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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-12-06
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
0vertnres for Convention to Effect TIE
building by the United States.

Overtnre< for Convention to Effect Its
building by the United States.
The all-important matt er of an inter-
oceanic canal has assumed a new phase.
Adhering sto it's refusal to reopen the
question OF the forfeiture of the con-
tract Of the Maritime Canal company,
which was terminated for alleged nom
executionEin October, 1899, the govern
ment of Nicaragua has since supple
mented that action by declaring the So
: styled Eyre Cramin option void for
non-payment of the stipulated advance
{ Protestssin relations to these acts have
been filed in the state department and
are under confederation. Deemipg It
self relieved from existing engage
ments the Nicaraguan government
shows disposition to deal freely with
the canal question either in the wsy Of
negotiations with the United States or
by taking measures to promote the wa
terway. - - !. 81 4
Overtures for a convention to effect
the building of canal under the aus
pices of the United States are under
consideration. In the meantime the
views OF the congress upon the general
subject, in the light of the report of
the commission appointed to examine
the comparative merits of the various
trans-isthmian ship canal projects may
be awaited.
I commend ITO the early attention of
the senate the convention with Great
Britain to facilitate the construction OF
such canal and to remove any obiec-
ton which might arise out of tie con-
vention commonly called the Clayton
Bulwer treaty.
8 The long standing contention with
Portugal growing out of the seizure of
the sDelagoa Bay railway has heen at
last determined by a favorable award
OF the tribunal of arbitration at Berne.
to which it was submitted. The amount
Of the award which was deposited in
London awaiting arrangements by the
governments of the United States and
Great Britain for its disposal, has re-
Gently been paid over to the two gov
ernments ~
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-12-06
OUR MERCHANT MARINE.
American yeasels Carry 3 Per Cent. a
Our ExpOrts,and I'm ports.

American ve.seis Carry Per Cent. ef
Our Exportsand Imports.
American vessels during the pas.
three years have carried about 8 per
cent. of our exports and imp6rs For
eign ships should carry the least, net
the greatest, part of American trades
: The remarkable growth of our steel fn-
dustries, the progressed shipbuild ng
for the domestic trade, and our stead
lily maintained expenditures for the
navy have created an opportunity 10
place the United States in TIE first
rank CT commercial maritime powers.
Besides realizing proper rationa
aspiration this will mean the esta blish-
ment and healthy growth alorg all our
coasts of distinctive national indus
Try, expanding the field for profitable
employment of labor and capital. II
will increase the transportation facili
ties and reduce freight charges on the
vast volume of products brought from
the interior to the seaboard for export
and will strengthen an arm of the ma
tional defense upon which the founders
OF the government ard their succe ssor,
have relied. In again urging immedi
ate action by the congress on measures
to promote American shipping and for
eign trade. direct attention to the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-12-06
CUBA AND Porto RICO.
What the President Says Concerning Thess
Two Islands.

What the President Says Concerning Thess
Two Islands.
The civil government Of Porto Rico
provided for by the act Of the congress
approved April Il, 1900 is in success
full operation The courts have been
established The governor and his as
sociates, working intelligently and har-
moniously, are meeting with comenda-
BILE success On the 9Th OF November
a general election was held In the isl,
and for members of the legislature, and
the body elected has been called to con-
vene on the first Monday Of December.
recommend that legislation be en-
acted by the congress comforting upon
the secretary of the interior superyis-
ion over the public lands In Porto
Rico, and that he be directed to ascer-
tain the location and quantity of lands
the title to which. remained in the
crown of Spain at the date of cession
of Porto Rico to the United States, and
that appropriations necessary for sur
veys be made. and that the methods
of the disposition of such lands be pre-
scribed by law.
On the 25th of July, 1900 directed
that a call be issued for an election in
Cuba for members Of constitutional
convention to frame constitution as
a basis for stable and Independent
government in the island.
! renew the recommendation made In
my special message of Feb. 10, 1899,
as to the necessity for cable commune
cation between the United States and
Hawaii, with extension to Manila. Since
then circumstances have strikingly en-
phasized his need. Surveys have shown
the entire feasibility of chain of ca
bles which at each stopping place shall
touch on American territory, so that
the system shall be under our own COM
plete control. Manila once within tele-
graphic reach, connection with the sys-
TENS of the Asiatic coast would open
increased and profitable opportunities
for more direct cable route. from our
shores to the Orient than is now af-
forded by the transatlantic, CONT
mental and trans-Asian lines. I urge
attention to this important matter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-12-06
PROPOSALS 10 THE POWERS.
Seriousness of the Situation in China Ap.
preciated.

