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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07

action leading to the autonomy of
Cuba while guarding against Spanish
sovereignty. This, it is claimed, viii
result in investing Cuba with distinct
personality, the island to be governed
b. an executive and by a local council
or chamber. reserving to Spain the
control Of the foreign relations, the
army ana navy and the judicial adj
lninistration
TO accomplish this the present gov
eminent proposes TO modify existing
legislation by decree. leaving the Span
ish cortes, with the aid Of Cuban SEN
ators and deputies, TO solve the econ
0mic problem and properly distribute
the existing debts.
FTLIBUsTERING CHARGED.
In the absence Of a declaration of
the measures that the government
proposes TO take in carrying out its
prefer Of gcoG offices, it suggests that
Spain be left free to conduct military
operations and grant political reforms,
while the United States. for its part,
shall enforce its neutral obligations,
and cut off the assistance which it is
asserted the insurgents are receiving
from this country
The sUppnsiIOn of an indefinite pro-
longation Of the war is denied. It IS
asserted that the western provinces are
planting OF cane and tobacco therein
has been resumed, and that by force
OF arms and new and ample reforms
very early and complete paciGcation
IS hoped for. The immediate anchor
alton Of existing conditions under the
new administration of Cuban affairs is
predicted, and thereWithal the dis
turbaDce and all occasion for any
change Of attitude on the part of the
United states.
UNJUST CHARGE.
Discussion Of the question Of inter
national duties and responsibilities OF
the United States, as Spain under
stands them. is presented, with an APP
parent disposition TO charge us with
failure n this regard The charge is
without any basis. in fact. 1t could
not have been made if Spain had been
coGnizant of the constant efforts this
government has made at the cost Of
millions and by the employment Of
the administrative machinery at the
national command to perform its full
daty according to the law of nations.
That 1T has successfully prevented the
departure OF y single military expedi-
ton or armed vessel from our shoces
III violation of our laws, would seem
TO be sufficient answer.
EuC on this aspect of the Spanish
note IT IS not necessary TO speak fur
ther now Firm in the conviction of a
wholly performed obligation. due re-
Spouse TO this charge has been made in
diplomatic issues. Throughout all
these horrors and dangers TO our own
peace, this government has never in
any way abrogated its sovereign pre-
rogative of reservins TO itself the de-
termination OF its policy and course
according to its own high sense of
right and.in consonance with the dear
est interests and convictions of our
own people should the prolongation of
the strife SO demand
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
INDIAN PROBLEM PRESENTED
FACTS ABOUT THE FIVE CIVIL
LIED TRIBES.
Injustice Done American Residents
Who Are Without Title In the
Territory-Indian Aristocracy.

For number of years past it has been
apparent that the conditions under which
the five civilized tribes were established
in the Indian Territory under treaty pro-
visions with the United States, with the
right Of self-government and the eX-
clusion Of all white persons from within
their borders, have undergone so complete
a change as to render the continuance of
the system thus inaugurated practically
inpossible.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
OUR NAVY AND COAST DEFENSE
ONLY TWO DOCKS FIT FOR OUR
LARGE SHIPS.
Great Increase In Our Navy Has
Received Public Apprenticeship
Efficiency.

The present immediate effective force
of the navy consists of four battleships
Of the first class; two second, and is
other vessels, ranging from armored
cruisers to torpedo boats There are
under construction five battleships of
the first class, Is torpedo boats and. one
submarine boat. No provision has yet
been made for the armor of the FIVE
battleships, as it has been impossible
to obtain it at the price fixed by con-
gress. 1t is of great Importance that
congress provide this armor, as, until
then, the ships are of no fighting value
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
INTERNATIONAL BIMETALLISM
OUR SPECIAL ENJOYS HAVE
MADE NO REPORT.
Doubts About Maintaining Parity
and Kindred Questions May Lead
to Further Negotiations

Under the provisions of the act of
congress, approved March 8, 1897, for
the promotion of an International
agreement respecting bimetallism, I
appointed on the 18th day of April, 1897,
Hon. Edward o. Wolcott of Colorado,
Hon. Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois
and Hon. Charles ]. Paine of Massa-
chusetts as special ENJOYS to represent
the United States. They have been
diligent in their efforts to secure the
concurrence and cooperation of Eu-
ropean 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.
COMPLEMENTARY TO FRANCE.
The gratifying action of our great sis
ter republic of France in joining this
country in the attempt to bring about
an agreement between the principal
commercial nations of Europe whereby
a 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 re-
alizing the international character of
the problem and in the desire of reach
ing some wise and practical solution
of it,
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PRESIDENT SATISFIED.

