New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-07


ernments Of other countries are pending and II
Contamination They believe that doubts which
have been raised In certain quarters respecting
the posItion OF maintaining the stability or TN
parity between the metals and kindred questions
NAV vet be solved by further negotiations
Meanwhile Il gives me satisfaction to state ina
the special ENJOYS have already demonstrated
their ability and fitness to deal with the SUB
tect. aid II Is II be earnestly hoped that theii
,abors may result in an international asreemeh
which will bring about recognition OF both goio
and silver as money upon such terms ana WIN
such safeguards as vii; secure the use OF oo'n
metals upon a basis which shall work no IN
Justice TO any class Of our citizens
MR.. KAssoN's WORK
IN ordsr 70 execute as early as possible the
nrov,sions of the third and fourth sections OF inc
Revenue act approved July "a. 1897. appointed
tho Hon John A. Kasson. OF Iowa. specia'
Commissioner Plenipotentiary to undertake 'hc
,eo,,s,,e negotiations with foreign countries oe-
sir,nc n avail themselves Of these provisions
Tho nerotiatons are now proceeding win sew
.ra, Governments. both European and American
!, ,s believed that by a careful exercise OF 'he
mowers conferred by that act some grievances
If our own and Of other countries IN our mutual
trade relations may either be removed or largely
alleviated and that the volume OF our co"in'e'
cial exchange may be enlarged WIN ao'ah'ae'
10 both contracting parties
Most desirable from every standpoint OF VA
t,onal interest and patriotism is the eHor' ~
extend our foreign commerce 10 TINS emu ou'
merchant marine should De improved anu g"
,arred We should do our fnii snare Vi ''.'
carving trade of the world we 90 not 10 ~
u,n. We .bould be the laggard no longer. The
,.,.r..r,tv a, our merchant marine Is justly
huriliot.ng to the National pride. Inc "oVei"-
no avery proper constitutional means.
,hou,d aid In making our ships familiar VISITORS
a. avery commercial port Of the world, thus
or.r,ne I'm new and valuable markets 10 the
.,,rn,u. products of tn. farm and the factory.
TILE SEALING NEGOTIATIONS
n. efforts which had been made during the
two previous years by my predecessor 10 secure
better protection OF fur seals IN the Nor'h "a
einc Ocean and Behring Sea were renewed a.
an early date by this Administration. ana nave
been pursued with earnestness upon my '"V'-
.ation the Governments OF Japan ana Huss'"
sent delegates to Washington and an in'erna-
IT,, conference was held during the months OF
October and November last wherein II was
unanimously agreed that under the e*'s'ins
regulations this species OF useiul animals "ae
threatened with extinction. and that an inter-
national agreement Of all the interested Powers
was necessary for their adequate protection.
The Government Of Great Britain did not see
n-oner 70 be represented at this conference. ont
suhseouently sent to Washington as delegates
the exnert commissioners Of Great Britain ana
Canada. who had. during the last two years
visited the Pribyloff Islands. and who met IN
conference similar commissioners on the part OF
the limited States The result OF this conference
was an agreement on important facts connecteu
with the condition Of the seal hero heretofore
in DISPUTE. which should place BEYOND cohHo-
,.r.v IN. duty Of the Governments concerned to
,aont measures without delay for the preserva-
tim and restoration Of the herd Negotiations
n this end are now In progress. the result OF
which I hope to bs able tc report to congress az
an early day.
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
International arbitration cannot be omitted
from the list of subjects claiming our consdera-
ton. Events have only served to strengthen
the general views OH this question expressed IN
my inaugural address. The best sentiment OF
the civilized world Is moving toward the settle
mont Of differences between nations without re-
sorting TO the horrors Of war Treaties embody-
ing these humane principles on broad lines with
out In any way imperilling our interests or our
honor, shall have my constant encouragement.
PARTICIPATION IN THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
The accordance by this Government Of the In
vitation Of the Republic OF France to participate
IN the universal exposition Of 1900 at Paris
was Immediately followed by the appointment OF
a special commissioner to represent the United
States In the proposed exposition. with special
reference to the securing Of space for adequate
exhibit on behalf Of the United States
The special commissioner delayed his depart
ure for Paris long enough to ascertain the PROP
able demand for space by American exhibitors.
His inquiries developed almost unprece-
dented interest In the proposed exposition.
and the information thus required enabled
him to Justify application for much
larger allotment Of space for the American
section than had been reserved by the expos-
ton authorities. The result was particularly
gratifying. in view Of the fact that the United
States one Of the last countries to accept the
invitation Of France.
The reception accorded our special commits
sioner was most cordial. and he was given every
reasonable assurance that the United States
would receive a consideration commensurate
with the proportions Of our exhibit. The report
Of the special commissioner as to the magnitude
and importance Of the coming exposition. and
the great demand for space by American exhib-
itors. supplies new arguments for liberal and
judicious appropriation by Congress- to the end
that exhibit fsirly representative Of the in
dustries and resources OF our country may be
made In an exposition which will illustrate the
worlds progress during the nineteenth century.
That exposition IL intended to be the most i'm
portant and comprehensive Of the long series OF
international exhibitions, Of which our own at
Chicago was a brilliant example. and It is de-
sirable that the United States should make a
worthy exhibit Of American genius and skill and
their unrlvalled achievements In every branch Of
industry.
THE NAVY
The present Immediately effective force Of the
Navy consists Of four battlc-ships Of the nrst
class two Of the second and fcrty-eight other