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FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Disputes with Various Nations Am-
icably Adjusted.

EHHa E.se-H.a, H..HHHFFt.,
A review of our relations with for
.eign states is presented with such rec
concentrations as are deemed appro-
pirate.
The long pending boundary dispute.
between the Argentine Republic and
Chile was settled in March last by the
award of an nrbitral commission, on
which the United States minister at
Buenos Ayres served us umpire.
Progress has been made toward the
conclusion of a convention of extradi-
ton with the Argentine Republic.
Having been advised and consented to
by the United States senate and rati-
fed by Argentina, it only awaits the
adjustment of some slight changes in
the text before exchange.
In my last annual message 1 advert
ed to the claim of the Austro-Hun-
garian government for indemnity for
the killing of certain Austrian and
Hungarian subjects by the authorities
Of the state of Pennsylvania, ut Latti-
mer, while s%nppressiHg an unlawful
,umult of miners, September 10, 1907.
In view of the verdict of acouittal rem
Tered by the court before which the
sheriff and his deputies were tried for
murder, and following the established
doctrine that the government may NOT
he held accountable for injuries suf-
fcred by individuals at the hands of
The public authorities while acting in
the line Of duty in suppressing dis
turbance Of the public peace, this gov
eminent, after due consideration of
The claim advanced by the Austro-
hungarian government, was con-
strained to decline liability to indem
tify the .u~frerers.
IT 10 gratifying to be able to an
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ESp1ashNsflaiil that obiects Lii fs prob
SAblVaduesto q great extent I the fact
that different states take different
Fyicwss a. to the properway TO discsYim-
mate between evil md injurious COM ON
binations and those associations which
are beneficial and necessary I the
business prosperity OF the country.
The great diversity Of treatment In
different states arising from this cause
and the intimate relations of all parts
Of the country to each other without
regarding state lines in the conduct
of business hive made the enforce,
ment of state laws difficult.
1t is apparent that uniformity of
legislation upon this subject in the
several states is much to be desired. 1t
is to be hoped that such uniformity
founded inn wise and just discrimina-
ton between what is injurious ind
what is useful and necessary in BUSH
ness operations may be obtained and
that means may be found for the con-
gress within the limitations of its con-
stitntional power sc to supplement an.
effective code of state legislation as
to make d complete system of laws
throughout the United Stats adequate
to compel a general observance of the
.salutary rules to which / have re-
ferred.
The whole question is so important
and far reaching that l am sure no
part Of 1t will be lightly considered,
but every phase of it will have the
studied deliberation of the congress,
resulting in wise and judicions action.
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QUESTION OF TRUSTS.
Combinations Which Suppress Com
petition Menace Public Welfnre

pettGlOn menace I'LL Welfare. K
Combinations of capital organized.
into trusts to control the conditions of
trade among our citizens, to stife
competition, limit production and de-
termine the prices of products used
and consumed by the people, are just
~ provoking public discussion, and
should early claim the attention OF
the congress.
The industrial commission, created
by the act of the congress of June 1s.
1898, has been engaged in. extended
hearings upon the disputed questions
involved in the subject of combinations
in restraint of trade and competition.
They have not yet completed their in
yestigation of this subject, and the
conclusions and recommendations at
which they may arrive are undeter-
mined.
The subject is one giving rise to
many divergent views as to the nature
and variety, or cause and extent, Of
the injuries to the public which may
result from large combinations con-
continuing more or less numerous en-
terprises and establishments, which
previously to the formation of the
combination We're carried OH separ-
ately.
1t is universally conceded that com-
binations which engross or control
the market of any particular kind of
merchandise or commodity necessary
to the general community, by sup
pressing natural and ordinary COM
petition. 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 remedy for the evils
involved. in such organizations. If
the present law can be extended more
certainly to control or check these
monopolies or trusts, it should be done
without delay. Whatever power the
congress possesses over this most i'm
portant subject should be promptly
ascertained and asserted.
Uniform State Legislation Necdc4
The state legislation to which Pres
ident Cleveland looked for relief from
the evils of trusts has failed to accom-.
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AID FOR MERCHANT MARINE.
Governmental Assistance Needed to
RehabiIitnte 1t. ~

