Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30

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Of construction Of the Nicaragua canal.
With Z, view Of making complete plans
the snre worH q IN
undertaking. In the future shall take
occasion to transmit to congress the re-
port Of this commission. making at the
same time such further suggestions as
i may then seem advisable.
INTERNATIONAL BIMETALLIsM.
The President Hopes to Secure Fa-
vorable Action.
Under the provisions OF the act of con-
gress approved March 8, 1897, for the pro-
motion of an International agreement re-
spectng bmetailisms appointed po Ed on the
Moc 9ay Of of Aes Hon
Stevenson Of Illinois, and Hon. Charles J.
Paine of Massachusetts, as special ENJOYS
tine
cure the cooperation Of European coun-
tries in the international settlement of the
question; but up to this time have not not
templated by. their mission.
The gratifying action Of our great sister
! republic Of France in Joining this country
in the attempt to bring about an agree
ment among the principal commercial ma
tons Of Europe whereby fixed and re la;
tive value between gold and silver shall
are not alone among the larger nations
Of the world in realizing the international
character Of the problem. and IN the De,
solution of it. The British government
has published resume of the steps taken
Jointly by the. French ambassador IN
United States, with whom our ambas-
sador at London actively co-operated In
the presentation Of this subject 1 t., to he, her
before congress. Our special ENJOYS have
not made their final report, as further
negotiations between the representa- pre- ia
pending and Contemplation. They be-
lieye that doubts which have been
position of maintaining the stability of
the parity between the metals and kim
dred questions may yet be solved by fur-
Meanwhile, it gives me satisfaction to
demonstrated their ability and fitness to
hoped that their labors may result in an
international agreement which will bring
about recognition of both gold and silver
safeguards as viii l secure the use Of both
metals upon basis which shall work no
injury to any class of our. citizens.
| Reciprocity Negotiations.
| Mr.. Kasscn of Iowa is said to be now
| conducting negotiations with several gov
| ernments for reciprocity arrangements
under the tariff act, and it is believed
conferred by the act, some grievance OF
our own and other countries in our mu-
tual trade relations may be removed or
| alleviated, and the volume of our COM
mercial exchanges enlarged.
| The president earnestly G:Ees the I'M
provement Of our merchant marine ri , ,, the
inferiority of which, Ne says, is Etmillat-
/ ing to the national Eriue,
Reference Is made to The recent confer.
ences at Washington Oh TIE subject OF
duty of the governments concern to
adopt measures without delay for the
| protection of the herds. Negotiations 10
| this end are now in progress.
International arbitration Is declared Dy
| the president to represent the nest sen
les em5odying these humane principles ne
on broad lines without in any war I'M
periling our interests or honor VIII nave
| It's constant encouragement.
order that the United States may make
a creditab,e exhibit at the approaching
Pas opposition IN
| Under the lead Of the navy, the presi-
dent points to the necessity for steeoy
legsation to pr9%eur,ee me amG9 You'd be-
otherwise useless. He speaks in terms or
praise Of thu quality Of our si,ips. and
thinks that the time nas ne now ",,,trv "a
form for' Of Increased facilities co,a1uersur-
a. win H ns e re he Of ac 2us
lncfs be sp crowded on the Atlantic end at
least one or on :; ting e. Pa a;;1i coast anu :"
floating n fefx in int 81 e9t the Navy.
There should also be ample provision
for munitions Of war and an Increase ,c,e OF OF
officers and enlisted men A aGs .
there ' are now on the stocks aye large
appropriation be made but for one mo-;
! t,a@tleship on the Pacific coast Several
torpedo Scats are also necessary.
| Attention is called to the. need for
prompt legislation as to Alaska an. ara me
ferfofy # %he sy Is neea foi
for the establishment Of another land
Office at some point in the Yukon valley
for which an aRp1ops1at,o., IS sSd tie es-
tahiishment g Of some sort Of flexible gov
eminent. II the startling reports as TO- the the,
OF 1000 a tor shond
made. at any cost, to carry them reiei Ell,
The message, deals at some length with tn
T6e Ia arge White
element is said to be without protection
and without schools, or other rights OF
citizens: leading Indians nave ra aPes9 6 go
aristocracy. and the friends Of the In.
dams beieve that the best interests e fo,n OF
in American citizenship Reference fer ns us Is
commission to secure the consent OF the
tribes to an extinguishment Of the tribal
titles and division Of the lands. It IS
said that should the tribes still fall to
ratify the agreement then some !egisla-
The president approves the -, rec .naa men,
| for an extension of the quarantine laws.
| and also suggests the appointment OF
| special commission to ascertain the cause
| of yellow fever.
Sale of .he Kansas Pacific.
Speaking of the pending sale of the
| Kansas Pacific railroad it is said that II
no better bid is received than the upset
| price fixed by the court, the government
would receive only s.; 900 900 on it's claim i, a
! of nearly $13, 100000 He believes that the
| government has the authority to bid
on the road and has directed the d,9 e Sec .Ss
deposit of 100000 required to, qualify
as a bidder, and to bid at the sale a sum
| at least equal to the principal of the debt
| to the government. He suggests. how