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frains from q specific allusion TO Chinese
affairs. Here we have an explanation or
the unusual warmth with which he dwells
on American friendship for Germany.
This is not prompted solely by desire to
vindicate the character OF canned meats.
He justly appreciates the cooperation or
England, Germany and America in pre-
serving those conditions Of commercial
erous and open. We wish the message
had laid stress upon that principle, In
stead of rejecting an alliance which no
body except Mr. Chamberlain, perhaps,
really seeks, and rejecting IL in way 10
make IL appear 10 the section OF American
opinion that IS not well disposed toward
us that we have received a rebuff"
The Times says: THE President shows
the best spirit in touching upon the rela-
tions between the United States and the
the negotiations pending with Canada, re-
garding the Alaskan boundary, does not
allow him TO go beyond the expression OF
a hope that these will end in an agree
ment for the establishment and delimita-
tion of permanent boundary. Apart
from this, however, a most friendly dis
position marks the discussion OF the num-
erous matters of intercourse between the
United States and Great Britain. The be-
nevolent neutrality which has been OBJ
served by the United States during our
conflict with the Beers Is only what might
be expected from a nation with whom in
ternational law has always been a favor
ite study. The President Is looking In the
right direction when he contends for the
gradual creation OF a constitutional sys-
tenn for the Philippines. To insist on a
cut and dried constitution at this stage
In the history of the Philippines would be
no less absurd than To demand, before the
war with the Beers had been fought out,
Transvaal I'm accordance with the views OF
some political theorists at home
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THE JOLO GROUP.

The authorities OF the sulu Islands have
accepted the succession Of the United
States 10 the rights OF Spain. and our
nag hoats over that territory on the
lvth or August, 1893. Brigadier General I
{. Bates, L. S. V, negotiated an agree
ment with the Sultan and his prfncinal
chiefs. which ] transmit herewith. By
article ] the sovereignty OF the United
States over the whole archipelago OF Joio
and its dependencies is declared and nc-
knowledged.
The United States flag VIII be used in
the archipelago and its dependencies. on
land and sea Piracy Is 10 be s,lppress-
ed and the Sultan agrees 10 Cooperate
heartily with tho United States authori-
ties 10 mend and 10 make every possi
bic effort 10 arrest and bring 10 justice
all persons engaged IN piracy. All trade
In domestic products OF the archipela0o
OF Jolo carried on with apv mart
OF the Philippine Islands and under the
American flag shall be free. unlimited
and undutiable. The United States Will
give full protection 10 the Sultan IN case
any foreign nation should attenpt 70
impose upon him. The United States will
not sell the island OF Jolo or anv other
island OF the Jolo archipelago 10 anv
foreign nation without the consent OF the
Sultan. Salaries for the Sultan and his
associates in the administration OF the
islands have been agreed upon TO the
amount Of SEQ month. Article pro-
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BANK PRESIDENT
GETS A NEW TRIAL

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Dec 5-J. c. Oar
raEh, former president OF the Kansas CITY
Safe Deposit and Savings Bank. who was
convicted in 1897 OF wrecking that insti-
tuition and sentenced 70 two years In tho
penitentiary, was to-day granted a new
trial by Judge Bruce in the State Supreme
Court at Jefferson City. the decision turn
ing on a technicality.
The bank failed in the panic of 1909.
owing eight thousand depositors s. 2.OOO. .OOO.
and since then the assignee has paid de-
positors but Is per cent. President Oar
ragh and Cashier Elmer G. Sattley were
indicted for illegal banking. Sattiey was
convicted in 1894 and given four years.
lie applied for new trial and pending
action on the motion engaged in the real
estate business in Chicago. He was finally
sent TO the penitentiary, but was par
doned by Governor Stephens In May. ls9s.
going 70. Los Angeles 10 live. Darragh
was tried twice. the first trial resulting in
a divided jury. lie was convicted in No
vember. 1881. and sentenced 20 two years
In the penitentiary. but Immediately ap-
pealed. At the time OF the failure the
feeling against the bank officials was very
bitter
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MOB Law.