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coast ,raue, Wisely
iraiheu ae tne pes'iinins u .ne soN-
eIihieh. nv since siioMs resu!ts ior
the pase iscal seai uhequa,ieu III our
recorus OF .hose Oh any other power
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ties, however, ~ we c~omplaceh,iy re;
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ourselves 70 .ie neeessa'S oi securing
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Elnsths psynsent ~ dsbts
ys9fst b trsasnry gissnAddisv
oaaisgpOsserssand charged with the
duty ~ sell United States bonds andss
.t0 employ such other effective means
asssinny be necessary ~ those ends.
The authority should include the pows
isr 70 sell bonds on long and short.
time, a. sconditions maysrequires and
should provide for a rate OF interest
lower than that fixed by the act of
January ~, 1873. While there lie now
no commercial fright which with
draws gold from the government, but,
on he contrary, such widespread COM
fdence that gold seeks the treasury
demanding paper money in exchange,
yet the very situation points to the
present as the most fitting time to
make adequate provision to insure the
continuance of the gold standard and
of public confidence in the ability and
purpose OF the government to. meet
all its obligations in the money which
the civilized world recognizes us the
best. The financial transactions of
the government are conducted upon q
gold basis. We receive gold when we
sell United States bonds, and use gold
for their payment. We are maintain
ing the parity of all the money issued
or coined by authority of the govern
ment. We are doing these things with
the means at hand. Happily at the
present time we are not compelled to
resort to loans to supply gold. 1t has
been done in the past, however, and
may have to be done in the future.
1t behooves us, therefore, to provide
at once the best means to meet the
emergency when it arises, and the
best means are those which are the
most certain and economical. Those
now authorized have the virtue neither
of directness OF economy. We have
already eliminated one of the causes
OF our financial plight and embarrass.
ment during the years 1893, 1894, 1895
and 1896. Our receipts now equal IL
expenditures; deficient no
longer create alarm. Let us remove
the only remaining cause by confer
ring 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 n par
fly with each other. which is the re-
peatedly declared policy Of the United
States.
In this connection I repeat my form
er recommendations that n portion OF
the gold holdings shall be placed in
a trust fund, from which greenbacks
shall be redeemed upon presentation.
but when once redeemed, shall not
thereafter be paid out except for gold.
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IN REGARD TO u 3
Americans Pledge Must he sacred-
Nv Kent.

Americans Pledge Must lie Sncrel.
W Kept.
The withdrawal of the authority of
Spain from the island of Cuba was eff
fected by the 1st of January, SO that
the full re-establishment Of peace
found the Felinquishcd territory held
by us in trust for the inhabitants,
maintaining, under the direction Of
h executive, such government and
control therein as should conserve
public order, restore the productive
conditions OF peace so long disturbed
by the instability and disorder which
prevailed for the greater part of the
preceding three decades, and build up
that tranquil development of the do
nestle state whereby alone can be
realized the high purpose, as pro-
claimed in the joint resolution adopt
ed by congress on the 10Th of April,
1898, by which the United States dis
claimed any disposition or intention
to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction,
or control over Cuba, except for the
pacitication thereof, and asserted it's
determination when that was accom-
plished to leave the government and
control of the island TO its people. The
pledge containedim this resolution is
OF the highest honorable obligation
and must be sacredly kept.
This nation has assumed before the
world a grave responsibility for the
future good government of Cuba. We
have accepted n trust the fultillmcnt
of which calls for the sternest integ-
rity of purpose and the exercise of
the highest wisdom. The new Cuhu
yet to arse from the ashes of the
past must needs be bound to us by
ties of singular intimacy and strength
if its enduring welfare is to be as
sured. Whether those ties shall be or
ganic or conventional. the destinies
Of Cuba are in some rightful form and
name ~irreyocably linked with our
own, but how and how far is for the
future to determine in the r'peness OF
events. Whatever be the outcome. we
must see to it TINT free Cuba be a
reality, not a name, n perfect entity,
not u hasty experiment bearing with
in itself elements of failure.
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NORTHUMBERLAND SETTLEMENT
Ccntury-Old Dispute Ended by tho
--l-l E-H-s D,.ts a ,,ur.t y raaf r-.

The international commission of ar
bitration, appointed under the Anglo
Venezuelan treaty of 1897, rendered
an award on October 3 last, whereby
the boundary line between Venezuela
and British Guiana is determined, thus
ending a controversy which has exist
ed for the greater part of the century.
The award, as to which the n%rbitrators
We're unanimous, while lot meeting
the extreme contention of either par
ty, gives to Great Britain u large
share of the interior territory in dis
pute and to Venezuela the entire
mouth of the Orinoco, including Bari
ma Point and the Caribbean littoral
for some distance to the eastward. The
decision appears to be equally satisfac-
tory to both parties.
Venezuela has once more undergone
ii revolution. The insurgents, under
General Castro, after a sanguinary en-
gagement, in which they suffered
much loss, rallied in the mountainous
interior and advanced toward the cap
ital. The bulk of the army having
sided with the movement, President
Andrnde quilted Caracas, where Cen
eral 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, 1899.
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MUST BE IN DIRE NEED.
Methucn's Desperate Haste Indi.
cntcs KimDertey's Peril.

