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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08

was taken until the boundary should b
adjusted by the two governments. The
subject has been receiving the careful at
tention which its importance demands.
with the result that q modus vfvendi for
provisional demarkations In the region
about the head of Lynn canal has been
agreed upon, and 1t Is hoped that the
negotiations now In progress between the
two governments will end in an agree
ment for the establishment and delimita-
ton Of permanent boundary.
Attitude In Aaglo-Boer War.
Apart from these questions growing out
Of our relationship with our northern
neghbor. the most friendly disposition
and ready agreement have marked the
discussion Of the numerous matters arts
ing In the vast and intimate intercourse
of the United States with Great Britain.
This government has 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
own direct concern. Had circumstances
suggested that the parties to the quarrel
would have welcomed any kind expression
the war might be averted. good Offices
would have been gladly rendered. The
United States representative at Pretoria
was early instructed to see that all neutral
American interests be respected by the
contestants. 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 citi-
Gems should be observed.
Upon the withdrawal Of the British
agent from Pretoria, the United States
consul was authorised. 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 ofiices Of q neutral for
the care Of British interests. In the dis
charge of this function l am happy to say
that abundant opportunity has been af-
forded to show the impartiality of this
government to both the combatants for
the fourth time in the present decade.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08
THE GOLD STANDARD



lts COntinuauce
urgently recommend that IN s,n,..
.he existing gold. sandard and to main.
tain the parity in value of the co,ns =,
the Two metals (gold and silver, and ,ha
eQual power OF every dollar at all times
~ me market and In the payment ~
oeo.s' me secretary Of the treasury be
kNen additional power and charged Win
the duty to sell United States bonds ana
70 employ such other effective means as
may De necessary 10 these ends The an
.nority should include the power To eel,
Donos on long and short time. A. condi-
Ions may require, and should pronaa
Ior rate OF Interest lower than that
nxeo by the act Of January II. 1875. While
n.srs - INV no commercial fright which
wuhoraws gold from the government
out. on the contrary, such widespread
commence that gold seeks the treasury
demanding paper money in exchange VET
.ne very situation points to the present az
the most fitting time to make adeuuate
PROVISION to Insure the continuance of fine
soio standard and OF public confidence in
.ne auhity and purpose of the govern
meht TO meet all Its obligations in the
money which the civilized world recop-
nixes as the best.
Ss.exuards Against "Endless Chain. :"
Inc financial transactions of the gov.
eminent are conducted upon eold 10 i.
SIS. We receive gold when we sell
United states bonds. and use gold for their
payment. We are maintaining the parity
OF az the money issued or coined by au-
tnority or the government. We are doing
tnese Things with the means at hand
happily, at the present time we are not
ccmpeiieo 10 resort to loans to SUNNY
soid. 1t has been done in the past how
ever ana may have to be done in the fu-
lure. 1t behooves us, therefore, to pro-
vice at once the best means to meet the
emergency when 1t arises, and the best
means are those which are the most GER
tam ana economical. Those now author
lxed have the virtue neither of directness
nor economy. We have already elm
mated one OF the causes of our financial
pilgnt and embarrassme during the
years 1893. 1894. 1895 and 1896. Our re-
ceipts now equal our expenditures: de-
ncient revenues no longer create alarm
Let US remove the only remaining cause
ny concerning the full and necessary power
on the secretary of the treasury and i'm
pose upon him the duty to uphold the
present gold standard and preserve the
coins of the two metals on a parity with
each other, which is the repeatedly de-
ciared policy of the United States.
IN this connection l repeat my former
recommendations that a portion of the
goid holdings shall be placed in a trust
iuhd from which greenbacks shall be re-
deemed upon presentation, but when once
redeemed shall not thereafter be paid out.
except for gold.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08
REPUBLIC OF MEXICO.
Mutually Advantageous Relations
GxtraditlOm Controversy Ended.

