The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1897-12-09
The Nlcaragnan Uan.a

subject OF large importance to our country
an increasing appreciation on the part OF the
OF trade between the Atlantic and Pacific known
rs the Nlcaraguan canal Its utility and value
TO American commerce Is universally admitted.
The commission appointed under date OF July
"a last to continue the surveys and exanina-
tions authorized by the net approved March 9
1885, In regard TO the proper route. FEAST
bility and cost OF construction OF the N.cara-
guam canal with view OF making complete
plans, entire work OF construction OF such
canal Is now employed in the Undertaking. In
the future shall take occasion TO transmit TO
congress the report OF this commission, making
Mt the same tune such further suggestions as
may then seem advisable.
International iSi-Metaliisn.
Under the provisions OF the act Of congress
approved March 3, 1897, for the promotion OF an
international agreement respecting bi-metal-
ism, appointed on the lith day Of April. 1897,
Hon. Edward o. Wolcott. OF Colorado Hon.
Adai Il. Stevenson. OF Illinois, and Hon.
Charles j. Paine. OF Massachusetts, as special
ENJOYS to represent the United States. They
have been diligent in their efforts to secure the
concurrence aud cooperation OF European
countries In the international settlement OF the
question but up to this time have not been
able to secure an agreement contemplated by
their mission.
Not Alone In Our Desire.
The gratifying action OF our great sister re-
public OF France in joining this country in the
attempt to bring about agreement among
the principal commercial nations OF Europe
whereby liked and relative value between
surance that we are not alone among the larger
nations OF the world In realizing the interna-
tional character OF the problem and In the de-
sire OF reaching some wise and practical solu-
ton OF IL. The British government has
published a resume of the steps taken Jointly by
the French ambassador IN London ana the spe-
cial ENJOYS Of the United States. with whom
our envoy at London actively co-operated in
the presentation OF this subject to her majesty's
government
British Resume VIII DO Laid Before Con-
This will be laid before congress. Our spe-
cial ENJOYS have not made their final report as
further negotiations between the representa-
tives OF this government ana the COVE nments
OF other countries are pending and In con-
temptation They believe that doubts which
have been raised In certain quarters respecting
the question Of maintaining the stability OF the
parity between the metals, and kindred ques-
tons. may yet be solved by further negotia-
tions.
May Yet Result la an Argreemcnt.
Meanwhile 1t gives me satisfaction to stats
that the special ENJOYS have already demon
strated their ability and fitness to deal with
the subject, and II is to be earnestly hoped that
their laoors 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 injustice to any class OF our citizens
Reciprocity Negotiations.
In order TO execute as early as possible the
provisions of the third and fourth sections OF
Inc revenue act approved July Sftn, 1877. APP
pointed Hon. John A. Kasson, of Iowa IA spe-
cial commissioner plenipotentiary to undertake
the requisite negotiations with foreign coun-
tries desiring to avail themselves OF these pro-
visions. The negotiations are now pro-
ceeding with several governments, both
European and American. 1t Is believed that by
a careful exercise OF the powers con-
ferred by that act some grievances Of our owp
and OF other countries In our mutual trade rela.
tions may be either removed, or largely allevi-
ated, and that the volume OF our commercial
both contracting parties
Merchant Marine Should be Improved ana
Enlarged.
Most desirable from every standpoint OF ma
/ tional interest and patriotism is the effort TO
extend our foreign commerce. To this end our
merchant marine should be improved and en-
/ larged We should do our full share OF the car
| rying trade OF the world. We do not do
IL now. We should be the laggard no longer
The inferiority OF our merchant marine is Justly
humi liating TO the national pride The govern
ment by every proper constitutional means,
should aid In making our ships familiar visitors
at every commercial port In the world thus
! opening up new and valuable markets to the
surplus products Of the farm and factory.
The Sealing Question.
The efforts which had been made during the
better protection to the fur seals In the NORTH
/ Pacific ocean and Berhing sea were renewed a
/ an early date by this administration and hay,
been pursued with earnestness. Upon my invit
alton the governments OF Japan and Russia sen
delegates TO Washington, and an inter
months OF October and November last
wherein 1t was unanimously agreed that unde
| the existing regulations this species OF usefu
animals was Threatened with extinction. AM