Meanwhile it gives me satisfaction
to state that the special ENJOYS have
already demonstrated their ability and
fitness to deal with the subject, and
it is to be earnestly hoped that their
labors may result in an International
agreement which will bring about the
recognition of both gold and silver as
money upon such terms and with such
safeguards as viii secure the use of
both metals upon basis which shall
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
MANIFEST INJUSTICE.

The present area of the Indian territory
contains 256 1854 acres. much of which
is very fertile land. The United States
citizens residing in the territory. most of
whom have gone there by invitation or
with the consent of the tribal authorities.
selves. Numerous towns have been built
i'm which from 800 to 5000 white people
now reside Valuable residence and bust
ness enterprises are carried on in which
vast sums of money are employed, and
vet these people who have invested their
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
LACK OF SURVEYS.


more thorough government
LACK OF SURVEYS.
A general system of public surveys
has not vet been extended to Alaska,
and all entries thus far made in that
district are upon special surveys. The
act of congress extending to Alaska
the mining laws of the United states
contained the reservation that it should
not be construed to put in force the
general land laws of the country.
BY an act approved March g. 1891, au-
thority was given for entry of lands
for toWnsite purposes and also for the
purchase of not exceeding $50 acres
then or thereafter occupied for pur-
poses of trade and manufacture The
purpose of congress, as thus lar eX-
pressed, has been that only such rights
should apply to the territory as should
be specifically named. 1t will be seen
how much remains to be done for that
vast, remote and yet promising portion
of our country
DIVIDE THE TERRITORY
Special authority was given to the
president by the act Of congress, ap-
proved .July "a, 1897, to divide that ter
ritory into two land districts, and to
DESIGNATE the boundaries thereof and
to appoint registers and surveyors OF
said land offices, and the president was
also authorized to appoint a surveyor
general for the entire district. Pur-
suant to this authOrit ~ a surveyor gen
eraI and receiver have been appointed,
with offices at Sitka. II, in the ensuing
year, the conditions justify 1t, the ad-
ditionaI land district authorized by law
will be established, with an office at
some point in the Yukon valley. No ap-
propriation. however. was made for this
purpose, and that is now necessary to
he done for the two land districts into
which the territory is to be divided.
MILITARY FORCE NECESSARY.
7 concur with the secretary of war in
his suggestions as to the necessity Tor
q military force in the territory of
Alaska for the, protection of persons
and property Already a small force,
consisting of % men. with two officers,
under command of Lieutenant Colonel
Randall of the Eighth infantry, has
been sent to St Michaels to establish
a military post.
AS it is to the interest of the govern
nent to encourage the development and
settlement of the country and its duty
to follow up it's citizens there with the
benefits of legal machinery. l earnestly
urge upon congress the establishment
OF q system OF SONefiliileIAt vi suNll liS1S
ibilfty as will enable it to adjust itself
to the future areas of greatest popula-
'-N REPORTS OF FAMINE.
The startling. though possibly exag-
gerated reports from the Yukon River
country Of the probable shortage Of
food for the large number of people
who are wintering there without the
means of leaving the country. are con-
armed in such measure as to Justify
bringing the matter to the attention of
congress. Access TO that country this
winter can be had only by the passes
from Dyea and vicinity. which is most
difficult and perhaps an impossible task.
However, should these reports of the
suffering Of our fellow citizens be fur
Their verified, every effort at any cost
should be made to carry them relief
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
VERY EFFICIENT,

The present naval force, especially in
view of it's increase by ships now un-
der construction. while not as large as
that OF a. few other powers, is a Coz
midable force; it's vessels are of the
very best of each type; and with the
increase that should be made to it from
time to time in the future, and careful
attention to keeping it in a high state
of efficiency and repair, it is well adapt
ed to the necessities of the country.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
BRITISH REPORT.

The British government has pub
Iished a resume of the steps taken
jointly by the French ambassador in
London and the special ENJOYS of the
United States, with whom our ambas-
sador in London actively co-operated
in the presentation of this subject to
her majesty's government. This will
be laid before the congress.
Our special ENJOYS have not made
their final report, as further negotia-
tions between the Representatives of
of other countries are pending and in
contemplation. They believe that
doubts which have been raised in GER
tain quarters respecting the possibility
of maintaining the stability of the
parity between the metals and kindred
questions may yet be solved by further
negotiations.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
SPAIN ON TRIAL.

The near future viii demonstrate
whether the indispensable condition of
a righteous peace, just alike 20 the
Cubans and to Spain as well as equit-
able to all our interests so intimately
involved in the welfare of Cuba. is
likely to be attained. If not, the ex-
igency of further and other action by
the United States will remain to be
taken When that time comes, that
action will be determined in the line OF
the indisputable right and duty. 1t will
be faced. without misgiving or hesitan-
cy, in the light of the obligation this
government owes to. itself. to the peo-
pie who have confded to it the protec-
ton of their interests and honor, and
to humanity
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
NICARAGUA CANAL.

