The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-10

Congress 90 THIS subject 10 my several an
nual MESSAGE In that Of Dec. G, 1897.
/ said
Most desirable from every standpoint
OF national interest and patriotism Is th'
EFFORT TO extend our foreign commerce To
this end our merchant marine should B.,
improved and enlarged We should do oui
fun share OF the carrying trade Of ths
world. We do not do u now. We should
boz The iaggard no longer"
In my message Of Dec 5. 1899. said;
"Our national development viii be one.
sided and upsasisfactory so long as the
remarkable growth Of our inland indus
tries remains unaccompanled hy progress
J on the seas. There Is no lack ~ coustitu-
tional authority FOR legislation which shall
give 90 the country maritime strength
commemorate wish its industrial
achievements and wifh SIS rank amons
tho nations Of the earth.
1.-THE past year hos recorded exceptional
activity in our shipyards. ana The prom
ises Of continual prosperity Ia ship build
ing are abundant Advanced LEGISLATION
for the protection ~ our seamen has been
enacted our const trade under reguia-
lions wisely framed az the beginning of
the Government and since shows results
for the past fiscal year unequaled in our
records or those Of any other power. We
shall fan 80 realize our opportunities.
however 81 We oompiacentiy regard only
matters M homn and blind ourselves Ia
the necessity Of securing our share In the
valuable carrying trade 81 the world"
! now reiteratc these views
A suhiect OF immediate importance 70
our country b. tire completion Of great
waterway Of commerce between the At
lantlc and Pacific The construction ~ a
maritime canal a. now more than ever
indispensable o. that intimate and ready
communication between our eastern and
western seaports demanded By the annex
alton 81 the Hawaiian Islands and the ex-
pansion OF our influence and trade In the
Pacific.
our national policy more imperatively
than ever calls for its completion and
consrcl by this government. and IL r. be-
Hevcd that the next session OF Congress.
after receiving the fun report of the com
mission appointed under the act approved
March g. isaa. will make provisions for
The sure accomplishment OF this great
work.
As 20 Trusts.
Combinations o. capital which control
the market in commodities necessary 20
the general uee % the people. by suppress
ing natural and ordinary competition. thus
enhancing prices. to the general consurn-
or. are obnoxious 70 Uncommon law and
Inc public welfare They are dangerous
conxpirncles against the public good. and
should b.. made the subject Of prohibtory
OF penal legislation. Publicity viii b. a
helpful influence 20 check this evil TN
lformity Of legislation IN the several states
should be secured Discrimination be-
tween what r. injurious AMI what Is use
ful and necessary IN business operations.
IL essential TO the wise and effective treat
ment OF this subject. Honest cooperation
% II d. 40
ness conditions. and extend our rapidly In
crcasing foreign trade. but conspiracies
and combinations intended to restrict
business. create monopohes and control
prices should be effectively restrained.
The best service which can be rendered
10 labor r. 10 afford u an opportunity for
steady and remunerative employment. and
give Il every announcement for advance
meni. The policy that subserves this
end is the true American policy. The
past three years have heen more salts
factory 60 American workinemen than
many preceding years. Any change Of The
present Industrial or financial policy OF
the government would be disastrous 10
their highest interests with prosperity
"a home and an increasing foreign
market for American products. en-
pioyment should continue 60 wais
upon labor. ana with the present gold
against payments for his labor in a de-
preciated currency. For labor. short
day r. better than a short dollar one wiz
Tighten the burdens. the other lessons the
rewards Of toll The one will promote
contentment ana independence: the other
perjury and want The wages Of labor
should be adequate to keep the home IN
comfort. educate the children. end with
thrift and economy. lay something by
for the days Of iniirmity and Oil age
civil service Reform.
Practical civil service reform has al
ways had the support and encouragement
or the Republican party. The future OF
tho merit system Is safe IN its hands
During the present administration as &C.
cas'ous have arts for modification or
amendment IN the existing civil service
law and rules they have been made I'm
portant amendments were promulgated
by executive order under date Of NAV .
1899. having for their principal purpose the
exception from competitive examination
OF certain places involving hduciary re-
sponsibilitles or duties OF a strictly con-
ldential. scientific or executive character.
which u was thought might better be
allied either by non-competitive examina-
ton or by other tests OF fitness in the
discretion Of the appointing officer Il Is
gratifying that the experience OF more
than a year has indicated these changes
N the marked Improvement OF the pub
he service.
The merit system. as FAR as practicable
Is made the basis Cor appointments TO Of.
flee in our new territory.
The American people are profoundly
grateful 90 the soldiers sailors and ma
rines. who have IN every time OF conflict
fought their country's battles and defend
ed It's honor. The survivors and the Wild
owa and orphans OF those who have
fallen are justly entitled 20 receive the
generous and considerable care Of the ma
ton Few are now left OF those who
fought la the Mexican war. and while
many OF the veterans OF the Civil War
are sim spared 10 us. their numbers are
rapidly diminishing and age and infirm-
lty are increasing their dependence. These
with the soldiers OF the Spanish war. viii
not be neglected by their grateful coun.
tTymen. The pension laws have been lib
eral They should be justly administered
/ and viii be. Preference should b. giver
| 10 the soldiers. sailors and marines. theil
widows and orphans. with respect TO EN-.
ployment in the public service.
Cuba and Porto Rico.
We have been in possession of Cubs
/ since the first OF January, 1899. We have
/ restored order and established domestic
l tranquility We have fed the starving
/ clothed the naked. and ministered TO th'
sick We have Improved the sanitary con
diiiou OF the island. We have stimulated
Industry. introduced public education ans
Z taken a full and comprehensive enumera