The love Of law and sense. obedience
and submission to the lawfully consti-
tuted judicial tribunals are embedded in
the hearts of our people, and any viola
ton OF these sentiments and disregard
of their obligations justly arouses public
condemnation. The guarantees of life,
liberty and civil rights should be faith
fully upheld, the right OF trial by jury
respected and defended. The rule OF the
courts should assure the public of the
prompt trial of those charged with GRIM
inal offense and upon conviction the pun
ishment should be commensurate with the
enormity Of the crime. Those who, in
disregard of law. and the public peace.
unwilling to await the judgment of court
and jury, constitute themselves judges
and executioners. should not escape the
severest penalties of their crimes.
What / said in my inaugural address of
March 4, 1897, l now repeat: The con-
stituted authorities must be cheerfully
and vigorously upheld. LynchiHgs must
not be tolerated in a great and civ
ilized country like the United States.
Courts, not mobs, must execute the pen
alties of the laws. The preservation of
public order, the right of discussion. the
integrity of courts and the orderly admin
istration of justice must continue forever
the rock of safety upon which our ma
tional security rests"
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VARIED COMMENT OF
THE ENGLISH PRESS

LONDON, Dec. Gall the morning
papers have editorials on President Nc
Kinley's message to Congress. The Daily
Telegraph says: What differentiates
the present from preceding messages is
its all but formal admission that the
United States have been drawn into the
eddies of Eastern politics. 1t is the Far
East which is the real reason for this par
tial abandonment OF Monroeism. So far
as Great Britain is concerned there is no
apprehension, but rather unqualified salts
faction at the new departure
The Daily Mail says: Commercial ex-
pansion is the dominant note OF the mes
sage. Shipping subsidies are plainly hint
ed at. If Congress carries these into eff
rect British shipowners and shipping
firms will have 10 break through ali
rings and enter upon new epoch of en-
terprise."
The Daily News says: 'It is quite evi-
of the great naval powers of the world
Mr.. Chamberlain will find but cold COM
fort If he reads between the lines OF the
message. While 1t urges a good under
standing with all countries, IL is not ef-
fusive toward our own. II 1t sins any
where In that way II Is for the benefit OF
Germany, and Americans will do all in
their power TO make the two countries
the best of friends"
The Morning Post, after noting that
President McKinley's. language regarding
says: I'VE are surprised TO find his
statements In relation TO the new posses
sions of the United States much less en-
phatic than those which he used during
the summer and autumn In the speeches
he delivered in various parts of the repub-
lie"
The Standard says: 1.-THE message is
comprehensive, but not exciting, especial
ly so far as external relations are con-
cerned President McKinley's Language is
carefully good on Anglo-American reIa-
tions. He is friendly, but does not mean
to be feryid. Toward Germany on the
other hand, he Is very cordial. The refer
ence TO 'entangling alliances would prob
ably have been omitted If a certain speech
at Leicester had not been delivered
Probably Mr.. McKinley's party and most
Americans who are connected with in
dustr!al interest are anxious 10 promote
close relations with Great Britain but the
Irish voters and the anti-expansIonists
have to be considered"
The Daily Chronicle says: Toward
Germany Mr.. McKinleys friendly ex-
pressions have quite a noteworthy en-
phasis, and, II HIS tone is shade cooler
with reference TO this country. we owe IL
to the unlucky exaggerations of Mr.
Chamberlain. President Mckinley re-
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GAlENA LEDGE FOUND
IN THE KL0NDIKE
Prospectors Make a Rich Strike, the
Vein Showing Free Gold Even
to the Naked Eve.

