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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
AMERICAS NAVY.
Increase Recommended by til
Secretary Is Concurrcl In.

The navy has maintained the spirit and
high efficiency which have always character
lied that service and has lost none of the
gallantry in heroic action which has signal
lied it's brilliant and glorious past The ma
ton has equal pride in its early and later
achievements. Its habitual readiness for every
emergency has won the confidence and ad-
miration of the country. The people are in
terested in the preparation and prestige of the
navy and will justify liberal appropriations
for its maintenance and improvement. The
officers have shown peculiar adaptation for
the performance of new and delicate duties
which our recent war has imposed.
1t cannot be doubted that congress will at
once make necessary provision for the armor
plate for the vessels now under contract and
building. Its attention is respectfully called
to the report Of the secretary of the navy.
in which the subject is fully presented I
unite in his recommendation that the con-
gress enact such special legislation as may
be necessary to enable the department to make
| contracts early in the coming year for armor
of the best quality that can be obtained in
this country for the Maine Ohio and Mis-
| souri,. and that the provision Of the act Of
| March 3, 1899, limiting the price OF armor
to $500 per ton be removed.
In the matter of naval construction, Italy
and Japan, of the great powers, lall down
less tonnage in the year 1879 than this coun-
| try and Italy alone has less tonnage under
construction.
/ heartily concur in the recom-
| III endation for the increase of the
navy as suggested by the secretary
of the navy.
! Our future progress and prosperity depend
upon our ability to equal. if not surpass other
| nations, in the enlargement and advancement
| of science, industry and commerce 10 IN
| vention must turn as one OF the most pow
| erful aids to the accomplishment OF such a
| result The attention of the congress IS ale
| patents in which will be found valuable sug-
| gestionS and recommendations.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
SOLDIER BOYS.
Their Hard Work and Great Sacrf-
fees Are Appreciated.

Since my last annual message. and In obedl-
to the acts Of of APPEL y an and ge
Spanish war, consisting of 81. s34 regulars and
1lo.2O2 volunteers, with over 5000 volunteer
service. or the volunteers 667 officers and
4,S31 men serving in the Philippines,
nd Of the tbe Of
NAMED ma e at the front until their places could
home in the order in which they went to
Manila. and they are now all of them out of
the service and in the ranks of citizenship.
1 recommend that the congress provide
A Special Medal of Honor
for the volunteers, regulars, sailers and
rines on duty, in the Phlippins who volun-
of enlistment had expired.
BY the act of March 2, 1899. congress gave
authority to increase the regular army to
maximum not exceeding $4,000 enlisted men.
and to enlist a force Of $4,000 volunteers to
be recruited from the country at large BY
virtue of this authority the regular army has
listed and oeers and O. Voe
ing 3305O enlisted men and 1924 officers. Two
of these volunteer regiments are made up of
new troops to take the places of those return
ing from the Philippines have been trans
ported to o., Manila to the number of ISL officers
and 1892 enlisted men Of the regular army
and 504 officers and 1888 enlisted men Of
the new volunteer force, while 5O4 officers and
14,119 men of the volunteer force are on the
The Force Now i'm Manila
consists Of 905 officers and 3O57S regulars and
594 officers and Is, 1888 of the volunteers, max
ing an aggregate of 1.199 officers and As 966
men. When the troops now under orders shall
reach Manila, the force in the archipelago
will comprise 2,O51 officers and 63,4 S3 men.
The muster out Of the great volunteer army
organized for the Spanish war and the crea-
ton of a new army, the transportation from
Manila to San Francisco of those entitled TO
discharge and the transportation of the new
troops to take their places have been a work
of great magnitude, we'll and ably DONE for
which too much credit cannot be given the
war department.
During the past year we have reduced our
force in Cuba and Porto Rico. In Cuba we
now have 334 officers and 10. 1876 enlisted men:
in Porto Rico 81 officers and 1856 enlisted
men and battalion of 400 men composed Of
native Porto Ricans: while stationed through
out the United States $40 officers and
1877 men, and in Hawaii IL officers and ASS
enlisted men.
The operations of the army are fully pre-
sented in the report of the secretary of war
cannot withhold from officers and men the
highest commentator for their soldierly con-
duct In trying situations, their willing sac
rifces for their country AID the integrity and
ability with which they have performed UNI
sions
In the organization of the volunteer reei-
merts authorized by the act of March 2, 1859
1t was found that no provision had been made
for chapains. This omission was doubtless
from inadvertance. / recommend the early au-
thorization for the appointment Of one chap
lain for each of said regiments
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

