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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11
ANNEXATION on hawaii.
Dignity and Honor Require Confirm
alton of the Treaty.

BY n special message dated the 10th day
Of June last, ! laid before the senate a
treaty signed that gay by me pifnipo-
public OF Hawaii having for It's purpose the
incorporation OF tho Hawaiian Islands as
an integral part OF the United States and
under It's sovereignty The senate having
removed the injunction OF secrecy, although
the treaty Is still pending before that body,
the sub ect may be properly referred TO IN
this message because the necessary action
OF the congress Is required TO determine by
legislation many details or the eventual
uflion should the fact OF annexation be ae-
compllshed, as j Rglieys II sh9ud BE,
While consistently dlsayowing from a
very early period any aggressive policy Of
nbsorption In regard to the Hawaiian
group, long series OF declarations through
thrcc-quartera OF a century has proclaimed
tho vital Interest OF the United States IA the
Independent life Of the Islands and tRelr
intimate commercial dependence upon this
country. At the same time IL has been re-
peatcdly asserted that in no event could the
entity OF Hnwai IAN statehood cease by the
passage OF tho Islands under the DONNA
ton or influence or another power than tho
United States Under these circumstances
tie logic Of events required that anHcXa-
tiou, heretofore offered but declined, should
In the fipeness OF time come about as the
natural result Of the strengthening ties
that bind us TO those islands, and be real
lied by the free viii Of the linWiian state.
That treaty, was unanimously ratlned
ident Of the republic Of Hawaii on the 10th
OF September last, and only awaits the Ia
NOrnNlN action OF the AlnhIlNhu htllhie 10
eject the complete absorption OF the
Islands into the domain Of the United States:
what the conditions OF such union shan
be- the political relation thereof 20 the
United states, the character OF the local
administrator, the quality and degree OF
the elective franchise OF the Inhabitants.
the extension OF the federal laws TO the
territory or the enactment or special laws
TO nj the peculiar condition thereof, the reg
ulation IN need be OF the labor system
therein, are all matters which the treaty
has wisely relcgated 70 the congress.
should lie Confirmed.
IN the treaty Is confirmed as every con-
sidcratlon OF dignity ana honor requires,
the wisdom OF congress Will see 10 u that,
avoiding abrupt assimilation OF elements
perhaps hardly yet htted 10 share in tie
highest franchises OF citizenship, and have
Ing due regard 20 the geographical condi-
tons, the most just provisions for sclf-rule
~ local matters with the largest political
liberties as an Integral part OF our nation.
viii be accorded 20 the Hawailans. No
less ia due 70 people who, after nearly
i've years OF demonstrated capacity 20 fui-
nll the obligations OF Hclf-Eoycrning state
hood. come OF their own free will to merge
their dostinlo8 IN our body polite.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11

A nubject Of large importance 10 our
country and Increasing appreciation on the
part Of the people Is the completion OF the
great highway Of trade between the At
lantic and Pacific known as the Mica
raguan canal Its utility and value TO
American commerce Il universally admit
ted. The commission appointed under
date or July "a last Ito continue the surveys
aud examinations authorized by the act
approved March 2, 1885," In regard TO the
proper route feasibility and cost OF con-
struction OF the Nicaragua canal. with a
view OF making complete plans for the en-
tire work or construction or such canal"
IS now employed In the undertaking In the
future / shall take occasion TO transmit TO
congress the report OF this commission,
making at the same time such further sug-
gestlons as may then seem advisable.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11

