The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1898-12-10

VISITATION to German fruit growing inter.
ests should the scale obtain a Judgment
In that country. Temporary relief was
afforded In the ease Of large consian-
nients Of fruits then on the way, BY IL.
sPeetion and admission when found noil.
Injected. Later the prohibition was ex-
tended to dried fruits Of every kind, but
was relaxed 20 as to apply only 70 un.
peeled fruit waste.
A was TO be expected the alarm reach.
ed TO other countries and Switzerland has
adopted similar inhibition. Efforts are
IN progress 10 induce the German and
Swiss governments 10 relax the prohihI-
tiOn In favor Of dried fruits shown to
have been cured under circumstances rem.
dering the existence Of animal Life Ina.
possible.
Frienaahip Of Great RFItain.
Our relations with Great Britain have
continued on the most friendly footing.
Asserting 10 our request the protection al
Americans and their interests in Spanish
jnTisdietion was assured by the diplo-
matte and consular representatives Of
Great Britain who fulfilled their delicate
and arduons trust with tact and real, ellie
itlng high commentator. l may be al
lowed TO make fitting ailnsiOn 70 the in.
stance Of Mr.. Ramsden. her majesty's
consul al Santiago de Cuba, whose I'M
timely death after distinguished service
and untiring efforts during the siege Of
that city. Was sincerely iamented.
In the early part d April last, pursuant
10 request made at the instance Of The
secretary Of state TO the British Ambas-
sador Al this capital, the Canadian gov.
erDment granted facilities for the pass
age for United States revenue cutters
from the Lakes TO the Atlantic coast BY
way Of the Canadian canal and the ST.
I.AnTenoe river. The vessels had reached
Lake Ontario and were there awaiting the
opening d navigation when war was de-
elAred betNeeR the United States and
Spain Her maiessyia government there
upon by . communication Of the latter
part Of April. stated that the permission
granted before the outbreak Of hostilities
Noaid not be Withdrawn. provided the
United States government gave assurance
the vessels in question would proceed 10
United States port without engaging IN
any hostile operation. THIS government
promptly agreed TO the stipulated condi-
ton, il being understood that the vessels
would not be prohibited from resenting
any hostile attack.
II Nill give me special satisfaction II
shall Be authorized 10 communicate 70
/ II
negotiations with Great Britain In re.
speel 20 the Dominion Of Canada II 10 the
earnest wish Of this government 70 re-
move all sources Of discord and iTriga.
ton In relations With the neighboring do
minion. TIE trade between the two coun.
iriea h constantly increasing. and II Is
important TO both countries that all reA.
sonAhIe facilities should be granted for
its Development.
MaIsiata the Cola Standard.
The provision made for strengthening
the resources 81 the treasury In connection
Niih the wr has given increased conf.
dsnce In the purpose and power Of the gov.
cTnment TO maintain the present standard
and has established more firmly than eves
the national credit al home and abroad.
Carr~ney LeGislAtIoB.
II IL mol 10 be inferred that other legis
lAiioa relating TO our currency il not re
qaired. On the contTaTy, there Il an Oh
Vlous demand for it The Importance O
adequate provision which win insure Il
our future money standard, related a
our money standard now h TO that O
, our commercial rixAlG7ts generally rccog
nibed.
The companion proposition that our do
. nestle eurrc1cy shall be kept safe ans
yet be 80 related 10 the neeis Of our indus
lTies aud Internal commerce a. 10 be ade
quate and responsive to such needs, II I
proposition scarcely less important. In,
subiect in all Ia parts h commended {,
. the wise consideration Of the congress-
Enlarge the Array.
A The Importance Of legislation for th
permanent increase Of the army is man
ifcss and the Recommendation Of the sec
!, rotary Of war for that purpose has m,
4 unqualified approval. There can be n
i question that at this time, and PrObAbl
>. for some time In the future, 100000 me
y will be none too many to meet The NJ
4. cesSitiea Of the situation. AT all event
!. whether that number shall be require
!. permanently or not, the power should b
:. given 10 the president TO enlist that fcTC
a. IL, In HE discretion, II should be nece.
,. sary, and the further discretion shoul
!, be given him 10 recruit. within the abos
limit, from the inhabitants Of the island
with the government Of which We n
4. charged.
!, II il my purpae TO muster out the e
!, tire volunteer armys - coon a. the col
!. grcss shall provide for the increase Of u
regular establishment
!, suEGeated Legislatioa.
% The alien labor contract law Is shown
experience TO need some amendmentsi
he measure providing better protection 4
y. scamen is proposed. the rightful apple
- ton Of the eight-hour law for the benel
n of labor. and the principle Of arbitratio
ne are suggestions for consideration. I recoE
100 mend these subjects TO the careful cond
me Grafton Of the congress
The several departmental reports viii
or. laid before you. They give in great dets
M the conduct Of the affairs Of the COVER
ne ment during the past year and discu
=. many questions upon which the cOnsrs
~. may be called upon to act.
- WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
n, Executive Mansion, December s, ls0S.
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