Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-16
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De avoided. Just PROVISION should De made
self-rule in local matters with the largest po-
ntical liberty to the Hawaiians-
He says that the dispute between Japan and
Hawaii over the immigration question is now
in a satisfactory stage Of settlement by negotia-
tons; that our government has not interviewed,
and that il is learned that japan is now con-
hdent in the intention of this government to
deal with all possible Interior questions affect
ing her interests in the broadcast spirit Of
Central American Complexities
Reference is made to the failure of Mr. Mer-
y to be received as minister to Nicaragua on
account of the obligations Of that country to
the diet OF the Greater Republic Of Central
America As there is no legal authority at
present to aecredit him to the diet, Mr. Baker
the present minister at Managua, has been d.
rected to present his letters OF recall Mr. w.
Godfrey Hunter is said to be likewise accred-
tied to Honduras, a member of the Greater Re-
public, and his case is awaiting action.
The Nicaragua Canal.
The Nicaragua canal is spoken of as of large
made of further reference to the subject which
in the report Of the commission now at work,
is semitic congress
international i-MetaIIism
The president says of the international mon
etary commission that, Notwithstanding dill
igent effort, the ENJOYS have failed
SO far TO secure an agreement Gratitca-
ton is expressed at the action of France
in this matter in joining in our effects and it is
said that the negotiations are still pending
Meanwhile the ENJOYS have not made their
final reports, believing that the doubts raised in
certain quarters respecting the feasibility Of
yet be solved The president earnestly hopes
that their labors may bring about an interna-
Reciprocity Negotiations
Mr.: kasson, OF Iowa, is said to be now con-
Quoting negotiations with several governments
Tor reciprocity arrangements under the tariff
act, and it is believed that by careful exercise
Of the powers conferred by the act some grew
ances OF our own and other countries in our
mutual trade relations may be removed or allie
waited and the volume of our commercial ex-
changes enlarged
The president earnestly he INN
ment of our merchant marine the inferiOrity Of
which, he says, is humiliating to the national
Protection of Seal Life.
Reference is made to the recent conferences
at washington on the subject Of the protection
OF seal life, the results OF which place beyond
controversy, it is said, of the duty of the gov
ernments concerned to adopt measures without
tiations to this end are now in progress
International Arbitration.
International arbitration is declared by the
| civilized world, and treaties embodying these
humane principles on broad lines. without in
any way imperilling our interests or honor, viii
have its constant encouragement.
The Paris Exposition.
liberal appropriation is beSpOkeu in order
that the United States may make creditable
exhibit at the approaching Paris exposition, in
| which the people have shown an unprecedented
| interest
| Under the head of the navy. the president
points to the necessity for speedy legislation
| to procure the armOr for the three battleShipS
| now building, which would be otherwise USE
1 less, He speaks in terms of praise of the quail!
| ity of our ships, and thinks that the time has
| now arrived when the increase to which the
| country is committed should for time take
| the form of increased facilities commensurate
/ with the increase of our naval vessels
| Lack of Dock Facilities.
| He refers to the lack Of docks and urges thaS
| three or four of the largest docks be provided
on the Atlantic, at least one on the Pacific
| coast, and floating dock in the gulf. There
| should also be ample provision for munitions
! of war and an increase of officers and enlisted
men. Additions are also necessary navy
| yards, and there are now on the stocks i've
! large battleShipS it is recommended that an
| appropriation be made but for one more battle
/ ship on the Pacific coast Several torpedo
boats are also necessary.
| Legislation Needed for Alaska.
Attention is called to the need for prompt
| legislation as to Alaska and the extension of
| civil authority within the territory. There is
| need for surveys and for the establishment OF
another land office at some point in the Yukon
| valley, for which an appropriation is asked
Military force is also necessary and the eStab-
| IiShment of some sort of flexible government.
| II the startling reports as to the probable
| shortage of food for the miners be fully veri-
fled, every effort should be made at any cost to
Affairs in the Indian Territory.
The message deals at some length with the
| unsatisfactory condition of affairs in the Indian
| without protection and without schools or 9TH
| er rights of citizens; leading Indians have abb
| sorbed great tracts of lands and created an
| aristocracy, and the friends of the Indians be-
leve that the best interests OF the five civilized
| tribes would be found in American citizenship.
Failure of the Dawes Commission.
| Reference is made to the failure so far of tho
Dawes commission to secure the consent of the
| tribes to an extinguishment of the tribal titles
| and division of the lands. 1t is said that
should the tribes still fail to ratify the agree
ment that some legislation should be had by
The Quarantine Laws.
The president approves the recommendation
Of the secretary of the treasury for an extern
| sion of the quarantine laws, and also suggests
the appointment OF special commission to as
certain the eau >e of yellow fever.
The Kansas Pacific Railroad.
| Speaking of the pending sale of the Kansas
| Pacific railroad, it is said that If no better
| bidder is received than the upset price fixed by
the court, the government would receive only
g. 500 600 on its claim O. nearly $50 O,OGO He
believes that the government has he authority
! to bid on the road, and has directed the sec.s-
| S9O0,OOO required to qualify as a bidder, and to
bid at the sale sum at least equal to the prin-
cipal of the debt to the government
| Congress Should Legislate In the Case.
| He suggests, however, that in a matter so i'm
pOrtant as the government becoming poSSible
| owner OF the railroad congress should enact
| some legislation to define its views 1t is clear
| to him, however, that the government should
not permit the property to be sold at price
less than One-ffth of Its entire debt principal
The Civil Service.
The president devotes the last chapter OF his
message to the civil service the practical inn
| prOVement OF which, he says, has long been a
subject of earnest discussion. and which has of
late years received increased legislative and ex-
ecutive approval During the past few months
the service has been placed upon still
tirmer basis of business methods
and personal merit While the
to reinstatement has been asserted, diSmisSals
for merely political reasons have been carefully
guarded against; the examinations improved
and made practical. and a distinct advance
has been made by living hearing before dis
| miSSal upon all cases where incompetency is
| charged or demand made for the removal of
| officials This last has been done with
out impairing the power of re-
moval one of the vital safeguards
| of the system Much remains to be done be-
fore the system can be perfected and the pres
! ident says that he shall not hesitate to exempt
| cases which he thinks have been improperly
| included in the classified service, or include
| those which in his judgment, will best promote
| the public service The system has the APP
prevail of he people. and it will be his endeavoI
| to uphold and extend it
Retrenchment Suggested.
In conclusion. the president admoniShes con-
greSs not to encourage the increase of the esti-
| mates for the maintenance of the government.
They would admit of decrease in many branches
| and it is commanding duty to keep the aDpro-
| priationS within the receipts of the govern
| Tneutl and thus avoid a deficit.
An Episode.