Seriousness of the Situation in China Ap.
The increasing gravity of the condi-
fions in China and the immineEce of
peril to our own diversified int r. SITS
IN the empire as well as to those of all
the other treaty governments, were
soon appreciated by IN governm mt,
causing it profound soiicituGe. The
United States from the earliest days of
foreign intercourse with China had fol-
lowed policy of peace, omit ng no oc-
castons to testify good will, to further
the extension Of lawful trade, to respect
the sovereignty of it's government and
to insure by all legitimate and kindly
but earnest means the fullest measure
of our law-abiding citizens and for the
exercise Of their beneficent caalings
among the Chinese people.
Mindful Of this. it was felt to be APP
proprfate that our purposes should be
pronounced in favor of such course as
would hasten united action of the pow
ers at Pekin to promote the adm inistra-
tive reforms so greatly needed sor
strengthening the imperial government
and maintaining the integrity Of China,
in which we believe the whole western
world to be alike concerned. To these
ends caused to be addressed to the Sew
eral powers occupying territory ard
maintaining spheres Of influence in
China the circular proposals of 1883,
inviting from them declarations OF their
Intentions and views as to the dssira-
bility Of the adoption Of measures in-
:suring the benefits Of equality of TIRE at
ment Of all foreign trade throughout
China.
With gratifying unanimity the re-
'sponses conceded In this common poll
icy. enabling me to see In. the successful
termination Of these negotiations proof
ha Fri ov,sv> a xxrHf oh nv r,of oc
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-12-06
FINANCIAL ACT OF 1900. .
Its Effect as to Modification of National
Banking Act Is APP parent.

Banking Act Is APP parent.
The beneficial effect CT the financial
act Of 1900, so far as it relates to the
modification of the national banking
act, is already apparent. The provision
for the incorporate Of national banks
with capital of not less than $e5 OCO in
pieces not exceeding 5000 inhabitants
has resulted in the extension of bank
ing facilities to many small commun-
tiles hitherto unable to provide them
selves with banking institutions under
the national system. There were or
ganized from the enactment Of the law
up to and including Nov. 80. 3e9 nation
al banks, of which 266 We're w tn can
ital less than 1000, and 103 with CAPT
tai Of $4,000 or more.
1t is worthy of mention that the
greater number Of banks being organ
lied under the new law are in sections
where the need OF banking facilities has
been most pronounced. Iowa stands,
first, with thirty banks Of the smaller
class. while Texas, Oklahoma, Indian
Territory, and the middle and western
sections Of the country have also
ayailed themselves largely Of the priv
ileges under the new law.
A large increase In national bank
note circulation has resulted, from the
provision Of the act which permits ma
fional banks to issue circulating notes
to the par value of the United States
bonds deposited as security. instead Of
only 80 per cent. thereof, as heretofore.
The increase in circula ting notes from
March Ia to Nov. 80 is s77,8S95-0 -
The party in power is committed to
such legislation as will better make the
currency responsive to the varying
needs OF business a. all seasons and in
all sections
Our for ign trade shows a rerarka-
ole record OF commercial and industrial
progress. The total of imports and ex
ports for the first time in the his
tory OF the country exceeded 50 600 000.-
600 The exports are greater than they
have ever been before. the tota, for
the fiscal year 1900 being 81 3a4. 49,, OS9.
an increase over 1899 OF s167 45a $50. an
increase over 1898 of $163 600 1852. over
1897 of s943 4s9. 526, and greater than 1895
by 11.876.144.
recommend that congress at its
present session reduce the internal rev.
enue taxes ifnposd TO meet the expenses
of the war with Spain in the sum of
$4,000 200 This reduction Should he
secured by the remission OF these taxes
which experience has shown to be the
most burdensome to the Industries OF
the people
I srecially urge that there be in
Guided in whatever reduction Is made
the legacy tax. requests for public uses
of a literary. educational or charitable
character
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-12-06
REVIEW OF TROUBLE IN CHINA
What the Administration Has Beer
Doing to Straighten Matters
Out Again
GRATIFYING SURPLUS REVENUES.
Congress Recommended 90 Reduce
Internal Revenue Taxes AZ.
fairs in the Philippines
The Army.
10 the Senate and House of Represen-

