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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
in RseAHD TO The ARMY.
Sixty Thousand Men Needed, With Au-
thor!ty Increase to 100000.

Sixty Thousand Men Needed, With Au-
thor!ty Increase to 100000.
The present strength of the army is
100000 men-G5,G00 regulars and $4,000
volunteers Under the act of March 9,
1888, ON the Goth of June next the pres
ent volunteer force will be discharged
and the regular army will be reduced
to 2.447 officers and 29,025 enlisted men.
In 1883 a board of officers convened
by President Cleveland adopted COM
prehensive scheme of coast defense for
Infections. which involved an outlay of
something over $10G0o0,0O0. This plan
received the approval of the congress,
and since then regular appropriations
have been made end the work of forti-
fications has steadily progressed.
More than SG0,G00,000 have been in
vested in q great number of forts and
scientific machinery and electrical APP
planes necessary for their use. The
proper care of this defensive ma
chinery requires men trained in it's use.
The number of men necessary to per-
form this duty alone is ascertaiEed by
the war department at q minimum AL
lowance to be 1920.
There are nfty-eigllt or more mill
tary posts in the United States other
than the coast defense Qualifications.
The number of these posts is being
constantly increased by the congress.
More than S22, 100000 have been expend-
ed in building and equipment, and they
can only be cared for by the regular
army. The posts now in existence and
others TO be built provide for accom-
lncdations for, and fully g&.risoned,
require $4,000 troops. Many of these
posts are along our frontier or at i'm
portant strategic points, the occupa-
ton of which is necessary.
We have in Cuba between 5000 and
5000 troops. For the present our troops
in that island cannot be withdrawn or
materially diminished, and certainly
the constitutional convention now in
session and government provided by
the new constitution shall have been
established and it's stability assured.
In Porto Rico we have reduced the
garrisons to 1,G36, which include S96 ma
tive troops. There is no room for fur
Their reduction here. We will be re-
CURED to keep considerable force in
the Philippine islands for some time to
come. From the best information OBJ
tainabie we shall need there for the
immediate future from $4,000 to GO, 600
men. am sure the number may be re-
duced as the insurgents shall come to
acknowledge the authority of the
United States, OF which there are as.
surfing indications.
1t must be apparent that we will re-
quire an army of about 10000, and that
during present conditions in Cuba and
the Philippines the president Should
have Authority to increase the force to
the present number of 100000. Includ-
ed in this number authority should be
given TO raise native troops in the Phil
ippines up to $4,000. which the Taft
commissin believes will be more ef-
fective in detecting and suppressine
guerrillas. assassins and Ladroues
than our own soldiers.
The full discussion of this subject by
the secretary of war in his annual re-
port is called to your earnest attention.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
RURAL FREE D-L.vERY.
Experiments Have Proved Successful Pc
You'd Expectations.


You'd Expectations.
The contineud and rapid growth of the
postal service is a sure index of the great
and Increasing business activity of the
country. Its most striking new develop
ment ~ the extension of rural free deliv-
cry. This has come almost wholly With
IN the last year At the beginning of the
IN operation was only 391, and most Of
these had peen running less than twelve
months. On the 18th of November, 1900,
the number has increased to 2,614, reach
rag Into forty-four states and territories,
and serving population Of 1,SOl.52+. The
number of applications now pending and
awaiting action nearly equals all those
granted up TO the present time, and by
the close of the current fiscal year about
1900 routes will have been established,
at the scattered homes of about 3,5OOOO0
of rural population.
This service ame!iorates the Isolation Of
farm life. conduces to good roads and
of general information. Experience thus
far has tended TO allay the apprehension
that 1t would be 50 expensive as to forbid
its general adoption or make it serious
burden. Its actual application has shown
that it increases postal receipts, and can
branches of the service, SO that the aug
n1ented revenues and the accomplished
savings together materially reduce the
net cost. The evidences which point to
general, which, with its recommends
tons, is recommended to the considera-
ton of the congress. The full develop
ment of this special service, however. re-
CURES s s%ch h large outlay Of money that
careful study and thorough under
standing of all that it involves.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
MESSAGE READ
IN CONGRESS
TIE Chinese and Philippines Cues
tons Are Principal Features
of Document
scAsT REFERENCE 10 TRUSTS
Shipping Subsidy Is Favored, but
Nc Particular Measure Is
Mentioned.
ADVISES REDUCTION OF WAR TAXES
Endorses Secretary Cages Recommends
ton That the Internal Revenue Be
Cut down S3o,0vO,oOo-Fr cntiiy
With AN Nations.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The presidents
message was read in congress today
The president says:
TO the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiVes: AT the outgoing of the old
and incoming of the new century you
begin the last session OF the t'ilty-sixth
congress with evlaences on every hand
oil inalNidual and ,lallonal prosperity
ard with proof of the growing strength
aud Increasing power Tor good OF re-
pupilSan institutions. Your country
men Will Join with you in feMcitation
that American liberty is more firmly
established than ever before. and that
love Tor II and the determination To
preserve 1t are more universal than at
amy former period of our history.
The republic was never SO strong, be-
cause never so strongly intrenched in
The hearts of the people as now. The
constitution. With few amendments, eN-
lists as ii left the hands of it's authors.
The additions which have been made
TO 1t proclaim larger freedom and more
extended citizenship. Popular govern
ment has demonstrated in it's Ia wears
OF TRIAL here its stability and security,
and Its efficiency as the best instru-
i:cht OF national development and the
best safeguard to human rights
When the Sixth congress assembled in
NoNember, 1850, the population of the
United states was 5,30s, 1873 1t is now
.6'c4,iss- Then we .lad sixteen states.
NOW we nave forty-..ve. Then our ter
riiory consisted Of 999,05G square miles.
Al IS EoW 3,e45,595 square mics Eiu-
tauoh. re.lgion and morality have kept
pace with our advancement in other
directions and While extending its
power tie government mas adhered TO
us foundation plinlipics and abated
none ef them in deaing With our new
Peoptes and possessions. I. nation 80
preserved and Blessed gives reverent
thanks TO God and invoiles his guild
anee and the continuance of his care
and f.vor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
FOR A SHIPPING ! uBslDY.
Urges Legislation, But Does Not Mention
Irryc. Hnun. lSiIl

