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Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06

government shall assume jurisdiction in the
punishment Of crimes committed exclusively
within the territory Of the other This Will
obviate In future the embarrassing contro-
versies which have heretofore arisen through
Mexicos assertion Of a claim to try and
punish an American citizen for an offense
committed within the jurisdiction of the
United States.
The International Water Boundary COM
mission, organized by the convention OF
March 1. 1888, for the adjustment OF ques-
tions affecting the Rio Grande frontier, has
not yet completed its labors. A further eN-
tension OF it's term for one year, until De-
cember "a, 1899, was effected by convention
signed December 2, 1898, and exchanged and
proclaimed in February last.
An invitation extended to the president OF
Mexico to visit Chicago in october on the
occasion Of laying the cornerstone OF the
United States government building In that
city was cordially accepted by him, with the
necessary consent of the Mexican congress,
but the Illness Of a member OF his family
prevented his attendance. The minister OF
foreign relations, however. came as the per-
sonal representative OF President Diaz, and
in that high character was duly honored.
Arbitration with Russia.
Claims growing out of the seizure OF
American sealing vessels in Berng sea have
been under discussion with the government
of Russia for several years, with the recent
happy result OF an agreement TO submit them
to the decision of single arbitrator. BY
this act Russia affords proof of its adher-
ence to the benefcent principle OF arbitra-
tion which its plenipotentiary conspicuously
favored at The Hague disarmament confer
ence when 1t was advocated by the repre-
sentatives of the United States.
A suggestion for a permanent exposition
of our products and manufactures in Russia,
although not yet fully shaped, has been so
cordially welcomed by the imperial govern
ment that it may not inaptly take fitting
place in whatever legislation the congress
may adopt looking to enlargement of our
commercial opportunities abroad.
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ENLISTING FOR THE ARMY
Credit Due for Prompt and Efficient
Work In Organizing and
Transporting IL.

BY the act OF March 2, 1899, congress gave
authority to increase the regular army to
maximum not exceeding $1,000 enlisted
men, and to enlist force Of $4,000 volun-
teers, to be recruited from the country at
large. BY virtue Of this authority the regu-
lar army has been increased to the number
of 81, ,999 enlisted men and 2,24S officers and
new volunteer regiments have been organ
lied, aggregating 1850 enlisted men and L.
524 officers. Two of these volunteer regi-
ments are made up of colored men, with
colored line officers. The new troops to
take the places of those returning from the
Philippines have been transported to Manila
to the number OF 5S1 officers and 26,S22 en-
listed men of the regular army and 594 off,
GERS and 1888 enlisted men of the new
volunteer force, while 504 officers and H.
119 men of the volunteer force are on the
ocean enroute to Manila.
The force now in Manila consists OF 9o5
officers and 3O,57S regulars, and 594 officers
and Ii, 1888 of the volunteers making an ag-
gregate of 1,499 officers and 1896 men.
When the troops now under orders shall
reach Manila the force in the archipelago
will comprise 2,051 officers and 63,483 men.
The muster out of the great volunteer army
organized for the Spanish war and the crea
tion of 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 has 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 1926 enlisted
men; in Porto Rico, eightyseven officers
and 1856 enlisted men, and battalion of
400 men composed of native Porto Ricans,
while stationed throughout the United States
are 910 officers and 1877 men, and in
Hawaii twelve officers and 453 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 commendation for their soldierly
conduct in trying situations, their willing
sacrifices for their country and the interest
and ability with which they have performed
unusual and difficult duties in our island
possessions.
In the organization OF the volunteer regi-
ments authorized by the act of March 2, 1899,
1t was found that no provision had been
made for chaplains. This omission was
doubtless from inadvertence ! recommend
the early authorization for the appointment
of one chaplain for each of said regiments.
These regiments are now in the Philippines,
and it Is important that immediate action
he had
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
MEDALS FOR THE VOLUNTEERS
Due Them for Patriotic Service In re-
naming After Entitled to
Go Home.

