The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-12-08


10 the generous appropriation provided bT con-
gress and 70 the friendly interest the French
government has shown in fUrthering q typical
exhibit Of American progress
There has been allotted TO the United States
q considerable addition OF space, which while
placing our country in the first rank among
exhibitors, does not suffice % meet the increas-
ingly urgent demands Of our manufacturers.
The Efforts OF the commissioner general are
ably directed toward a strictly representative
display Of all that most characteristicalIym marks
American achievement in the inventive arts
and most adequately shows the excellence Of
our natural productions
Pleasant Relations With Germany.
Our relations with Germany continue 20 be
most cordial The increasing intimacy Of direct
association has been marked during the year
BY the granting permission In April for the land
ing on our shores Of q cable from BOrkum 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 en-
pire- In all that promises closer relations Of
intercourse and commerce and better under
standing between two races having so many
traits In common Germany can be assured OF
the most cordial cooperation OF this govern
meut and people. We may be rivals in many
paths, out our rivalry should be generous and
open ever aiming toward the attainment Of
larger results and the mutually beneficial sd-
vancement Of each in the line Of its especial
adaptability.
The TransvsaI War.
This government has maintained an attitude
Of ueutralityfu the unfortunate contest between
Great Britain and the Boer states Of Africa
We have remained faithful 20 the precept Of
avoiding changing alliances as 10 affairs not
Of our direct concern Had circumstances suE-
gssted that the parties 20 the quarrel would
have welcomed any kindly expression OF the
hope Of the American people that war might be
averted. good Offices would have been gladly
rendered The United States representative a.
Pretoria was early instructed 70 see that all
neutral American interests be respected by the
cCmbatants- This has been an easy tasz IN
view OF the positive declarations On bOtE Brit
ISL and Boer authorities that the personal and
property rights Of our citizens should be OBJ
served
Upon the withdrawal OF the British agent az
Pretoria the United States consul was author
lied, upon the request Of the British govern
meut and with the assent Of the South African
and Orange Free State governments, 70 exer-
else the customary good offices Of a neutral for
the care o. British interests. In the discharge
Of this function L am happy TO say that abundant
opportunity has been Afforded 70 show the i'm
partially Of this government toward both the
COmbatants-
Wants Cable TO Manila.
The japanese government has shown a lively
interest in the proposition OF the Pacific Gable
company 20 add 70 its projected cable lines 20
Hawaii. Guam and the Philippines a branch
connection with the coast Of Japan Il would
be a gratifying COuSummatiOn were the utility
Of the content plated scheme enhanced BY bring
ing Japan and che United States into direct
JeleEraphic relation Without repeating the
observations Of my special message Of February
10, 1899. concerning the necessity Of cable 20
Manila. I respectfully invite attention 20 It. I
recommend that in case the congress should not
take measures 20 bring about this result by the
direct action Of the government, the postmaster
general be authorized tC invite competitive nids
for the establishment Of a cable: the company
making the best responsible bid 70 be awarded
the contract. the successful company TO give
ample bonds 70 insure the completion Of the
work within reasonable time.
The Problem in Cuba.
The withdrawal OF the authority Of Spain
from the island Of Cuba was effected by the hrst
OF January. so that the full re-establishment OF
peace found the relinQuished territory held by
US in trust for the inhabitants. maintaining, un-
der the direction Of the executive. such govern
ment and control therein as should conserve
public order. restore the productive conditions
OF peace 50 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 domestic
state whereby alone can be realized the high
purpose. as proclaimed in the joint resolution
adopted By the congress on the 18th OF April,
1925. By which the United St. rs disCiaiued any
opposition or intention % eN rcise sovereignty,
jurisdiction control over Cuba. except for the
paCiiCation thereof. and asserted its deLermi-
nation when that was accomplished 70 leave the
government and control OF the island 20 its peO-
pie The pledge contained in this resolution IS
OF the highest honorable obligation and must be
sacredIy kept
believe that substantial progress has been
made in this direction All the administrative
measures adopted In Cuba have aimed 20 ut it
for a reEeleraued existence by enforcing the
supremacy Of law and Justice; by placing wher
ever practicable the machinery OF administra-
ton tn the hands OF the inhabitants, by insti-
tutinE needed sanitary reforms; BY spreading
eduCa-ion5 by fostering industry and trade by
intoxicating public morality and, u short. by
taking every rational step 70 aid the Cuban PEG
pie % attain % that plane Of Self-c0uSciOuS re-
SpeCt and seIf-reliaut unity which fits an en-
Eghtened community for enforcement with
In its own sphere. while enabling IL 20 fuIfl al
outward obligations
This nation has assumed before the world
grave responsibility for the future good gov
eminent OF Cuba We have accepted a trust
the fulfument Of which calls for the sternesr
integrity OF purpose and the exercise Of the
highest wisdom The new Cuba yet to arise
from the ashes OF the past must needs be bound
% Us by ties OF singular intimacy and strength
II its enduring welfare is 20 be assured
Whether those ties shall be organic OF couyen-
ti0naI the deStinfeS Of Cuba are fin some right
fUl form and manner irreVoCabIy linked with
our own. but how or how far IS for the future 70
determine in the upeneSs OF events Whatever 7
De the outcome. we must see % DO that free Cuba
be a reality, not a name q perfect entity not q
LaSty experiment bearing within Itself the ele-
meutS OF failure Our mission Go accomplish
-A.ire Oh AaaA--l - L--s ~
be fulfilled by turning adrift any loosely framed
commonwealth 70 face the vICISsiLudes which
too often attend weaker states whose natural
wealth and abundant resources are Offset by the I
inCcnEruities of their political organization and
the recurring occasions Tor internal rivalries to
sap their strength and dISsipate their energies +
The greatest blessing which can come TO CUBA
Is the restoration OF her agricultural and indus
trial prosperity which win give employment 70 .
idle men and re-eStablIsh the pursuits Of peace :
This Is her chief ard immediate need.
BY the treaty Of peace the Spanish people on
the island have until April a. % % 70 elect
whether they viii remain citizens Of spain or
become citizens OF Cuba Until then % cannot
be definitely aScCTtaiued who shall be entitled I
% participate o. The formation OF the gov
eminent OF Cuba BY that time the results Of
the census viii have been tabUlatcd. and we