TO the senate and House or RepreSen-
tatives:
At the outgoing of the old and the
incoming of the new century you beg n
the last session of the Fffty-sixth con-
gress with evidences on every hand of
individual and national prosperity and
with proof of the growing strength and
increasing power for good of republic
an Institutions Your countrymen will
join with you in felicitation that Amer
lean liberty is more firmly established
than ever before, and that love for 1t
and the determination to preserve 1t
are more universal than at any former
period of our history.
The republic was rever so strong, be-
cause never so strongly intrenched In
the hearts of the people as now. The
constitution, with few amendments, ,ex-
lists as it left the hands Of its authors.
The Auditors which have been mace to
1t proclaim larger freedom and more
extended citizenship. Popular govern
ment has demonstrated in Its 12i years
of trial here it's stability and security,
and its efficiency as the best instrument
of national development and the best
safeguard to human rights,
When the sixth congress assembled
IN November, 1860, tine population of
the United States was 5.30S. 483. 1t is
now 6,304, 7S9. Then we had sixteen
states. Now we have forty five. Then
our territory consisted Of 909, ESQ So are
miles. 1t is now 3.S46.5S0 square mi eS
Education, religion and morality have
kept pace with our advancement in 9TH
er directors, and while extending its
power the government; has adhered to
its foundation principles and abated
none of them In dealing with our new
peoples and possessions. 4 nation so
preserved and blessed gives reverent
thanks to God and invokeds His guild
:ance and the continuation Of His care
and favor y..s
In our foreign intercourse the domi-
nant question has been the treatment
of the Chinese problem. Apart from
this our relations with the fore gn pow
ers have been happy.
The recent troubles in China srrine
from the, anti-foreign agitation, VIII Oh
for the past three years has gained
strength in the northern provir ces.
Their origin lies deep in the character
of the Chinese races ard in the tradi-
tions of their government. The Taip-
ing rebellion and the opening of Chi
nese ports to foreign trade and settle
ment disturbed alike the homog neity
and the seclusion of China.
Meanwhile foreign activity made it
self felt in all quarters. not clone on
the coast. but along the great river ar
teries and in the remoter districts car
rying new ideas and introducing new
associations among primitive people
which had pursued for centuries ma
tional policy Of isolation.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-12-06
PRINCE rUAN THE LEADER.
Anti Foreign Influences Held Sway Unde
His Power.

The Chinese government proved. how.
ever unable to check the rsirg
strength of the Boxers and appeared
- be a prey to Internal dissensicns
In the unequal contest the anti-foreign
influences soon gained the .ascendancy
under the leadership Of Prince TUE n
Organized armies of Boxers with
which the imperial forces aff1l ed
held the country between Pelin and
the coast. penetrated into Marchursa
up to the Russian border, ard through
their emfssaries threatened like risine
throughout northern China.
Attacks upon foreigners, destruction
OF their property, and slaughter OF ma
five converts were reported from al
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-12-06
DEPARTMENT. OF AGnIcULrURE-
Great Deal Of Progress Made During the
Past Year.

