The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-12-07

I United States was J,oOS, 4S3. 1t Is now
H., 1884 ,799. Then we had Ii states. Now
we have 45. Then our territory consisted
of 909,050 square miles. 1t is now 3,S46,595
square miles. Education, religion and
morality have kept pace with our advance
ment in other directions, and while eX-
tending its power the government has add
hered to its foundation principles and
abated none of them in dealing with our
new peoples and possessions. A nation so
preserved and blessed gives reverent thanks
to God and invokes his guidance and the
continuance of his care and favor.
On the Chinese question a review of the
causes and present status of the trou-
bic is given.
Our foreign relations and treaties en-
tered into and disputes settled
The Paris exposition was of inestimable
value in bringing American products to
notice.
| We are friendly with Germany and the
long pending questions meeting with am
icable settlement.
The settlement of the Samoan problem,
to which | adverted in my last message,
has accomplished good results. Peace and
contentment prevail in the islands, especi-
ally in Tutuila, where convenient ad-
ministration, that has won the confidence
and esteem of the kindly disposed natives,
has been organized under the direction of
the commander of the United States naval
station at Page Pago.
An imperial meat inspection law has
been enacted for Germany. While it may
simplify the inspections, it prohibits GER
tain products heretofore admitted There
is still great uncertainty as to whether our
well nigh extinguished German trade in
meat products can revive under its new
burdens. Much will depend upon regula-
tons not yet promulgated, which we conf
IDENTIFY hope will be free from the discrim-
nations which attended the enforcement
OF the old statutes.
The remaining link in the new lines of
direct telegraphic communication between
the United States and the German empire
has recently been completed, affording a
gratifying occasion for exchange of friendly
congratulations with the German emperor
Our relations with Great Britain are sat
isfactory as seen by the prompt settlement
of the Delagoa bay seizures.
Nicaragua canal has been disposed of by
asking congress to remove objections.
We are also in good financial condition,
and the deficits of past six years have been
wiped out.
A new financial law has resulted in the
extension of banking facilities.
We have a remarkable record of COM
mercial and industrial progress in foreign
trade.
Reduction of war tax recommended,
taking it off legacy bequesty.
American vessels should handle more of
the business of the merchant marine.
As to the trusts congress is urged to
remedy the existing evils.
In reference to the Philippine islands he
says the work of pacification is making
good progress.
Pledges have been kept, faith and honor
of the army have been maintained.
Civil rule in vogue in Cuba, and a con-
stitutional convention now in session at
Havana.
Recommendation of special message is
renewed for Pacific cable.
Endorses the recommendations made by
Secretary Root for larger standing army.
Recommendation for new vessels in the
navy is approved.
Sales during the past year have shown
a large increase in the public domain.
Receipts of the year in excess of ex-
pendtures in the patent office.
Attention is called to report of secretary
of the interior as to schools for Alaska.
Progress in Hawaii shows a healthy de-
velopment under the United States flag.
Compiling of statistics of the twelfth
census is progressing favorably.
Work has been much extended during
the year in the department of agriculture.
Principles of the civil service should be
extended to the Philippines.
The hall of records is crowded, and a
new building is needed to give necessary
room.
The transfer of the government to this
city is fact of great historical interest.
Among the people there is a feeling OF
genuine pride in the capital of the repub-
lie. 1t is a matter of interest in this con-
nection that in 1900 the population OF
the District of Columbia was l4,093 today
| it is 27S.7ls. The population of the city OF
Washington was then 32l0; today it i:
2lS,l96.
Congress having provided for "an ap-
propriate national celebration of the cen
tennial anniversary of the seat of gov
eminent in the District of Columbia" tho