The herald., 1897-11-16
PLANNING
A POLICY
For the Coming Session of
Congress
PACIFIC TREATMENT OF CUBA
Is APPROVED BY M'KINLEY'S
ADVISERS
PACIFIC TREATMENT OF CUBA
The Nicaragua Canal Slated for .
Special MesSage-Hnwaiian Of
fcials Anxious for Action
Associated Press Specia! Wire.

Associated Press Specia! Wire.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Ex-senator
Fairbanks of Indiana and Senator
Elkins of West Virginia saw the presi-
dent today upon matters pertaining
primarily to appointments in their
states, but also discussed with Mr.. NC
Kinley the probable policy OF the COM
ing session of congress. Both Senators
Elkins and Fairbanks agree with the
president in the matter Of pacific meas
ures regarding Cuba and Spain,
President Mckinley is quite anxious
to know what prospects there are for
currency legislation and asks different
senators who call for their opinions.
Senator Harris of Kansas, who took
a prominent part in the last session Of
congress against the arrangements for
the sale of the Union Pacific railroad,
called on the president regarding the
sale of the Kansas Pacific railroad. He
said he believed the Kansas Pacific like
the Union Pacific, would bring the full
amount of the government claim and,
though as to the Central Pacific there
might be some difficulty, yet he inclined
to the opinion that the government
would get it's debt on this account also
paid in full.
| While pressure is still being brought
to bear on the president for appoint
ment, he is giving little time to such
matters and prefers to work on the mes
sage.
1t is probable that the president will
make no recommendation in his message
upon the subject of general arbitration.
The fact that he mad elhls views clear on
that subject in his Inaugural address
and that no arbitration treaty will be
pending when the annual message Is
sent in, makes it unnecessary to say
anything further on the matter at this
time. -
M'KINLEY'S MESSAGE
NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-The IIerald's
Washington correspondent telegraphs;
se,Iresldent Mckinley has his annual
\ message to Congress we'll under way.
and little remains to be done to it OK
cept such minor changes as may be
suggested by events of the three weeks
before the beginning of the session,
Hawaiian annexation will occupy a
prominent place and the Senate will be
urged to speedily ratify the treaty now
pending before that body.
To no subject has the President given
more careful consideration than to the
Cuban question, and it will occupy con-
siderable space in his message He does
not wish Congress to take any action
that might bring about strained rela-
tions with the Spanish government.
On the subject Of reciprocity the Pres
ident will be able to show that an ar
rangement mutually advantageous to
the commerce of both countries is reach
ing conclusion with France; that nego-
tiations for reciprocity with Canada are
progressing, and that it is expected that
arrangements will be made with various
countries In South and Central America.
The Nicaraguan canal will be touched
upon, but 1t is thought the President will
send a special message to Congress on
this subject. The President will urge
upon Congress the necessity Of adopt
ing LEGISLATION for the reform of the cur
rency system along lines recommended
by Secretary Of the Treasury Gage.
Alaskan affairs will be treated at some
length, and the President will point out
the necessity of immediate legislation
for this region. An increase in the Army
and Navy will also be recommended.
.. ANXIOUS FOR ACTION
NEW YORK, Nov. ia dispatch te
the World from Honolulu, dated Oc-
tober 2Sth, says:
, Sanford b. Dole, President of the pro-
visional republic of Hawaii, and Chiel
Justice Judd are anxious to have tht
? Hawaiian annexation treaty ratified a:
soon as possible. Said President Dole
TO the World: "The people will nevel
again submit to monarchy. In fact
there is no one sufficiently enjoying tn
confidence Of the people Of the island:
to conduct the affairs of state under {
monarchy"
why do they not desire to continue al
an independent republic?" was asked
"As the islands are SO far away from
other countries and as the Asiati
poulation is fast increasing in number
{ 1t is a serious question. If they are lef
! alone. whether the republic could sur
3 vive with the willing consent of the for
eigners. Besides, If the United State
has constantly to protect the island
} under the present government, VIII!
l should not the United States take then
, altogether? This is great country TO
: commerce. It is the natural land TO
American ownership. To all intents ant
& purposes it is an American colony any
: way, as far as business. capital and in
h dustry are concerned and it should be
e part of the body polite Of the Unite'
s States"
e The news that has reached here from
San Francisco that Samuel Parker.
Il prominent native leader, and heretofor
! strong royalist. has declared in favo
q Of annexation, has created quite sen
sation among the natives who are stil
opposed to annexation.
!, Argentine Crops
m NEW YORK. Nov. l6--A dispatch 10 IN
=, Herald from EllenOs Ayres gays;