Since my last annual message, and in
obedience to the acts OF the congress OF
April 90 and 26, 1898, the remaining volun-
teer force enlisted for the Spanish war, con-
slsting Of S4,SS4 regulars, and ll0,2O2 volun-
teers, with over 5000 volunteer officers, has
been discharged from the military service.
or the volunteers 667 officers and 1881 men
were serving in the Philippines, aud 1850
OF the regulars, who were entitled to be
mustered out after the ratification of the
treaty of peace. They voluntarily remained
at the front until their places could be filled
by new troops. They were returned home in
the order in which they were sent to Manila
and are now all of them out of the service
and in the ranks of citizenship. I recon-
mend that congress provide a special medal
of honor for the volunteers, regulars. sail
ors and marines on duty in the Philippines.
who voluntarily remained In the service
after their terms of enlistment had expired.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
TURKEY A POOR PAYMASTER
Differences with the Porte Over
NaturaIized Citizens and COM
merciaI Matters.

The United States minister to Turkey con-
tinues under instructions to press for a
money payment in satisfaction OF the just
claims for injuries suffered by American
citizens in the disorders of several years
past and for wrongs done TO them by the
Ottoman authorities. Some of these claims
are OF many years standing. This govern
ment is hopeful of a general agreement in
this regard.
In the Turkish empire the situation OF our
citizens remains unsatisfactory. Our efforts
during nearly forty years to bring about
convention OF naturalization seem to be on
the brink of failure through the announced
policy OF the Ottoman porte to refuse
recognition OF the alien status OF native
Turkish subjects naturalzed abroad since
1857 Our statutes do not allow this gov
eminent 10 admit any distinction between
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
JAPANESE TREATY OPERATIVE
Takes Its Place MS Recognized
POwer-Evidence of Good VIII
to This Country.

The treaty of commerce and navigation be-
tween the United States and Japan on No
vember 20, 1894, took effect in accordance
with the terms of its xixth article on the
18th of July last, simultaneously with the
enforcement of like treaties with the other
powers except France whose convention
did not go into operation until August 4, the
United States being, however, granted up
to- that date all the privileges and rights ac-
corded to French citizens under the old
French treaty BY this notable conventional
reform Japans position as a fully indie
pendent sovereign power is assured, control
being gained of taxation, customs revenues,
judicial administration, coasting trade and
all other domestic functions of government
and foreign extraterritorial rights being re-
nounced
Comprehensive codes of civil and criminal
procedure according to western methods,
public instruction, patents and copyrights,
municipal administration, including jurisdic-
ton over the former foreign settlements,
customs tariffs and procedure, public health
and other administrative measures have been
proclaimed. The working of the new sys-
tenn has given rise to no material COM
plants on the part of the American citizens
or interests, a circumstance which attests the
ripe consideration WIN winch tne CnduSe mas
been prepared.
Valuable assistance was rendered by the
Japanese authorities TO the United States
transport ship Morgan City, while stranded
at Kobe. Permission has been granted to
land and pasture army horses at Japanese
ports of call on the way to the Philippine
islands. These kindly evidences of good
will are highly appreciated.
The Japanese government has shown a
lively interest in the proposition of the Pa
ci6c Cable company to add to its projected
cable lines to Hawaii, Guam and the Phil
ippines a branch connecting with the coast
OF Japan. 1t would be a gratifying consum-
nation we're the utility of the contemplated
scheme enhanced by bringing Japan and the
United States into direct telegraphic rela-
tion.
Need of Cable TO Manila.
Without repeating the observations OF my
special message of February 10, 1899, con-
cerning the necessity OF a cable to Manila,
/ respectfully invite attention to it.
/ recommend that in case the congress
should not take measures to bring about this
result by direct action OF the government,
the postmaster general be authorized to in
vite competitive bids for the establishment
OF cable the company making the best re-
sponslble bid to be awarded the contract,
the successful company to give ample bonds
to insure the completion of the work within
a reasonable time.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
NOW AT PEACE WITH SPAIN
Relations Broken OF by War Re-
sumed-NeEotiatins n COM
merciaI Treaty.