Great Deal Of Progress Made During the
Past Year.
The department of agriculture has
been extending its work during the past
year, reaching farther for new varieties
Of seeds and plants; cooperating more
fully with the states and territories in
research along useful lines; making
progress in meteorological work reiat-
ing to lines of wireless teiegraphy and
forecasts for ocean-going vessels; con-
tinuing inquiry, as to animal disease:
looking into the extent and character
OF food adulteration; outlining plans
for the care preservation and intellf-
gent harvesting of our wood lands;
studying soils that producers may cul-
tiyate with better knowledge of condi-
tions. and helping to clothe desert
regions Our island possessions are be-
ing considered that their peoples may
be helped to produce the tropical prod
ucts now so extensively brought into
the United States. Inquiry into meth
DDS of improving our roads has been
active during the year; help has been
given to- many localities, and scientific
investigation of material In the states
ana territories has been inauguarted
Irrigation problems in our semi-arid re-
gions are receiving careful and in
crea sed considerations.
ly embarrassed in it's work for want
OF an adequate permanent force for
clerical and other assistance. It's needs
are fully set forth in its report. I M
vite attention to the report, and es-
pecial'y urge upon the congress that this
Important bureau of the public service.
which passes upon the qualifications
and character Of so large number OF
the officers and employees of the gov
ernment. should be. supported by all
needed appropriations to secure prompt-
ness and efficiency.
The president recommends the build-
ing Of hall of records In Washington
and concludes his message as follows.
In our great prosperity We must guard
against the danger IL invites of ex-
travagance in government expenditures
and appropriations: and the chosen
representatives of the people will, /
doubt not, furnish an example in their
legislation of that wise economy which
in a season Of plenty husbands for the
future. In this era of great husi-
ness activity and opportunity caution
is not untimely. It will not abate, but
strengthen. confidence. 1t will not
setard. but promote legitimate indus
growing power brings with Il tempta-
tons and perils requiring constant vigil
lance to avoid. It. must not be used
to invite conflicts, nor for oppression,
but for the more effective maintenance
OF those principles OF equality and JUS
tice upon which our institutions and
happiness depend. Let US keep always
in mind that the foundations of our
government IL liberty; its superstruct-
ure peace.
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-12-06

point 10 these conclusions are present.
ed In detail In the annual report OF the
postmaster general, which, with It's rec
concentrations, is recommended to the
consideration OF the congress. The full
deyelopment Of this special service,
however. requires such an outlay OF
mnrey that II should be undertaken
only after q careful study and thor
ough understanding Of all that IT In
wolves.
Very efficient service has been rem
dered by the navy in connection with
the instruction In the Philippines and
the recent disturbance in China.
very satisfactory settlement has
been made Of the long pending question
Of the manufacture OF arncr-plate. A
reasonable price has been secured and
the necessity for government armor
plant avoided.
approve of the Recommendation of the
secretary of the navy for new vessels
and for additional officers and men
which the required increase OF the navy.
makes necessary. / commend TO the
favorable action Of the congress the
measure now pending for the erection
of statue to the memory of the late
Admiral David d. Porter. / commend
also the establishment CT national ma
val reserve and of the grade OF vice ad-
miral Provision should be made. as
recommended by the secretary for suit
able rewards for special merit. Many
officers who rendered the most distin-
guishad service during the recent war
with Spain have received In return no
RECOGNITION from the congress.
The total area Of public lands as
given by the secretary CT the interior
Is approximately 1,071.SS1 .662 acres Of
which 917935 $40 acres ere uEd 'sposed
Of and 154,f45,782 acres have been re-,
served for various purposes. The pub
lie lands disposed of during the year
amount to 13.453. s87.96 acres including
81. 423 G9 acres of Indian lards, an In
crease of 4,271. 474S0 over the preceding
year The total receipts from the sale
of public lands during the fiscal year
were $4.379, 1910. an increase Of 81. $685.
$40 rs over the preceding year.
The results obtained from our forest
policy have demonstrated its wisdom
and the necessity in the interest of the
public for it's continuance and increased
appropriations by the congress for the
carrying on of the work. On June 80.
1860, there were thirty-seyen forest re-
serves. created by presidential proclaim
atioEs under section "a Of the act of
March 8, 1891. embracing an area of
49, 425 529 acres.
During the past year the Olympic
reserve In the state OF We shington.
was reduced 1884, acres. wing its
Prescott reserve in Arizona was in
creased from 10.240 acres to 4236s0
acres, and the Big Horn reserve. in
Wyoming, was incres sed from 1 .121 $50
acres to 1,18o 500 acres. A new reserve,
the Santa YneZ. in California. embrac-
ing an area of 5000 acres. was Great
ed during this year. On Oct. 10. 1900,
the Crow Creek forest reserve, in Wy
oniug, was created. with an area Of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-12-06
THE PENSION RULE.
Number of Names Added During the Els
cal Year Was 45,344.

