The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-14

sCbjess has been receiving the careful ~
tention which it's Importance demands,
with the result that modus vivendi for
provisional delnarkations in the region
about the head of Linn canal has been
agreed upon; and it is hoped that the ne
gotiations now in progress between tho
two governments will end In an agree
ment for the establishment and delimita-
ton of q permanent boundary.
Neutrality Regarding Transvasl War.
This government maintained An atti-
tude of neutrality In the unfortunate con-
test between Great Britain and the Boer
states of Africa. We have remained
faithful to the precept Of avoiding en-
tangling alliances as to affairs not OF our
direct concern. Had circumstances sug-
gested that the parties to the quarrei
would have welcomed any kindly express
sion of the hope of the American people
that war might be averted, good ofiices
would have been gladly rendered. Inc
United States representative at Pretoria
was early instructed to see that all neu-
trail American interests be respected by
the combatants. This has been an easy
task in view of the positive declarations
of both British and Boer authorities that
the personal and property rights OF our
citizens should be observed
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 a neutral for the
care o. British interests. In the discharge
of this function, am happy to say that
abundant opportunity has been afforded
to show the impartiality Of this govern
ment toward both the combatants.
Samoan Agreement.
satisfac DRY arrangement was con-
cluded between the governments of Ger
many and of Great Britain, by which W
retired from Samoa in view of compensa-
tions in othc~ directions, and both pow
ers renowned in favor of the United
States all their rights and claims over
and in respect to that portion OF tina
group lying to the east of the Hist degree
of west longitude, embracing the islands
of Tutuila, Oioo, Olosenga and blanua
I transmit to the senate, for its constitu
tional action thereon, a convention, which
besides the provisions above mentioned
} also guarantees us the same privileges
and conditions in respect to commerce AND
commercial vessels in all of the islands o.
Samoa as those possessed by Germany.
CUBAN Policy IL Told.
The withdrawal Of the authority O
, Spain from the island of Cuba was ef
} fected by Jan. l, so that the ull re-estab
5 lishment of peace found the re1inquishet
, territory held by us in trust for the In
. habitants, maintaining under the dire
ton of the executive such governm
: and control therein as should conserv
t public order, restore the productive con
= | ~ Jict,, bod I,xyf
: instability and disorder which prcvaile,
: for the greater part of the preceding thre
: decades and build up that tranquil de
, velopment of the domestic state whereof,
4 alone can be realized the high purpose, a
" proclaimed ir the joint resolution adopte<
d by the congress on the 10Th of April, 1850
v by which the United States disclaime
j any disposition or intention to exercis
t sovereignty jurisdiction or control owe
r Cuba, except for the pacif1cation Thereof
s and declared it's intention when that wa
: accomplished to leave the government ant
control of the island to it's people. TIL
t pledge contained in this resolution is O
s the highest honorable obligation an
Y must be sacredly kept.
a I believe that substantial progress ha
t been made in this direction. All the ad
r ministrative measures adopted in Cub
l. have aimed to fit it for a regeuerated o.
y istence by enforcing the supremacy {
y law and justice; by placing whereve
7 practicable the machinery Of ADMINISTERS
r ton in the hands of the inhabitants; b
e instituting needed sanitary reforms;
70 spreading education; by fostering II
e dustry and trade; by intoxicating publ
70 morality, and, in short, by taking ever
l. rational step 70 aid the Cuban people
++ai, 70 lot IF ca1f lon -
s spect and self reliant unity which fits q
ii enlightened community for self-gover
DC ment within it's own sphere, while ena
ling it to fulfill all outward obligations.
N This nation has assumed before Il
I'd world grave responsibility for the fu
- ure good government of Cuba. We ha'
I'd accepted trust, the fulflllment of WIFI
OF calls for the sternest integrity Of purpo
If and the exercise of the highest wisdol
to The new Cuba, yet to arise from the ash
b. of the past must needs be bound to US
III ties of singular intimacy and strength
es its enduring welfare Is to be assure
Whether those ties shall be organic
I'd conventional, the destinies Of Cuba are
it some rightful form and manner irrevoc
Sc bly, linked with our own, but how al
of how far is for the future to determine
ic- the ripeness % events. Whatever be Il
outcome, we must see to 1t that free Gu
be a reality, not name, perfect entil
Oh not a hasty experiment bearing with
x itself the elements of failure. Our m
tie sion, to accomplish which we took up
It's gage of battle, is not to be fulfilled
ed turning adrift any loosely framed ool
is monwealth to face the vicissitudes viii
o. too often attend weaker states whose NJ
ms ural wealth and abundant resources @
he offset by the incongruities of their pol
n ical organization and the recurring oc'
'st sions for international rivalries to s
up their strength and dissipate their energi
'ss The greatest blessing which can come
m Cuba is the ,storation of her agricultul
is and industrial prosperity, which will 81
or employment to idle men and re-establi
'h- the pursuits Of peace. This Is her Oh
MS and immediate need.
Fly First Step Toward Free Cuba.
IN On the 10Th of August last an orr
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