Urges AeSlSlltlOn, b0t DOCS NOT Mention
ryc-Payne Bill.
American vessels during the past three
Years have carried about . per cent. of our
exports and imports. Foreign ships
should carry the least, not the greatest,
part of American trade The remarkable
growth of our steel industries, the prog
ress of ship building for the domestic
trade and our steadily maintained expen-
dlturos for the navy have created an OPP
portnnitN to place the United States in
the first rank of commercial maritime
powers.
Besides realizing a proper national as
plfat!on this Will mean the establishment
and healthy growth along all our coasts
banding The field for profitable employ
inent OF labor and capital. 1t will increase
the transportation facilities and reduce
freight charges on the vast volume of
pcoducts brought from the interior to
the Seaboard for export and will strength
en- an arm of the national defense upon
which. the founders OF the government
and. their successors have relied. In
again urging immediate action by the
lean shipping and foreign trade l direct
attention to the recommendations on the
subject In previous messages and parttc-
ularly to the opinion expressed in the
II am satisfied the judgment of the
country favors the policy of aid to our
merchant marine which will broaden our
commerce and markets and upbuiid our
sea carrying capacity for the products Of
the increase of our navy, mean more
work and wages to our countrymen as
we'll as a safeguard to American inter
estS III every part of the world"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
.sTHMlAN CANAL.
New Developments Called to Congress
Attention.

New Developments Called to Congress
Attention.
The all-important matter of an inter-
oceanic canal has assumed new
phase. Adhering to Its refusal TO re-
open the question Of the forfeiture of
the contract of the Maritime Canal
company, which was terminated for al
legeu non-executlon in October, 1892
the government of Nicaragua has since
supplemented that action by declaring
the so-styled Eyre Craymin option void
for non-payment of the stipulated adj
vance. Protests in relation to these
acts have been filed in the state de-
partment and are under consideration.
Deeming itself relieved from existing
engagements, the Nicaraguan govern
ment shows a disposition to deal freely
with the canal question either in the
way of negotiations with the United
States or by taking measures to pro-
mote the waterway.
ONertures for convention to effect
the building of a canal under the au
spices 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-ithmian ship canal projects, may
be awaited.
commend to the early attention Of
the senate the convention with Great
Britain to facilitate the construction
of such canal and to remove any OBJ
lection which might arise out of the
convention commonly called the Clay
ton BulWer treaty.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06

