The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1898-12-06


CONTROVERSY WITH TURKEY
The newly-accredited envoy OF the OhlOo~
States TO the Ottoman Porte carries lnstruc-
lions looking to the disposal of matters In con-
troversy with Turkey for q number OF years.
He is especially charged to press our claims
for indemnity by reason of the destruction Oh
the property of American missionaries resi-
dent in that country during the Armenian
troubles of 1895, as we'll as for the recognition
of older claims of equal business
THE ISSUING OF COMMERCIAL REPORTS.
During the past year the important work OF
collecting information of practical benent 10
American Industries and trade through the
agency of the diplomatic and consular omcerS
has been steadily advanced, and in order 10 lay
such data before the public with the
| least delay the practice was begun In January.
1898, of issuing the commercial reports from
day to day they are received by the oe-
| partment of state. 1t is believed that Tor
promptitude as well as fullness OF 1nforma-
| ton the service thus supplied to our merchants
and manufacturers will be found TO show SEN
sible improvement and to merit the liberal
support of congress.
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY REPORT
| The secretary of the treasury reports that
| the receipts of the government from all sources
during the fiscal year ended June 80 1898 IN
Guiding SS4, Isl ,223 received from sale OF Ia
cific railroads amounted to 1906, 32l.33o and us
| expenditures to SAB, 36S, 582. There was coll
ternal revenue S17O,9OO 641 Our dutiabc i'm
ports amounted to 1924, 635, 479. decrease OF
| S5S. 156 600 the preceding year. ana
| lmportatlonS tree of duty amounted to S29l,-
| Ala, Us, q decrease from the preceding year OF
| 800. 524. 068 Internal revenue receipts exceeded
those of the preceding year by S24212. O61.
| The total tax collected on distilled spirits
was So 500, on manufactured tobacco 1885,
23O. 522. and en- fermented liquors S39515.42L
! We exported merchandise during the year
amounting to 81 23l 49,, $50. increase OF $780,
| 4S8. IA from the preceding year.
| The provisions made for strengthening the
resources of the treasury in connection with
| the war has given increased confidence in the
| purpose and power of the government to main
tain the present standard, and has established
more firmly than ever the national credit at
| home and abroad.
REDEMPTION OF UNITED STATES NOTES.
renew much of my recommendation OF
| December, 1887. follows:
THAT when any of the United States notes
are presented for redemption in gold, and are
| redeemed in gold, such notes shall be kept and
set apart and only paid out In exchange for
| gold This is an obvious duty If the holder
Of the United States note prefers the gold, and
| gets it from the government he should
! not receive back from the gov
! eminent a United States note without
paying gold in exchange for it. The re on for
| this is made all the more apparent when the
government issues an interest-bearing debt. to
provide gold for the redemption of United
States nOtes-a nOn-interest bearing debt.
! Surely it should not pay them out again ex-
| cept on demand and for gold. If they are put
out in any other way they may return again,
to be followed by another bond issue to re-
deem them-another interest bearing ebt to
redeem non-interest bearing debt.
TO INCREASE STANDING ARMY.
The Importance of legislation for the perma
nent increase of the army IS manifest, and the
recommendation of the secretary of war for
| that purpose has my unqualified approval
| There can be no question that this time and
probably for some time in the future 100000
| men will be none too many to meet the neceS-
| stiles of the situation. At all events,
whether that number shall be required per-
| manently not, the power should be given to
the president to enlist that force if in his dis
erection it should be necessary; and the further
discretion should be given him to recruit for
the army within the above limit from the iu-
habitants of the islands with the government
of which we are charged.
MUSTER ING OUT THE VOLUNTEERS.
1t is my purpose to muster out the entire vol
unteer army as soon as the congress shall pro-
vide for the increase of the regular -blish-
ment This will be only an act of justice and
will be much appreciated by the brave men
who left their homes and employment to help
the country in its emergency. .
WILLOW FEVER
In my last annual message L recommended
that congress authorize the appointment of
com mission for the purpose OF making sys-
| temat1c Investigations with reference to the
cause and prevention 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 to expect
renew my recommendation that the au-
thOrity of cOngress may be given and a suita-
bic appropriation made to provide fer Il COM
mission of experts to be appointed for the pur-
pose indicated.
MARITIME POLICY.
The annexation of Hawaii and the changed
relations of the United States to Cuba. Porto
Rico and the Philippines. resulting from the
war. compel he prompt adoption OF a mari
time policy by the United States. There
should be established regular and frequent
steamship communication encouraged by the
United States IN Ter the American flag with
the newly acquired islands Spain furnished
to its colonies at an annual cost of about 81
OO0OO0, steamship lines cOmmun icating with
portion of the worlds markets as
we'll as with trade centerS of the home govern
ment The United States will not undertake.
to do less. 1t is our duty to furnish the people
of Hawaii with facilities under. national con-
troll for their export and import trade. 1t will
be conceded that the present situation calls
for legislation which shall be prompt durable
ana liberal
The president calls attention to the condition
of the department of justice building. 1t is. too
small for the transaction of increased business.
| New buildings should be erected.
ENLARGE THE NAVY
The message recommends the cons truction
of three new battleShips, three armored crris-
ers. three protected cruisers and numerous
| other vessels.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
The president urges legislation for the TAX
ing of the twelfth census.
The public lands disposed of by the govorn-
ment during the year reached 1853 s96 90
acres an increase of 614,780.26 acres over the
previous year
The department OF agriculture has been act
i've in the PAST year. Explorers have been
sent TO many of thecOuntrieS of the eastern and
western hemiSphereS for seeds and plants that
may be useful to the United States and with
the further view of opening up markets for orr
surplus products.
The weather bureau forecast and observa-
ton stations have been extended around the
Caribbean sea. to give early warning of the
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