The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-10

De aVotdcd, Just provision Shouta pc trade for
Self-rule in LEGAL matters with the largest DO
ittical liberty to the HaWaiiarlS. , -
He says that the dispute between Japan and
Hawaii over the immigration question is now
in a satisfactory stage OF settlement by negotia-
tionS; that our government has not interviewed.
and that it 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
friendliDeSs
Central American Complexities.
Reference is made to the failure of Mr.. Mer-
~ to be received as minister to Nicaragua on
aaeeeosnt. Of the oslieetdtts Of that country to
Anne lea. As there is no Legal authority at
present TO aceredit him to the diet; Mr. Baker,
the present minister 1t Managua; has bee4 di-
rected TO present his letters of recall: Mr.. w.
Godfrey Hunter is said to be likewise accred-
tied 70 Honduras member OF the Greater Re-
public ard his case is awaiting action.
The Nicaragua Canal.
The Nicaragua canal is spoken of as of large
Importance to our country, and the promise is
made of further reference to the subject which,
in the report of the commission now at work,
is sent TO congress.
/ international Bi-NletaIIism.
The president says of the international mon=
igent effort the 6AFoys have failed
sd far to secure an agreement. Gfatifca=
tion 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
maintaining parity between gold and silver may
yet be solved. The president earnestly hopes
that their iabors NAV bring about an interRa-
tlOnal agreement
Reciprocity Negotiations
Ny Eassnh, of Iowa, is said to be now cdDz
Quoting negotiations with several governments
for reciprocity ARRANGEMENTS Under the tariff |
act and il IS believed that by careful exercise
of the powers conferred by the act some griey-
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 Urges the improve
meIt of our merchant marine, the inferiOrity of
which, he says, is Illuminating to the national
pride.
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 |
delay for the preservation of the herds. Nego- |
LlatlonS to this end are now in progress.
International Arbitration.
International arbitration is declared by the |
president to represent the best sentiment OF the |
cIvillZeJ world. and treaties eInbodying these |
humane principles on broad lines, without in !
any way imperlIling our interests or honor, will |
nave Its constant encouragement.
The Pa is Exposition.
A liberal appropriation is beSpoken in order |
hat the United States may make a creditable |
ixhibit ut the approaching Paris exposition in |
which the people have shown an Unprecedented |
interest
The Navy.
Under the head Of the navy the president |
points to the necessity for speedy legislation
10 procure the armor for the three battleShips |
now building. which would be otherwise uSe-
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 that
three or four of the largest docks be provided
Atlantic
coast, and floating dock in the gulf. There
should also be ample provision for munitions
Jf war and an increase of officers and enlisted
men. Additions are also necessary to navy
yards, and as there are now on the stocks five
arge battleships it Is recommended that an
be made but for one more battle
nip 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
leed for surveys and for the establishment of
mother land of1cc at some point In the Yukon
valley, for which appropriation is asked,
Military force is also necessary and the estab-
ishment of some sort of flexible government.
If the startling reports as to the probable
shortage of food for the miners be fully veri-
led. every effort should be made at any cost to !
AIRY them relief
Affairs in the Indian Territory.
The message deals at some length with the
condition of affairs in the Indian
errltOry. The large white clements said to be
without protection and without schools or 9TH
II rights OF citizens; leading Indians have alb
,orbed great tracts of lands and created an
and the friends of the Indians be-
ieve that the best interests of the five civilized
RIDES would be found in American citizenship. |
Failure OF the Dawes Commission.
Reference IS made to the failure so far of the
Dawes commission to secure the consent of the
RIDES to an eXtinguiShmelt of the tribal titles
nd division OF the lands 1t is said that
hOuld the tribes still fail to ratify the agree
nent. that some legislation should be had by
The Quarantine Laws.
The president approves the recommendation
# the secretary of the treasury for extern
ion of the quarantine laws, and also suggests
he appolntme mt OF special commission to as
ertaln the eau OF yellow fever.
The Kansas Pacific Railroad.
Speaking of the pending sale of the Kansas |
pacific railroad, it is said, that if no better
dder is received than the upset price fixed by |
he court, the government would receive only
:, 100000 on its claim of nearly $3.50 0,000 He |
elieveS that the government has the authority |
o bid on the road, and has directed the Secre-
airy of the treasury to make the deposit of
J0O,0n required to qualify as bidder, and to
id at the sale a sum at least equal to the prin-
ipal of the debt TO the government
Congress Should Legislate in the Case.
He suggests, however, that in a matter so i'm
Ortant as the government becoming possible |
wner of the railroad congress should enact |
ONE legislation to define its views. 1t is clear
D him. however, that the government should | .
OF permit the property to be sold at price
2SS than one half the principal of its debt and
'''' 0'n-hfth Of its entire debt principal
The Civil Service.
Inc pre- ident devOteS the last chapter of his
lesSage to he civil service, the Dractc Il i'm
rOvemtnt of which, he says, has long been a
ubject of earnest discussion, and which has of
lte years received increased legislative and ex-
cutive approval During the past few months
ne service has been placed upon a still
rmer baIis of business methods
nd personal merit. While. the
ght of deserving veteran soldiers
) reinstatement has been asserted, dismissals
II merely political reasons have been carefully
uarded against; the examinations improved
nd made practical, and q distinct advance
as been made by giving a hearing before dis :
liSSal upon all cases where incompetency is
arged or demand made for the removal of
hcials. This last has been done with
ut impairing the power of re-
lOYal one of the vital safeguards
IRE the system can be perfected, and the pres
lent says that he shall not hesitate to exempt | Y
lSeS which he thinks have been improperly | :
lcuded in the classified service, or include :
lose which, in his judgment, will best promote | 4
le public service. The system has the APP
rovaI of he people, and it will be his endeavor
uphold and extend it.
Retrenchm-nt Suggested. t
In conclusion. the president admOnfSheS con-
-eSS not to encourage the increase of the eSti-
ates for the maintenance OF the government.
hey would admit of decrease in many branches
nd it is a commanding duty to keep the aDpro-
-iationS within the receipts of the govern I
entl and thus avoid a deficit 7
An Episode. !,
mo, John"
The words were spoken gently, yet
rmly. Had l been older and more ex- 9
in the ways of the gentler G
* might have known that the an I
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