The period fer notification expired on July
"A. 1899. without any of the members having
given the necessary notice of withdrawal. Its
maintenance is therefore assured for the next
ten years In view Of this fact and of the nu-
merous questions Of general interest and COM
mon benefit to all Of the republics Of America,
some Of which were considered by the first
International conference. but not finally set
tied, and others have since grown to i'm
portance. 1t would seem expedient that the
various republics constituting the union
should be invited to hold. at an early date,
another conference in the capital of one OF
the other countries other than the United
States, which has already enjoyed this honor.
The purely international character Of the
work being done by the bureau and the .ap--
probation of its value are further emphasized
governments Of the Latin-American republics
and their diplomatic representatives in this
capitaA are now exhibiting and the Jealous en-
deavors they are making to extend its field
of usefulness. to promote through it com
mercial intercourse and strengthen the bonds
Of amity and confidence between its various
members and the nations of this continent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

The appointment of director general Of posts
OF Cuba was given to an expert who had been
master general, and who united large expe-
rience with administrative capacity. For the
postmastership at Havana the range OF skilled
and available men were scanned. and the
choice fell upon one who had been twenty
years in the service as deputy postmaster ana
Of city, Ial on the
American officials sent not only to cuba put
to Porto Rico and the Philippines. and they
were instructed to apply 1t as FAR as practica-
BILE.
In the Employment of Natives
to act as postmasters and clerks. The postal
system in Cuba, though remaining under the
essentially independent. 1t was felt that II
should not be made burden on the p .is
system Of the United States. and provision
was made that any deficit in the postal reNe-
nue. should be a charge upon general reEe-
nu 1e. of the island. ~. ,,,,,,,,,,uo, ,.d
a different relation to the United States. yet
for convenience of administration the same
extended to them. The development of the
service in all of the islands has been rapid
and successful It has moved forward on
der and registry systems, and has given the
people mail facilities far greater and more
reliable than any they have eyer renev o
Industrial social and business progress but an
important influence in diffusins a just under.
standing of the true spirit and character OF
American administration.
The Domestic Postal Service
continues. to grow with extraordinary rapidity.
The expenditures and revenues will each ex-
coed S100,OOO,O 900 during the current year
Fortunately, since the revival of prosperous
times, the revenues have grown much faster
than the expenditures. and there is every In
dcation that a short period will witness the
obliteration of the annual deficit In this con.
nection the report of the postmaster general
embodies statement of someSvls which have
grown up outside of the contemplation of law
in the treatment of some classes of mail mat
ter which wrongly exercise, the privilege of
the pound rate, and shows that IT this matter
had been properly classified and had raid the
rate which it should have paid. instead of a
postal deficit for the last fiscal year of $6,G1O,-
plus of $17 1887 $40 and on another So, sac
The reform thus suggested, in the opinion Ct
the postmaster general, would not only put
the postal service at a self-sustainns
basis, but would permit great and valuable
improvements, and recommend the subject
to the consideration of the congress.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
AS TO HAWAII.
The Passage OF Bill Providing
Government Is Urged.

Some embarrassment in administration has
occurred by reason of the peculiar status
which the Hawaiian islands at present occupy
under the joint resolution of annexation APP
proved July Z, 1885, While by that reason
the republic of Hawaii as an independent
nation was extinguished, it's separate sover-
eighty destroyed and its property and posses
sions vested in the United States, yet a com
plete establishment for its government undar
our system was not effected. While the mu-
nicipal laws of the islands not enacted for
the fulfllment of treaties and not inconsistent
with the joint resolution or contrary to the
constitution Of the United States or any Of It's
treaties remain in force. yet these laws relate
only TO the social and internal affairs OF the
islands and do not touch many subjects OF
Ap A RroaGer National Character. Il
For example. the Hawaiian republic was di-S
vested of all title to the public lands in the
islands and is not only unable to dispose OF
lands to settlers desiring TO take up home
piete title in cases where lands have sheen
entered upon under lease or other oondtionsl
which carry with them the right to the pur-s
chasers, Lessee or settler TO have fail ti5is s
Conditions prescribed BY law Or ny s's pAr-
CONTINUED ON Seventh EageJ
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
TREATY WITH SULU.
Consent to the Existence of Slavery
Is Withheld.