Mutually Advantageous Relations
ExtraditiOn Controversy Ended.
me year has been marked by constant
Increase in the intimacy of our relations
with Mexico and in the magnitude Of
mutually advantageous interchanges. This
government has omitted no opportunity
to snow Its strong desire to develop and
perpetuate the ties OF cordially now SO
long happily unbroken. Following the
termination on January 90 1899 by Next
co. OF the extradition treaty of Deem
Der IL. 1881, new treaty, more in accord
ance with the ascertained needs of both
countries, was signed February %, 1899
and exchanged In the City of Mexico on
the I'd OF April last. Its operation thus
far has been effective and satisfactory
A recent case has served to test the ap-
plication of its fourth article, which pro-
vides that neither party shall be bound
to deliver up Its own citizens but that
the executive authority of each shall have
the power to deliver them up II, in its dis
erection. it be deemed proper to do SO.
The extradition of Mrs. Matte Rich, a
citizen Of the United States charged with
homicide committed in Mexico, was, af-
ter mature consideration, directed by me.
in the conviction that the ends Of justice
would be thereby subserved Similar
action. on appropriate occasion, by the
Mexican executive will not only tend to
accomplish the desire of both govern
menus tnat grave crimes go not unpun-
ished. but also to repress lawlessness
along the border of the two countries.
The new treaty stipulates that neither
government shall assume jurisdiction in
the punishment OF crimes committed ex-
clusively within the territory of the other.
This will obviate In future the embarrass-
ing controversies which have heretofore
arisen through Mexico's assertion of a
claim to try and punish an American cit
lien for an offense committed within the
Jurisdiction of the United States.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08

Alaska boundary Contention and
Other Unsettled Questions.
In my last annual message, I referred to
the pending negotiations with Great Brit
ain In respect to the Dominion of Canada
BY means of an executive agreement, q
joint high commission had been created
for the purpose of adjusting all unsettled
questions between the United States and
Canada, embracing II subjects, among
which were the questions of the fur SEALS
the fisheries Of the coast and contiguous
inland waters. the Alaska boundary the
transit of merchandise in bond, the alien
labor laws. mining rights. reciprocity in
trade. revision of the agreement respect
ing naval vessels in the Great Lakes, a
more complete marking of parts of the
boundary, provision for the conveyance Of
criminals. and for wrecking and salvage,
Much progress had been made by the
commission toward the adjustment Of
many of these questions, when 1t became
apparent that an irreconcilable difference
Of views was entertained respecting the
delmitation Of the Alaska boundary. In
ing of articles III and Nv Of the treaty Of
1925 between Russia and Great Britain,
which defined the boundary between Alas
ka and Canada. the American commission
ers proposed that the subject of the
boundary be laid aside. and that the re-
manning questions of difference be pro-
ceeded with. some Of which were 20 far
advanced as to assure the probability of q
settlement. This being declined by the
British commissioners. an adjournment
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08
GERMAN EMPIRE.
COmmlssiOn Suggested to Investigate
Food Products.

Food Products.
Our relations with Germany continue to
be most cordial. The increasing init
macy of direct association has been
marked during the year by the granting
of permission In April for the landing on
our shores of cable from Boskum EN-
den. on the North sea, by way OF the
Azores. and also by the conclusion on
September Of a parcels post convention
with the German empire. In all that
promises closer relations OF intercourse
and commerce and a better understand ng
between the two races having SO many
traits in common. Germany can be as
sured of the most cordial cooperation OF
this government and people. We may be
rivals in many material paths. but our
rivalry should be generous and open, ever
aiming toward the attainment of large
results and the most beneficial advance
ment of each in the line Of its especial
adaptability. The several governments
of the empire seem reluctant to admit the
natural excellence Of our food products
and to accept the evidence we constantly
tender of the care with which their purity
is guarded by rigid inspection from the
farm. through the slaughter-house and
the packing establishments to the port OF
shipment. Our system of control over
exported food staples invites examination
from any quarter, and challenges respect
by Its efficient thoroughness.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08
hxDlrlON OF THE COUNTRY.
Inerity ut Home md Peace With
All Governments