nrst class. two Of the second and - -.ner
vessels. ranging from nrmortu cruisers ~
torpod0 boats There are under construc-
lion i've battle ships OF the fifsi Grass, AZ
torpedo boats ana one submarine boat No
provision has yet been made LOT lhe aIuos
OF three OF the five battle ships, as II mas
been impossible TO obtain 10 AT the price
fixed By congress, Il Is Of great lmporsanssss,
that congress provide TINS arnHr, as s ehl
The present naval force. especially IN View
OF It's Increase by the ships now UNDER con-
struction. while not as large as that OF y
few other powers, Is formidable force.
It's vessels are the very best OF eacn typss
and with the increase that shouiu DC il ~
to II from time 10 time Ia the future. ana
careful attention 10 keeping IL IN a hlkn
state OF efficiency and repair. u Is NeA
adapted to the necessities or the county.
The great Increase of the navy which has
taken place IN recent years was Jusuneu py
the reauiremenis ior maizena, 1Sif ~ time
has now arrived. however, when tlils IN
crease, TO which the country Is committed
creased facilities commensurate with tho
increase OF our naval vessels IL Is an un-
fortunate fact that there Is only one eo o,s
largest ships, and only one on the Atlanuc
coast. and that the latter has for the last
SAX or seven months been under repair ana
therefore incapable OF use. Immediate
steps should be taken TO provide three or
four docks OF TINS psb on iS coa, ana
boating dock on the gulf. This Is tho
recommendation. OF a Very competeut
ject There should also be ample provision
made for powder and proyectiles, ana other
munitions OF war and for an increased
number OF officers and enlisted men. Some
additions are also necessary 10 our navy
yards for the repair and care OF our larger
number OF vessels. AS there are now on
the stocks five battleships OF the largest
class, which can not be completed Tor a
year or two. l concur with the rccommen-
dalton OF the secretary OF the navy for an
appropriation authorizing the construction
where at present there Is only one In COM
mission and one under construction, while
on the Atlantic coast there are three in
commission and four under construction:
and also that several torpedo boats DO
authorized In connection with our gem
eTal system OF coast defense.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11

Distinct Advance Made I'm Operation
of the Law.

The important branch OF our government
known as the civil service, the Practical
Improvement OF which has long been n sub-
1ect or earnest discussion, has on late wears
received increased Legislative and execu-
tive approval During tho past few
months the service has been placed upon
a Htlll hrmer basis OF business methoda
and personal merit. While the right Of our
veteran soldiers 10 Reinstatement in de-
serving cases has been asserted, dismisgafa
for merely political reasons have been
carefully guarded against, the examfna-
lions for admittnnco 10 the service en-
lnrbed and az the same time rendered less
technical ana more practical. and "a dis
tinct advance has been made by giving n
hearing before dismissal upon all cases
whore lncompctcnCy is charged or demand
made Tor the removal Of officials IN any OF
the departments. This order has been made
70 give 70 the accused his right to be heard,
but without In any way impalrlnR the
power OF removal. which should always he
exercised in cases OF incficlcncy and in
competency. and which ls one 81 the vital
safeguards u the civil service reform rys-
TEN, preventing Et6guatlun and dead God
ana keeping every employo kcenly alive
to the fact that the security Of his tenure
depends not on favor, but on his own test
ed and carefully watched record OF service.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11

Material Changes In Territorial Laws
Are Necessary.

The territory OF Alaska requires the
prompt ard early attention OF congress.
rial changes In the laws relating 10 the
territory. The great Influx or population
during the past summer and fall and the
prospect OF still larger Immigration IN
the spring Will not permit US TO longer
neglect tho extension OF civil authority
within the territory or postpone the es-
menL A general system OF public sur
Veys has not been extended TO Alaska and
all entries thus FAR made In that district are
upon special surveys, The act or congress
extending 10 Alaska the mining laws Of
the United states contained the reserVa-
ton that Il should not be construed TO put In
force the general land laws OF the country.
BY act approved March 3, 1891. authority
was given for entry OF lands for town
not exceeding 100 acres then or thereafter
occupied Tor purposes or trade and manu-
facture. The purpose or congress as thus
FAR expressed has been that only such
rights should apply 10 that territory as
should be specifically named.
As IL Is TO the interest Of the govern
mcnt to encourage the settlement OF the
country and its duty TO follow up It's cti-
gems with the benent OF legal machinery,
4 earnestly urge upon congress the estab-
lishment Of system or government with
such nexibiity as viii enable Il TO adjust
itself 70 the future areas OF greatest pop
ulauon.
The startling though possibly exagger-
ated reports from the Yukon river coun-
try OF the probable shortage OF food Tor
the large number OF people who are win
tering there without the means or leaving
the country are confirmed IN such measure
as 10 justify bringing tho matter 10 the
attention Of congress- Access 70 that
country in winter can be had only by the
passes from Dyea and vicinity, which IS
"A most difficult and perhaps an impossible
task. However should these reports OF the
suffering OF our feliow-ctizcns be further
verified every effort at any cost should DO
made 10 carry them RELIEF.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11
CENTRAL AMERICAN nnrunLlos.
our Diplomatic Relations with Then,
-NicarnRunn Canal.