rs Withheld.
The authorities of the Sulu islands have
accepted the succession OF the United States
to the rights Of Spain, and our flag floats
1899. Brig. Gen. ]. c. Bates U. s. NJ, nego-
tiated an agreement with the Sulu chief and
with his chiefs, which I transmit herewith.
But by Article A the sovereignty. of. the
Jolo and its dependencies is declared and ac-
knowledged.
The United States flag will be used in the
archipelago and its dependencies on land and
sea. Piracy is to be suppressed and the sultan
agrees to cooperate heartily with the United
States authorities to that end and to make
every possible effort to arrest and bring TO
justice all persons engaged in piracy. All
trade in domestic products of the archipelago
of Jolo will be carried on with any part OF the
shall be free, unlimited and undutiable: me
United States will give full protection to the
sultan in case any foreign nation shouln at
tempt to impose upon him. The United states
will not sell the island of Jolo or any other
island of the Jolo archipelago to any 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 $3.50 monthly;
Article X provides that any slave IN the
purchase freedom by paying to the master the
usual market value. The agreement by zen.
Bates made subject to confirmation by the
president and to future notifications by inc
firmed said administration. subject to the &C
ton of the congress, and, with the reservation
which I have directed. it shall be commune
Gated to the sultan at Jolo that, this agree
ment is not to be deemed in any way 70 au,
thorize or give the consent of the United
States to the existence of slavery in the sun
archipelago I communicate these facts to the
congress for its information and action.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
VENEZUELA CASE.
Cause of Friction With Great Bit
min Is Removed.

The international commission Of arbitration,
appointed under the Anglo-V enezuelah tr taut
vi a the boundary line between Venezuela
and British Guiana is determined. thus enalns
er part of the century. The award, as 70
which the arbitrator were unanimous, a Whlle
not meeting the extreme contention OF eep 81
interior s territory in dispute and Venezuela
the entire mouth Of the orinoco, incl. including ing
Barina Point and the Caribbean Littorai Tor
some distance to the eastward. he decision
appears to be equally satisfactory to both
parties. $3.50
luton. The insurgents, under Gen. Castro,
after a,sanguinary engagement In which the, they
interior and advanced towards the capital.
The bulk of the army having sided with the
movement, President Andrade quilted caracas .esG
where Gen. Castro set up a provisional gov
eminent, with which our minister and the
representatives of other powers entered into
diplomatic relations on the goth OF November,
1879
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

s TIT Y S eoss d aaSi
and IL tn. Of puso
upon the authenticated rolls. on condition
thorities designated by the United States.
The sum thus disbursed aggregated $2.547. 75s,
act from on an s
purpose.
Out of the Cuban island revenues during the
was expended for sanitation, s29s, ss1; 20 for
charities and hospitals and sss,944.o3 for aid
Friendly Relations Restored.
Following the exchange of notifications Of
the treaty of peace the two governments &C
credited ministers to each other, Spain send
nent diplomatist, previously stationed in Mex
leo, while the United States transferred to
Madrid Hon. Bellamy storer, it's minister a., at
appointment of consuls, thereby fully resum-
ing the relations interrupted by the war In
addition to its consular representation in the
appointed consuis for Cuba, who. have been
Professionally recognized during the military
Judicial intercourse between the courts OF
Cuba and Portn Rico and of Spain has been
as gded by the treaty OF pdac at
penal stations have been and are being re
leased and returned to their homes in accord
ance with article VI. of the treaty Negotia-
ventional relations between the two countries.
which fall into allegiance by reason OF the
war. trust that those will include a favor
able arrangement for commercial reciprocity
under the terms of sections and OF the
'ters of International concern, this effort will
be spared to respond to the good disposition Of
Spain and to cultivate in all practicable ways
the intimacy which should prevail between
two nations whose past history has so often
and in so many. ways been marked bS sincere
friendship and by community OF Interests,
in order to carry into execution article VI.
of the treaty of peace with Spain by wh'c en-
certain claims for indemnity of its citizens
against Spain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14

