Connecticut western news., 1900-12-06

ready been published, are cited ns tu the Improvements following the arrival of the commission in Manila. Later reports from the commission are said to show yet more encouraging advance toward good government in the interests of hu- manity and with the aim of building up an enduring, self supporting and self ad- ministering community. Legislation should be along these generous lines, in the unselfish discharge of nn unsought trust, which the fortune of war has thrown upon the nation. Reiterating his designation of the F'ilipinos as the wards of the nation" the president says:
 1t is our duty SO to treat them that our flag may be no less beloved in the mountains of Luzon and the fertile zones of Mindanao and Negros than it is at home that there, as here, it shall be the revered symbol of liberty. enlightenment and progress in every avenue of develop ment. The Filipinos are a race quick to learn and to profit by knowledge. He would be rash who, with the teachings of contemporaneous history in view, would fix limit to the degree of culture and advancement yet within the reach of these people if our duty toward them be faithfully performed"
 Porto Rico and Cuba.
 Legislation is recommended to confer upon the secretary of the interior super vision over public lands in Porto Rico with the duty to ascertain the location and quantity of lands, the title to which remained in the crown of Spain when Porto Rico was ceded.
 After reviewing the circumstances of the constitutional convention in Cuba the president announces that when the con vention concludes its labors he will trans init to congress the constitution for such action as he may deem advisable. The necessity for Pacific cable between the United States and Hawaii, with exten- sion to Manila, is urged anew.
 Increased needs of the army by reason of the new possessions, the count-y's coast defeuses and new army posts Is pointed out, and the necessity in the inn mediate future of from 45,0O0 to 6O,oOO men in the Philippines is stated "It must be apparent" says the president. that we will require an army of about 5000. and that during the present con ditions in Cuba and the Philippines the president should have authority to in- crease the force to the present number of 100000. Included in this number au. thority should be given to raise native troops in the Philippines up to 15,UU, which, the Taft commission believe, will be more effective in detecting and sup pressing guerrillas, assassins and la drones than our own soldiers"
 Recommendations of the secretary of the navy for new vessels and for increas, ed force are approved, and the establish. ment of a national naval reserve and of the grade or vice admiral Is recommend ed, and also provision for suitable re wards for special merit.
 Earnest consideration is bespoken for the recommendation of the governor oi Hawaii for the development of water supplies on the public lands in the is. land. especially by irrigation, with view of promoting land settlements.
 Apportionment of representation among the states under the new census is rec commended as provided by the constitu. tion.
 Attention is called afresh to the neces. sity for amendment of the alien contract law and important features of the fright. full application of the eight hour law for the benefit of labor and of the principle of arbitration are commended to con. gress.
 Additional appropriations are urged for the use of the civil service commission; the necessity of & hall of public records in Washington Is pointed out; congress is urged to participate in the celebration of John Marshall day on Feb. 1 next as we'll as in the centennial anniversary oi the establishment of the seat of govern. ment In the District of Columbia.
 The message concludes:
 'In our great prosperity we must guard against the danger 1t invites of extrava. gance In government expenditures and appropriations, and the chosen represent. atives of the people will. l doubt not furnish an example in their legislation oi that wise economy which in a season oi plenty husbands for the future. In this era of great business activity and oppor. tunity caution Is not untimely. It will not abate, but strengthen, confidence It will not retard, but promote, legitimate industrial and commercial expansion Our growing power brings with 1t temp tations and perils requiring constant vigilance to avoid. It must not be used to invite conflicts, nor for oppression, but for the more effective maintenance oi those principles of equality and justice upon which our institutions and happi ness depend. Let us keep always in mind that the foundation of our govern. ment is liberty; its superstructure peace.'