As 20 the representation or this govern
mcnt TO Nicaragua, Salvador and Costa
Rica. / have concluded that Mr.. William l.
Merrick, confirmed as minister OF the
United States 10 the states Of Nicaragua.
Salvador and Costa Nlcn shall proceed 10
San Jose, Costa ltica, and there temporarily
establish the headquarters or the lnitod
States 20 those three states. 1 took this
action for what ] regarded M the para
mount Interests OF this country Ii was
developed upon an Investigation by the
secretary OF state that the government
OF Nicaragua, while not unwilling 20 re-
cciNc MIR. MerrlCk in his diplomatic quality,
was unable 90 DO so because 20 the CONE
pact concluded June 90, 1895 whereby that
republic and those OF Salvador ana Hon
duras forming what ~ known as the
greater republic 81 Central America. had
surrendered 20 tho representative diet there
their right 10 rcvelNo and send diplomatic
agents. The diet was not willing 90 nc-
ccpt him because be was not accredited 20
that BODY. ! could not accrcdit him TO
that body because tho appropriation law
OF congress did not permit 10. MIR Baker,
the present minister AZ Managua, has been
directed 70 present his letters OF recall.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11
HTANNUAL MESSAGE
President Mckinley Reviews the
Affairs OF State.
SOME IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
Need of Currency Legislation Point
ed Out spain should Have n
Chance-Hawnii should lie An
nexed-Other Questions.

washington, Dec. G. - Following is the
text OF President McKinley's message to
congress:
To the Senate and House OF Representa-
tives. IL gives me pleasure 10 extend greet
ing TO the Fifty-hfth congress assembled
at the seat OF government. with many OF
whom senator's and representatives, have
been associated In the Legislative service
Their meeting occurs under felicitous con-
ditlonH Justlfying sincere congratulntion
and calling for our grateful Acknowledge
fnent 10 a benehcent Providence which has
40 siRnally blessed and prOspered US as
nation. Peace and good VIII with all the
nations OF the earth continue unDrohen.
The extra session OF this congress Wnich
closed during July last enacted important
legislation. and while it's full enect has not
Yet been realized. what " has already &C,
cofnplished assures us OF It's timellness and
wisdom. To test It's permanent value tur-
Their time Will be required. and the people.
eatisfed with It's operation ana results mus 4.
Tar, are In no mind TO withhold from II a
fair trial.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11
oOvEnNMIsNr nArENsIss.
Appropriations Must lie Kept wIthin
the Ucccfpfs.

l am forced by the length OF this mcsaa 20
TO omit many important references 10
affairs OF the government with which COM
gIcGs viii have 10 deal al tho present sea-
sion. They are fully discussed ia the de-
partmcntal reports, 10 all OF which invite
your earnest attention. The estimates of
the expenses OF the cover nmont by tho
your careful scrutiny. While the COM
gTcas may not find 40 an easy task 10 reduce
the expenses % the government, 10 should
not encourage their Increase. These ox-
pcuscs viii, iu my Judgment, admit OF a
decrease ln many branches Of The govern
10 IL a commanding duty 60 keep the APP
propriationa within the receipts Oh the gov-
cfpmcnt and thus avoid a deficit
WILLIAM M'lkINL>--z.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11
RrrIrRoCIrY.
steps Taken Go Improve Trade Relations
Win Other Countries.

In order 20 execute as early as possible
tho provisions OF tho third and fourth sec
lions OF the revenue act approved Juiy
son, OF Iowa. special commissioner pleui-
pOtentiary 20 undertake the requisite nego-
tinflOua with foreign countries desiring 10
avail themselves - these provisions The
negotiations are now proceeding with sew
oral governments, both European and
American. ~ "a believed that hy n careful
exercise OF the powers conferred by that
act some grievances of our own ana 90
other countries IN our mutual trade rCla-
lions may be either removed or largely
allevlatcd. and that the volume or orr COM
mercial exchanges may be enlarged. with
advantage 20 both contracting parties.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11
oUR MERCHANT MARINE.
Its Inreriority "a Humiliation 10 National
Pride.

Most desirable from every standpoint OF
national interest and patriotism IS the ef-
fort 10 extend our foreign commerce. To
this end our merchant marine should DO
improved and enlarged We should do our
fun share OF the carrying trade or the
be the lager no longer. The inferiority OF
our merchant marine Is justly humiliat-
ing 10 the national pride. The govern
ment by every proper constitutional means
should aid IN making our ships familiar
visitors at every commercial port or the
world. thus opening up new and valuable
markets 10 the surplus products OF the
farm and the factory.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11

strlcted 20 the denomination OF ten dollars
and upwards ~ the suggestions ] have
herein made shall have the approval OF
congress. then would recommend that ma
tional banks be required 10 redeem their
notes In cold
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11
oUR NAVY.
Present Condition Wei Adapted To-
Our Necessities.