lean coaling vessels in Bering sea have been
under discussion with the government OF Rus
result Of an agreement to submit them to the
decision Of q single arbitrator. BY this act
Russia affords preof Of her adherance to the
plenipotentiaries conspicuously favored at The
Hague disarmament conference when it was
advocated by the Representatives Of the United
States.
suggestion for permanent exposition of
our products and manufactures in Russia al
daily welcomed by the imperial government
that it may not inaptly take fitting place in
whatever legislation the congress may adopt
looking to enlargement of our commercial OPP
portunities abroad.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
TILES WITH TURKEY.
Situation. of American Citizens In
Turkey Remains Unsntisfnctory.

The United States minister to Turkey. con
tnues under instructions to press af the o lust
lhohns for niures suffered by American cit
izens in the disorders Of several years pas.
a an1ho orr some of these claims are Of
many years standing. This governm l:aa, -, -
hopeful of general agreement IN thls f nnr
citizens remain unsatisfactory. Our efforts
during nearly forty years to bring co1'V en-
brink of final failure through the announce announce
intention of the Ottoman Porte to re upSs
Of hraaa allen snaa s 3! Our
do not allow this government to adnh. any any
distinction between the treatment OF t hatl'e
and naturalized Americans abroad SO lilat d
ceaseless controversy arises in cases w io,v
persons owing, in the eye of international iaw
dual allegance are en Entrance tra
Our law in this regard contrasts with tnat
of the European states. The Britlsn act, aTl
instance does not claim effect for the e., na.u tr
ization Of an alien in the event of MS return n
to his native country unless the conultlon ne ne
recognized by the law Of th n and the nat
uralization state.
The Arbitrary Treatment,
in some instances, of American productions s,, IN
Turkey has attracted attention of late. notably
in regard to our flour Large shiPl'e nas ~
the RECENTLY opened direct steamship lines 10
turkish ports have been denied entrance on
the score that, although of standard compose was
and % heath
.'eastcity," as indicated by antiauatedd anu nc,
t5e Amsrican Minister and it that
the act was virtual discrimination against ore
production, the shipments in question ,,, Meee
admitted. In these, as in all instances. whele-
occurring when
pa sef to discrimination compared with the
like products Of another country, this govern
ment will use it's earnest efforts to secure u, :
fair and equal treatment for its CITIZENS anu u
their goods. Failing this, it will not hesita I'i
to apply whatever corrective may be PROVIDED
NV he
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
THE COMMISSION.
Its Visit to the Island and It's Con-
illusions.

On the 21st of January 1 announced my in
composed of three gentlemen OF the highest
character and distinction. thoroughly nc-
qaainted with the Orient, who, in association
instructed to facilitate the most humane and
effective extension Of authority throughout
the islands and to secure with the least pos
sible delay, the benefits Of wise and gen.
erous protection of life and property to the
These gentlemen were DR.. Jacob Gould
schurman, president of Cornell university; the
Hon; Charles DENLY. for many years minister
the University r6f Michigan. who had made q
careful study Of life in the Philippines
While the treaty of peace was under consider.
aMon in the senate these commissioners set
out on their mission Of tsf tl'-
Good VIII and Liberation.
Their character was sufficient guaranty of tho
6enencent purpose OF which they went, even
&c they had not borne the positive instructions
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-14
POSTAL AFFAIRS.
Reforms in the Islands and the
Service Mt Home 80

In the work of restoring peaceful condi.
tons. orderly rule and civic progress in Cuba.
Philippines. the rehabilitation Of the postal
service has been an essential and important
part of the work. It became necessary to
provide mail facilities both for our forces Of
occupation and for the native population. TO
meet this requirement has involved a substan-
tial reconstruction The existing eystems
were so fragmentary. defective and inadequate
that new and comprehensive organization
had to be created created, American trained ofncialS
ecutive positions. while natives have been
chiefly employed N making up the body Of
rule has been vigorously and faithfuily a.
piled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09


