The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1899-12-09

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This question should receive the
careful attention which its i'm
portance demands. Negotiations
have been opened with the proper
governments which will end in an
agreement establishing a perma-
nent boundary.
Apart from these questions, a
friendly disposition has marked
the discussion and intercourse be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain. This government main
taine3 an attitude of neutrality
between the governments of
Great Britain and of the Boer re-
public. Had the circumstances
warranted it the good offices of
this government would have been
rendered in an effort to prevent
the war.
For the fourth time within the
present decade a question has
arisen with Italy regarding the
lynching of Italian subjects, and
a fairly satisfactory settlement of
the matter will be reached.
The bill to provide for punish
ment for violation of the treaty
rights of aliens, reported favorbly
to the senate, is earnestly recon-
mended. The subject should be
taken up anew and acted upon at
the present session.
The former recommendation
that a cable be laid in the Pacinc
to Manila is renewed. He recon
mends that in case congre IS
should not take measures for the
laying OF the cable, that the post
master general be authorized TO
invite competitive bids for the es-
tablishment of a cable.
The message of last year was
devoted in great part to a consid-
Grafton of the Spanish war, the
results it wrought and the condi-
tions it imposed for the future.
The evacuation of Porto Rico had
already been accomplished and
nothing remained necessary but
to continue control until congress
enacts a suitable government.
This nation assumed before the
world the grave responsibility of
| future good government for Cuba.
We have accepted our trust and
our mission, to accomplish which
cannot be fulfilled by turning
adrift any commonwealth to face
the vicissitudes which so often at
tend weaker states. The greatest
blessing which can come to Cuba
is the restoration Of the agricul-
tural and industrial prosperity.
| Negotiations are about to be
had defining the conventional re-
lations with Cuba and Porto Rico.
The message recommends legis-
lation to carry out the article in
the treaty with Spain by which
the United States assured pay
ment OF certain claims Of indem-
nifty of its citizens against Spain.
The situation of our citizens in
Turkey remains unsatisfactory.
Earnest efforts to secure fair
treatment OF American citizens
abroad should be made. The ex-
ecutive will not hesitate to apply
whatever corrective measures tha
may be provided by the statutes.
He recommends that the senate
ratify the acts of the peace con
vention for the pacific settlement
of international conflicts.
The recommendation is made
!, that Congress provide specia
medal for the volunteers, regu.
lars, sailors and marines ON duty
in the Philippines who voluntari'
ly remained after their terms o
enlistment expired.
He recommends that congress
provide for chaplains in the Phil
ippines and also recommends th'
placing OF the postal service il
Cuba, Porto Rico and the Phil
slippines, on self-supporting ba
sis.
To maintain nigh state OF eff
:, ficiency and justify liberal appro
priations congress should max
!. the necessary provisions for ar
Imor plate for the vessels for tn
! navy nov under construction ant
building.
) He believes that the transfer o
: the sovereignty of the Philippine
: accorded with the best wishes Q
+ the mass of the F'ilipinos. Fror
the earliest moment they were es
]. sured that our desire was for thei
: welfare,
al A most unhappy condition @
: affairs confronted our commits
b sioners upon their arrival at Ma
Z Mia. They hoped with Dewe,