Arizona republican., 1897-12-07

the civilized world.
 THE HAWAIIAN TREATY. By special message on the 16h oi June last I laid before the senate ths treaty signed by the plenipotentiarie of the United States and the republic of Hawaii, having for its purpose the incorporation of the Hawaiian islands as an integral part of the United States and under its sovereignty That treaty was unanimously ratified without amendment by the senate and president of the republic of Hawaii and only awaits the favorable action of the American senate to effect the complete absorption of the islands by the United States. All matters of po- ldtical relations, elective franchises etc., have been wisely relegated do congress. If the treaty is confirmed as every consideration of dignity and honor requires, the wisdom of con- gress will be equal to the task oi avoiding the abrupt assimilation oi elements hardly yet t1tEed to share in the highest franchises of citizenship having due regard to geographical conditions. The most just provisions for self rule, in local matters, with the largest political liberties, will be accorded the Hawaiians. ,s, :.
 "A subject of large Importance to our country is the completion of that great highway of trade, the Nicaragua canal. A commission is now employ ed in Investigating the feasibility and cost of construction of the canal. I shall transmit the report of the com mission to congress in the future.
 'The commission appointed to con- fer with foreign countries for the promotion of an international agree ment respecting bimetallism has not been able to secure the agreement contemplated. The gratifying action of France in joining this country in the attempt to bring about an inter national agreement assures US we are not alone in realizing the inserna- tional character of the problem and not alone in the desire to mach . practical solution of it. .s4e u.
 Most desirable from every stand point is the effort to extend our for eign commerce. Our merchant ma- rine should be improved and enlarged. It has been agreed at conference of Russian, Japanese and United States representative that an inter national agreement should be reached in regard to the protection of the seals.
 International arbitration cannot be omitted from the list of subjects claiming our consideration. The best sentiment of the civilized world is moving toward th,a settlement of all differences between nations without resort to the horrors of war.
 Inquiries of the special commis- sioner of the Paris exposition devel- oped an almost unprecedented in terest in the proposed exposition NAVY SHOULD BE INCREASED.
 "Our present naval force, especially in view of its increase by ships now under construction, while not as large as that of flaw other powers, is a formidable force, and with the in crease that should be made the day is not far distant when lthe United States navy will command world wide re- spect for it's power and efficiency.
 The means of harbor defense are also receiving attention and the time has now arrived when this should take the form of increased facilities. Im- mediate steps should be taken to pro- vide more dry docks on both the At lantic and Pacific coasts.
 "The territory of Alaska requires the prompt attention of congress. The conditions existing demand inn mediate changes. The civil authori- ties should be extended and more thor ough government established. I con- cur with the secretary of war in his suggestion that military force be established in Alaska Reports of a shortage of provisions on the Yukon should command the attention of con- gress.
 "The Indian Territory, which is TOW receiving the attention of commis sions, should be subject to new laws governing lands. Allotment by agree ment is the only possible method of fighting matters, unless the United States courts are clothed with author ity to apportion lands among citizen Indians, for whose use they were first granted.