initial condition Of an acceptable set
Element between China and the pow
ers. said In my message OF October
is TO the Chinese emperor:
II trust that negotiations may begin
SO soon as we and the other offended
governments shall be effectively salts
fled of your maiestys ability and pow
er TO treat with just sternness the
principal offenders, who are doubly
culpable, not alone toward the foreign
ers, but toward your majesty. under
whose rule the purpose of China to
dwell in concord with the world had
hitherto found expression in the well
come and protection assured to strang-
ers.'
the Pending Negotiations.
Taking. as point of departure the
imperial edict appointing Earl Lii
Hung Chang and Prince Ching pleni-
potent!aries TO arrange a settlement,
and TIE cdict of September %, whereby
certain high officials were designated
for punishment this government has
moved, in concert With the other pow
efs, toward the opening OF negotia-
lions. which Mr.. Conger, assisted by
Mi. Rockhill. has been authorized to
conduct on behalf of the United States.
General bases of negotiation forinu-
lased by the government OF the French
republic have been accepted with GER
tain reservations as to details, made
necessary by our own circumstances,
but. like similar reservations by other
powers. open TO discussion in the prog
ress of the negotiations. The DISPOSE
tion of the emperors government to
admit liability for wrongs done to for
eign governments and their nationals.
aud 10 act upon such additional desig-
nation of the guilty persons as the for
e.gn ministers at Picking may be in q
position TO make gives hope of a con-
plete settlement of all questions in
VOWED, assuring foreign rights of resi-
Gence and Intercourse on terms of
equality for all the world.
] regard as one of the essential fac.
tors of a durable adjustment the Sc
curement OF adequate guarantees for
liberty of faith. since insecurity OF
those natives who may embrace alien
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
CLIMBING IN THE. HlMALAYAs.
One woman's Record In Mountaineering
Height of 21 900 Feet Reached.

Oae WomanFe RECORD III mountaineering
Height of 2 900 Feet Reached.
London Field: In June, 1899, the
authors Of The Himalays''. Mr..
srinagar from Java, where they
had been on cycling tour, and
lost no time in getting together their
outfit and engaging coolies for an ex-
petition to the northern regions of
Baltistan. The route followed was
over the Deosal plains to Skardu, from
thence to Shigar. and by the Asker nul-
lah to Ashole, and 1t speaks we'll for
Mrs. Workman's strength of nerve that
she was able to cross the rope bridge
over the Braldu river, near Askole,
which is stated TO be go feet long. In
this expedition they were accompanied
by the we'll known Alpine guide Mat
tias Zurbriggen, who had Travelled with
Sir Martin Conway When he visited and
surveyed part of this region in 1892, and
therefore had considerable experience,
and from what the authors state re-
garding him he fully upheld his repu-
tation as thoroughly reliable guide.
From Askole the party trayersed the
Biafo glacier as far as the Hispar pass
and the Skoro La. In the latter region
Mrs. and DR.. Workman, under the
guidance Of zurbriggen, made the as
cents OF peaks respectively $4,000 and
1880 feet above sea level.
On the arrival of Mrs. and DIR. Work.
man at Shigar they determined to at
tempt the ascent of Koser Gunge. With
that object in view they Travelled to
Yuno and established camp at the ele-
walton of $4,000 feet. from which posi-
ton the attack on the mountain was
commenced, but 1T was not until sew
era! days afterward that the final at
tempt was made. The usual difficulties
with the coolies were experienced, and
on this occasion the party was only ac-
companied by two of them. BY noon,
they had reached an elevation Of 20,000l
feet; the cold was intense, with a
strong wind blowing, and Mrs. Work
man was obliged to get Zurbriggen to
rub her hands and pound her feet to.
restore circulation. At this juncture
one of the coolies gave in and had to
be unroped and sent back, after which
they struggled on, gaining foot by foot,
until at last the summit was reached
at an elevation of eco feet. The party
had been out from camp thirteen hours
and the climbing had been most diff
cult, certainly Il most wonderful per-
Torrance for lady, and one of which
Mrs. Workman may feel justly proud.
In this expedition she had made as
cents of $500 feet, 1880 feet and $1,000
feet, this being a world mountatneer
record for women.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
sociates. working intelligently and
are meeting With cnrn.

sociates. working intelligently and
tremendously. are meeting with COM
.nendable success.
On the 9Th Of November general
election was held in the island for
members OF the legislature, and the
body elected has been called to con-
sene on the first Monday Of December.
recommend that legislation be en-
acted by the congress comforting upon
the secretary Of the interior supervi-
sion 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-
scrlbed by law.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
The Chinese Almanac.

Predicts the weather, and notes the
days which are considered lucky or
otherwise for commencing any UNDER
taking, or for applying remedies to dis
eases. A lucky day is not necessary
when Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
taken for constipation Indigestion,
dyspepsia, biliousness, liver or Kidney
troubles. 1t will cure all these dis
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
CUBAN INDEPENDENCE.
First Step Taken Toward Fulfllment o,
Our Promise.

Our Promise.
On the 25th of July, 1900, directed that
a call be issued for an election in Cuba
for members Of Il constitutional conNen-
ton to frame Il constitution as basis
for a stable and independent government
in the island
The election was held on the 18th OF
September and the convention assembled
on the 9th Of November, $780, and is now
i'll Session.
In calling the convention to order the
military governor OF Cuba made the
following statements
lit will be your duty, first. to frame and
adopt constitution for Cuba, and when
that has been done to formulate what in
your opinion ought to be the relations be-
tween Cuba and the United States.
q, he constitution must be adequate to
secure a stable, orderly and free govern
ment
tions which in your opinion ought to ex-
list between Cuba and the United States
the government of the United States will
doubtless take such action ON its part
as shall lead to II final and authoritative
agreement between the people of the two
countries to the promotion of their COM
mon interests"
When the convention concludes its la
Dor | will transmit to the congress the
constitution as framed by the convention
for it's consideration and for such action
as it may deem advisable.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
FRIENDLY WITH ell NATIONS.
Coed VIII Prevails in All Our Intcrna tom
Relations.


