Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-31
REVIEW OF THE Year
Events Which Will Make the Year Just
Closing Memorable.
THE WORLDS HISTORY FOR TWELVE MONTHS
Change in Our National Administration and Events
Which Occurred Abroad.
WARS AND UMORS OF WAR

The year 1897 which closes with today,
has been remarkable for many events of
more than usual importance. In the United
States there has been change in the ad-
ministration of the government from the
democratic TO the republican party.
change which has produced the most
marked effect on the great commercial in
terest of the country of any that preceded
il. Doubt, distrust and depression has
given way to hopefulness and confidence
in the business world, and every branch of
Industry has felt the benefcent effect of
the revival of the American protection sys-
tenn.
In Europe and Asia, unfortunately, the
clouds of war have lowered and are still
lowering and the great conflict which has
been predicted often seems near Gull
mination over the partition of China. In
these prospective troubles there seems 10
chance for the United States to become en-
broiled. TIE arts and sciences have made
steady progress during the year, though
no one great discovery seems to stand out
in bold relief in the midst of many others
of great Importance.
Among the MANY events which have
aroused the interest of the world, the fol-
lowing have been selected as OF more than
usual Importance:
Change of Administration.
Bimetallic Commission.
Greater New York
Alaska Gold Discoveries
Arbitration Treaty Rejected.
Yellow Fever in the South.
Cuban Rebellion.
Hawaiian Annexation.
Graeco-Turkish War.
Nictorias Diamond Jubilee.
Partition of China.
Venezuelan Treaty.
Uprising in India.
Andree's Attempt to reach the Pole.
Sporting Events.
Casualties.
Neurology
CHANGE OF ADMINISTR ALTON.
Owing 10 the extraordinary interest at
taching to the result of the last presiden-
tial election the advent of the admnistra-
ticn Of President Mckinley was of more
than usual Importance. The Inauguration
ceremonies attending the advent to power
of the new republican administration on
March were Of more than ordinary i'm
pressivehess. Admiring thousands from all
parts OF he nation assembled at the capt.
tdI ~ up 10 the man ana 10 express
their confidence in the policy which the
Platform upon which he was elected gave
premise. The military pageant of
mere than usual attractiveness. An es-
pecially notable feature of the parade was
the presence of a part Of the regiment of
the Sd Ohio Infantry, in which Mr. Nc
kiEley himself had enlisted as private
on the outbreak of the civil war. The
Jay, winch was almost perfect as to wealth
er. ended with brilliant display of fire
works and a grand ball in the pension
building. The Presidents inaugural aG-
dress attracted widespread attention. He
DIV cit at some length upon the all-absorb-
ing matter of the currency, but gave more
pre- minence 10 the question of the tariff.
Our foreign relations, particularly with re-
gard TO Cuba and Hawaii, were also
touched upon. on the currency question
he took the broad ground that while our
money is all good at present it's value
should not De further threatened. 1t
should be put upon an enduring basis be-
HCLd The reach of attack of enemies. He
suggested the formation of a commission
by congress to consider the subject of a
revision of the laws of coinage, banking
and currency He promised to give early
and earnest attention to the question OF
international bimetallism He dwelt at
some length upon the necessity for rigid
economy in every branch of the govern
ment, particularly because of the prevail
ing depression in business and distress
among the people.
He emphasized the Importance of suffi-
'-'Ak revenue ~ the expenses OF the
government without the issuing of bonds
10 raise needed revenus. He said il was
the paramount duty of Congress to stop
deiiciencies by the restoration of that pro-
tective legislation which had always been
the firmest prop of the treasury.
He advocated the prohibition of iEiterate
and vicious immigration.
He stood out firmly for a continuance Of
civil service reform in accordance with
the spirit OF tho present law and later on
MADE good his profession by covering IN n
Number OF classes OF employees who had
formerly been exposed 10 the evils of the
spoils system.
Tie condition of the public treasury
he said, demanded the immediate consid-
erauon OF congress. ard declared his in
tention TO Convoke an extra session He
E%lntained that the consideration of tn,
question of tariff revision should be free
from partisan feeling and would be more
likely 10 meet with the attention 1t de-
served IN an extra session.
March > President Mckinley nominated
and the Senate confirmed the following
members or the cabinet: Secretary of
state. john Sherman Of Ohio: Secretary
OF the treasury, Lyman j. Gage of IL
hnois; secretary of War, Russell A. Aleer
OF Michigan; Attorney General. Josenb
Mekenna Of California: Postmaster Gem
tary OF the Navy. John d. Long of Massa-
chusetts: Secretary of the Interior. Cor
nelius NJ. Bliss Of New York: Secretary
OF agriculture. James Wilson of Iowa.
The new cabinet was considered to be n
SAFE and conservative body of representa-
tive republic ans
In accordance with call issued March 8
by President Mckinley the FYfty-fifth Com
Sress met In extra session March II
Thomas b. Reed of Maine was re-elected
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Representative Bailey of Texas receiving
the complimentary vote of Democratic
members and Representative Bell OF Col
orado that of the popuIists. Mr. Reed only
appointed committees mileage rules
and ways and means. The Presidents
message to Congress was devoted entirely
to the tariff.