Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-12-08
SUBJECTS OF VARIED MOMENT.
City Centennial Anniversary
-Cxaris Peace Proposal.


-Cxar's Peace Proposal.
In the year 1900 win occur the CEN
tennial anniversary OF the founding
Of the city Of Washington for the per-
manent capital OF the government Of
the United States by authority Of an
act Of congress approved July le. 1880.
In May, 1900, the archives and general
offices of the federal government were
removed to this place. On the 18th Of
November, 1900. the national govern
ment met here for the first time and
assumed exclusive control Of the fed
eral district and city. sss The people
Of the country are justly proud Of the
distinctive beauty and government OF
the capital and Of the rare instruments
OF scieace and education which here
nnd their natural home. A movement
has lately been inaugurated by the
citizens to have the anniversary cele-
brated with hitting ceremonies. sss I
recommend to tie congress the grant +
ing Of an appropriation for this pur-
pose n the appointment Of a commit |
tee from its respective bodies.
The proposal Of the czar for a general
reduction Of the vast military estab-
lishments that weigh SO heavily upon
many peoples In time Of peace was
communicated to this government with
earnest invitation to be represented
In the conference which It is contem-
plated to assemble with a view to dis
cussing the means OF accomplishing 10
desirable a result. His majesty was al
informed OF the cordial sympathy
OF this government with the principle
Involved In his exalted proposal and
of the readiness OF the United States
% take part in the conference.
ThQ Rfokran ~ Aurr.aru ~ -..s.--
vessels for seizure by Russian
'ruiSers In Boring sea are being pressed
% q settlement. The equities Of the
Eases tusti1es the expectation that a
Measure of PREPARATION win eventually
'e accorded in harmony with precedent
In the light Of the proven facts.
The important question OF the claim
u switzerland to the perpetual can
onsl allegiance OF American citizens Of
swiss origin has not made hopeful
'roeress toward a solution, and CON
roversies In this regard stu con-
4
The newly accredited envoy Of the Z
United States to the Ottoman porte
instructions locking to the dis
osal OF matters In controversy with
turkey for a number of years. He IN :
specially charged to press for a just
attlement OF U claims for indemnity I
y reason Of the destruction of the {
roperty Of American missionaries res =
lent In h country during the Ar ,
enian troubles of 1885, as well as for Q
recognition Of older claims of equal n
=
The arbitral tribunal appointed under b
lie treaty OF February, 1897, between r
reat Britain and Venezuela TO de-
rmine the boundary line between the 0
tier and the colony Of British Guiana Y
to convene at Paris during the pres a
It month. 1t is a source of much =
to this government to see u
Ie friendly resort of arbitration an Il
led to the settlement OF this contro-
n
have the satisfaction of being able a
state that the bureau Of the Ameris :
n republics created in 1890 as the or. !"
n Tor promoting commercial inter- -
urse and fraternal relations amonr ri
e countries of the western hemIs-
ere. has become a more efficient in ~
rument of the wise purposes of its 90
and is receiving the cordial 4.
pport OF the contributing members of =
e International union which are th
tually represented in its board of o.
Inagement.
join with h secretary of the navy "a
recommending that the grades Of adj 40
raj and vice admiral be Temporarily
lived, to be filed by officers who have "a
.cially distinguished themselves IN ca
war with Spain. 1.-THE president n.
0 approves the increase of the navy Ha
commended by Secretary Long.1 on
earnestly urge upon congress the ar
portance OF early legislation provId-
for the taking Of the twelfth cen OF.
he several departmental reports win -
AID before you They give in great WI
all the conduct OF the affairs Of The
iernment during the past year and =.
'uss many questions upon which the vi
gress may be called upon TO act
WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
Mansion. Dec. s. 1885.