The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1899-12-14

Inineu. lie again urges an appropriation
for u commission to study the commercial
ard industrial conditions In the Chinese
Empire so that American trade may be ca
larged in the Em plfe.
Next the Paris Exposition is touched on,
and concerning Germany the President
ilnds that our relations continue to be
most cordial.
Mr.. Mckinley contends that our system
OF the inspec ion OF food products for ex.
port Is OF the best, and he hopes that the
German Government will come to realize
this, and suggests that Congress authorize
an invitation to Germany In connection
with tho pending reclI roclty negotiations
OF scientific experts and practical men OF
affairs to conduct searching investiga-
tion OF food products in both countries.
The President hopes that the disputed
question concerning the Alaskan Canadian
boundary will soon be satisfactorily set
tied.
Neutral In the Boer- British War.
Touching on tho war between Grent
Britain and the Beers, the President says
This government has maintained an at
titude OF neutrality In the unfortunate con-
test between Great Britain and the Boer
States OF Afrlca. We have been faithful
to the precept OF avoiding entangllng al-
iances MS to affairs not Of direct concern.
Power should be given to Federal courts
crimes against aliens.
The President hopes that Japan will
soon be brought into telegraphic relation
with this country, and also urges the ne.
cessty OF Il cable to Manila.
Cuba and Samoa.
President Mckinley reviews at somo
length the Samoan troubles, and says that
he will soon submit TO the Senate con.
vnntion entered into between the United
Sfutng (fprmnpV mud EnOlunI 70
ton, aud then takes up the subject OF the
condition OF Cuba and Porto Rico since the
treaty OF peace with Spain was signed.
He distinctly says that the pledge, as
proclaimed In the joint resolution adopted
Ivy Congress on April 10, 1898 by which the
United States dlselaims any disposition OF
intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdlc.
tion or control over Cuba, except for the
paclAcation thereof and tue determination
that when thnt was accomplished to leave
the government and control OF the island
10 it's people. is OF the highest honorable
obligation and must be sacredly kept.
Diplomatic Relations with spain.
Following the exchange OF ratincations
OF tho treaty OF peace the two Govern.
ments acci edited ministers to each other,
Spain sending to Washington the Duke OF
Arcos, an eminent diplomatist, while the
United States transferred to Madrid Hon.
Bellamy Storer, its Minister ut Brussels.
In addition to its consular representation
In the United States, the Spanish Govern.
ment has appointed consuls Tor Cuba, who
have been Professionally recognized during
the military administration OF the affairs
of that island.
The President recommends appropriate
legislation in order to carry into execution
Article VII of tho Trenty OF Pence with
Spain, by which the United States assured
the payment Of certain claims for indem
nifty OF its citizens against Spain.
Claims Against Turkey.
TIE United States Minister to Turkey
continues undeR instructions, to press fol
II money payment in satisfaction OF the
Just claims for injuries suffered by Amerl.
can citizens in tho disorders of several
years past and for wrongs done to then
by the Ottoman authorities. Some ol
these claims are OF many years standing
This Government is hopeful of II general
agreement In this regard.
The Venezuelan revolution is then deall
with and the recognition OF Castro nc
knowledged.
Reviewing the increase OF trade brought
about by the efforts OF the State Depart
ment to keep in touch with the Govern
ment OF the Latin-Americun republics IL
South and Central America, President Nc
Kinley thinks 1t eXpedlent that the various
republics should be- invited to hold at aI
early date another conference Mt tho capi
tai Of one OF the countries other than tn,
United States, and In this connection refers
to the Pan-American Exposition. TO be helt
on the Niagara frontier In New York in Tia,
year 1901.
Monroe Doctrine Guarded.
President Mckinley exp resses satistac
tion over the outcome of the Pence Con
gress held at The Hague, and hopes fol
beneficial results from the permanent trl.
bunal for arbitration established by it. He
10 aff Ion NA tl,a Tnn fl,aA al.
the convention, the representative OF the
United States carefully guarded the his
torlc position OF this country anent the
Monroe doctrine.
The Army Mt Manila.
In q brief reference to the number OF meI
comprising the army OF the United Stntei
in this country and Manila, the President
says:
/ cannot withhold from officers and met
the highest commentator for their sol
dierly conduct In trying situations, theij
willing sacrifice for their country and th,
integrity and ability with which they hav,
performed unusual and difficult duties IL
our island POSSESSIONS
The message then goes into an extended
review OF .he postal service. not only IL
the United states, but the recently nc
qulred colonies. 1t also calls the attention
oil Congress to the report OF the Secretary
OF the Navy concerning armor-plHte foi
vessels now under contract and building
and repeats the latter's request that legls
lation be- enacted to make contracts eArly
in the year for armor of the best quality
that can be obtained in this country foi
the Maine, Ohio and Missouri, and that the
provision ofthe act OF March 3, 1899, limit
ing the price OF armor to $500 per ton bt
removed.
Must Keep Philippines.
The next subject taken up is the insur.
rection In the Philippines. He reiterates
that everything possible was done to as.
sure the natives Of the good Intentions OF
the United States, denies that the rebe,
leader wns ever promised independence re.
lates the events preceding the outbreak,
and declares that no course was left but tc
suppress this rising.
War In the Philippines.
President Mckinley recites how the
Philippine Islands came to the United
States by the terms OF the treaty with
Spain, and says that he has every reason
10 believe that this transfer OF sovereignty
was In accordance with the wishes and
aspirations OF the grent mass OF the Fill
pino people.
He says that no opportunity was lost oil
assuring the people OF the island OF our
ardent desire for their welfare and OF the
intention OF this Government to do every.
thing possible to advance their interests
He reviews the appointment OF the Philip.
pine Commissioners and then says;
But before their arrival at Manila the
sinister ambition OF few leaders OF thy
Flllplnos had created u situation full oi
embarrassment for us and most grlevous In
its consequences to themselves.
No sooner had our army captured Ma
nlla, says the President than the Filipino
forces began to assume an attitude OF sus.
iAn nd Nula foh hn aais Of ~