The present Immediately effectiveness OF
the navy consists Of four battle ships Of the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-12-11

The enforcement OF this enlarged and on
crcus code ~ neutrality would only De
influential within our own Jurisdiction by
land and sea. and applicable by our own
instrumentalities. ~ could impart 20 tho
United States no Jurisdiction between
Spain and the insurgents. 10 would give the
United States no right Of Intervention to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-28
MUNICIPAL OFFICE CHANGES.
Reorganization OF Executive Branc
OF District Government.

Reorganization OF Executive Branch
Of District Government.
1t has been limited for several months
about the District building that Q reorgan-
ization Of the executive branch OF the mu-
nicipal government was in contemplation,
and yesterday afternoon the expected &C.
ton was taken.
Commissioner Ross called a special meet
ing of the board. when the proposed
changes were decided upon. It was
o'clock when the meeting ended. The oon-
illusions reached were embodied in the fol-
lowing order, which goes into effect Novem-
Der 1 next:
John w. Collins, clerk In the executive
Office, is transferred to assist the disburs-
ing clerk, at s. per diem, vice Marshall,
transferred.
L. Marshall, assisting the disbursing clerk.
is transferred to the office of clerk in the
auditors office, at $500 per annum, Vice
Butler, transferred.
transferred to the position of clerk, stenog-
rapher and typewriter in the executive Of
flee. at $1,000 per annum, vice Howard
transferred.
Clifford Howard, clerk, stenographer and
typewriter in the executive Office, is trans
ferred to the Office Of the clerk in same
office, at $500 per annum, vice Campbell,
transferred.
James Campbell. clerk in the executive
Office is transferred to office of special as
sessment, at 81 200 per annum, vice Nye,
transferred.
Frank Nye, clerk in the special assess
ment division, is transferred to the office
of clerk in the executive office, at 81 200 per
annum. vice Collins. transferred.
w. P. Walker. clerk in the special as
sessment division, is detailed for duty In
the auditors office.
T. Frederick Alvey. clerk in the collect
or's office, is detailed for duty in the execu-
tive office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-28
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
A Collision, Wedding and Other Hap
peninGa.

A collision occurred yesterday afternoon
about 4:3O o'clock, on street. between
two-horse country wagon and Metropoli-
tan electric car. The wagon, which was
owned and driven by W. S. Lsade Of Gleen-
brook, Fairfax county, Va, was crossing
the track when the electric train suddenly
appeared. The wagon was heavily laden
with country produce, but the force of the
collision was sufficient to throw it clear
across the roadway to the south pave
inert The fender of the car was broken
in the accident. The driver of the wagon
was slightly bruised by the collision and
a subsequent fall. but, strange to say, the
wagon was damaged but very little. The
eggs in the wagon were broken, but other
contents were unframed. The horses also
escaped injury.
local branch of the Enrich Beef Company,
was married last evening at o'clock, at
the opera house in Fredericksburg, Va, to
Miss Bessie Goldsmith, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rabbi Gurmacher of the
Hebrew Congregation of baltimore. Among
the ushers was Mr.. Maurice Sinsheimer Of
this place. The ceremony was witnessed
by a number of friends of the contracting
parties, and we'll wishes we've numerous.
After reception, Mr.. and Mrs. Rheino
left for a honeymoon tour through the
north, and uccn their return will make
their home in this city.
Mr. r. A. Casilear has returned from
pleasant trip to Fortress Monroe.
The street sweepers paid a visit last
evening to this section of the city, and this
morning the streets presented an improved
appearance.
The Tenleytown Baptist Church will give
a musical and literary entertainment the
evening Of November ;.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-28
HELD LUCKY TICKETS.
Result of the Lawn Party for St.
JOseph's Union.

