Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1899-12-09


peri. issiun i, A,rll Tor the landing. on
vi: scores .: cable from Borkum En-
dem. on tie North sea. by way Oh the
Azores. and also b.? the conclusion on
Sept OF 4 parcels port convention with
the German empire. In all that promises
closer relations OF intercourse ana COM
merce and Il better understanding be-
tween two races having so many traits In
common. Germany can be assured OF the
most cordial cooperation of this gov
eminent and people.
The several governments OF the empire
seems reluctant to admit the natural eN-
cellence of our food productions and TO
accept the evidence we constantly tender
of the care with which their purity Is
guarded by rigid inspection. our sys-
tenn of control over food staples invites
examination from any quarter.
1t is to be hoped that in time the two
governments will act in common toward
the realization of their common purpose
to safeguard the public health and TO
insure the purity and wholcsomcncss OF
all food products imported by either coun-
try from the other
The president declares that although
our government has maintained an atti-
tude of neutrality in the South African
war, it is asserted that the good offices
OF. the United States to preserve the peace
would have been freely given. The work
of our own consul as guardian OF
British interests is commended.
The president dcnis at length with the
lynching of italians at rallulah. La, and
urgently recommends action by the pres
emf congress to prevent these distress
ing manifestations.
The treaty of commerce and naViGa-
ton between the United States and Japan
on Nov. 90. 1894, took effect in accordance
with the terms of its sixth article on the
nth of July last. simultaneously with the
enforcement of like treaties with the
other powers. except France. whose con-
vention did not so into operation untli
Aug. 4, the United States being, now
ever. granted up to that date al the
privileges and rights accorded to French
citizens under the old French treaty. BY
this notable convention reform Japan
position as fully independent sovereign
power Is assured.
Without repeating the observations of
my special message of Feb TO- lSl9 con-
corning the necessity of 4 cable to Man
la. 1 respectfully invite attention to 1t.
l recommend that. in case the congress
should not take measures 10 bring ABOUT
this result by direct action OF the gov
eminent. the postmaster general be au-
thorized to invite competitive bids for the
establishment of 4 cable.
\ chapter on our relations with Mex
leo IS followed by reference TO the claims
growing out of the seizure of American
sealing vessels in Boring sea by Russia.
with 1.-The recent happy result OF an
agreement to submit them to the decision
of Il single arbitrator" Then comes ref
erence TO Samoa. After referring TO the
abolition of the l5ingship and the appoint
ment of the joint commission and the
new partition of the Samoan Islands the
president refers to the war claims made
by residents of Samoa. which will be re-
ferred to q neutral arbitrator.
The withdrawal OF the authority OF
Spain from the Island Of Cuba was ef-
fected by the first of january. so that the
full re-establishment OF peace found the
relinquished territory held by us In trust
for the inhabitants. maintaining. under
the direction of the executive. such gov
eminent and control therein as should
conserve public order. restore the produce
tive conditions OF peace so long disturbed
and build IN that TRANQUIL development
of the domestic state whereby alone can
be realized the high purpose. as pro-
congress. by which the United States dis
claimed any disposition or intention to
exercise sovereignty. jurisdiction or con-
troll over Cuba except for the pacification
thereof. and asserted its determination
when that was accomplished to leave the
government and control of the island to
its people, The pledge contained in this
resolution Is of the highest honorable OBJ
legation and must be sacredly kept. l be-
iieve that substantial progress has been
made in this direction. We must see to
it that free Cuba be Il reality.
Regarding our march in the Philippines
the president says:
Whatever the future of the Philippines
may be there is no course open to us now
except the prosecution of the war until
the insurgents are reduced to submission.
The course thus clearly indicated has
been unfiinchingly pursued. The rebel
lion must be put down. Civil government
cannot be thoroughly established until or
der is restored
The future government of the Philip
pines rests with the congress of the Unit
ed States. The suggestion has been made
that we could renounce our authority
over the islands and. giving them indie
pendence, could retain a protectorate
over them. This proposition will not be
found. am sure, worthy of your serious
attention Such an arrangement would
involve at the outset cruel breach or
faith. It would make us responsible for
the acts of the insurgent leaders and give
US no power to control them.
The president urges speedy action on
the bill creating 1.-The territory OF Ha-
waii," and calls attention to the necessity
for immediate legislative relief for Alas
ka The president also recommends ac-
ton for the government of Porto Rico.
calling attention to the necessity of es-
tablshing federal courts, ports of entry
and delivery, the extension of education,
etc.
After referring to the Tooth anniversary
of the death of George Washington. on
the 18th inst. the message concludes:
Presented to this congress are great OPP
portunities. With them come great re-
sponsbilities. The power confided to us
Increases the weight of our obligations
to the people and we must be profound
" sensible of them as we contemplate the
new and grave problems which confront
| us Aiming only at the public good, we
cannot err. A right Interpretation of the
peoples will and of duty cannot fail to
insure wise measures for the welfare of
the islands which have come under the
authority of the United States. and in
sure to the common interest and lasting
honor of our country
WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
Executive Mansion. Dec. S, 1899.