Following the exchange of ratifications Of
the treaty of peace the two governments
accredited ministers to each other, Spain
sending to Washington the duke of ARGOS,
an eminent diplomatist. previously stationed
in Mexico, while the United States trans
ferred to Madrid Hon. Bellamy Storer its
minister at Brussels. This was followed by
the respective appointment of consuls, there
by fully resuming the relations interrupted
by the war. In addition to it's consular rep
resentation in the United States the Spanish
government has appointed consuls for Cuba,
who have been Professionally recognized dur
ing the military administration OF the af-
fairs of that island
Judicial intercourse between the courts
OF Cuba and Porto Rico and OF Spain has
been established as provided by the treaty OF
peace. The Cuban political prisoners in
Spanish penal stations have been and are
being released and being returned to their
homes in accordance with article vi of the
treaty. Negotiations are about to be had
for defining the conventional relations be-
tween the two countries, which fell into
allegiance by reason of the war | trust that
those will include a favorable arrangement
for commercial reciprocity under the terms
of sections and of the current tariff act.
In these, as in all matters of international
concern no effort will be spared TO respond
to the good disposition OF Spain and to cul-
tiyate in all practicable ways the intimacy
which should prevail between the two ma
tions whose past history has so often and
in so many ways been marked by sincere
friendship and by community OF interests.
would recommend appropriate legisla-
tion in order to carry into execution article
vii of the treaty OF peace with Spain, by
which the United States assured the payment
OF certain claims for indemnity OF it's citi-
zens against Spain
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between the United States and Canada, en-
bracing twelve subjects, among which were
the questions Of the fur seals, the fisheries
OF the coast and contiguous inland waters,
the Alaskan boundary, the transit OF mer-
chandise in bond, the alien labor laws min
ing rights, reciprocity in trade, revision OF
the agreement respecting 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 COM
mission toward the adjustment OF many OF
these questions when 1t became apparent
that an irreconcilable difference of views
was entertained respecting the delimitation
of the Alaskan boundary. In the failure OF an
agreement as to the meaning OF articles iii
and lv Of the treaty of 1926 between Rus
eia and Great Britain. which de-
fined the boundary between Alaska
and Canada, the American commissioners
proposed that the subject of the boundary
be laid aside and that the remaining ques-
tions OF difference be proceeded with, some
of which were so far advanced as to assure
the probability of settlement. This being
declined by the British commissioners, an
adjournment was taken until the boundary
should be adjusted by the two governments.
The subject has been receiving the careful
attention which its importance demands,
with the result that a modus vivendi for
provisional demarcations in the region about
the head of Lynn canal has been agreed
upon and it is hoped that the negotiations
now in progress between the two govern
ments will end in an agreement for the es-
tabishment and delimitatlon of a permanent
boundary.
Apart from these questions growing out of
our relationship with our northern neigh
Dor, the most friendly disposition and ready
agreement have marked the discussion of
numerous matters arising out of the vast
and intimate intercourse Of the United
States with Great Britain.
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ditional attitude toward purely American
questions
Thus interpreted. the convention for the
pacific settlement of international conflicts
may be regarded as realizing the earnest de-
sire 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 achieve
ment The general character Of this con-
ventlon, already signed by the delegates OF
more than twenty sovereign states. further
commends 1t to the favorable action OF the
senate OF the United States, whose ratifca-
tion IL still awaits.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
lNSULAR POSTAL SERVICE
Skilled Employees Sent from United
States to Organize the
Service.

