Hutchinson gazette., 1898-12-08

the cloAkrooms or TO the committee
rooms, where they could peruse the
message at their leisure In the print
ed copies with which they had been
furnished
At 3;45, on motion OF Mr.. Platt, OF
Connecticut, the senate adjourned.
The presidents message contains
about 10000 words and Is u carefully
prepared document, It deals with
Spaln's failure in Cuba and her futile
attempt to pacify the island through
autonomy. The blowing up Of the
Maine Is briefly referred to, as Is also
the finding OF the naval board OF in
quiry The final peace efforts are
dealt with with care aud eNactness,
the attitude Of the administration be-
Ing fully explained The turning over
Of the matter 10 congress and the ac.
ton Of that body Is reviewed, follow
ed by careful summary of the
events after the declaration OF war,
The resume, though brief, is an aceu-
rate condensation of ihe history Of
the naval and military operations
AlNh hlAl ~ bNN W. NNllNbAA W. lN7
turo reference, Th,p follows a state
ment Of The casualties ON land and
sea, with tribute to our soldiers
and sailors and words of warm praise
for American National Red Cross
Society, SPANS suit for peace and
the ulllmatm which followed receive
deserved attention. The work of the
peace commission is reviewed as fol-
lows:
Pursuant to the fifth article OF the
protocol, ! appointed William r. Day,
lately secretary of state; Cushman H.
Davis, William i, Frye and George
Gray, senators Of the United States,
and Whitelaw Reid, to be the peace
commissioners on the part of the
United States. Proceeding in due sea-
son to Paris, they there met on the
lst Of October five commissioners
similarly appointed ON the part of
Spain. The negotiations have made
hopeful progress, so that | trust soon
to be able to lay dehnile treaty OF
peace before the senate, with re-
view Of the steps leading to its sigma
ture.
81 do not discuss at this time the
government Of the future of the new
possessions which will come 10 us as
the result OF the war with Spain.
Such u discussion will be appropriate
after the treaty Of peace shall be raii-
fed, In the meantime and until con-
gress has legiSlated otherwise, il will
be my duty to continue the military
governments which have existed since
our occupation and give It's people
security in life and property and en-.
couragement under a just and bencli-
cent rule.
"Ns soon as we are in possession Of
Cuba and have pacifed the island, it
will be necessary to give aid and dl'
rection to this people to form gov
ernment for themselves. This should
be undertaken at the earliest moment
consistent with safety and assured
success. 1t is important that our re.
lations with these people shall be Of
the most friendly character, and our
commercial relations close and recip-
rocal 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 government which
shall he tree and independent, thus
realizing the best aspirations of the
Cuban people.
Spanish rule must be replaced by a
Just, benevolent and humane govern
ment, created by the people of Cuba,
capable of performing all internn-
tional obligations, and which shall
encourage thrift, industry and pros.
perity and promote peace and good
will among all Of the inhabitants
whatever may have been their rela-
tions in the past. Neither revenge
nor passion should have place in
the new government, Until there is
complete tranquility in the island
and stable government Inaugural
ted, military occupation will be con-
The message is silent as to the pol
icy to be pursued in governing Porto
Rico and the Philippines, it being the
doubtless to leave that un-
til after the treaty of peace has been
duly signed, The remainder of the
deals with our relations with
Canada, Central and South American
governments, and with the govern
ments Of the old world The message
favors the building Of the
canal, but leaves the
plans to congress. Reference is made
to the Paris exposition, the prospect
OF the United States being creditably
is set forth in fitting
terms. The splendid condition Of the
treasury is dwelt upon, and the rec
concentrations for protecting the
gold reserve, set forth in the message
Of December, 1897, repeated, The
message also contains recommends
ton for encouraging steamship SER
vice under the American flag with
our new-acquired islands by generous
subsidies. The increase of the regu.
lar army to 100000 men is recon.
as Is also an increase Of the
navy. The year 1900 being the cen
tennial of the founding Of the city Of
an appropriation to ft-
Sngly observe it is recommended. A
,udnber Of other mptterg such as the