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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-08
both metals upon a basis which shall
work no injustice to any class OF our
citizens.
EXTENSION OF FonEIGN TRADE.
Negotiation Of Reciprocity Treaties-Thc
Seal Ouestlon-Arbitr


In order to execute as nearly as pos
sible the provisions of the third and
fourth sections of the revenue act ap-
proved July "A, 1897, l appointed the
Hon. John A. Kasson. of Iowa, special
commissioners plenipotentiary to under
take the requisite negotiations with
foreign countries desiring TO avail
themselves OF these provisions. The ne
gotiations are now proceeding with
several governments, both European
and American. IL is believed that by
careful exercise of the powers conferred
by that act some grievances or our own
and Of other countries in our mutual
trade relations may be either removed
or largely alleviated, and that the VOL
ume of our commercial exchanges may
be enlarged with advantage to both
contracting parties.
The efforts which had been made
during the two previous years by my
predecessor to secure better protection
to the fur seals in the north PACING
ocean and Behring sea were renewed at
an early date by this administration.
and have been pursued with earnest
ness. Upon my invitation the govern
ments Of Japan and Russia sent dele
gates to Washington and an interna-
tional conference was held during the
months of October and November last
wherein IL was unanimously agreed
that under the existing regulations this
species of useful animals was threat
ened with extinction and that an inter-
national agreement Of all the interested
powers was necessary for their ade-
quate protection.
The government of Great Britain did
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
years visited the Pribilof islands, and
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. Me-
gotiations to this end are now In prog
ress, the result Of which I hope to be
able to report to congress at an early
day.
| International arbitration can not be
omitted from the list of subjects claim
ing our consideration. Events have
only served to strength the general
views on the question expressed In my
| inaugural address. The best sentiment
| of the civilized world Is moving toward
the settlement Of differences between
nations without resorting to the horrors
| Of war Treaties embodying these hu-
| name principles on broad lines. without
in any way imperiling our interests or
| our honor. shall have my constant en-
I enlargement.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-08

IL Vas not civilized warfare. 1t was
determination. Against this abuse of
the rights OF war have felt constrained
on repeated occasions to enter the firm
ana earnest protest OF this government.
i felt IL my first duty to make
instant demand for the release or
speedy trial OF all American citizens un-
The instructions given to our new
minister to Spain before his de-
parture Tor his post directed him
10 impress upon that government
the sincere wish OF the United States
TO lend It's aid toward the ending of the
war In Cuba by reaching a peaceful and
lasting result, just and honorable alike
to Spain and to the Cuban people.
Ihose instructions recited the character
ana duration Of the contest, the wide
spread losses ii entails. the burdens and
restraints II imposes upon us, with
constant disturbance of national inter-
ests, and the injury resulting from an
inuennlte continuance of this state or
thlngs 1t was stated that at this
Juncture our government was con-
strained to seriously inquire II the time
was not ripe when Spain of her own
Vontion moved by her own interests
and every sentiment of humanity, should
put a stop to this destructive war and
make proposals of settlement honorable
|
III was urged that as a neighboring ma
ton, with large interests in Cuba, We
could be required to wait only a reason
able time for the mother country to
establish its authority and restore order
within the borders OF the island; that
we could not contemplate as indefinite
period for the accomplishment of this
result. No solution was proposed to
which the slightest idea Of humiliation
to Spain could attach and indeed pre-
else proposals were withheld to avoid
embarrassment to that government.
All that was asked or expected was
that some safe way might be speedily
provided and permanent peace restored.
IL SO CHANGED that the consideration OF
| this offer, addressed to the same Span
ish administration which had declined
the tenders of my predecessor and
which for more than two years had
| poured men and treasure into Cuba in
the fruitless effort to suppress the re-
| volt. fell TO others. Between the de-
parture Of General Woodford, the new
envoy. and his arrival in Spain. the
statesmen who had shaped the policy OF
his country fell by the hand of ar
assassin. and although the cabinet o.
the late premier still held office anc
received from our envoy the proposals
he bore that cabinet gave place Within
few days thereafter to a new admins
tration under the leadership of Sagasta
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-08
woLCorTs MISSION FOR srLvEI
President Hopes That 1t May Yet Result in
an Agreement.

