Iron County register., 1897-03-11

porations, or communities and as sne eonstsss.
tiOn imposes upon the president the duty of both
its own execution and OF the statutes enacted
in pursuance OK its provisions. shaH
The declaration Of the party now restored to
power, has been in the past that OF opposition
to all combinations Of capital organized In
trusts or otherwise to control arbitrarily the
condition Of trade among our citizens" and 1t
the execution of all schemes to oppress the peo-
pie by undue charges on their supplies, or by
unjust rates for the transportation Of their prod
ucts to market" This purpose VIII be steadily
pursued both by the enforcement of the laws
now in existence and the recommendation and
support OF such statutes as may be necessary to
carry it into effect
Our naturalization and immigration laws
should be further improved to the constant
zenShip. grave peril to the republic would
be citizenship too ignorant TO understand, or
too vicious to appreciate the great value and
benefcence OF institutions and laWS-and
against all who come here to make war upon
them our gates must be promptly and tightly
closed. Nor must we be unmIndful of the need
of Improvement among our own citizens but
with the zeal Of our forefathers encourage
the spread of knowledge and free educa-
tion. udteracy must be baniShed from the
land, If we shall attain that high destiny as the
foremost CT the enlightened nations of the
achieve.
Reforms in the civil service must 90 on. But
the changes should be real and genuine, not per-
functory, or prompted by zeal in behalf of any
party simply because it happens to be in power.
As a member of congress voted and spoke in
favor of the present law, and shall attempt its
enforcement in the spirit in which it was en-
acted. The purpose in view was to secure
the most efhclent service OF the best
men who would accept appointment under
public servants In ONCE. but shielding none un-
der the authority Of any rule custom, who
are inefficient, incompetent or unworthy. The
best interests OF the country demand this and
the people heartily approve the law wherever
and whenever 1t has been thus administered.
Congress should give prompt attention to the
restoration of our Americ merchant marine,
once the pride of the seas all the great ocean
highways of commerce. : my mind, few more
its intelligent consideration The United
endeavor until we have become foremost
In nearly all the great lines OF inland trade,
merce and industry. Yet. while this is true, our
American merchant marine has been steadily
declining until it is now lower, both in percent
age of tonnage and the number of vessels en-
ployed. than it was prior to the civil war. Com
mendable progress has been made of late years
In the upoulIolng OF the american navy, but we
must supplement these efforts by providing as
a proper consort for it merchant marine amply
SUFFICIENT for our own carrying trade to foreign
both to business necessities and the patriotic
aspirations Of great people.
1t has been the policy of the United States
since the foundation of the government, to
cultivate relations of peace and unity with all
the nations of the world and this accords with
my conception Of our duty now. We have cher
tshed the policy OF non-interference with the
affairs Of foreign governments, wisely inaugu-
from ENHANCEMENT either allies or foes, con-
tent to leave undisturbed with them the settle
our aim to pursue firm and di-;ntfed foreign
policy policy which, which shall be Just, impartial.
end always insisting upon the en-
enforcement of the lawful rights of American
citizens everywhere. We want no wars of con-
quest; We must avoid the temptation Of terri
torial aggression. A war should never be en-
tered upon until every agency Of peace has
failed; peace is preferable to war in almost
contingency. Arbitration is the
method of settlement of international, as well
ognized as the best means of adjustment of Diff
ferences betwsSa employers and employees by
the Forty-ningth congress- in 1896 and its ap-
tions by the concurrence of the senate and the
house Of the E'ifty-frst congress in 1880. The
basis of negotiations with us by the British
house Of commons in 1893, and upon our invita-
States and Great Britain was signed at Wash
tngton and transmitted to the senate for its rat
ifcation in January last. Since this treaty Is
clearly the result OF our own initiative; since 1t
has been recognized the leading featuEe of
our foreign policy throughout our entire ma
tional history-the adjustment of difficulties by
judicial methods rather than by force Of
arms - and since 1t presents to the
world the glorious example OF reason
relations between two of the greatest nations Of
the world, an example certain to be followed by
the senate thereon, not merely matter of
policy, but a duty to mankind. The importance
treaty can hardly be overestimated in the cause
of advancing civilization. It may well engage
country, and can not but consider t fortunate ri %
that Is was reserved to the United States to
have the leadership in so grand o work.
It has been the uniform practice to avoid as
far as possible the conventng Of congress In ex-
traordinary session. It is an example which,
under ordinary circumstances and in the alb
sence of public necessity, is to be commended.
But failure to convene the representatives Of
the people in extra session, when it involves
neglect of DuhliC duty. nlaceS the rASD0QSi-
bility of such neglect upon the executive him
self. The condition Of the public treasury, as
mediate consideration of congress. It
alone ,dn has .s the the power to Rrovtide
such circumstances can view in other sense
than the neglect of a plain duty. do not SYM
pathtZe with the sentiment that congress in Ses-
sion is dangerous to our general business inter
ests Its members are the agents of the people,
and their presence at the seat Of government in
operate as an injury but a benefit. There could
be no better time to put the govern
ment upon sound financial and eco
nomic basis than now. The people have
done, only recently voted that this should be
and nothing Is more binding upon the agents
of their will than the obligation OF immediate
postponement of the meeting of congress until
more than a wear after it has been chosen de-
priyed congress too often Of the inspiration Of
the popular will, and the country of the CORE
to postpone action in the presence of so great a
necessity would be unwise on the part of the
Of the people. Our action will now
be freer from the partisan considers-
ton than il the question of tariff revision was
postponed until ther eguiar session OF congress.
We are nearly two years from a congressional
election, and politics can not greatly distract
as il such contest was Immediately pending.
We can approach the problem calmly and pa
triotically without fearing its effect upon
early election Our fellow-citizens who may
disagree with US upon the character of this
legislation prefer to have the question settled
now even against their preconceived views
and, perhaps. settled SO reasonably, as
great permanence-than to have further uncer-
tainty menacing the vast and varied business
interests of the United States. Again, what
ever action congress may take will be given a
called to pass judgment upon it. and this con-
slider great essential to the rtghtful and last
ing settlement of the question In view Of these
considerations shall deem 1t my duty as presi-
dent to convene congress in extraordinary Ses-
sion on Monday, the 18th day of March, 1897.
In conclusion, congratulate the country up
on the fraternal spirit of the people and the
manifestations of goodwill everywhere 50 ap-
nately demonstrated the obliteration ofSectional
or geographical lines, but to some extent also the
prejudices which for years have distracted our
councils and marred our true greatness as na-
dict is carried into effect to-day, is not the
triumph Of one section, nor wholly
Of one party, but of all sections and all
the peoples. The north and the south
cipleS and policies and in this fact surely every
lover of the country can find cause for true fe-
ncttatton. Let us rejoice in and cultivate this
spirit; 1t Is ennobl1ng, and win be both gain
my constant aim to do nothing, and permit
nothing to be done, that viii arrest disturb
this growing sentiment of unity and co-0pera-
tion. this revival Of esteem and afiliatiou which
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