The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-12-07

committed. She has recalled the brutal
commander who infamed Americans, and
shocked the civilized world; has mod fled
the horrible order of concentration: has
undertaken to care for the helpless has
permitted the resumption of the cultiva-
ton of the fields aud has released the
competitor prisoners and ali other pris-
oners ami all other Americans. The rear
future VII; demonstrate whether the in.
dispensabe conditions of righteous
peace, just alike to Cubans and Spain,
rs we'll ms equitable to ali our interests
intimately involved in the welfare OF
Cuba, is likely to he attended.
IA Regarding Hawaii, the Sen lie having
removed the injunction of secrecy, al
though the treaty is still pending, the
subject may be properly referred to here
because of the necessity of action by
Congress is required to determine by leg.
lslation many details in the eventual
union, should annexation be accom-.
plished, rs believe it should be. If the
treaty is confirmed, as every consdera.
ton Of dignity and honor requires, he
wisdom of Congress should see to it that
the most just provisions for self rule of
local matters should be accorded the Ha-
waiians.
"A subject of large Importance is the
completion of the Nicaraguan canal In
the future ! shall transmit to Congress
the report of the commission appointed
TO make survey, and make further sug
EestlonS as may seem advisable.
Inc blmetalllc ENJOYS appointed to rep
resent the United States have been dill
gent in their Efforts to secure the concur
renee and corporation of European coun.
tries on an international settlement of
the question, but have not been able to
secure an agreement as contemplated by
IN i-ct4 l..
finally, rs negotiations with the foreign
countries are still pending. They believe
that the doubts raised in certain quarters
as to the parity between the metals and
Kindred questions may yet be solved by
further negotiations. International
arbitration canuot be omitted from the
subjects claiming our consideration. The
best sentiment OF the civilized world is
N owing in this direction.
- concur with the Secretary of the
Navy Tor an appropriation authorizing
the construction of one battleship on the
Pacific where there is only one in com
mission 0nd one under construction,
Also that several torpedo boats be au-
thuriZed.
Alaska demands promptand early at
tention, and II more thorough govern
ment should be established
The recent prevalence of yellow fever
in number Of cities and towns through
out the South has resulted in mucn dis
tur bancc of commerce, and has demon
strated the necessity for such amend
ments TO the quarantine laws rs to make
the regulations OF the national quaran-
tine authorities paramount. The Secre-
tnry of the Treasury calls attention to
the detects OF the present quarantine laws
and recommends immediate amendments
thereto, which will give the Treasury De
partment the requisite authority to pre-
vent the invasion of epidemic diseases
from foreign countries, anu in times of
emergency, like the past summer will
add to the efficiency OF the sanitary meas
ures for the protection of the people and
at the same time prevent the unnecessary
restriction of commerce. ] concur in the
recommendations Of further effort to pre-
vent the invasion by fever and the inn
portance of the discovery of the exact
cause of tho disease. recommend that
Congress authorize the appointment of a
commission of expert bacterioogists for
the purpose, one from the marine hos
pitai, one from civil life, and one from
the medical officers of the navy
The Government should not allow the
kansas Pacific railway to he sold at Il
price which will yield less than one half
of the principal of its debt. Whether
the Government should rather do this
than become a bidder ard owner or the
property, | submit to Congress for action.
1.-The estimate of the expenses of the
Government by several departments will,
L am sure, have your careful scrutiny.
While Congress may not find it an easy
task to reduce the expenses of The Gov
eminent, they should net encourage their
increase. The expenses will in my ludg-
ment. admit of decrease in many branches
without injury TO the public service. Its
commanding duty is to keep the receipts
OF the Government and avoid deficit
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