Number of Names Added During the Fis-
cal Year Was 45,344.
At the end of the fiscal year there
were on the pension roll 993 225 names.
a net increase of 2,010 over the fiscal
year 1S99 The number added to the
rolls during the year was 1914 The
amount disbursed for army persiors
during the year was S134 zoe 1924. ard
for navy pensions $3.761, 1891 a total
of S138. 462, 130.6 IS, leaving an unexpend-
ed balance of $5,542, 7eS25 to be covered
into the treasury, which shows an in
crease over the previous years expen-
names added to the rolls during the
year by special acts passed at the first
session Of the Fifty-sixth congress.
The act of May. 1900, among other
things, provides for an extension of in
come to widows pensioned under said
act to $3.50 per annum. The secretary
Of the interior believes that by the OPP
eratlons of this act the number of per-
sons pensioned under 1t will increase
and the increased annual payment for
pensions will be between So 600 900 and
$4,000 0n0. Il M
The director Of the cersus states that
the work in connection with the twelfth
census is progressing favorably. This
national undertaking, ordered by the
congress each decade, has f1raEy re-
suited in the collection Of an aggrega-
the Industrial growth Of the country, its
manufacturing and mechanical re-
sources its richness In mines and for
ests. the number of it's agriculturists,
their farms and products, its educa-
tional and religious opportunities, as
as. well as questions pertaining to So
Geological conditions
L
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-12-06
PRocLAMATIoN OF AMNESTY.

PROCLAMATION OF AMNEsrY
Il Was Taken, Advantage of by Many Of
the Insurgents.
Considerably with the entrance of
the commission upon its labors caused
to be issued by General Macarthur.
the military governor Of the Philip
pines, on June 81. 1900, proclamation
OF amnesty in generous terms. of which
many Of the insurgents took advantage,
among them number OF important
leaders.
This commission, composed OF emf
net citizens representing the diverse
geographical and political interests Of
the country and bringing to their task
the ripe fruits OF long and intelligent
service in educational administrative
and judicial careers, made great prog
ress from the outset. AS early SO Aug
81, 1900, it submitted preliminary re-
port, which will be laid before the con-
gress. and from which II appears that
already the good effects Of returning
order are felt; that business, int rrupt-
ed by hostilities, Is improving as peace
extends: that a larger area Is under
sugar cultivation than ever before;
that the customs revenues are greater
than at any time during the Spanish
rule; that economy and fficiency in the
military administration have reatedNs
surplus fund of Sc. 900. 900, available for
needed public improvements: that a
stringent civil service law is in D, epar-
alton; that railroad communications
are expanding. opening up rich dis
tricts, and that comprehensive
scheme OF education rs being organized
Later reports from the commission
show yet more encouraging advance to-
ward insuring the benefits of liberty
and good government to the Filipinos,
in the interest Of humanity and with
the aim of building up an enduring,
self-supporting. and self-admiristering
community in those far eastern seas
I would impress upon the congress that
whatever legislation may be enacted in
respect to the Philippine islards should
be along these generous lines. The fort
une OF war has thrown upon this na-
tion an unsought trust which should BE-
unselfishly discharged, and devolved
upon this government q moral as well
as material responsibility toward these
millions whom we have freed from an
oppressive yoke.
have upon another occasion called
the Filipinos the wards Of the nation.