New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-12-13
The Policies of the President Are
Clearly Outlined in His An
nual Message.
COMPLETE SUMMARY OF THE DOCUMENT
Enactment of a Gold Standard Law
Urged-Trust Legislation Recon-
rnended-Cuba and the PhiIippin es,
Army and Navy Work and Other
Matters Presented.

a summary: ..~
The message begins with tribute to- the
memory of Vice President Hobart. 1t con-
graduates the country upon the prevailing
condition of unusual prosperity The
large growth of exports for the years 1888
and 1899 is noted with satisfaction. The
receipts Of the government for the fiscal
year ended June &c. 1899, were $6lO,9S2,O O4 70
and the expenditures $780, 93 564.02, leav-
ing deficit of sSs, Ill, 55s67. For the current
fiscal year it is estimated there will be
surplus of SAC, 900, 900. The recent offer of
the treasury department to buy bonds is
explained as a feature of the admln1stra-
ton policy to resume compliance with the
provisions of the sinking fund law, policy
now rendered possible, according to the
president, because of the strengthened
condition of the treasury.
To Protect Gold Standard.
Congress is urged to study the banking
question with view to devising system
more responsive to the peoples needs, es-
pecially as regards note issues. Banks with
a capital of $4,000 are favored. The recon-
mendations of former messages for legisla-
ton to protect the gold STANDARD and to
break the endless chain" are repeated.
Cuba and the Philippines.
In discussing Cuba and Porto Rico the
president follows in the footsteps of his
secretary of war. He favors the removal
of tariff barriers between the United States
and Porto Rico. The course of events in
the Philippines since the signing of the
treaty of peace with Spain is traced at
some length. Especial stress is laid upon
the attempts to establish civil govern
ments, particularly in Negroes. The pres
ident gives the essential provisions of the
agreement with the sultan of Sulu, which
he has approved, subject to the action of
congress, with one reservation, which is
that article 10. giving to every slave in the
archipelago the right to purchase his free
dom at the market price, shall not be
deemed in any way to authorize or give the
consent of the United States to the ex-
lstence of slavery in the Sulu archipelago
Policy Of Reconstruction.
The future government Of the Philip
pines, the president says, rests With con-
gress, but he expresses the opinion that
the islands ought not to be abandoned. He
opposes the suggestion of n American pro-
tectorate for the Philippines He will not
recommend specific and final form of
government for the islands until peace is
restored. The presidents policy of recon-
struction is to commence by building up
from the bottom first stabishing munlc-
ipal governments, and then provincial gov
ernments, a central government at last to
follow. Until congress shall have made
known the formal expression Of its will
the president will use the authority vested
in him "by the constitution and the stat
utes to uphold the sovereignty of the
United States in those distant islands, as
in all other places where our flag rightfully
floats"
Hnwaii and Alaska.
Early legislation for Hawaii is urgently
recommended. The necessity of immediate
legislation for Alaska is also pointed out.
The civil service exemption order Of May
go is defended as in the interest of the
public service.
The Army.
The president says that since his last
annual message, and in obedience to the
acts of congress Of April p and 26, 1898, the
remaining volunteer force enlisted for the
Spanish war, consisting of 34.S34 regulars
and no. POP volunteers, with over 5000 vol
unteer officers, has been discharged from
the military service. OF the volunteers
667 officers and 1881 men were serving in
the Philippines, and 1850 Of the regulars,
who were entitled to be mustered out after
the ratification Of the treaty Of peace, vol
unfairly remained at the front until their
places could be filled by new troops. He
recommends that the congress provide a
special medal of honor for these volunteers.
The Navy.
The navy has maintained the spirit and
high efficiency which have always charac-
terized that service, and has lost none of
the gallantry in heroic action which has
signalized it's brilliant and glorious past.
L
later achievements. Its habitual readiness
for every emergency has won the conf
Gence and admiration of the country. The
people are interested in the continued prep
aration and prestige of the navy, and will
Justify liberal appropriations for it's main
tenanCe and improvement The officers
have shown peculiar adaptation for the
performance of new and delicate duties
which our recent war has imposed.
The Indians.
The Dawes commission reports that
gratifying progress has been made in it's
work during the preceding year. The field
work of enrolment of four of the nations
has been completed. 1 recommend that
congress at an early day make liberal ap-
preparation for educational purposes in
the Indian territory.
Relations with Canada.
By means of an executive agreement a..
Joint high commission has been created
for the purpose of adjusting all unsettled
questions between the United States and
Canada
American Merchant Murine.
The value of an American merchant ma
rine to the extension of our commercial
trade and the Strengthening of our power
upon the sea invites the immediate action
of congress. Our national development
will be one-sided and unsatisfactory so
long as the remarka BILE growth of our in
land Industries remains unaccompanied by
progress on the seas. There is no lack of
constitutional authority for legislation
which shall give to the country maritime
strength commensurate with its industrial
achievements and with its rank among
the nations of the earth.
Interest in Agriculture.
The department of agriculture is con-
stantly consulting the needs of producers
in all the states and territories. It is in
Producing seeds and plants of great value
and promoting fully Investigation of
crops. Markets are being sought and
opened up for surplus farm and factory
products in Europe and Asia. The outlook
for the education of the young farmer
through agricultural colleges and expert
ment stations, with opportunity given to
specialize in the department Of agricul
ture. is very promising.
Trusts and Their Evils.
Combinations of capital organized into
trusts to control the conditions of trade
among our citizens, to stife competition.
limit production and determine the prices
of products used and consumed by the
people, are justly provoking public discus
sion. and should early claim the attention
of the CONGRESS- The industrial com mis-