Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1897-12-11

As the natural result OF the strengthening
ties that bind us TO those ISLANDS; and be
realized by the free viii OF the Hawaiian
state That treaty was unsuimous1y rati-
fed. without amendment, by the Senate
and President of the Republic or Hawaiicn
the 10Th OF september last, and only awaits
rhe savornble action OF the American Senate
TO effect the complete absorption OF the
islands into the domain OF the United
states.
The questions which have arisen between
Japan and Hawaii by reason OF rho treat
meut OF japanese laborars emivrating 80
the islands under the Hawaiian-Japanese
convention are in satisfactory stage OF
settlement by negotiation.
Nicaragua Canal.
A subject OF large importance 10 cur
country and increasing appreciation on
the part Of the people IL the completion OF
the great higi way OF trade between the
Atlantic and Pacific. known as the Near
aqua Canal. Its utility aud value 20
American commerce Is universally ad-
mitted. The commission appointed under
date OF July "a last ITO continue the
surveys and examinations authorized BY
/ the act approved March =. 1895" in regard
i 10 1.-The proper route. feasibility and cost
/ % construction OF the Nicaragua Canal.
] with view ~ making complete plans Tor
/ the entire work OF construction OF such
canal, Is now employed IN the undertak-
ing.
Under the provisions o; the act OF Con-
gross anproved March 8. 1897. for the pro-
motion of an international agreement re-
! spectinr himetRliism. Il appointed on the
! ltth day OF April. 1897, the Hon. Edward y.
Wolcott. OF Colorado. the Hon. Adlsi +.
! steveueon OF Illinois. and the Hon. Charles
/ Paine OF Massachusetts. as special en-
VOWS to represent the United States. They
have been diliSent IA their efforts 10 secure
the concurrence and cooperation OF buro-
pean countries In the international settle
- - ion m N a this time
have not been able TO secure an agreement
contemplated by their mission.
Our special ENJOYS have not made their
anal report. AZ further negotiations be-
tween the representatives OF this Govern
rnent and the Governments OF other coun-
tines are pending and IN contemplation
They believe that the doubts which hav'
been raised IN certain quarters respecting
tho possibility OF maintaining the stabilit,
Z or the parity between the metals and kin
! dred questions may vet be solved by turtle
: negotiations.
r. For Reciprocity.
: In order 70 execute rs early ne possihl
/ the provisions 81 the third aud fourth sec
. tions OF the Revenue act. approved July ~
( 1897 appointed the Hon. John A. kasson
. OF lows a Special COMMISSIONS Plcnipc
= Tertiary 10 undertake the requisite negotis
u tions with foreign countries desiring Z
y avail themselves OF these provisions. IN
y negotiations are now proceeding with Say
-
American.
n About the Seals.
The efforts which bad been made durin
J. the two previous years by my 1redecess,
l. 10 secure better protection TO the fur sea
y IN the North Pacific Ocean and Boring Sc
n were renewed at an early date by this "a
e ministratioa. and have been pursued vii
10 earnestness. Upon my invitation the Go
"a ernments OF Japan and Russia sent del
m gates 20 Washington, and an internatioDi
IN conference VAS held.
= The Government o. Great Brlthln did ~
see proper 20 be represented az this COME
cnce. hut an subsequently sent 20 Mashtngtc
4, rs delegates sae expert -SeTa,liis sseR.s ~
Great Britain aud Canada, who had duri'
- the past two years visitedfthe Prioylev
= ands and who met In conference stmi
al Commissioners on the part OF the Unis
States. The result @; this conference "
A. an agreement on important facts connect
-, with the condition 81 the seal herd, herei
49, fore 10 dispute. which should place beyo
On controversy the duty OF the Governmei
concerned 10 adopt measures without
81 lay for the preservation and restoration
the herd.
FOR Arbitration.
% International arbitration cannot
re omitted fE,n the list OF subjects claimi
me our confederation Events have OF
el served 70 strengthen tho general views
A. this question expressed in my inaugu
NJ address. The best sentiment OF the ci'
/. lied world Il moving toward the sett
mcnt OF differences between nations VI
out resortiDg TO the horrors OF war.
our
she Needs Of the Navy.
.aI- The great increase O: the navy. VIII
the has taken place ia recent years, was ia
oed fed By the requirements for national
~ rense. ana - received public approbati
The time mas now arrived, however, W
- this increase. 20 which the country
.iS committed. should. for a time, take
- form OF increased facilities cOmmen
- rate with the increase OF our naval :
- sells II is An unfortunate
- that there Is only one &
49,, on the Pacific coast capable OF docking
- largest ships. and only Que on the Alta
- coast aud that the latter has for the
=. six OF seven months been under repair
a. therefore. incapable OF use. lmmed
- steps shoaid BE- taken TO provide tire
nay four docks OF this capacity on the Alta
.,.. coast az least one for the Pacific coast
- a foating dock in the Gulf.
, e. A. there are now on the stocks five ba
-, ships OF the largest class which c0nno
-, completed for a wear or two, concur
- the recommendation OF the Secretar
,Le the Navy for an appropriation authori
-. the construction OF one battieshtp FOR
m -. Pacific coast, and also that several
- =, redo boats be authorized in conne'
- with our general system OF coast dei'
lioa Alaskan Government.
o the The Territory o; Alaska requires
otee- prompt and early attention OF Cong
| -. evil ef po fnrn An II