Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-06
OBNOXIOUS COMBINATIONS.

OBNOXIOUS COMBINATIONS.
"It is universally conceded that COM
binations which engross or control the
market of any particular kind OF mer-
.handise or commodity necessary to the
general community, by suppresslng nat
ural and ordinary competition, whereby
prices are unduly enhanced to the gen
pral consumer, are obnoxious, not only
to the common law, but also to the pub
lie welfare. There must be remedy FOR
the evils involved in such organization.
If the present law can be extended more
to control or check these mo-
nopolies or trusts, it should be done With
ont delay. Whatever power the con-
gress possesses over this most important
subject should be promptly ascertained
nnd asserted
Following the trust question the presl-
dent takes up foreign relations, hrst re-
viewing the status of several disputes
which the government has on hand ana
finding them moving toward success
full settlement. He finds that the 18TH
milan canal commission is making good
progress in carrying on examinations IN
Nicaragua and Darien with view to
establishing canal between the At
lantic and Pacific oceans. and he asks
congress to help in the work.
Referring to China, MIR. Mckinney says
that the interests of our citizens IN Una.
vast empire have not been neglected, ana
adequate protection has been secured Tor
American missionaries there. Our trade
with China has continued to grow, ana
our commercial rights under existing
treaties have been aAd will be MAINTAIN
ed. He again urges an appropriation Tor
a commission to study the commerclal
and industrial conditions in the Chlnese
empire so that American trade may be
enlarged in the empire.
OUR RELATIONS WITH GER
MANY.
Next the Paris exposition is touched
on. and concerning Germany the presl-
dent finds that our relations continue 10
be most cordial. He says:
"In all that promises closer relations of
intercourse and commerce and better
understanding between two races nav
ing so many traits in common Germany
can be assured of the most cordial CO.
operation of this government and people.
We may be rivals in many materlai
paths, but our rivalry should be generous
and open, ever aiming toward the attain
ment of larger results and the mutually
beneficial advancement of each in the
line of it's especial adaptabilities.'
Mr.. Mckinley contends that our sys-
fem of the inspection of food products
for export 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 III
connection with the pending reciprocity
negotiations for the constitution of a
io:ut commission of scientific experts and
practical men of affairs to conduct
searching investigation of food produc-
ton and expectation in both countries.
The president hopes that the disputed
question concerning the Alaskan-Cana-
dian boundary will soon be satisfactorily
settled.
THE TRANSVAAL WAR.
Touching on the war between Great
Britain and the Beers, the president
says:
"This government has attained an at
titude of neutrality in the unfortunate
contest between Great Britain and the
Roer states of South Africa. We have
been faithful to the precept of avoiding
entangling alliances as to affairs not of
direct concern. Had circumstances
suggested that the parties to the quarrel
would have welcomed any kindly express
sion of the hope of the American peo-
ple that war might be averted good Of
fees would have been gladly rendered.
1.-THE United States representative at
Pretoria was early instructed to see that
all neutral American interests be re-
spected by the combatants This has
been an easy task in view Of the positive
declarations of both British and Boel
authorities that the personal and prop
erty rights Of our citizens should be OBJ
served.
Upon the withdrawal of the British
agent from Pretoria the United States
consul was authorized. upon the request
of the British government and with the
assent of the South African and Orange
Free State governments, to exercise the
customary good offices of neutral fol
the care of the British interests. In the
discharge of this function l am happy to
say that abundant opportunity has been
afforded to show the impartality of this
government toward both the combat
ants
Taking up the subject of the lynching
of certain Italians in Louisiana, Mr.. Nc
Kinley follows President Harrison il
urging that congress extend the powers
Of the federal courts so that they may
have jurisdiction over offenses against
the treaty rights of foreigners domiciled
in the United States.
The president after a complimentary
TO ho f,snpI11- fnal;psr t1,o,
eminent of Japan has for the United
States hopes that that country will soon
be brought into Geographic relation with
this country and also calls attention tt
his special message of Feb. 10. 1899
concerning the necessity Of a cable tc
Manila. recommending that congress au
thorize the postmaster general to invite
competitive bids for the establishment OF
such cable.
President Mckinley reviews at some
length the Samoan troubles and says
that he will soon submit to the senate a
convention entered into between the Unit
ed States, Germany and England for its
action.
THE TREATY OF PEACE.
The message continues:
"My annual message Of last year was
necessarily devoted in great part to 9
consideration of the Spanish war and OF
the results 1t wrought and the conditions
it imposed for the future. am gratifiet
to announce that the treaty Of peace has
restored friendly relations between the
two powers. Effect has been given to it.
most important provisions. The evacua
ton Of Porto Rico having already beer
accomplished on the 18th Of October
1898, nothing remained necessary there