18th congress convenes In Its first
session with the country in u
tIon Ut unusual prosperity. of uni
goodwill among the people at
and relations OF peace and friend
glih every government of the world.
|;afrgn commerce has shown great
x IN volume and value. The COM
imports and exports for the year
hc largest ever shown by q single
IN all our history. Our exports for
k;one exceeded by more than 81, OO0,-
our Imports and exports comb ned
The Imports per capita are 20 per
,css than in 1870. while the exports
kao!ta arc IS per cent more than In
knowing the enlarged capacity OF the
u States to satisfy the wants Of its
Increasing population. as well as to
ilute to those OF the peoples Of other
s. Exports of agricultural products
| Ea,776.lI2, or manufactured prod
We exp rted in value $3.50. 592, lag, be-
targer than any previous year. 1t Is
Eeworthy fact that the only years in
)ur history when the products of our
kiaciures sold abroad exceeded those
hi stroad We're 1898 and 1899.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08
THE CURRENCY,
I Of Changes to PrOmOte Its Elias
ITCHY.

tuChuys
utased activity in industry. with its
vae attendant-a larger employment
Aoor at higher wages-gives to the
81 the people a larger power to abb
ne circulating medium. It Is fur
"ue that year by year. with larger
ol land under cultivation, the in
hs volume of agricultural prod
cotton. corn and wheat. calls for a
volume of money supply. This Ia
y noticeable at the crop-harvest-
o n% crop-moving period. In Its earlier
W., the national banking act seemed
Mvse reasonable avenue through
a. needful additions to the circulation
from time to time be made. Chang
oVuoitions have apparently rendered
IA, imperative to that end. The high
~. m IN bond securities required, re-
ms rom large premiums which gov
NJ ponds command In the market,
ax on note issues, or both, oper-
weether. appear to be the influence
,mpairs Its public utility.
NJ suention Of congress Il respectfully
~. !" this important matter, with
~ OF ascertaining whether or not
In. sonable notifications can be made
n. nauonal banking act ~ will rem
M -, service in the particulars here re-
q, - more responsive to the peoples
,p,, again urge that national banks
4 * ne to organise with . capt.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08
PROBLEM OF THE TRUSTS.
Need of EARLY Amendment of the Ex.
listing Law,

Combinations Of capital, organized into
trusts to control the conditions Of trade
among our citizens, to stif1e competition,
limit production, and determine the prices
of products consumed by the people, are
provoking public discussion and should
early claim the attention of congress. The
Industrial commission created by the
act Of congress Of June IS. 1898.
has been engaged in extended hearings
upon the disputed questions involved in
the subject of combinations In re-
straint of trade and competition. They
have not yet completed the investigation
of this subject. and the conclusions and
recommendations at which they may ar
rive are undetermined. The subject is one
giving rise to many divergent views as to
the nature and variety or cause and ex-
tent Of the injuries to the public which
may arise from large combinations con-
centrating more or less numerous enter
prises and establishments, which previous
to the formation of the combination were
carried on separately. 1t is universally
conceded that combinations which engross
or control the market of any particular
kind of merchandise or commodity neces-
sary to the general community by sup
pressing natural and ordinary compete
ton, whereby prices are unduly enhanced
to the general consumer. are obnoxious
not only to the common law, but also to
the public welfare. There must be a REM
edy for the evils involved in such organ
izations. If the present law can be ex-
tended more certainly to control or check
these monopolies or trusts. 1t should be
done without delay. Whatever power the
congress possesses over this most import
ant subject should be promptly ascer-
tanned and asserted.
The Present Antitrust Law.
President Harrison, in his annual mes
sage of December 3. 1899. said:
Earnest attention should be given by
congress to consideration OF the ques-
ton how far the restraint of those COM
"trasts." is a matter Of federal jurisdic-
tion. When organized. as they often are
to crush out all healthy competition and
to monopolize the production or sale OF
an article of commerce and general neces-
sity, they are dangerous conspiracies
against the public good. and should be
made the subject of prohibitory and even
penal legislation.
An act to protect trade ana commerce
against unlawful restraints and monopol'es
was passed by congress on July 2, 1880
The provisions of this statute are compre-
hensive and stringent. 1t declares every
contract or combination in the form of
trust or otherwise, or conspiracy In the
restraint OF trade or commerce between
the several states or foreign nations. to be
unlawful It denominates as criminal
every person who makes any such con-
tract or engages In any such combination
or conspiracy, and provides punishment
by fine or Imprisonment. 1t invests the
several circuit courts of the United states
with Jurisdiction to prevent and restrain
violations Of the act. and makes II the
duty of the several United States district
attorneys under the direction Of the attor-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08
FINANCES OF THE NATION.
klvts and Disburse IN cuts for the
Last Fiscal Year.