10 CQe NAKED EYE.
VICTORIA, 3. C., Dec. 5.-The steamer
Tees, which arrived this evening from
Skaguay, included among her passengers
John C. Russell, who left the Klondike
capital on November 9th in company with
two companions. Near Thistle Creek the
two broke through the Ice and Russell
had a narrow escape from death. He was
saved by his companions. who had
scrambled out and dragged him from the
icy water.
According TO Russell quite number Of
people, who have been going TO Dawson
over the ice, have been drowned. He
heard of a number of accidents and five
drownings came under his observation.
He was, however, unable to get the
names or find out anything concerning
the unfOrtunates who lost their lives.
Mr.. Russell tells OF new danger which
threatens the miners who are now work
ing at Dawson. With the introduction Of
the thawing machines, tunnels are put In
speedily and in few cases IS the earth
shored up with timbers, the miners rely
Ing on the frost To sOlidify and hold the
earth above in position.
With the coming OF the thaw there were
a number of cave-ins and many accidents
occurred. There were at least three
deaths because of this. He did not make
any note of the victims and was unable
to recall their names. Just before he left
a census OF Dawson was taken, showing
$500 people there.
A big quartz find has been made, says
Mr.. Russell. at the back of Bonanza
Creek The property was bonded early in
November to Eastern capitalists for
$50 ,0O0
The Tees also brought news OF a big
quartz strike on Dundas Island. A p
c Isle, near Port Simpson. A. S. Astell
and II. c. Robertson have found ledge
OF galena thirty-two feet wide, and they
are Of the opinion that there Is millions
in It, No assay has yet been made. but
free gold can be seen with the naked eye.
There is some anxiety for the steamer
Boscowitz, which was n week overdue at
Port Simpson from Queen Carlotte ISL
ands
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ORDERS DECREASING
THE FORCE IN CUBA
Eight Companies Of Infantry and a
Squadron Of Cavalry Are Re
called

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-Formal orders
were issued from the War Department
to-day to give effect to the recently an
nounced decision of Secretary Root TO re-
duce the force OF United States troops
in Cuba. The headquarters and eight
companies OF the infantry now at San
tiago and Puerto Principe Province, Cuba,
are ordered home. OF these. the head
quarters and four companies go TO Platts-
burg Barracks and the remaining battal-
ion TO Governors Island. n. y. The lat
ter will relieve the battery or the Fifth
Artillery, at present stationed at Gov
ernors Island. making II available for SER
vice at some other point on the coast.
One squadron Of the Eighth Cavalry.
also stationed at Puerto Principe. Is or
dered TO Fort Riley. Kans. This will
leave eight troops of the Eighth Cavalry
in Puerto Principle, and one squadron OF
the Tenth Cavalry. the latter being or
dered to Texas, from which State II was
originally drawn. IL will relieve three
troops OF the Ninth Cavalry now in
Texas. who in turn will be sent back 10
the Department Of the Colorado. TO such
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RETURN OF COMMISSION.

To this end / am considering the ad-
Visibility OF the return of the commits
sion, or such OF the members thereof as
can be secured, to aid the existing au-
thorities and facilitate this work through
out the island. ! have believed that re-
constructions should not begin by the es-
tablishment Of one central civil govern
ment of all the islands, with its seat at
Manila, but rather that the work should
be commenced by building up from the
bottom, first establishing municipal gov
ernments and then provincial govern
ments, a central government at least TO
follow. Until Congress shall have made
known the formal expression OF its will
j shall use the authority vested in me
by the constitution and statutes TO uphold
the sovereignty OF the United States I'm
those distant islands and in all other
places where our flag rightfully floats.
shall put at the disposal of the army and
navy all the means which the liberality
OF Congress and the people have provided
10 cause this unprovoked and wasteful in
surrection TO cease. If any orders of
mine were required TO secure the merciful
conduct Of military and naval operations
they would not be lacking; but every step
OF the progress or our troops has been
marked by a humanity which has sur
prised even the misguided insurgents. The
truest kindness 10 them would be swift
ana eHectVe defeat or their present lead
er. The hour OF victory will be the hour
OF clemency and reconstruction.
No effort Will be spared TO build up the
waste places desolated by war and by
long years Of misgovernment. We shall
not wait for the end OF the strife TO be-
gin the beneficent work. We shall con-
tinue. as we have begun. to open the
schools and the churches, to set the
courts in operation. 10 foster industry and
trade and agriculture, and in every way
I'm our power to make these people whom
Providence has brought within our ju-
risdiction feel that II Is their liberty
and not our power. their welfare and not
our gain that we are seeking 10 enhance.
Our flag has never waved over any com
munity but I'm blessing. / believe the FL
ipinos viii soon recognize the fact that II
has not lost its gift OF benediction in its
world wide journey TO their shores.
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IMPROVED CONDITIONS.