Result of the Lawn Party for St.
JOseph's Union.
A number of the members of st. Joseph's
Union met last night at ST. AIMS Infant
Asylum and awarded the prizes offered
some months ago for holders of lucky
tickets at the lawn party given at St.
Aloysius Church. The prizes were given
as follows:
First prize, handsome suit, ticket No
], 794, Mrs. c. Greer 1401 18th street north
west; second prize, coral jewelry, ticket
No. 2,OoS, Marguerite, Daily, 50 Myrtle street
northeast; third prize. gold penholder. tick
ct No 4,291, William H. Yeager, 696 4th
set, John Croghan, III 4th street north
west; fifth prize. handkerchief case c.
Scanlon, $50 Massachusetts avenue north
east; sixth prize. S gold piece. ticket No.
3, 491, Mrs. X. Gleason, ia 1st street north
east; seventh prize. IS gold piece, ticket
No. 3.066. j. w. Rupert, 7O1 4th street;
eighth prize, lamp and shade ticket No.
1895, Mrs. ]. L. OBrien, Tenleytown, D.
c.; ninth prize chair, ticket No. 1,066, Mary
Lafferty. Atlantic City, N. J.; tenth prize.
statue. ticket No. 6.126, William McGrath,
lao street northeast; eleventh, prize, lady's
macintosh. ticket No. 7,12S, ]. Mccarthy
city; twelfth prize. jewel case. ticket No.
800, E. p. Kelley, Maryland avenue and q
street southwest; thirteenth prize, antique
dresser. ticket No. $3.50. D. Mullaney. 18th
street and Pennsylvania avenue; fourteenth
prize. gold and silver urn. ticket No
4.s4O. Collins & Costello: fifteenth prize,
ring. ticket No. 1888. p. Smyth. 123 D
street southwest; sixteenth prize. pearl
rosary. ticket No. s36, Miss NJ A. Morris,
1913 C street southeast; seventeenth prize,
prayer book. ticket No. 1000. Helen Keith
LIST and o streets northwest; eighteenth
prize, embroidery. ticket No. 6.132. p. j.
keleher. 62s street northeast; nineteanth
prize. walnut bed. ticket No. 1926, J. r..
Hannah. city: twentieth prize prayer
beads. ticket No. 1.s7l. Mr.. Heilman. I'd
and streets southwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-28
DISCUSSED THE BAZAAR.
Meeting Of Ministers ana Their
Wives Last Evenfnr.

Wives Last EVENING.
The home OF Dr. Richard Kfngsman, III
East Capitol street. was thrown open last
evening to the Methodist Episcopal minis.
tiers and their wives. DR.. and Mrs Kings.
man having issued Invitations for a meet.
ing with Rev. DR.. L. B. Wilson and Mrs
Wilson. The occasion was one of great
enjoyment. mutually. II. furnishing an excel.
lent opportunity for the ministers to NEE,
become more intimately acquainted with
each other.
The proposed trades bazaar, to be held al
the National Rifles Armory November s
to 10. was discussed. Many suggestions
were made and the liveliest interest man
ifested In the proposed entertainment, the
ministers engaging to do all in their power
to bring the enterprise to a successful ter
mination. After an informal discussion
OF the methods and features Of the coming
entertainment, q collation. was served In
the dining room.
Those present were Rev. L. b. Wilson
DID,. presiding elder Of the Washington
district, and wife; Rev. Dr. and Mrs H r
Naylor. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Johnston
Rev. and Mrs. J. Fred. Heisse. Rev. and
Mrs. E. o. Eldridge, Rev. DIR. s. NJ Hart
sock and daughter, Rev. DR.. and Mrs. G. v
Leech Rev. and Mrs. A. Z. Spielman, Rev
E. ID. Huntley, DID,, Rev. A. H. Ames. DID.
Rev. S. Reese Murray, DID, Rev. W. r.
Stricken. DID,. Rev. W. H. Chapman, Rev
Page Milburn. Rev. Stowell L. Bryant. G.
w. #. Swartzell, DIR. and Mrs. d. B. Street
Mrs. Burns and daughter, Mrs. Lothrop and
Miss Morse OF Baltimore, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-28
Hailed with Satisfaction.

The police Of the first precinct are glad to
see the work of putting down a new pave
ment in front of the station under way.
Ever since the police station has been on
18th street there has been a rough stone
pavement in front of the building The
moving Of heavy vehicles over this street
made so much noise that the sleep Of the
men was greatly interfered with. Now that
an asphalt pavement is to be put down the
officers feel that their rest will be undis-
turbed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-28
Piano and Violin RecftnI

A music-loving audience filled the parlors
of 141O street last evening, the occasion
being the first of series of piano and vio-
lin recitals which is being given by Miss
McReynolds and Fraulein Koehle The
composer chosen for the evening was Mo-
Fart, and an interesting sketch of his life
was read by Fraulein Koehle This was
followed by piano and violin solos and
duets from Mozart and other composers, all
given in finished manner. A paper was
read by Miss McReynolds on THE Music
was illustrated by Songs of the Omaha
Indians" arranged for the piano and violin
by her. The program closed with the
second movement from Mozart's ncerd1
ed by Miss McReynolds and Mr.. Henry
Xander