The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-30
FEATURES OF
THE MESSAGE
The Most important VIII be in Re-
gard to New Possessions.
THE VISIT Of SENATOR DEB0E,
An Official Stated that Ie Requested
Federal Troops be Sent TO kcRtucky
in Case Trouble Arises Over
Seating Taylor.

ocdtlhs OF.
WASHINGTON. Nov. % -special-The
most important features Of the President
message will be in regard 10 our new
possessions ard to the financial question.
The essential features on these topics
were yesterday outlined by member Of
the Cabinet. When seen by Times cor
respondent to-day the same official said
"the outline of the Presidents message
which appeared in to-days New York
Herald is about correct as far as L am
advised and you will be as nearly correct
as possible in quoting it, The Herald
says:
sovereignty Is to be established through
out an the Philippine Islands and to- be
permanently maintained civil govern
nent is TO Dee extended throughout the
Islands MS RAPIDLY as possible on lines
somewhat similar 20 the arrangements
affected for the government of the Island
Of Negros.
Attention is invited 90 the report of the
PHILIPPINES Commission as 90 why II DIS
impossible for me United States to- part
with the islands and as Zoo the great COM
mercial advantage In holding them.
civil government Boo CUBA under military
control is recommended until some sub
stantial progress has been made through
The medium of suffrage toward the estan-
lishment of an independent form of gov
eminent
Attention is called % the fact that the
ensls will not Doe completed until Decem-
ff.
the treaty. until April next 10 decide
whether they will become citizens Of the
island. il viii not Dee possible until that
time TO hold general elections TO deter
rhine UPON the future government OF the
island. The question of the annexation
ie. therefore. left ODen Great stress Is
laid mon the Improvement in the island
during the year. not only commercially
and aericulturaly. but also In the sani-
tary condition Of the cities and towns.
President Mckinley recommends that
civil government Immediately replace the
military IN Porto Rico-a civll governor
to be appointed and a council or Degls.a-
ture to De elected by the people. property
and educational qualifications TO be pre-
scribed for voters.
As 10 Hawaii the President suggests inn
mediate legislation To nut I'm effect "a ter
ritorial form of government, ana th'
modification If the pending bills TO CORE
spond more nearly with the present gov
eminent Of The islands
HAGUE CONFERENCE.
The Hague conference is to be pointed
20 with satisfaction. and statement
mado that tho treaty agreed 10 at this
conference viii be submitted az once 10
the Senate. Gratihcation IS expressed
over the final settlement OF the Nenezue-
Ian boundary controversy. Samoa comes
I'm for a large share OF attention. The eN-
citiug events OF the year are reviewed
and the statement made that new
treaty will soon be sent to- the Senate
for the partition of the Islands.
The President refers TO the trade sit
uation i'm China and the verbal assur-
ances received by this government from
the Powers having spheres OF influence
I'm that empire that American trade
rights will be respected He Will also
announce that he has requested that
these verbal assurances be placed IN
writing. but beyond stating that favor
able answers are expected, he will y
unable 10 inform Congress that he has
received the formal communications de-
sired.
This feature Of the Presidents mes
sage is looked forward 10 with consider
able interest by the Diplomatic Corps
here.
FOR THE GOLD STANDARD.
on the financial question the Presi-
dent will recommend chat the gold stand
ard be provided for by law, and the in
terest bearing obligations OF the United
States to be specifically made payable
i'm gold. He suggests that a division Of
issue and redemption be established in
the Treasury for the exchange OF the
several kinds of United States money
into gold on demand. redeemed notes 10
be paid out again only in exchange for
gold. such as is provided for i'm the cau-
Gus committee bill. the transfer of the
tax on national banks from their note
issues to their franchises. the issue OF
national bank notes up TO the par value
OF the bonds deposited to secure circula-
ton. and authority 10 establish banks Of
sg5GO capital I'm small towns.
The regulation of trusts and great
commercial combinations so as TO pre-
vent the sitting of competition but with
out in any way hampering the develop
rneut of American manufacture and COM
merce. will be urged.
Emphasis is given to former recommen-
dations for early action by Congress for
the construction Of am inter-oceanic wa
terway. recommendation as TO a specific
route 80 Doe delayed until the Canal Com
mission makes its report.
Three armored cruisers. three pro-
rected cruisers and twelve gunboats are
asked Cor and also authority for the
purchase of Krupp armor. An Increase
or officers and men in the navy is also
advised.
Permanent increases I'm the army to
meot new conditions in connection with
colonies pointed out as necessary. but
specific recommendations delayed until
after the Philippine war is ended.
SENATOR DEBOEs VISIT.
Great significance is attached to the
visit of Senator Deboe. of Kentucky, to
the White Hsuse early this morning. He
ACCOMPANIED the President on his usual
morning walk and afterwards visited the
Secretary OF War. Senator Deboe was
very retiCent regarding the nature Of his
business and declined absolutely TO talk
on the subject The Adjutant General
was even ignorant regarding the nature
Of the visit. An official Of the War De-
partment. who formerly lived I'm Ken
lucky. stated however. that Senator De
Doe requested that Federal troops be sent
10 Kentucky In case there Is any trouble
regarding the seating of Taylor. IL Is
said that the assurance was given thar
the Republicans would be supported IN
case Goebel attempted TO be inaugurated.
The proposed currency bill 70 be intro
1ucod shortly after Congress ASSEMBLIES