i communicate these facts 70 Cen
gress for its information and action
Everything indicates that with the speedy
suppression OF the Tagalo rebellion, life
in the archipelago will soon assume its
ordinary course under the protection OF
our sovereignty. and the people Of those
favored islands Will enjoy a prosperity
and freedom which they have never
before known. Already hundreds Of
schools are open and filled with children.
Religious freedom is sacredly assured and
enjoyed. The courts are dispensing JUS
uce Business is beginning TO circulate
In It's accustomed channels.
Manila whose inhabitants were fleeing
to the country a few months ago. is now
q populous and thriving mart OF COM
merce. Inc earnest and unremitting en-
oeayors Of the commission and the ad-
miral and major general commanding the
Department OF the Pacific 10 assure the
people Of the beneficent intentions OF this
Government have had their legitimate ef-
feet in convincing the great mass OF them
that peace ana safety and prosperity and
stable government can only be found in
a loyal acceptance of the authority OF the
United States
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itary Governor on all public and civil
questions and presides over the Advisory
Council. He, IN general. performs the
duties which are performed by secretaries
OF State In our own system Of govern
ment.
The Advisory Council consists of eight
members elected by the people within ter
ritorial limits. which are DEFINED in the
order OF the commanding general
The times and places Of holding cleo
tions are 10 be fxed by the Military Gov
ernor OF the island OF Negros. The quail
fcations of voters are as follows:
IA voter must be a male citizen OF the
Island of Negros.
2-Of the age Of p years.
She shall he able TO speak. read and
write the English. Spanish or Visayan
language, or he must own real property
worth $500 or pay rental on real property
OF the value OF $1,000.
4-lie must have resided I'm the island
not less than one year preceding, and in
the district in which he offers TO register
as voter not less than three months i'm
mediately preceding the time he offers TO
register.
5-He must register at a time fixed by
law before voting.
6-Prior 20 such registration he shall
have paid all taxes due by him 10 the
Government. Provided, that no insane
person shall be allowed TO register or
vote.
The Military Governor has the right TO
veto al bills or resolutions adopted by
the Advisory Council. and his veto is
nnal II not disapproved by the Military
Governor OF the Philippines. The Ad
Nisory Council discharges all the ordinary
outles or Legislature. The usual duties
pertaining 20 said officers are TO be per
formed by the Secretaries Of the Treas
nry, Interior, Agriculture, Public Instr1c-
uon' the Attorney General and the Audit
tor.
The judicial power is vested in threa
Judges, who are 10 be appointed by the
Military Governor OF the island Infaria-
courts are 10 be established.
Free public schools are TO be established
throughout the populous districts OF the
Islands IN which the English language
shall be taught. and this subject will re-
celVe the careful consideration OF the
Advisory Council
The burden OF government must be dis
rlbuted equally and equitably among
the people. The military authorities will
collect and receive the customs revenue
and VIII control postal matters and Phil
ippines interisland trade and commerce
The Military Governor, subject to the
approval OF the Military Governor OF the
philippines, determines all questions NOT
specifically provided for and which do
not come under the Jurisdiction OF the
Advisory Council
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PHILIPPINES FUTURE.

The future government of the Philip
pines rests with the Congress OF the
United States Few graver responsible
ties have ever been confided 10 US. II
we accept them in spirit worthy OF our
race and our traditions. q great opportu-
nifty comes with them. The islands lie
under the shelter OF our flag. They are
ours by every title OF law and equity
They cannot be abandoned. II we desert
them, We leave them at once 10 anarchy
and finally TO barbarism. We fling them.
q golden apple Of discord, among the
rival powers, no one of which could per-
nit another TO seize them unquestioned
Their rich plains and valleys would be
the scene OF endless strife and bloodshed
The advent OF Dewey's feet in Manila
Bay. instead OF being. as we hope, the
dawn OF new day Of freedom and pro-
gress. will have been the beginning OF an
era OF misery and violence worse than
any which has darkened their unhappy
past. The suggestion has been made that
We could renounce our authority over the
Islands, and, giving them independence,
could retain a protectorate over them
This proposition will not be found. I am
sure, worthy OF your serious attention.
Such an arrangement would involve at
the outset q cruel breach Of faith. It
would place the peaceable and loyal ma
Jority, who ask nothing better than TO ac-
cept our authority, at the mercy of armed
insurgents. 1t would make US RESPONSE
BILE for the acts OF the insurgent leaders
and give US no power TO control them. II
would charge US with the task OF protect
ing them against each other and defend
Ing them against any foreign power, with
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rectiop and now look forward conhdentl!
90 a speedy completion OF their task.
NEoRoS GOVERNMENT.