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Medical Examiners Report-Dr. G. w.
Gleaser. No. 1918 Wytheville; DIR. james
Z crane No. 1873. Richmond, ana III H.
II. cobb. No 1861. Franklin
Assistant &c the Grand Secretary, - -
~ SOFT of Henry clay Council, No. oSi'
rhe committee on Credentials Will meet
T., +bo oaire of the Grand Secretary. Room
No Nurphy's Hotel (where the hsau-
quarters of the Grand Council VIII "
trhlisheO on Tuesday, April lo'h' az
o'clock p. NJ, 10 receive ana eNaiiilno
credentials. Supreme-Orator >. a. l-o" 20
pitt. Of Pittsburg. Pa, VIII De present ~
install the newly-elected ofhcers.
rT4T ESSIONS-GRAND OFFICERS.
,rha Grand Council will meet In Lee
Camn Hall promptly at j. NJ, on lhe
,e,b The body will be in session TWO
days. Too,
ON the night of the 18th the local
oo,ncus will give an entertainment az
The Academy. TO which the Grahu = JUN
,riii he invited as special guests OF hoiO' I;
n,his ortartainment promises TO be srahu
aCfair one tnat viii be very attractive ~
less than creditable TO the seVerai couii0''
OF Richmond. ho, made
o 1ealoue and ef,cient officer, and ms
record reflects credit upon himself anu
~ fraternity. He has been uhiltlHs
IA bie efforts 10 enhance the interests VI
The order. and has travelled up ana gov"
and across the old DOminons produ ',,
ritory. visiting the subordinate ooullOiH'
and melting them TO greater uiilsonN~
His annual report is said 10 DE Nei
One paper. II is thought he viii be undhI-
mously reelected 10 the position Wni.n
he has so crcditably filed. Withai ne -
q gentleman OF excellent attainmch's anu
pleasing address. -
Grand-Secretary J. b. Blanks is an III
detachable worker in the cause. lie h1S
discharged the duties of his responsive
ana arduous position in "a handsome man
nor ana his unanimous reelection Is
foreeone conclusion. Along with his many
aud varied gifts and capacities. when
have combined to make the Grand Secre-
farv's name a synonym Of Arcanum zeal
and Tdelitv 80 Mr Blanks's oratoricai
mowers which have won for him the en-
ylable distinction Of being the SILVER
Tongued Arcanumite OF the Ola ponih
ion" whether upon the floor OF locai
council. that OF the Grand Council or 'he
Supreme Council Of which he Is a mem
Der or addressing the general pubic M.
Blanks always charms his hearers W NO
power OF logic and rhetoric.
The several other Grand officers, com
mittetmen ETC.. deserve mention ioi III.
fidelity with which they have discnarseu
their duties. and all are shining hs"'' IN
the temple of Arcanumism.
THOSE WHO ARE GONE.
The usual season Of happy fraternal
greetings and social interminglings VIII
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-09
TO MEET NEXT WEEK.
GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL ARcANum'
TO CONVENE HERE.
! LARGE ATTENDANCE EXPECTED.
,,vcry Indication That the
VIII lie an Interesting
,orv nj the ordcr-Thc Gran"
Otnccrs.
OHccrss

The Grand Council OF the hoyai area
MN, ~ ,hc virginia jurisdiction VIII con
veno IN Richmond on Tuesday Apf'l iS'n,
"a - ,No indications arc that there viii
e,u Attendance Of its officers and
.,,c,s and that the session Will be
,'o,h nlcasing and profitable
Tho ROYAL Arcanum IS fraternal bene-
no,al organization. the objects of which,
speclnoany stated. are Cd TO unite IRA
esrnany all white men Of sound. bodily
health and good moral character who are
socially acceptable. and between the ages
~ q and % years; CO TO give all moral
md material aid I'm It's power TO the mem
hers and their dependents; 90 20 educate
us members socially. morally, and intel
lectually. and TO assist the widows and
orphans Of deceased members: % 10 es-
tabnsh a fund for the relief OF sick and
distressed members. and C) 20 establish
y widows and orphans benefit fund
whereby the beneficiary OF n deceased
member receives 5000, II decedent was
a fill-rate member. or 81 800 If half-rate
member Il being optional with those
Joining as 10 full or balf-rate assess