In restoring peaceful conditions, orderly
rule and civic progress in Cuba, Porto Rico
and, so far as practicable in the Philippines
the rehabilitation of the postal service has
been an essential and important part OF the
work. 1t became necessary to provide mail
facilities both for our forces of occupation
and for the native population. To meet this
requirement has involved a substantial re-
construction. The existing systems were so
fragmentary, defective and inadequate that
a new and comprehensive organization had
to be created. American trained officials
have been assigned to the directing and exec
utive positions, while natives have been
chiefly employed in making up the force. In
working out this plan the merit rule has
been vigorously and faithfully applied.
The appointment of director general OF
posts OF Cuba was given to an expert who
had been chief postofiice inspector. and as
sistant postmaster general, and who united
large experience with administrative capac-
ity. For the postmastership at Havana
the range of skilled and available men was
scanned, and the choice fell upon one who
had been twenty years in the service as
deputy postmaster and postmaster OF large
city. This principle governed and deter
mined the selection OF the American OFF,
cials sent net only to Cuba but to Porto
Rico and the Philippines, and they were in
structed to apply 1t 90 far as practicable in
the employment of natives as minor post
masters and clerks. The postal system in
Cuba, though remaining under the general
guidance OF the postmaster general, was
made essentially Independent. 1t was felt
that it should not be burden upon the
postal service of the United States and pro-
vision was made that any deficit in the
postal revenue should be a charge upon tho
general revenues OF the island.
Though Porto Rico and the Philippines hold
a different relation to the United States,
same principle OF an autonomous system
has been extended to them. The develop
ment OF the service IN all OF the islands
has been rapid and successful II has moved
forward on American lines, with free de-
livery, money order and registry systems
and has given the people mail facilities far
greater and more reliable than any they
have ever before enjoyed. It is thus not
only vital agency OF Industrial social and
business progress, but an important inhu-
ence in diffusing just understanding OF the
true spirit and character OF American ad-
ministration.
Internal Postal Service,
The domestic postal service continues to
grow with extraordinary rapIdity The ex-
penditures and the revenues will each ex-
ceed $lOO,OOOOOO during the present hscal
year.
Fortunately, since the revival OF prosper-
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the treatment Of native and naturalized
Americans abroad, so that ceaseless con-
trOversy arises in cases where persons
owing, in the eye Of international law, a
dual allegiance are prevented from entering
Turkey or are expelled after entrance. our
law in this regard contrasts with that OF the
European states. The British act, for in
stance, does not claim effect for the
naturalization Of an alien in the event OF
his return to his native country, unless the
change be recognized by the law of that
country, OF stipulated by treaty between 1t
and the naturalizing state.
The arbitrary treatment, in some in
stances, of American productions in Turkey
has attracted attention OF late, notably In
regard to our -four. Large shipments by the
recently opened direct steamship line TO
Turkish ports have been denied entrance
on the score that, although OF standard com
position and unquestioned purity, the hour
was pernicous to health because OF deficient
elasticity" as indicated by antiquated and
untrustworthy tests. Upon due protest by
the American minister and 1t appearing that
the act was a virtual discrimination against
our product, the shipments in question were
admitted. In these as in all Instances
wherever occurring, when American products
may De SuDJSCleu Ill u lolSlbh NO""N'' NF'
specious preteXts to discrimination compared
with the like products of another country
this government will use it's earnest ehorts
to secure fair and equal treatment Tor It's
citizens and their goods. Failing this, 1t
will not hesitate to apply whatever cor
receive may be provided by the statutes.
yenezueInn-English Arbitration.
The international commission OF arbitra-
tion appointed under the Anglo-Venezuelan
treaty of 1897 rendered an award on oc-
tober 3, last whereby the boundary line be-
tween Venezuela and British Guiana is de-
termined, thus ending controversy which
has existed for the greater part oil the CEN
tury. The award, as to which the arbitra-
tors were unanimous, while not meeting
the extreme contention of either party, gives
to Great Britain large share on the inter-
ior territory in dispute and to Venezuela the
entire mouth OF the Orinoco, including
Barima point and the Caribbean littoral FOR
some distance to the eastward. The decision
appears to be equally satisfactory to both
parties.
Venezuela has once more undergone a
revolution The insurgents under General
Castro after a sanguinary engagement, in
which they suffered much loss, rallied in the
mountainous interior and advanced toward
the capital. The bulk of the army having
sided with the movement, President And
rade quilted Caracas, where General Castro
set up provisional government, with which
our minister and the representatives OF other
powers entered into diplomatic relations on
the goth of November, 1899.
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various governments OF the chief Latin
American republics and their diplomatic rep
resentatives in this capital are now EXHIBIT
ing and the Jealous efforts they are making
to extend the field OF its usefulness to pro-
mote through II commercial intercourse ana
strengthen the bonds OF amity and conn
dence between It's various members ana the
nations OF this continent.
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dtion that he should deposit his arms with
the authorities designated by the United
states. The sum thus dlsbursed aggregated
S,54I75O, which was paid from the emer-
gency fund provided by the act OF January
8, 1899. for that purpose
Out Of the Cuban island revenues durns
the six months ending June 80, 1899, Site
O14.2O was expended for sanitation, $685.
Ss1.7O for charities and hospitals and $685.
.03 for aid to the destitute.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-12-06
The PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Treats Extensively of Topics Engaging
Attention Of the Country,
PLEDGE REGARDING CUBA MUST BE KEPT
Congress Must Say what Is 20 BE Done
for Philippines - Insurrcctton
\ i'm Islands Must First
N he subdued.

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