A subject of large Importance to our
country and increasing appreciation on
the part of the people is the completion
of the great highway of trade between
the Atlantic and Pacific known as the
Nicaraguan canal It's value to Ameri-
can commerce is universally admitted.
The commission appointed under date
of July "a last Ito continue the sur
veys and examinations authorized by
the act approved March 2, 1885, in re-
gard to the proper route, feasibility
and cost of construction of the Near
aqua canal, with a view of making
complete plans of the entire work of
construction o. such canal" is now
employed in the undertaking. In the
future l shall take occasion TO transmit
TO congress the report of this commits
sion, making at the same time such
further suggestions as may then seem
advisable.
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our yITAL INTEREST.

While consistently disavowing from
a very early period any aggressive pol
icy of absorption in regard to the Ha-
waiian group, a long series of discus
sions through three-quarters of cen
fury has proclaimed the vital interest
of the United States in the independent
life of the islands and their Intimate
commercial dependency upon this coun-
try. At the same time it has been re-
peatedly asserted that in no event could
the entity of Hawaiian statehood cease
by the passage Of the island under the
domination or influence of a power
other than the United States. Under
these circumstances the logic of events
required that annexation, before offered
but declined, should, in the ripeness of
time. come about as the natural re-
suit of Strengthening the ties that bind
us to those islands, and be released by
tho free viii of the Hawaiian State.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
RATIFIED BY HAWAII.

That treaty was unanimously ratified
without amendment by the senate and
president of the republic of Hawaii on
the 10th of September last, and only
awaits the favorable action of the
American senate to effect the complete
absorption of the islands into the do
mains of the United States. What the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
CUBAN BELLIGERENCY.
Recognition Is Unwise and Therefore
Inadmissable.

Turning to the practical aspects oil
recognition of belligerency and re
viewing its inconvenienees and posi-
tive dangers, still further pertinent
considerations appear. In the code oil
nations there is no such thing as
naked recognition of belligereney IN
accompanied by the assumption OF IN
ternational neutrality such recoSi NJ
ZION without further expression in its
Terms will not confer upon either party
to domestic conflict status not
heretofore actually possessed, nor al
feet the relation of either party to
other states
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
PACIFIC RAILROADS PROBLEM
FEDERAL OWNERSHIP OF THE
KANSAS PACIFIC.
President viii Direct That the Neces-
sary Deposit Be Made to Qualify
Government as 3 Bidder.

The Union Pacific railway main line was
sold under the decree of the United States
court for the district of Nebraska on
the list and md Of November. this year.
The amount due the government con-
sisted Of the principal Of the subsidy
bonds. $27. 236 80. and the accrued inter-
est thereon. S3l2l1 711.75. making the to-
tai Indebtedness $5S. rs. 223.75. The bid
AT the sale covered the first mortgage
lien and the entire mortgage claim of
the government LESS INTEREST,".
The sale of the subsidized portion of
the Kansas Pacific line, upon which the
government holds q. second mortgage
len. has been postponed at the instance
OF the government TO Dec. 10, 1897. The
debt of this division OF The Union Pa
cite railroad to the government Nov 81
1897. was the principal of the subsidy
bonds, S6.303,00G and the unpaid and ac-
crued interest. S6,626 $685. making a.
tntnl of SD Q2l 500 q
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
ALASKA AND ITS NECESSITIES
MUCH REMAINS TO BE DONE
FOR THAT COUNTRY.
Lack of Surveys = Division of the
Territory - Military Courts =
Famine Problem and Relief.

The territory of Alaska requires the
prompt and early attention of congress.
The conditions now existing demand
material changes in the laws relating
to the territory. The great influx Of
population during the past summer and
fall, and the prospect of a still larger
immigration in the spring, will not per-
nit us to longer neglect the extension
Of civil authority within the territory
or postpone the establishment of a
more thorough government.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
GREAT BR1TAIN's ACTION.

The government of Great Britain Gid
not see proper to be represented at this
conference, but subsequently sent to
Washington as delegates the expert
commissioners of Great Britain and
Canada who had during the past two
who met in conference similar commits
sioners on the part OF the United
States.
The result of this conference was an
agreement on important facts connect
ed with the condition of the seal herd
heretofore in dispute, which should
place beyond controversy the duty of
the governments concerned to adopt
measures without delay for the preser-
walton and restoration of the herd Ne
gotiations to this end are now in pro-
gress the result of which 1 hope to be
able to report to congress at an early
daV.
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THE SPANISH REPLY.
Points Out Autonomy For Cuba and
Refers to Eilibustering.

