The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16

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The total casualties in killed and
wounded IN the army during the wal
/ with spain were. Officers Killed. ~. en-
listed men killed; 20; total ->9i officers
7 wounded, il3. enlisted men wounded. !
I 80, total ll.. or tie navy: Killed, III
wounded. 81, died as result Of wounds, l.
inyalided from service. q, total, 81
"lt VIII be observed that while our navy
was engaged in TWO great battles and IN
numerous pertlOns undertakings IN block
AIDE and hombardment. and more than
$1,000 OF our troops were transported 70
distant lands and were engaged in as
sault and siege and battle and many
skrmishes in unfamiliar territory We
lost IN both arms Of the service "A total OF
l.hfN killed and wounded. ana IN the entire
campaign by land and sea we did not lose
a gun, er a HAS. or transport, or ship.
Merrimac not soldier or sailor was
taken prisoner
TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO COULD
NOT GO.
The president bears testimony and PAYS
fitting tribute ITO the patriotism and de-
vouon OF that large portion OF our army
which. although eager TO be ordered 10
the post OF greatest exposure, Fortunate
~ We're not required outside OF the United
States. They did their whole duty and
earned the Eratiiuese Of the nation. The
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
reyeVent acknowled gment. and offers
humble prayer for the continuance OF his
fayors."
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
The peace negotiations. which followed
soon after the CapitulatiOn 81 Santiago.
and the preparation and signing of the
protocol. are discussed at iength. Refer
ring 10 the work of the peace commits
sioners at Paris. the president SAYS:
These negotiations have made hopeful
progress SO that | trust soon to be able
N lay definite treaty before the senate.
with review Of the steps leading 10 its
signature
GOVERNMENT or OUR NEW POS
SESSIONS.
II do not discuss at this time the gov
eminent or tenure of the new possessions
which will corsse 10 Us as "a result OF the
appropriate after the treaty of peace
shall be ratified In the meantime ana
until the congress has legi~lated other
wise. II viii be my duty 10 continue the
military governments which have existed
since our occupation. ani 10 give TO the
people security In life and property and
cent rule.
THE FUTURE or CUBA.
AS soon as we are In possession OF Cuba
and have pacined the island IL will be
necessary 70 give aid and direction TO its
people to form a government for them !
selves. This should be undertake AZ The
earliest moment consistent with safety |
anu assured success. IL is i'm
this people shall be OF the |
most friendly character and our CONNER |
clal relations close and reciprocal IL |
should be our duty TO assist in every |
proper way 70 build up the waste places |
OF the island encourage the Industry OF
the people. and assist them to form a |
government which shall be free and in
dependent. thus realizing the best aspira-
tions of the Cuban people.
a HUMANE GOVERNMENT.
Spanish rule must be replaced by a
just, benevolent and humane govern
ment. created by the people OF Cuba.
capable of performing an International
obligations. and which shall encourage
thrift, industry and prosperity. and pro-
the Inhabitants, whatever may have been
their relations in the past. Neither re-
venge nor passion should have a place in
the new government. Until there is
tranquility in the isls I'D and a |
stable government inauguratec military !
occupation Will be continued"
WITH ALL THE REST OF |
THE WORLD.
The president says that with one ex- |
ception OF the rupture with Spain. the |
of the United States with |
the great family OF nations during the |
past year has been marked with cordiali- |
IT, Concerning negotiations with the Ar |
gentine government. initiated with a view |
to removing differences in cable rate |
charges imposed uron messages passing |
from and TO the United States. the pest |
dent expresses his sincere hope for an in |
agreement whereby Inter- |
Change OF messages over connecting lines |
may be regulated on a fair basis OF uni |
formity and adds: ''It would be strange |
were the nations not In time brought to |
realize that modern civilization. which |
owes so much of its progress to the an |
Of time by the electrical force |
demands that this all-important means OF |
communication be heritage Of all peo- |
pies. to be administered and regulated in |
their common behalf.
QUESTION WITH AUSTRIA-HUN- |
GARY.
rs to the killing and wounding Of strik- |
Ing miners In Luzerne county. Pa which |
aroused the s0licitude OF the Austro-Hun-
sarian government, many Of the miners |
being subjects OF that government, the |
president expects To reach harmonious |
understanding on the subject with Au- |
stria-l Hungary.
The hope - expressed that the restric- !
lions imposed BY Belgium on the inpor- |
,ation of American cattle Will at an early |
lay be relaxed SO as TO admit live Amer |
can cattle under proper regulations.
THE NICARAGUA CANAL
The president expects that the N.cara-
qua canal commission Will shortly be able |
9 report iinally. ~ have not hesitated |
% express my convictions. says the pres |
dent, that considerations OF expediency |
md international policy between the |
'everal governments interested in the |
and control OF an inter- \
oceanic canal by this route require the \
nant enance Of the status quo until the I
stnal commission Sndll nave reported and |
he United states congress shall have 1
lad the opportunity to pass finally upon |
he whole matter.
The president regards. in view OF our
newly acquired interests in the Pacific |
,cean. the construction of such a mari /
line highway az now more tnan ever in
iispensable.
EVENTS IN THE CHINESE EMPIRE. |
Concerning the extraordinary events |
in the Chinese empire, the 1
president says that our position among l
nations gives the equitable claim 20 con- \
iideration and friendly treatment In this I
regard. and that II Will toe his aim to l
iubserNe our large interests in the orient l
oy all means appropriate to tn @ constant /
policy OF our government
reference Is made to several claims OF 1
citizens of the United States pending /
against other nations and 10 the settle /
nent OF other claims during the past
year.
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
After reviewing the work Of the Paris
exposition commissioner. the president \
recommends that the appropriation for \
ne exhibit ~ the Jnlteu States at the \
Paris exposition be increased TO $780, \
NO.
OUR RELATIONS WITH GREAT BRIT
AIN.
Our relations with Great Britain have
continued on tho most friendly footing
and the president says II would give him /
especial satisfaction if he should be au-
'hnTizcd 70 communicate 10 ccngrcas "A I
favorable conclusion ~ the pending nego- /
Iiations with Great Britain ia respect TO I
the Dominion OF Canada.
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