Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1897-12-09

continue its watchful care over every
American citizen and its efforts to
bring about honorable peace aud, says
the president, ''if It shall hereafter ap-
pear to be duty imposed by our OBJ
legations to ourselves, to civilization
nd to humanity to intervene with
force, 1t shall be without fault on our
Part and only because the necessity
for such action will be SO clear as to
CT mmand the support and approval
of the civilized world"
Hawaii
The president next takes UP the sub
ject of the annexation of Hawaii
which, he says, should be accom-
plished. Rapidly reviewing lis for.
mer arguments in favor of annexa-
ton, he says that legislation is re-
quired in the event of the ratification
of the treaty and, while an abrupt
assimilation of the immature elements
of population should be avoided, JUS.
provision should be made for self.
rule in local matters with the largest
political liberty to the Hawaiians. He
says that the dispute between Japan
and Hawaii ever the immigration
question is now in a satisfactory stage
of settlement by negotiations; that
our government has not interviewed
and that it is learned that Japan is
now confident in the intention of this
government to deal with all possible
Interior questions affecting her inter
ests in the broadest spirit of friendli-
ness.
Miscellaneous Matters.
Reference is made to the failure of
Mr.. Merry to be received as minister
to Nicaragua on account of the obliga-
lions of that country to the dict of the
greater republic OF Central America
AS there is no legal authority at pres
ent to accredit him to the diet Mr.
Baker, the present minister at Nicara-
qua, has been directed to present his
letters Of recall. w. Godfrey Hunter
is said to be likewise accredited to
Honduras, a member of the greater
republic, and his case is awaiting ac.
ton
The Nicaragua canal is spoken of az
of large Importance to our country and
the promise is made of further refer
ence TO the subject which, in the re-
port of the commission now ut work,
is sent to congress.
The president says of the interna-
t1cnal monetary commission that,
Notwithstanding diligent effort, the
ENJOYS have failed so far
70 secure an agreement.
Qualification is expressed at the &C.
ton OF France in this matter in join
ing in our efforts and it is sad that
negotiations are still pending. Mean
while the ENJOYS have not made their
final report, believing that the doubts
raised in certain quarters respecting
the feasibility on maintaining tho
parity between gold and silver may
yet be solved. The president earnestly
hopes that their labors may bring
about an international agreement.
uhl' hdooOu VI lOWd is Sctlu 10 ne nUW
conducting negotiations with several
governments for reciprocity arrange
rents under the. tariff act and it is be-
lieved that, by careful exercise of the
powers conferred by the act, some
grievances of our own ana other coun-
tries In our mutual trade relations may
be removed or alleviated and the
volume of our commercial exchanges
enlarged.
The president earnestly urges the
improvement of our merchant marine
that an inferiority, which he says is
humiliating to the national pride, may
be removed.
Reference is made to the recent con-
ferences at Washington on the subject
of the protection of seal life, the result
of which places beyond controversy the
duty of the governments concerned to
adopt measures without delay for the
preservation IT the herds. Negotia-
tions to this END are now in progress.
International arbitration is declared
by the president to represent the best
sentiment of the civilized world and
treaties embodying these humane prin-
ciples on broad lines without in any
way imperiling our interests or honor
Will have his constant encouragement.
A liberal appropriation is bespoken
in order that the UnlCed states raly
make a creditable exhibit at the APP
preaching Paris exposition, in which
the people have shown an unprecedent-
ed interest.
Under the head of navy, the presi-
dent points to the necessity for speedy
legislation to procure the armor for
the three battleships now building
which would be otherwise useless.
He speaks in terms of praise of the
quality Of our ships and thinks that
the time has now arrived when the
increase to which the country is COM
mitted for a time take the form of in
creased facilities commensurate with
the increase of our naval vessels. He
refers to the lack of docks and urges