Fer1ment receipts from all sources for
FISCAL year ended June 30, 1899, includ-
rll%.H4 IA, part payment Of the Gen.
Pacific Indebtedness, aggregated $780,
s. OF this sum. customs receipts
kslS,IS1 70, and those from inter-
eyenue s2,,S, i37. ISL 81. For the fiscal
the expenditures were 500, O93, 564 O2,
hg deficit Of $50. ,559 81.
secretary of the treasury estimates
the receipts for the current fiscal
will aggregate 500, 95S, 1l2, ana upon
basis Of present appropriations the ex-
lures will aggregate $500. 95S, 112. leav-
10000. For the fiscal year ended
20 1899, the Internal revenue receipts
Increased about 500, 100000
Strength of the Treasury.
present gratifying strength Of the
Jury Is shown by the fact that on
smbcr J, 1899. the available cash bal
was E'S,0oi. S37 ~. of which $239, 744,-
was in gold coin and bullion. The
alllons OF confidence which prevail
Pdghout the country have brought gold
more general use. and customs re-
are now almost entirely paid In that
The strong condition of the treasury
respect To cash on hand, and the ia
lbe showing made by the resources.
made II possible for the secretary OF
Treasury 10 take action under the pro-
pns VI section 1884 of the revised stat
relating to the sinking fund. Re
exceeded expenditures for the first
months of the current fiscal year by
s@ VI. and. as mentioned above, the
eary OF the treasury estimates that
VIII be a surplus OF approximately
U@ at the end of the year.
Res~nt bond Purchases.
,aer such conditions, It was deemed ad-
DIE and proper to resume compliance
The provisions Of the sinking-fund
which for eight years has not been
because of deficiencies in the reve-
The treasury department, therefore.
eo 10 purchase during November $685.
OF the S per cent loan Of 1901, or
per cent funded loan of 1907. at the
enl market price. The amount offered
purchased during November was $lS,-
The premium paid by the govern
on such purchases was 81. 263, SCI. and
asing In net interest was about ST.
Inc success of this operation was
gent to induce the government to con-
me offer to purchase bonds to and
(ua'ns the 23d day Of December. unless
remainder of the 81, 900 900 called for
aa De presented In the meantime for
empti0n.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08
NICARAGUA CANAL.
status of the Negotiations for the
Inter-Ocean Waterway.