Under the provisions of the act Of
congress approved March 3, 1897, for the
nromotion of an international agree
ment respecting bimetallism, / appoint
ed on the 14th day of April. 1897, Hon.
Edward o. Wolcott, of Colorado; Hon.
Adlai e. Stevenson, of Illinois. and Hon.
Charles ]. Paine, of Massachusetts, as
special ENJOYS to represent the United
States. They have been diligent in
their efforts to secure the cooperation
of European countries in the interna-
tional settlement of the question, but
nm TO this time have not been able
70 secure an agreement contemplated
NV their mission. The gratifying ac-
tion of our great sister republic or
France in joining this country in the
attempt to bring about an agreement
among the principal commerclal ma
lions of Europe whereby a nxed ana
relative value between gold and silver
shall be secured, furnishes assurances
that we are not alone among the iarg-
or nations of the world in realizing the
International character of the problem,
and I'm the desire of reaching some wise
and practical solution OF 1t.
The British government has published
n resume of the steps taken jointly by
the French ambassador in London and
the snecial ENJOYS of the United States,
with whom our ambassador at London
actively co-operated in the presenta-
tion OF this subject to her majesty S
government. This will be laid before
congress our special ENJOYS nave not
made their final report, as further ne
sotiations between the representatives
of this government and the govern
n,ents of other countries are pending
and in contemplation. They believe that
doubts which have been raised in GER
tain quarters respecting the position OF
maintaining the stability of the. parity
between the metals, and kindred ques'
tiors, may yet be solved by further ne
gotiations. =.
while il gives me satisfaction Il
state that the special ENJOYS have al
ready demonstrated their ability ant
otness to deal with the subject, 1
Is 10 be earnestly hoped that their la
bors may result In an internauona
Agreement which will bring about rec
IGNITION of both gold and silver a
money upon such terms and with sucl
safeguards a. viii secure the use o
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-08
CONCENTRATION Is A FAILURE.
WAS Not Civilized Warfare INSTRUCTIONS
Given to Minister Woodford.

The offer made by my predecessor IN
II, Ise8 rendering the friendly offices
A ~ Vie Government failed. Any media
Zion on our part was not accepted. IN
brief the answer said: Ihere Is NJ
effectual way to paeify Cupa un os
.se rabeis TO the mother country" Then
o INV could Spain act In the prsmisea
9nay o,ion OF her own motion and AFTER
ei, or I'm mans. The cruel policy OF CON
nsr ,trstion was Initiated Feb. 10. 1880
The productive districts c9ntr ni,,a Dy
the Spanish armies were srs,, aep0pu'S were
"A In and about the garrison
. LEE their lands laid waste and their
tom ~, ss destroyed. Thispolicy the late
osh,nst OF spain justified az q neess ,,
osp ,S'.ssurs OF war aad rs q means OF
cuttinS Oh supplies from the insurssn.s'
r Has utterly JAILED - Q war '
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-08

Refers to Congressional Actions and RecoS-
milton of Cuban Belligerency.

OF the untrled measures there remain
onIy: Recognition of the insur-
gents as belligerents; recognition
az the independence of Cuba; neutral
Intervention to end the war by impos-
ING a rational compromise between the
Insurgents. and intervention In favor
of one or the other party. / speak not
Of forcible annexation, for that cannot
he thought Of. That by our code or
morality would be criminal aggression
Rseognition OF the belligerency Of the
Cuban insurgents has often been can
vassed as possible IL not inevitable
step. both in regard to the previous
fen years struggle and during the pres
ant war. am not unn,irdful that the
two houses OF congress In the spring OF
1909 expressed the opinion by concur
rsnt resolution that condition OF pub
lie war existed recurring or 3ustifyins
the recognition OF the state OF bsllissr-
sncy In Cuba, and during the extra
session the senate voted q Joint resolu-
Ucn of like import. which. however.
WAS not brought TO vote In the house
Of representatives.
In the presence Of these signincan'
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-08
INDIANS REQUIRE ATTENTION.
solution of the Problem L. Individual
Ownership Nicaragua Canal.

