Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
Island Making Good Progress Toward Re-
generation and Prosperity.
IMPOSSIBLE TO QUIT THE PHILIPPINES
For Congress to Say What the Future Gov
eminent of Islands Shall Be,
FINANCIAL LEGISLATION
Stability of Gold standard and Parity
of All Currency Must He Main
tained-Prnise for Vol
untcer Soldiers.


PHILGPPINES-Every effort made to pre-
serve peace in the islands. Absolute
denial that natives were promised inde-
pendence. Rebellion must be put down and
good progress being made. Reconstructing
ciyrl government Outlines that in
Negros. Agreement with sultan OF Suu
set out. Future OF Islands rests with
congress which is urged to act promptly.
Holds 1t impossible to renounce dominion
over them.
CUBA-pledge OF independence one to be
sacredly kept by the United States Sub
stantial progress toward tranquility has
been made.
PORTO RICO-Holds it to be important that
civil rule should speedily supplant mill
tary. Outlines a form of government.
HAWAII-Congress urged speedily to pro-
vide for its organization under American
laws.
SAMoA-Dihlculties or tripartite rule set
tied by dividing the islands. Treaty OF
partition will be submitted to senate.
TREASURY-Su of S4OOOOO0O for the
coming year. Excellent showing Of exports
past year.
CURRENCY-Increase business demands
more money. Insists on maintenance OF
existing parity of metals and the gold
standard.
TRUSTS-Combinato which amount to
monopoly or raise prices pernicous.
Congress must provide remedy for the evil.
BOER WAR-Strict neutrality being OBJ
served Would have extended good offices
had circumstances warranted.
FOREIGN RELATIoNs-Reject indemnity
claim of Austria. Peace and good will
toward all foreign powers
ENGLISH ELATIONS-Questions at issue
with Canada only differences. Temporary
arrangement on Alaska boundary has been
negotiated.
GERMAN RELATIONS-on most friendly
basis. Hopes for better results in securing
admission of meats.
LYNCHING OF ITALIANS Conditions de-
mand federal courts be given jurisdiction.
SPAIN-Renewal of friendly "elations Is
negotiating new commercial treaty.
TURKEY-DlfRculty experienced collecting
sums due to Americans. Turkey will not
recognize American naturalization papers.
JAPAN-Takes its place as ll-fedged
power Substantial favors have been
granted United States.
CHINESE AFFAIRS-Increased oppor-
tunities for trade. Recommends commits
sion to study trade wants of the empire.
MEXICO-New extradition treaty negotiated
and is working we'll.
NICARAGUA CANAL-Recites work of com
mission. Urges action on congress.
RECIPROCITY TREATIES-Several ne
gotiated under provisions of tariff bill and
others pending.
BUREAU AMERICAN REPUBLICS-All on
this continent are now members. Life of
iE nNtaDlpl ten
PEACE CoNFERENCE-Result largely
realizes the hopes Of United States for pre-
venting wars without creating entangling
alliances.
PARIS EXPoSITIoN-Arrange made
for comprehensive exhibit detailed.
MERCHANT MARINE-Points out necessity
of increase in interest of commerce,
yOLUNTEERS-Rec medals for
those serving in the Philippines.
REGULAR ARMY-Commendable work done
in enlsting men and transporting them
to distant shores.
ENSIoNS-Recommends fixing definite
sum of $3.50 per year as limitation OF in
come which bars widows pensions.
POSTAL SERVICE-System entirely re-
organized in West Indies and Philippines.
Recommends changes in postal laws to
make service self-sustaining
NAVY-Proves equal to every emergency.
Recommends legislation which will enable
purchase OF armor plate.
PACIFIC RAILRoADs-All but $4,000, 900
Of debt due government paid.
AGRICULTURE-New grains and plants OF
value being imported. Efforts made to re-
claim arid lands and introduce new in
dustrIes. New markets opened up.
ALASKA-New conditions and influx OF
people demand broader legislation for
their regulation.
CIVIL ERVICE-President says results
have justified his order OF last May.