The contract of the Maritime Canal
Company. of Nicaragua. was declared
forfeited by the Nicaragua government
on the 10th Of October, on the ground OF
nonfulfllment within the 1O-year term
stipulated In the contract. The Maritime
Canal Company has lodged protest
against this action, alleging rights in the
premises which appear worthy Of con-
sideration. This government expects that
Nicaragua will afford the protestants a
full and fair hearing upon the merits OF
the case
The Nicaragua canal commission.
which has been engaged upon the work
OF examination and survey of a ship canal
route across Nicaragua, having completed
Its labors and made its report, was dis
solved on May q, and on June 10 a
new commission. known as the Isthmian
canal commission. was organized under
the terms of the act approved March
3, 1899, for the purpose Of examining the
American isthmus with q view to deter
mining the most practicable and feasible
route for a ship canal across that 18TH
mus. with its probable cost and other
essential details. This commission, UNI
der the presidency Of Rear-Admiral John
G. Walker. United States navy (retired),
entered promptly upon the work intrusted
to 1t. and Is now carrying on examine
tons In Nicaragua along the route of the
Panama canal. and in Darien from the
Atlantic in the neighborhood of the Artrlc
river to the bay Of Panama. on the Pa
cific side. Good progress has been made,
but under the law comprehensive and
complete investigation Is called for, which
will require much labor and considerable
time for its accomplishment. The work
will be prosecuted as expediti0usly as
possible. and a report may be expected
at the earliest practicable date.
The great Importance OF this work cam
not be too often or too strongly pressed
upon the attention of the congress. In my
message Of q year ago I expressed my
views of the necessity of a canal which
would link the two great oceans. to which
l again invite your consideration. The
reasons then presented for early action
are even stronger now.
A pleasing incident in the relations of
this government with Tat Of Chile oc-
Cured in the generous assistance given
to the warship Newark when In distress
in Chilean waters. Not alone In this
way has the friendly disposition OF Chile
found expression. That country has ac-
ceded to the convention for the estab-
lishment Of the bureau of American re.
publics. in which organization every inde-
pendent state Of the continent now shares.
The exchange Of ratifcations of a con-
vention for the revival Of the United
States and Chilean claims commission.
and for the adjudication of the claims
heretofore presented but not determined
during the life of the previous commits
sion. has been delayed by reason Of the
necessity for fresh action by the Chilean
senate upon the amendments attached to
the ratification Of the treaty by the
United States senate. This formally u
soon to be accomplished.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08
RELATIONS WITH ITALY.


Question has arisen with the govern
ment Of Italy In regard to lynching of
Italian subjects. The latest of these de-
plorable events occurred at Tallulah, La,
whereby five unfortunates Of Italian orr
gin were taken from jail and hanged.
The authorities of the state and a repre-
sentative Of the Italian embassy, having
separately investigated the occurrence
with discrepant results. particularly as
to the alleged citizenship of the victims,
and 1t not appearing that the state had
been able to discover and punish the vio-
lators of the law. an Independent investi-
CATION has been set on foot through the
agency of the department of state and Is
still In progress The result will enable
the executive to treat the question with
the government of Italy In n spirit of fair
ness and justice. A satisfactory solu-
ton Will doubtless be reached.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08
Presidents Address
to Congress-.
ky IN THE PHILIPPINES
IT,, =. Nearly Ended and Makes
for Future Govern
All Governments Are Friendly
he United states- Fsvors Gold.
Senate and House of Represents

ssna.e and House Of Representa-
M threshold of your deliberations
r. called to mourn with your coun-
the death of Vice-Pres dent Hoo
xbo passed from this life on the
|rs Of November 81 last. His great
Nv rests in eternal peace. His pri-
k,e was pure ard elevated. while his
career was ever distinguished by
cavaeity. stainless integrity and ex-
molves. He has been removed from
J cb office which he honored and dig
bui his lofty character. his devo-
h duty his honesty OF purpose and
virtues remain with us as u price,
|eracy ard example.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08
RUSSIAN EMPIRE


Single Arbitrator,
Claims growing out OF the seizure of
American sealing vessels In Behring sea
have been under discussion with the gov
eminent OF Russia for several years, with
the recent result OF an agreement to SUBJ
NIT them to the decision Of a single ar
bitrator. By this act Russia affords proof
OF her adherence to the benehcent prin-
ciple OF arbitration, which her plenipo-
tentiary conspicuously favored at The
Hague disarmament congress. when II
was advocated by the representatives OF
the United States.
A suggestion for permanent exposition
OF our products and manufactures in Rus
sia, although not yet fully shaped, has
been so cordially welcomed by the I'm
perfal government that 1t may not in
aptly take q fitting place in whatever
legislation the congress may adopt look
Ing to enlargement Of our commercial op-
portunities abroad.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-12-08

Advantages to Accrue From Recent
Partition Of the Islands.
Important events have occurred in
the Samoan islands. The election. &C.