with reference to the Indian question
me president says: For number OF
wears past ii has been apparent that
the conditions under which the i've civ
iIized tribes were established in the In
dian Territory under treaty provisions
with the United States, with the right
OF self-government and the exclusion
of all white persons from within their
borders, have undergone so complete
a change as to render the continuance
OF the system thus inaugurated prac-
tically i'm possible" he then quotes ap-
provingly / enry l.. Dawes, who says:
"Individual ownership Is in their
(the cornrn!ssion's opinion absolutely
essential TO any permanent improve
ment in present conditions, ana the
lack of IL is the root OF nearly al ing
evils which so grievously affiict the9
people" . Of
Ee urges better government
Alaska, and speaks good WORD TOT
Nicaraeua canal: advocates an
ouate United States exhibit at the
Is esl,osition In 1900; calls attention.
vors in. Improvement Of the national
sntine laws to guard against yello'
yer. and refers congress for inform
on other subjects to the deparr
poportA
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-08
MESSAGE TO CONGRESS-
President Mckinley Discusses the
Nations Affairs.
VIEWS ON CURRENCY QUESTION.
He Approves Secretary Cages Bank
Reform and Would Demand Gold
in Exchange for Greenbacks.
NO INTERVENTION IN CUBA NOW.

The President Tells the story of the Islands
pexation of Hawaii Approved Hope
That woIcotts silver Mission May Yet
Result In An Agreement A Serious
Question Propounded.
washington, Dec. 6.-President Nc
Kinley's first message TO the congress
of the United States is as follows:
To the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentatives: 1t gives me pleasure to ex
tend greeting to the Fifty-fifth con-
gress. assembled at the seat of govern
ment. with many of whose senators
and representatives I have been asso-
dated In the legislative service. Their
meeting occurs under felicitous condi-
tons, justifying sincere congratulation
and calling for our grateful acknowl-
edgement to a beneficient Providence
which has 30 signally blessed and pros
pered US as a nation. Peace and good
will with all the nations OF the earth
continue unbroken. A matter Of genu-
inc satisfaction ia the growing feeling
OF fraternal regard and unification Of
all sections of our country. the incom-
bitterness of which has too long delayed
realization of the highest blessings Of
the Union. The spirit OF patriotism Is
universal and Is ever increasing in
fervor.
The public questions which now most
engross us are lifted far above either
partisanship, prejudice or former sec
tional differences. They affect every
part of our common country alike, and
permit Of no division on ancient lines.
Questions OF foreign policy. Of revenue.
the soundness Of the currency. the In
volatility of national obligations. the
Improvement Of the public service. ap-
peal to the individual conscience OF ev-
cry earnest citizen. to whatever party
ne belongs OF in whatever section Of the
country he may reside. The extra SEES
sion of this congress. which closed dur
ing July last, enacted important legis-
lation. and while its full effect has not
yet been realized. what ii has already
accomplished assures us OF its timeli-
ness and wisdom. To test Its perma-
nent value further time will be required
and the people, satisfied with its opera
ton and results thus far. are In nc
mind to withhold from 1t a fair trial.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-08
NAVY NOW In NEED OF DOCKS
Also of Armor and observation-disclosures
on Civil Service Reform.