London, Dec. Slater details re.
ceived from Modder river seem to
show that even the deperate courage
of the attacking force displayed all
day long, November 90. failed to drive
the Beers from their strong entrench-
ments, and night fell on al undecided
battle. But apparently, during the
course of the night General Cronje,
commanding the Beers, who are said
to have numbered 1900 men, decided
the struggle was hopeless, for the
British found the town and surround
ing positions evacuated when daylight
broke, and the whole British army
crossed the river and encamped on the
Boer positions. Experts mere arc
unanimous in expressing the opinion
that Kimberley's needs must be very
pressing to induce General Methuen
to expose the whole of his command
to Boer marksmen snugly c%ntrenched
in q semi-circular position. So deadly
was the fire zone that the Scots
guards were compelled to leave their
maxim guns behind when they were
forced to seek less exposed ground.
1t was only after dusk that a portion
Of the British troops succeeded in
crossing the river by the mill dam on
the extreme left. When night fell the
Roer artillery was still! as vigorous as
in the morning, but the Beers retire
ment in the night saved the situation
for the British. The exhausted con-
dition of the British troops precluded
the possibility of pursuit of the en-
envy.
1t is reported that the Modder river
bridge has been repaired and that the
British resumed their march towards
Kimberley today. The fact that the
Debeers mines foundry is casting
shells while the>garrison seldom re-
plies to the Boer artillery is said to
point to scarcity of ammunition at
Kimberley, partially accounting for
General Methuen's haste.
All the news from Natal emphasizes
the difficulties before General Clery.
There is a growing belief that some
delicate fanking operation has been
entrusted to some tactician while Cen
eral Hildyard carries out direct front
from Ladysmith, dated Saturday, No
place was continued. 1t also appears
ing the Beers sent a message suggest
ing that all wounded be sem to n
neutral camp, and that General White
peremptorily refused when, it is add
ed, the Beers deliberately shelled the
hospital. All accounts agree that Boer
shells were much more damaging than
previously. A number of civilians and
| police were killed or wounded, while
the Liverpool and Gloucester ,bnttal-
ions lost eleven men November 2l.
The siege of Ladysmith was then
growing stronger. The Beers Were
estimated to number from 10000 to
$4,000 men. The health of the British
garrison is good.
The Bocr force at Colenso is esti-
mated at $4,000 men with fifteen guns.
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TAYLOR's RESOLUTION.
Provide. for special Committee I

for Special Committee ON
Roberts Case.
Washington, Dec. 5.-The following
is the text of Representative Taylor's
resolution for the appointment of a
special committee to investigate the
Roberts case:
Whereas, It is charged that Brig.
ham II. Roberts, representative-elect
to the Fifty-siXth congress from tive
state of Utah, is ineligible to a seat il
the house of representatives.; and
Whereas, Such charge is made
through a member of the house on his
responsibility as such member, and
on the basis, as he asserts, of public
records, afidayits and papers evidenc.
ing such ineligibility;
Resolved, That the question of the
prima facie right of Brigham II. Rob-
erts to be sworn in as n representa-
tive, be referred to a special commit
tee of nine members of the house, to
be appointed by the speaker, and I'M.
til such committee shall report upon
and the house decide such question
and right. said Brigham II. Roberts
shall not be sworn in or be permitted
to occupy a scat in this house; and
said committee shall have power to
send for persons and papers and ex-
anime witnesses on oath in relation to
the subject matter of this resolution"
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MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
Peace Conference Treaties of Rec.
/. tprOcity..l1isDutc NTH Turkey.

