The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-03

graphic observations. These, 1t II tenev-
ed, will give more accurate and unques-
tionable results than the sidereal methods
heretofore Independently followed. which.
as is shown. proved discrepant AZ several
points on the line. although not varying
at any place more than 700 feet.
The assassination Of King Humbert
called forth sincere expressions OF sorrow
from this government and people. and oc-
casion was ttly taken To testify to the
Italian nation the high regard here felt
for the memory OF the lamented ruleL
The Isthmtap Canal.
The growth OF Japan IN next referred
TO. The president says our commercial
intercourse with Mexico continues to
thrive. The movement for international
arbitration il the subject OF another par
agrsph. aud the president then turns TO
the ihteroceanic canal He says:
The all important matter OF an inter
oceanic canal has assumed new phase.
Adhering 70 its refusal TO reopen the
question OF the forfeiture OF the contract
OF the Maritime Canal company. which
was terminated for alleged nonexecution
in October, 1899, the government OF Nj
caragua has since supplemented that sc-
ton by declaring the so styled Eyre
Cragin option void for nonpayment OF the
stipulated advance. Protests in relation
TO these acts have been fled in the state
department and are under consideration.
Decming itself relieved from existing en-
gagements, the Nicaraguan government
shows disposition 10 deal freely with
the canal question either In the way of
negotiations with tho United States or
by taking measures to promote the wa
terwny.
Overturcs for convention 10 effect
the building OF a canal under the auspices
OF the United States are under consider
alton. In the meantime the views of the
congress upon the general subject, liz
the light Of the report OF the commission
appointed 10 examine the comparative
merits OF the various transisthnian ship
canal projects, may he awaited.
! commend TO the early attention OF the
senate the convention with Great Britain
to facilitate the construction OF such
canal and 10 remove any objection which
might arise out of the convention CON-
monty called the Clayton Bulwer treaty.
Satisfactory progress has been made
toward the conclusion Of general treaty
of friendship and intercourse with Spain
in replacement of the old treaty, which
late war. new convention OF extradi-
tion Ia approaching completion, and /
should be much pleased we're a CONNER
cial arrangement TO follow. l feel that
we should not suffer 20 pass any oppor-
tunity TO reoffirm the cordial ties that ex-
listed between us and Spain from the
time of our earliest independence and to
enhance the mutual benefits Of that
commercial intercourse which is natural
between the two countries.
A lill Is new pending TO effect the rec
ommcndstion made in my last annual
message that appropriate legislation be
had 10 carry into execution article OF
the treaty Of peace with Spain, by which
the United States assumed the payment
of certain claims for indemnity OF it's cit
izens against Spain. I ask that action
be taken to fulfill this obligation.
We await the fuiiillment OF the prom
ise OF the sultan 10 make reparation for
the injuries suffered by American citi-
zens in Armenia and elsewhere in the
Turkish empire. His majesty's good dis
position in this regard has been evinced
el5y the issuance OF an trade for rebuilding
the American college at karput.
The failure of action by the senate at
its last session upon the commercial con-
yentions then submitted for its consider
alton and approval, although caused by
the great pressure of other Legislative
business, has caused much disappoint-
ment to the agricultural and industrial
interests OF the country. which hoped to
profit by their provisions. The conven-
fional periods for their ratification hav-
ing expired, il became necessary to sign
additional articles extending the time for
that purpose. This was requested on
our part, and the other governments in
terested have concurred, with the excep-
ton Of one convention.
The Pan-Amertcan Fair.
The exposition OF the resources and
products of the western hemisphere to
be held at Buffalo next year promises
important results not only for the United
States, but for the other participating
countries. 1t is gratifying that the Latin
American states have evinced the live
liest interest, and the fact that an inter-
national American congress will be held
in the City OF Mexico while the exposi-
tion Is in progress encourages the hope
OF larger display at Buffalo than might
otherwise he practicable. The work or
preparing an exhibit Of our national re-
sources is making satisfactory progress
under the direction OF different officials or
the federal government, and the various
states of the Union have shown dispo-
sition toward the most liberal participa-
tion in the enterprise.
The president dwels on the value or
the consular reports and then turns to
the revenues aud expenditures. He says:
1t Is gratifying TO be able TO state that
the surplus revenues for the fiscal year
ended June 80. 1900. were S7e, ,521 06O.1S.
For the six preceding years we had only
deficits, the aggregate of which from
1924 10 1899, inclusive, amounted to
$3.50, ,022 ,591 IA. The receipts for the
year from all sources, exclusive OF postal
revenues. aggregated S567, ,240, ,s51 50 and
expenditures for all purposes, except for
the administration OF the postal depart
ment, aggregated S4S7 .713. 791.T1. The
receipts from customs were S233, 1884,
ST1.16. an increase over the preceding
year OF S2T,036 63s0.41. The receipts
from internal revenue were S295.32I,-
026.76, an increase OF $2l, $50, 1925
over 1902 The receipts from miscel-
laneous sources were SIS, as. .0J307 as
against S36 30I o76 92 for the preyious