The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-12-15

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etens nor modern history affords . pafai-
sei In the compsseeness of the event ana
the msEveloos dtsproporssok Of casual
ties. u would be invidtcus 10 single ous
any fos . sp~eiai honor.
The president hears testimony and
pays dtting tribute TO the patriotism
ana devotion OF the large portion of
our army which. although eager TO b
ordered to the post OF greatest exposure.
fortunately was rot required outside Of
the United States. They did their whoie
duty and earned the gratitude of the
aaeion-" The president then says:
In tracing these events We are constant.
Iy reminded Of our oblix lions Ia the d.
vine Master for his Watchfui care over us
ana his safe guidance for which the na-
sners humble prayer for the continuance
Of his favors.
The Peace NeGossasseas.
The peace negotiations which follow
ID soon after the capituiation OF Santa
80 and the preparation and signing Of
the protocol are discussed at length. Re
ferrtng to the work Of the peace COM
missioners In Paris. the president says:
Their negotiations have made hopeful
progress, so that trust soon to be able
TO lay definite treaty Of peace before the
senate. with a review Of the steps leading
TO Its signature.
Referring to the future policy Of the
Administration respecting our con
quests. the president says:
do not discuss at this time the govern
ment or the future Of the new possessions
which will come to US as the result Of the
war with Spain Such discussion will be
appropriate after the treaty Of peace shall
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the congress has legislated otherwise n
Will be my duty to continue the military
governments which have existed since oui
occupation and give to the people security
OF life and property and encouragement
under a just and beneficent rule.
As soon as we are in possession OF Cuba
and have pacified the island II will be nec-
essary to give aid and direction to its peo-
pie to form government for themselves.
This should be undertaken at the ear
liest moment consistent with safety and
assured success. II Is Important that our
relations with this people shall be Of the
most friendly character and our CONNER.
cial relations close and reciprocal
1t should be our duty to assist in every
proper way to build up the waste places
OF the island. encourage the industry OF
the people and assist them to form q gov.
ernment which shall be free and indie
pendent, thus realizing the best aspira.
tions of the Cuban people.
Spanish rule must be replaced by a Just
benevolent and humane government ere.
ated by the people OF Cuba. capable OF
performing all international obligations
and which shall encourage thrift. indus
try and prosperity and promote peace and
good will among all Of the Inhabitants
whatever may have been their relation.
in the past. Neither revenge nor passion
should have place IN the new govern.
ment. Until there is complete tranquillit,
In the island and a stable government in.
augurated military occupation will be con
tinued.
At Peace with Other Nations.
The president says that with the one
exception Of the rupture with Spain the
intercourse of the United States with
the great family Of nations during the
past year has been marked with cor
diality.
The president insists that Turkey
must pay indemnity due US and tha,
China maintain an "open door, to thu
worlds commerce.
Regarding the construction Of thu
Nicaragua canal. the president says:
All these circumstances suggest the ur
gency of some definite action by the con
gress at this session II the labors OF tn,
past are to be utilized and the linking o.
the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by a prac
tlCdl waterway Is " Dc IcdllZeQ.
That the construction Of such q mari
time highway Is now more than ever in
dispensable to that intimate and read,
| intercommunication between our eastern
| and western seaboards demanded by tn
| annexation of the Hawaiian islands an,
| the prospective expansion Of our influenc
and commerce in the Pacific and that ou
national policy now more imperativel.
than ever calls for its control by this gov
| ernment are propositions which I doub
not the congress will duly appreciate an,
| wisely act upon.
Speaking of our participation in tn
| Paris exposition in 1900, the presiden
says:
In my judgment Commissioner Peck
| recommendations will call for your earl
| consideration, especially as regards an in
| OK. 900 in all. so that not only may the as
| signed space be fully taken up by the bes
possible exhibits In every class. but tn
preparation and installation be on 30 per
feet scale as to rank among the frs
/ in that unparalleled competition Of art
istic and inventive production. and thu
| counterbalance the disadvantage wit
| which we start as compared with othe
countries whose appropriations are on
| more generous scale and whose prepare
tions are in state Of much greater for
wardness than our own.
The currency Queot1OA.
On the currency question the presi
dent says:
The provisions ms lie for strengthenin
the resources of the treasury in connee
| ton with the war have given increase
confidence in the purpose and power G
the government to maintain the presen
standard and has established more firml
than ever the national credit at home an
abroad.
Of December. 1897, as follows:
THAT when any Of the United State
notes are presented for redemption
gold and are redeemed in gold such note
shall be kept and set apart and only pal
out in exchange for gold. This ID an oil
vious duty. II the holder OF the Unite
States note prefers the gold and gets
from the government, he should not =,
ceive back from the government a Unite
States note without paying gold In e,
| chsnge for II.
"The reason for this is made all Il
more apparent when the government 4
sues an interest bearing debt to provit
gold for the redemption Of United Stat.
!. notes-a noninterest bearing debt. Sure
II should not pay them out again excel
, on demand and for gold. II they are D,
out in ony other way they may retul
again, to be followed by another boz
issue to redeem-another interest bearir
debt to redeem noninterest bearing debt
The Importance Of adequate provisis
which will insure to our future q none
standard related. as our money standal
now is, to that of our commercial rfya
. is generally recognized.
The president discusses compreheI
. sively our domestic affairs.
. The sales Of the bond aided railway
, he says, have been advantageous. Pc,
sion payments last year amounted
/ | $144.651, ,879.
= Much progress was made by the a9Y
: cultural department, and sugar fact
ries have doubled in number during u
z last two years.
{ The alien contract labor law, he say
should be amended. and the eight no,
] question il suggested as deserving q
: attention Of congress.
: The president recommends legislatis
. for the increase Of the regular army
100, 900 and approves the recommend
: tions OF Secretary Long for largely
. creaSing the navy.