The unfavorable circumstances con-
nected with an active campaign have not
been permitted 10 interfere with the
equally important work of reconstruction.
Again I invite your attention TO the re-
port OF the Commissioners for the inter
esting and encouraging details OF the
work already accomplished IN the estab-
lishment OF peace and order and the in
auguration OF self-governing municipal
life In many portions OF the archipelago.
A notable beginning has been made IN the
establishment OF Government IN the
Island OF Negros. which is deserving Of
special consideration.
This was the first island 20 accept
American sovereignty. Its people unre-
servedly proclaimed allegiance 10 the
United States. and adopted a constitution
looking 10 the establishment OF a popular
government. II was impossible 10 guar
antee 10 the people Of Negros that the
constitution so adopted should be the ulti-
mate form OF government Such Ques-
ton, under the treaty with Spain and IN
accordance with our own constitution
and laws, came exclusively under the
jurisdiction OF Congress. The Govern
ment actually set Up by the Inhabitants
OF Negros eventually proved unsatisfac-
tory 20 the natives themselves. A new
system was put IN force by order OF the
major general commanding the depart
ment. OF which the following are the most
important elements:
IL was ordered that the Government OF
the Island OF Negros should consist OF g
Military Governor appointed by the
United States Military Governor Of the
Philippines. and civil Governor and an
Advisory Council elected by the people.
The Military Governor was authorized 70
appoint secretaries OF the Treasury, In
terror, Agriculture. Public Instruction, an
Attorney General and an Auditor. The
seat OF Government was fixed at Bacolor
The Military Governor exercises the su-
preme executive power. He Is 20 see that
the laws are executed. appoint 10 Office
and Ill all vacancies in ofice not other
wise provided for and may. with the ap-
proval OF the Military Governor OF the
Philippines, remove any officer from
once. The civtl Governor advises the NIL
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which they chose to quarrel. In short. It
would take from the Congress of the
United States the power of declaring war
and vest that tremendous prerogative in
the Tagalo leader of the hour.
IL does not seem desirable that should
recommend at this time a specific and
nnal form or government for these ISL
ands. When peace shall be restored II
VIII be the duty OF Congress TO construct
a plan Of government which shall estab-
lish and maintain freedom, order and
peace In the Philippines The insurrec-
tion is still existing and when II termi-
mates further information will be required
as 10 the actual condition Of affairs before
inaugurating permanent scheme of civil
government. The report of the commits
sion, now In preparation. will contain In
formation and suggestions which will be
or value TO Congress. and which l will
transmit as soon as II is completed. As
long as the insurrection continues the
military arm must necessarily be su-
preme. But there is no reason why steps
should not be taken from time to time to
inaugurate governments essentially popu-
lar in their form as fast as territory is
held or controlled by our troops
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CONGRESS- OPPORTUNITIES.

Presented to this Congress are great
opportunities. With them come great re-
sponsibilities. The power confided to us
increases the weight of our obligations to
the people, and we must be profoundly
sensitive of them as we contemplate the
new and grave problems which confront
us. Aiming only at the public good, we
cannot err 4 right intnrfaret # ti,tt- f,f +f7f,
peoples will and of duty cannot fail to
insure wise measures for the welfare of
the islands which have come under the
authority of the United States and inure
10 the common interest and lasting honor
of our country.
Never has this nation had more abund-
ant cause than during the past year for
thankfulness to God for manifold bless
ings and mercles. for which we make
reverent acknowledgment.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, December &. 1899
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WASHINGTON ANNIVERSARY.

The 14th OF December will be the one
hundredth anniversary of the death of
Washington. For a hundred years the
republic has had the priceless advantage
of the lofty standard of character and
conduct which he bequeathed to the
American people. 1t is an inheritance
which time, instead OF wasting, contin-
ually increases and enriches. We may
justly hope that in the years to come the
benignant influence OF the father OF his
country may be even more potent for
good In the century which is drawing to
close. have been gled, 10 learn that in
many parts of the country the people will
fittingly observe this historic anniversary