The great increase of the navy whicn
has taken place in recent years was
justified by the requirements Tor nauoh-
al defense and has received pubic APP
probation. The time has now arrived,
however. when this increase should TOT
a time take the form of increased facili-
ties commensurate with the increase OF
our naval vessels. 1t Is an unfortunate
fact that there is only one dock on the
Pacific coast capable or docking our
largest ships, and only one on the AT
lantic coast, and that the latter mas lot
the last six or seven months been un-
der repair and therefore incapable or
use. Immediate steps should be taken
10 proyide three or four docks or thls
capacity on the Atlantic coast, at least
one on the Pacific coast, and hoatins
dock on the gulf.
There should also be ample provision
made for powder and pro1ectlles anu
other munitions of war, and for an IN
creased number of officers and enlisted
men Some additions are also neces-
sary to our navy yards FOR the repair
and care of our larger NUMBER OIL yes
coils ! concur with the rec
onmendation of the secretary OF the
navy for an appropriation authorizing
the construction of one battleshlp lot
the Pacific coast, and also that severai
torpedo boats be authorized In connec.
ton with our general system OF coast
defense. 1.-THE president also calls at
tention to the need OF armor ior tnfee
battIeships now building, and which
could not be obtained at the price de-
manded by congressl
The important branch OF our govern
ment known as the civil service. tine
nractical Improvement or Wnicn MAJ
long been a subject of earnest dlscuS e
sion has of late years received m
creased legislative and executive az
proyal. During the past few mon is
the service has been placed upon SUI,
| firmer basis of business metnoos tnu
personal merit. While the right or our
Veteran soldiers to reinstatement In de-
| serving cases has been asserted, as
missals for merely political reasons
have been carefully guarded against,
and a distinct advance mas
been made by giving a hearing before
| dismissal upon all cases where incom-
| petency is charged or demand mace LOT
| the removal of officials In any or the ue-
partments. This order has been maue
| 10 give to the accused his right 10 De
| haard hut without in any way impair
| ing the power of removal, which shouIo
always be exercised in cases OF ineni-
J cheney and Incompetence,
| Much. of course, still remains TO be
! accumulated before the system can De
| made reasonably perfect for our needs
There are places now in the classineu
| service which ought to be exempte1
and others not classified may properly
he Included. / shall not hesitate TO ex-
ennt cases which I think have been i'm
nroperly included in the classified serv-
ice or include those which In my JUG
nnent will best promote the pubic serv'
ice The system has the approval o.
Tho neople and Ii will be my endeavol
to uphold and extend IT,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-12-08
SERIOUS QUESTION PROPoUNDED.

ghaIl We Continue the Present POLICY
Recommendation M to Greenbacks.
The ser,ous question then is, shall we
continue the policy that has been pur-
sued In the past; that IL. when the
gold reserve reaches the point OF Gan
ger. issue more bonds and supply the
needed gold, or shall We PROVIDE otner r
means TO prevent these recurring oreins
upon the geld rsservef u no tossneS -
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-29

1t having been claimed that Nebraska
had been made prosperous by Republican
success at the last Presidential election,
Governor Silss A. Holcomb makes the fol-
lowing comprehensive statement;
NebrasFa's State indebtness has meyer
exceeded 100000. The reduction of the
States Indebtedness and the bringing Of
State warrants from ninty-ive per cent.
to par in the last six months has been
caused by the honesty, economy and busi-
ness ability displayed by the present
Populist administration and not by re-
viva of prosperity. Nebraskans are pay
ing their taxes. discharging their obliga-
tons and supplying their wants by the
exercises of frngality, thrift and untiring
industry. Business activity here is not
occasioned by the trump Of the single
gold standard or the prospective DiDgley
Tariff bill but despite the evil effects of
each Of them. Bryan's campaign, like the
spirit of john Brown in the sixties. goes
marching on.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-29
TARIFF BILL A LAW,
Senate Adopts Conference Report by
Vote of 40 to 80.

Senate Adopts Conference Report by
Vote of 40 to 80.
Washington. July 26.--The Dingley
tariff bill is a law, and the extraordin-
airy session of the fifty-fifth congress
has passed into history. Congress adj
journed sine die at 9 o'clock Saturday
night. five hours after the president
signed the tariff bill. That measure
passed the senate. according to agree
ment, at o'clock Saturday afternoon
by vote of ayes 40. nays 80. The ma
jority was exactly the same as on the
passage of the bill in the senate the
first time. The affirmative vote was
cast by 81 Republicans, Democrat
(MeEnery), Silver Republican Zones
of Nevada) and one Populist (Stewart)
The negative vote was cast by % Dem
ocrats and 2 Populists Harris and
Turnerl.
Before adjournment of che house
Speaker Reed announced the COMMITTEES
assignments of the members, and fol
the first time since congress met tbs
house was fully organized.
The treasury department decides the
tariff act was in effect at the beginning
Of the day on which it received the ap-
proyai of the president and therefore
became operative after midnight on
Friday, July %. Assistant Secretary
Howell today sent the following tele-
gram to collectors of customs: oDe-
partment holds that new tariff law
covers and includes all customs bust
ness of July "a. =
President Mckinley. before final adj
journment, sent a message to congress
urging the appointment Of monetary
commission. After a brief debate the
house passed Representative C. W
Stones bill providing for such com
mission, while the senate referred both
the message and the house bill to the
finance committee.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-29

