The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-12-10

J. Paine, OF Massachusetts, as special ENJOYS
to represent the United States They have
been dilfgent in their efforts to secure the
concurrence and cooperation OF European
countries in the international settlement OF the
question but up to this time have not been able
to secure an agreement contemplated by their
mission. The gratifying action OF our great
sister republic Of France in joining this country
in the attempt to bring about an agree
ment between the principal commercial
nations of Europe whereby q fixed and
relative value between gold and silver shall be
secured, furnishes assurance that we are not
alone among the larger nations Of the world in
realizing the International character OF the
problem and in the desire Of reaching some
wise and practical solution OF it The British
government has published q resume Of the
steps taken jointly by the french AMBASSADOR
IN London and the special ENJOYS Of the
United States with whom our ambassador at
Tendon actively co-operated in the preseRta-
ton Of this subject to her maiesty's govern
ment This will be laid before congress Our
special ENJOYS have not made their final re-
port as further negotiations between the rep
resentatiVes of this government and the gov
ernments Of other countries are pending and in
contemplation. They believe that doubts
which have been raised in certain quarters re-
speoting the possibility OF maintaing the stabil-
ity of the parity between the metals and kin
dred questions may yet be solved by further
negotiations.
Meanwhile it gives me satisfaction to state
that the special ENJOYS have already demon
strated their ability and fitness to deal with
the subject, and 1t is to be earnestly hoped that
their laborS may result in an International
agreement which will bring about recognition
Of both gold and silver as money upon such
terms and with such safeguards as will secure
the use OF both metals upon a basis which shall
work no injustice to any class OF our citizens
Our ForelgR commerce.
In order TO execute as early as possible the
provisions OF the third and fourth sections OF
the revenue act approved July "a. 1897. ap-
pointed Hon. John A KaSSon, Of Iowa, a spe-
cisl commissioner penipOtentiaTy to under
take the requisite negotiations with foreign
countries desiring TO avail themselves OF these
provisions The negotiations are now pro-
ceeding with several governments, both Euro
pean and American II is believed that by
a careful exercise Of the powers conferred
by that act some grievances Of our own and
Of other countries in our mutual trade relaz
tionS may be either removed or largely allie
Waited and that the volume OF our commercial
exchanges NAV be enlarged. with advantages
TO both contracting parties Most desirable
from every standpoint Of national interests and
patriotism is the effort to extend our foreign
commerce To this end our merchant marine
should be improved ami enlarged We should
do cur full share OF the earring trade OF the
the Iaggard no longer The int-riority OF our
meFchaut marine Is justly humiliating to the
national pride The government By every
proper constitutional means should aid in
making our ships fInjiisc visitors at every
commercial port OF tbs world. thus opening
up new and valuable markets TO the surplus
products Of the farm and the factory.
International Arbitration.
International arbitration cannot be omitted
from the list OF subjects C aiming our consider
alton Events have only served 10 strengthen
the general views on this question expressed in
nv inaugural address The best Sentimentof
the civilized world is moving toward the settle
ment of differences between nations without re-
sorting 10 the horrors of war. Treaties embody-
ing these humane prin -ipies on broad lines
without in any way imperillug our interests or
our honor shall have my constant encourage
ment
The present immediate effective forces OF the
navy consists OF four battleshipS Of the first
Ilass, two Of the 4eond and a other We sells
ranging from armored cruisers to torpedo boats
There are under construction five battleships
Of the first class. 10 torpedo boats and one sub
marine boat No provision has yet been made
for the armor OF three Of the battleships as IL
has been impossible 70 obtain it a. the price
! fixed by congress II f. Of great importance
! that congress provide this aFmor. rs until then
the ships are Of no fighting value The pres
ent naval force. especially ia view Of It's
increase By ships now under construction,
while not as large as that Of q few other pow
ers, is q formidable force. its vessels are the
very best Of each type. and with the increase
that should be made to IL from time to time in
the future and careful attention TO keeping II
in high state Of efficiency and repair. IL if
well adapted to the necessities Of the country.
There should also be ample provision for
powder and protecttles and munitions Of wal
and for an increased number Of ofacers and en-.
listed men Some additions are also necessary