Times-promoter., 1898-12-10

loI Specldl nDnOr.'
PRAISE FOR OUR SHIPBUUDERS.
In this connection the president says:
Nor can We be unmindful of the achieve
ments OF our builders, mechanics and ar
tisans Tor their part in the construction
of our warships."
TEARS FOR THE DEAD.
As to the success gained by the arms
OF the United States in Cuba. the presi-
dent says that the earnest and lasting
gratitude of the nation is unsparingy
due. Nor should we alone remember
the gallantry of the living, the dead claim
disease must cloud any exuitation at the
result, and teach us the awful cost of war
however, rightful the cause or signal the
victory"
CASUALTIES DURING THE WAR
1.-THE total casualties in killed and
wounded in the army during the war
with Spain were: officers killed. %; en-
listed men killed, 257 total $50; officers
wounded, l1S: enlisted men wounded, i
464; total 1877. OF the navy: Killed, II;
wounded, g.; died as result of wounds, /;
invalided from service, s; total, 81.
1T will be observed that while our navy
numerous perilous undertakings in block
ade and bombardment, and more than
10000 of our troops were transported to
distant lands. and were engaged In as
sault and siege and battle and manY
skirmishes in unfamiliar territory, we
lost In both arms of the service a total Of
1,66S killed and wounded; and in the entire
campaign by land and sea we did not lose
a gun, or a flag, or a transport or a ship,
and with the exception of the crew of the
"Merrimac' not soldier or sailor was
taken prisoner"
TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO COULD
NOT GO.
The president bears testimony and pays
hitting tribute ito the patriotism and de-
VOtion of that large portion of our army
which, although eager to be ordered to
the post of greatest exposure. fortunate
ly were not required outside of the United
States" They did their whole duty and
earned the gratitude of the nation. The
president then says: In tracing these
events we are constantly reminded of our
obligations to the Divine Master for His
Watchful care over us, and His safe
guidance, for which the nation makes
reverent Acknowledgement and offers
humble prayer for the continuance of his
favors."
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
The peace negotiations, which followed
soon after the capitulation of Santiago,
and the preparation and signing of the
protocol, are discussed at length. Refer
ring to the work of the peace commits
sioners at Paris, the president says:
progress, so that | trust soon to be able
to lay definite treaty before the senate.
with review of the steps leading to its
signature
GOVERNMENT OF OUR NEW POS
SESSIONS.
81 do not discuss at this time the gov
ernment or tenure of the new possessions
which Will come to us as a result of the
war with Spain. Such discussion will be
appropriate after the treaty of peace
shall be ratified. In the meantime and
until the congress has legislated other
wise, it will be my duty to continue the
military governments which have existed
since our occupation. and to give to the
people security in life and property and
encouragement under just and beneti-
cent rule.
THE FUTURE OF CUBA.
"As soon as we are IN possession of Cuba
and have pacitied the island it will be
necessary to give aid and direction to its
people to form government for them
selves This should be undertaken at the
portant 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
government which shall be free ana in
dependent, thus realizing the best aspira-
tions of the Cuban people.
A HUMANE GOVERNMENT.
Spanish rule must be replaced by
just benevolent and humane govern
ment created by the people Of Cuba,
obligations. and which shall encourage
thrift, industry and prosperity, and pro-
mote peace and good will among all of
the inhabitants, whatever may have been
venge nor passion should have place in
the new government. Until there is
complete tranquility in the island and a
stable government inaugurated military
occupation will be continued
FRIENDLY WITH ALL THE REST OF
THE WORLD.
The president says that with one eX-
ception 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 cordiali-
ty Concerning negotiations with the Ar
gentlne government initiated with a view
to removing differences in cable rate
charges imposed upon messages passing
from and to the United States. the presi-
dent expresses his sincere hope for an in
ternational agreement whereby inter-
change of messages over connecting lines
may be regulated on fair basis of uni
formity, and adds: 1T would be strange
we're the nations not in time brought to
realize that modern civilization. which
owes so much of its progress to the an
initiation of time by the electrical force.
demands that this all-important means of
communication be heritage of all peo-
pies, TO De administered ana regulated IN
their common behalf.
A QUESTION WITH AUSTRIA-HUN-
GARY.
AS to the killing and vounding of strik-
Ing miners In Luzerne county, Pa, which
aroused the Solicitude of the Austro-Hun-
garian government, many of the miners
being subjects of that government, the
president expects to reach harmonious
understanding on the subject with Au-
stria- Hungary.
The hope Is expressed that the restric-
tions imposed by Belgium on the impor-
tation of American cattle will at an early
day be relaxed, SO as to admit live Amer
lean cattle under proper regulations.
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
The president expects that the Nicara-
qua canal commission will shortly be able
to report finally. II have not hesitated
to express my convictions says the pres
tdent, that considerations of eXpediency
several governments interested in the
construction and control of an inter-
oceanic canal by this route require the
maintenance OF the status quo until the
the United States congress shall have
had the opportunity to pass finally upon
the whole matter
The president regards, in view of our
newly acquired interests in the Pacific
ocean, the construction Of such mari
time highway as now more tnan ever in
dispensable.
EVENTS IN THE CHINESE EMPIRE.
Concerning the extraordinary events
transpiring in the Chinese empire, the
president says that our position among
nations gives the equitable claim to con-
sideration and friendly treatment In this
regard, and that 1t will be his ann to
subserve our large interests in the orient
by all means appropriate to tn constant
policy oil our governments.
Reference is made to several claims of
citizens of the United States pending
against other nations and to the settle
ment of other claims during the past
year.
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
A fter reyieWing the work of the Paris