Peace Conference. Treaties of Rec
tprocity.-Dispntc With Turkey.
Tie president refers to the interim
tional peace conference, and says:
.1Thc convention for the pacific set
Element of international conflicts may
be regarded as realizing the earnest
desire of great numbers of American
citizens, whose deep sense of justice,
expressed in numerous resolutions and
memorials, has urged them to labor
for this noble achievement. The gen
eral character of this convention, al
ready signed by the delegates Of more
than twenty sovereign states, further
commends it to the favorable action
of the senate of the United States,
whose ratification it still awaits"
Reciprocal trade arrangements ne
gotiated with various nations are re-
fcrrcd to, and the hope expressed that
more treaties will soon be cons'lln-
mated.
Claims against Turkey for injuries
to American citizens are still causing
trouble; also arbitrary discrimination
against American products. On his
point the message says:
"In these, as i'll all instances, wher-
ever occurring, when American prod
ucts may be subjected in a foreign
country. upon specious pretexts, to
discrimination compared with the like
products of another country, this gov
eminent will use it's earnest efforts
to secure fair and equal treatment for
its citizens and their goods. Failing
this, it will not hesitate to apply
whatever corrective may be provided
by the statutes"
The president recommends remedial
legislation in the cast of Hawaii,
Alaska and Puerto Rico, recommend
ing a form of government similar to
that in the case of the territory of
Louisiana for Alaska and Puerto
Rico.
The work of the different depart
nents is briefly reviewed and the
recommendations of.the various heads
are approved.
The president devotes considerable
space to the army operations. paying
a high tribute to the volunteers.
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TO GO OVER TILL TOMORROW.


Probable. Procedure in the Case
OF Roberts.
Washington, Dec. 5.-After confer
epce between house leaders on both
sides it became generally understood
that the Roberts case would go over
until tomorrow after the reading of
the presidents message. This will
permit the formal organization of the
house and the selection of seats to
proceed today. Formal objections to
Roberts will also be presented today,
but the understanding is that the
main question will go over. Repre-
sentative Richardson, the democratic
floor leader, says the understanding is
definite and formal, but some repub-
lican members regard the procedure
as doubtful,
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FOR OUR PARIS EXHIBIT.
Cruiser Prairie sails With the FRS,
lnstnltmcnt

lnstnlimcnt.
New York, Dec. 5.-The United
States auxiliary cruiser Prairie sailed
from the Brooklyn navy yard today
for Havre, France, with the first ship
ment of the United States government
exhibit for the Paris exposition. The
vessel will proceed to Norfolk, Va,
and to Baltimore, where she will take
aboard an addition to her cargo and
will then go direct to Havre. The
cargo which the Prairie has taken on
at this port consists principally Of
about q dozen carloads of structural
iron for the United States machinery
building at the exposition. Materials
for the installation of educational, So
cial and economic exhibits and a NUM-
Der of cases of photographs, charts,
maps, ETC., for the educational exhibit,
tare alsb on hoard.
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.wog governments will end In anRagree-.l
snent for the establishment andadestmita-
ton Of permanent boundary.
of u Relationship with our northern
,nctghbor, the most friendly disposition
and ready agreement have marked the
In the vast and Intimate intercourse Of
the United States with Great Britain.
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tower and descended at a predeter-
mined spot in a quartering direction
to the breeze.
The apparatus consists of a cigar
shaped balloon of silk iSpon a wooden
framework, from which is suspended
a wicker car. Attached to this wicker
car is a two-cylinder petroleum motor,
which drives an aluminium screw at
1000 revolutions per minute, develop
ing about three horsepower. The
dirigibility shown in this trial is
thought to be Of great encouragement
to eyperimenters.
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10 UPHOLD GOLD STANDARD.

asccretary of the ~Treasury,s Powers
Should he Enlarged.
Hurgenfly recommend that to sun
ssll,ortsthe existing gold standard, and to
xaaetntAi the parity in value oil the
eoiils pf the two metals (Eoll and sill
YER and the equal power Of every
AZ times in the market and
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not allowed to take the oath of lice
or have la seat in the house; that a
special committee investigate the sub.
ject and that Roberts seat be de.
clared vacant. The document is signed
by Josiah Strong, of New York, pres.
ident of the League of Social Service,
and many others.
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A NEW FRENCH FLYER.
Esperiments with a Machine That

Has Encirclcd Etffei Tower.
Railway and Engineering Review:
All experiments SO far made with
aeroplanes not having developed u
practical flying machine, of late exper-
iment has reverted again to the dirigi-
bic balloon. Several systems are now
nearing completion for trial, especial
~ in Europe.
Count zeppelin has a very costly af-
fair nearly completed at the Lake of
Constance. In Paris. a dirigible bal
loon devised by NJ. DE Santos Dumont
made an ascent cacircled the EiffelI
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AGAINST PIPE COMBINE.

Adverse Decision in Addystone Cnse
In U. s. Supreme Court.
Washington, Dec. 5.-In the United
States supreme court today the Addy-
stone Pipe. case was decided. The
case involved the constitntionality of
the combination of pipe manufacture
ers to manufacture pipe, which it was
charged was n trust. The decision
was handed down by Justice Peck
ham and was adverse to the combin-
alton. The opinion of the court of
appeals for the Sixth circuit was af-
frnled.