When the Presidents cousin, William
Nc Kinley Osborne, of Boston, was appointed
Consul General at London, he found that
the emoluments of the position, previously
the most lucrative under the Federal
Government, had been reduced from some
$4,000 to about $4,000 year by an order
which President Cleveland issued, requir-
ing Consular officers to pay official fees into
the United States Treasury. Mr.. Osborne
immediately went to work to have this
order rescinded, with the assistance of all
similarly interested, and it is now announced
that the President will revoke the instruct
ions of his predecessor. That is the way in
which the Republican Administration
economies during hard times and increases
the Governments deficient revenue. Mr..
Mckinley was indeed the advance agent Of
prosperity to Republican politicians and
oficeholders.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-29

Starvation Wages win Cause d strike
New York July 2S-I.oeaI Union No.
] of the United Brotherhood of Cloak
Makers met last night to complete ar
rangements for the big strike of the
organization scheduled for Aug. Is
next All present were in favor of the
ordering out of the $4,000 cloakmakers
in this city. AS an instance of the star
walton wages now being paid by the
manufacturers, Jacob Silverman stated
that for So hours in the employ of a
leading firm he was remunerated with
$l.S5, a weeks wages. 1t is claimed
that the operators who We're former
" paid So cents for jackets, now get
IS cents, and operators on capes are
paid cea:s, white they formerly got
% cents.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-29
Some Facts ard Eianras

When the Dingley bill went to the SEN
ate sugar certificates were selling at 115
When the bill came out of the Republi-
can Senate caucus they were selling at 1875
When the bill went into the hands OF the
conference committees Sugar certificates
were selling at 129
Since the bill has been in conference the
price has advanced to 1879.
Any one who bought the stock before
the bill went into the caucus and sold on
Tuesday, cleared about $23 on every share
If he were able to buy ION margin
say 10000 shares, his profits were equival-
ent to the salary Of a United States Senator
for forty six years.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-29


Governor Pingree, of Michigan, is Re-
publican and practical man. Here is his
comment on the new tariff law
He says that the duty on hides means an
average increase of rs cents pair on mems
shoes. He asserts that Armour, Swift,
Morris and the Libbys control the hide
market will coin millions out Of it,
As to sugar, Governor Pingree said; Il
wish somebody would tell me how sugar
duty that make the people pay more is CO.
ing to benefit them, or how higher price
for sugar is going TO bring prosperity. It
seem TO me the Trust is going to reap all
the benefits.
"The lumber schedule hits people Of
moderate means the hardest. It increases
the price 50 per Thousand. Not much lum-
Der is used these days in business blocks
and fine city residence. It's the farmers
and working men who have cause to com
plain. for they can't afford brick and stone.
And it's all for the benefit Of the few who
control tthe remaining pine in Michigan
and adjoining States.
1T is the necessary commodities that are
TO bear the increased taxes The promoters
Of this bill ought to be proud Of it. pre-
dict reckoning for them yet with the
people"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1897-07-29
Killed at 3 Churoh f,onferenca

Montgomery. Ala, July 29,-Editol
Patterson, of the Argos, the coloreG
paper here, was shot and killed shortl,
after noon yesterday In the Columbus
Street Colored Baptist church. A con.
ference was in progress at the time
and the admission of Brown, the de-
posed pastor of the Dexter Avenue
Baptist church, was under discussion
Patterson opposed Browns admission
and Stokes, pastor of the Columbus
Street church, favored it, Hot words
eHsued. Patterson struck Stokes in the
face, when the report of a pistol was
heard and Patterson fell dead. A
negro man named Pritchett has been
caught about q mile from town by a
negro posse. He confessed to having
shot Patterson,