Refers to Eilibustering.
The reply TO our note wes received on
the 2srd day II October 1t is in the
direction Of a better understanding. 1t
appreciates the friendly purposes Of
this government. Ut admits that our
country is deeply aC&cted by the war
in cuba and that its desires for peace
are j,sL Ut declares that the present
Spanish government is Bound by every
consideration 90 a change Of policy
that should satisfy the United States
and pacify Cuba within a reasonable
slime. TO this end Spain has decided
to Dut into effect the political reforms
heretofore advocated by the present
premier, without hating for any con
sidaratlCn in the path which in its
judgment leads to peace.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
STATISTICS.

The total number of the five civilized
tribes. as shown by the last census. is
Increased, while the white population is
estimated at from 100000 to $4,000, which,
by permission of the Indian government,
has settled in the territory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
SINCERITY OF SPAIN.

That the. government OF Sagasta mas
entered upon a course from which re-
cession with honor is impossible can
hardly be questioned; that in the few
weeks it has existed it has made earn
est OF the sincerity of its professions is
undeniable l shall not impugn us
sincerity nor should Impotence be SUI
fered to embarrass it in the task it has
undertaken 1t is honestly due to Spain
that she should be given reasonable
chance to realize her expectations and
to prove the asserted efficacy OF the
new order of things to which she stands
irrevocably committed. She has recall
ed the commander whose brutal orders
infiamed the American mind and
shocked the civilized world. She has
modified the horrible order of concen-
tration and has undertaken to care for
the helpless and permit those who de-
sire to resume the cultivation of their
fields to do so and assures them of the
protection of the Spanish government
in their lawful occupations She has
Just released the Competitor prisoners
heretofore sentenced to death and who
have been the subject of repeated dip
lomatic correspondence during both
this and the preceding administration.
Not a single American citizen is now
under arrest or in confinement in Cuba,
of whom this government has any
knowledge.
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bic of the ordinary functions of ordi-
nary government toward its own people
and to other states, with courts for the
administration of justice, with a local
habitation, possessing such organiza-
ton of force, such material, such occu-
patton OF territory as to take the con-
test out OF the category of a mere re-
bellious Instruction, or occasional Skin
misles, and place it on the terrible
footing of war, to which a recognition
Of belligerency would aim to elevate
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
HONORABLE METHODS.

The first acts of the new government
lie in these honorable paths. The pol
icy of cruel rapine and determination
that so long shocked the universal SEN
timent of humanity has been reversed.
Under the new military commander a
broad clemency is proffered. Measures
have already been set on foot to relieve
the horrors of starvation. The power
of the Spanish armies, it is asserted.
is to be used, not to spread ruin and
desolation, but to protect the resump-
ton of peaceful agricultural pursuits
and productive industries. That past
methods are futile to force a peace by
subjugation is freely admitted, and that
ruin without Cancellation must newt
ably fail to win for Spain the fidelity
of a contented dependency.
DEGREES in application of the fore
Swallowed reforms have already been
promulgated. The full text OF these de-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
CrBAN NONE RTLE.

The military operations, it is said,
WIN continue, but Will be humane and
conducted with al regarG for private
rights, being accompanied by political
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-07
FUR SEA- coNTRovERsY.
Duty of All Concerned to Preserve
the Herd.

The efforts which had been made dur
ing the two previous years by my pre-
decessor to secure better protection to
the fur seals in the north Pacific ocean
and Behring sea were renewed at an
early date by this administration and
have been pursued with earnestness.
Upon my invitation the governments of
Russia and Japan sent delegates to
Washington and an international con-
ference was held during the months of
October and November last, wherein it
was unanimously agreed that under the
existing regulations this species of use
full animals was threatened with ex-
tinction and that an international
agreement of all the Interested powers
was necessary for their adequate pro-
lection
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crees has not been received. but as fur
nished in Geographic summary from
our minister are:
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1897-02-06

other by Thomas, of Multnomah. OF
the two, >Sommers' is least objection
able, but neither can be considered
perfect. The most objectionable fea-
tnre in Thomas bill is that it scatters
districts over too much territory, re-
gardless of the interests to be repre-
sented by the counties comprising
them. The second senatorial district
it composed of Marion, Crook, Harney
and Lake, district reaching almost
across the state and comprised of
counties whose interests are by no
means Identical. The fourth repre-
sentative district is composed of Lane,
klamath and Jackson, counties by no
means closely related in interests, and
a long distance removed from each
other. 1t would be as reasonable to
put Clatsop and Wallowa in one dis
trict as it is to join Lane and klamath
together, or Marion and Harney.
Evidently neither geography, conven-
ience nor interest of the sections was
considered by Mr.. Thomas in the franz
ins of his bill. Had he been guided
by such ideas he could have formed his
reapportionment bill more ina accord
with the present law so far as geo.
graphical locations are considered.
Counties embraced in one district
should at least be contiguous, and not
be scattered at random all over the
state