the Doth congress was launched
Upon the unknown seas of legislation.
simultaneously at both ends of there's
,,tol, Speaker Reed IN the house and
Vice-President Hobart in the senate,
dropped their gavels and called to or
Ter the bodies over which they preside.
The sun shone brightly from cloudless
sky, making glorious bright Decem-
Der day. with a tine of frost in the air.
and breeze just strong enough to keep
the stars and stripes swapping from
the flagstaffs.
At the capitol crowds swMmed into
the corridors at an early hour and
,hoked the marine steps as they ascend
ed to the galleries from which they
were to view the show. As is usual on
such occasions, the reserved galleries
were carefully guarded, admission be-
ing only by card, and the public had
great difficulty wedging itself into the
limited space set aside for it.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16

Anti Hebrew 2ioe ~
An anti-Hebrew riot which started
IN Budapesth has finally been queiisa
81 thu nolice who made 100 sE'sss
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-12-16

thereof their right to receive and send
diplomatic agents. The diet was not will
ing to accept him because he was not ac-
credited to that body. could not ac-
credit him to that body because the appro-
priation law of congress did not permit
Mr.. Baker. the present minister at Mail
aqua, has been directed to present his
letters of recall.
Mr.. Godfrey Hunter has likewise been
accredited to the governments of Gaute-
mala and Honduras, the same as his pred
ecessor. Guatemala Is not a member OF
the Greater Republic Of Central America.
but Honduras is. Should this latter gov
eminent decline to receive him, he has
been instructed to report this fact to his
government and await its further instruc-
lions.
The Nicaragua Canal.
A subject of large Importance to our
country and increasing appreciation on the
part of the people is the completion of the
great highway of trade between the At
lantic and Pacific known as the Nicara-
qua canal. Its value to American COM
merce is universally admitted. The COM
mission appointed under date of July "a
last Ito continue the surveys and exam
nations authorized by the act approved
March l. 1886, in regard to the proper
route, feasibility and cost of construc-
ton of the Nicaragua canal, with view
of making complete plans for the entire
work of construction of such canal" is
now employed in the undertaking. In the
future 1 shall take occasion to transmit
to congress the report of this commission,
making at the same time such further
suggestions as may then seem advisable
The Republican journal., 1897-01-14
Transfers in Real Estate.

The following transfers in real estate were
recorded in Waldo County Registry Of
Deeds for the week ending Jan. IS, 1897
Samuel R. McCurdy, North Vassalboro, to
81. G. Sherman ct al, Liberty; land in Lib
erty. Reuben c. Averill, Boston, to Elmer
e. Hall, Montville; land in Montvillo; Con-
slider A. Gerry. Unity, to Charles Stewart,
do. land in Unity Chas. W. Lord, Brooks,
to Estele E. Roberts, do. land and build
ings in Brooks. Gilbert K. Wellman, Sears
mont, to Frank P. Woods. Waverley Mass.
land in Searsmont. Charles x. Randlett,
Islesboro, to Willis E. Randlett, do. land
and buildings in Islesboro. Sarah l.. Yates,
Warren, to Willis E. Randlett; land and
buildings in Islesboro. Hayward Pierce,
Frankfort, to Jerry Hughes, do. land in
Frankfort. Willard G. Harding, Prospect,
to Frances E. Harding, do. land and build
ings in Prospect. Estelle E. Roberts, Brooks
to Charles W. Lord, do; land and buildings
in Brooks. VIM. Weed, Burnham, to Cath
crime B. Weed, do; land and buildings in
Durham. Albert NJ orrill, Belmont, to G
L. Hemenway, Searsu)at Ian an 1 build
ings in Searsnont. Walter A. Philbrick
Belfast, to Melinda NJ. Philbrick, do; land
and buildings in Belfast. Lizzie B. Harri-
man ct ais, Portland, to Charles Clark, Bel
fast; land and buildings in Belfast.
The Republican journal., 1897-01-14

Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the There is only
way to cure Deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies Deafness is caused by in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets ntamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed Deafness is the
suit, and unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal condi-
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out of ten caused by catarrh, which is nothing
but an inf1amed coalition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for circulars,
free. F.J CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
ABSold by Druggists, 75c. AVE-
The Republican journal., 1897-01-14
seafarers on the Fuller Case.

Mate Bran is being tried again by court
made up Of the old sea captains of New Eng
land, and the general tendency seems to be
toward the approval of the jury's verdict.
The Bangor News has interviewed a num-
Der of Bucksport captains and they seemed
to be unanimous in the opinion that the
Fuller would not have held her course with
the helm dashed under the circumstances,
and in condemning the conduct of the mate.
Capt. Edward Payson Nichols, who has Wis
tied nearly every part of the world in all
kinds of vessels, including some OF the finest
ships that ever tloated the Stars and Stripes,
had followed the case closely and said
The idea is simply absurd. Bram's test-
mony reads smooth to llndsnan but to a
sailor every statements against himself and
shows that he neglected every duty of a first
mate, who had the entire charge of the yes
sci. The furled 3atf topsail was an indlea-
ton that there was trouble in steering. l
don't think the vessel under the conditions
would have held her course for minute.