Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09

kinds in circulation not included in treas
dry holdings. 81, $50 s.9.5 f. an increase for
the year OF sl65. 7s4 eSS Estimating our popu-
fatlon at 90, 1o4.OO0 at the time mentioned the
per capita circulation was s2aCe. On the same
date there was in the treasury gold bullion
amounting to s133. 502. 5i5
The provisions for Strengthening the re-
| sources of the treasury in connection with the
war has given increased confidence in the pur-
| pose and power ot the government to main tain
the present standard and has established more
nrmly than ever the national credit at home
and abroad.
renew so much of my recommendation of
December. 1897, follows: THAT when any
| OF the United States notes are presented for
redemption in gold such notes shall be kept
| and set apart and only paid out in exchange for
gold. This is an obvious duty II the holder
OF the United States note prefers the gold and
gets it from the government, he should not
| receive back from the government United
States note without paying gold in exchange for
| it The reason for this is made all the more
apparent when the government issues an issue
| bearing debt TO provide gold for the redemp-
| ton of United States noteS-a non-intereSt-
| bearing debt Surely it should not pay them
| out again except on demand and for gold If
they are put out in any other way they may re-
/ turn again, to be followed by another bond is
sue to redeem them, another interesting bear
! ing debt to redeem a nOn-interest bearing debt
This recommendation was made in the belief
that such provisions of law would insure a
greater degree the safety of the present stand
| ard and better protect our currency from the
dangers to which it is subjected from dis
turoance in the general business conditions OF
the country.
In my Judgment the present condition OF the
| treasury amply justifieS the immediate enact
| ment OF the legislation recommended one year
ago, under which portion of the gold hold
| ines should be placed in trust fund from
| which greenoackS should be redeemed upon
| presentation but when once redeemed should
not thereafter be paid out except for gold
1t is not to be inferred that other legislation
| relating to our currency is not required On
1 Is
| 1t. The importance of adequate provision
| which will insure to our future money stand
| ard related as our money standard now and to
| that of our commercial rivals is generally
| recognized.
| The companion proposition that domes-
| tic paper currency shall he kept safe and yet
be SO related to the needs of our industries and
| internal commerce as to be adequate and re-
| sponsive to such needs is proposition scarce
| " less important The subject in all its parts.
| Is commended TO the wise consideration OF the
| congress
The annexation of Hawaii and the changed
| relation OF the United States to Cuba. Porto
| Rico and the Philippines resulting from the
| war. compel the prompt adoption of a maritime
| policy by frequent steamship communication.
encouraged by the United States under the
American flag. with the newly acquired islands
! Spain furnished to its colonies. at an annual
cost OF about Ia. COO. 100. steamship lines
| communicating with portion OF the
| worlds markets as well As with trade centerS OF
the home government The United States viii
not undertake to do less 1t is duty to fur
nish the people OF Hawaii with facilities under
national control for their export and import
trade 1t will be conceded that the present
situation calls for legislation which shall be
prompt durable and liberal
The part which American merchant vessels
and their seamen performed in the with
Spain demonstrates that this service furnish
ing both pickets and the second line of de-
fedse. is aanational necessity and should be
cOuraged in every constitutional way.
"Details and methods for the accom- DliShmcnc
| the secretary of the treasury to which the AZ
tention OF congress Is respectfully invited.
o Investigation Of YelIoys Fever
In my last annual message L recommended
q that congress authorize the appointment OF a
commission for the purpose of making Syste-
matte Investigations with reference to che
| cause and provocation of yellow fever. This
matter has acquired an increased Importance
as result OF the military occupation of the
| island of Cuba and the commercial intercourse
| between this island and the United States
which we have every reason expect The
sanitary problems connected with our new re-
jlatiOnS with the island of Cuba aud the acquiSi-
tion of Porto Rico no less important than
those relating to finance, commerce and
administration It is my earnest de-
sire that these problems may be n
sidered by competent experts and othat
feverything may be done which the most resent
advances n sanitary science offer for the
| protection of tn health of soldiers in those
{ islands and OF our citizens who are exposed TO
the dangers OF Infection from the Importation,
ofEel1ow fever. ] therefore renew my recon-
| InendatiOn that the authority OF congress may
be given and 4 suitable appropriation made TO
provide for commission OF experts, TO b. ap-u
pointed for the purpose indicated
Increase of the Army
! Under the act OF congress approved April 20.
$685. authorizing the president in his discretion
upon declaration of war by congress. or
| declaration by congress tina. war exists. 1 tii-
rected the increase of the regular army 10 the
| maximum of e2Dc0, authorized in said act
/ There are now in the regular army 81 e6, on
1 GERS and men In said act it wasoproyided that
al the end CT any war in which the United
Il States may become involved the army shall be
/ reduced 10 peace basis BIZ the transfer IN the
| same arm OF the servics absorption by prozao-
tion7Or honorable disc1aroe l.ndersucn reyuia-
tlonS as the secretary o. may establish OF SD
| pernumerary commissioned officers aad the hon
foraSie discharge tTi.zsfs- of So -ernun1erary
enlisted Elea, and nothing contained IN this act
| shall be tonstrued authorizing the Derula-
nent increase OF the command or enlisted force
| OF the Regular army beyond that nox prSsSitied
By the law in force prior to the passage OF this
81 act except as to the increase OF - majors pro-
| Vided for in section hereof. -
| The Importance of legislation for the .ner-
maneni increase OF the army is therefore mani
| fest. and the Recommendation of the secretary
| OF war for that purpose has r1y unqualified ap-
/ prevail There can be question that at this
| time and probably for some time in the future
! 100 900 men viii be none zoo many to meet the
necessities OF the situation At all events
! Shether that number shall be required per
manently not, the power should be given to
the president TO enlist that force ifein his dis
| erection. it should he AIRY; and the further
, discretion should be given him to recruit with
| in the above limit from the inhabitants OF the
islands with the government of which We are
! charged
1t is my purpose to muster oue the entire vol
. ! unteer army aSsoon as the congress shall pro-
vide for the increase or the regular esta bIish-
: / ment This viii be only act of justice and
fwii be-uuch appreciated by the brave men who
LETT their5h homes and smployuents TO help-.bs.
country in its emergency.