Good will prevails in our relations
with the German empire. An amicab Bile
adjustment OF the long pending aues-
ton of the admission of our life insu,-
ance companies to do business in Prus-
STA has been reached. one of the prin-
cipal companies has already been re-
admitted and the way is opened for the
others to share the privileges.
The settlement OF the Samoan prob
lem, TO which / adverted in my last
message, has accomplished good results.
Peaee and contentnent prevail in the
islands especially in Tutuila, where a
convenient administration that has
won the confidence and esteem Of the
kindly disposed natives has been or
ganized under the direction of the
commander of the United States naval
station at Pago-Pago.
An imperial meat inspection law has
been enacted for Germany. While it
may simplify the inspections, 1t pro-
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06

warfare. which, while Ineffective to all
are still sufficient to beget insecurity
among the populations that have felt
the good results of our control and
thus delay the conferment upon them
of the fuller measures of local self
government. of education, and of in
dustrial and agricultural development
which we stand ready to give to them.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
Good Advice.

Philadelphia Press: Tackleton-1'm glad
your yacht beat Bragman's., He was
blowing SO much before the race. It's
your turn now. HE laughs best who
laughs last"
Mainsel-Yes; but say, rather. HE
laughs best who luffs first
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
In His MIMI.

Yonkers Statesman: Thought you
said you had plowed that ten-acres
field" said the first farmer. g
mo; only said was thinking about
blowing it," said the second farmer.
"Oh, see; you merely turned it over
in your mind"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
Bright BOY.

Brooklyn Life: Josh Hayrake-Ive
got one smart son up in the Klondilse.
Reuben Glue--Gettin' rich fast,
s'pose?
Josh Hayrake-Oh, yes; he writes
that he'll soon have enough tew git
home with.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
a wuRD OF WARMING.
In Prosperity We Must Guard Against
Extrayngnnce.

IxIFASAShNCes
In our great prosperity we must guard
gunce in COVE. .lment expenditures and
appropriations, and the chosen represen-
talives of the people will, doubt not.
that wise economy which in u season OF
plenty husbands. for the future. In this
era of great business activity and oppor-
tqnty caution Is not untlmeiy 1t VIII not
not retard but promote legitimate indus
trial and commercial expansion. Our
growing power brings with 1t temptations
avoid. 1t mus. not be used to Invite con-
hicts, nor for oppression. but for the more
effective maintenance OF those principles
Institutions and happiness depend. Let
us keep always in mind that the founda-
ton of our government Is liberty, its gu
perstructure peace.
William Mckinley
Executive Mansion, December 3. 1865.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spo-
zen of as cough cure. j. w. O'Brien,
s22 Third avenue, NJ, Minneapolis,
Ainn., January 6, 1900.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
A Cumulative Delay,

a Cumulative Delay.
Judge: Kate-I wish, dear. you
would go around to the book store and
get some of the latest novels.
Maude-Why not walt until this aft
srnoon? There will be some more out
by that time.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06

Florida's present population is 52s,542.
American. wheat -four imports into
Germany show an enormous increase
during the last few years.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if tfaiIs to cure.
e. w. Groves signature is ON each box. 26c.
The Great Forretfulness q, Natur

Cesar Birotteau: To forget is the great
,ecret of strong and creative natures-to
forget after the manner of nature her
self, who knows no past. who begins
lfresh at every hour the mysteries Of her
1nwearying travail
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
PORTO RIcAN GOVERNMENT.
Successful Operation of the Plan Provided
,v (,nnOrpsa

The civil government of Porto Rico
provided for by the act of the congress
approved April ~. 1900, is in success
full operation. The courts have been
established. The governor and his as
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
I.nf. lanue's Female Regulator

,atholoRcal Monthly stoppsgts, lrreEuarltics. 1D.
ltruc.ons suppress!ons. s2or sfor % W
Kidd Drug Co, Egin, III. Sent by mail on receipt OF
price. H. s. Baker, Druggist, Sioux City. Iowa, VINO
sArrtes full line Of rubber goods.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
Her Definition.

Her Definition.
Washington Star: Yes" said Miss
Cayenne, "he is undoubtedly cynic."
'.What is your idea of cynic?'
HE is person who keeps you con-
inually in doubt whether lie is unusu-
ally clever or unusually disagreeable."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-12-06
Trouble Win Turkey,

Our claims upon the government Of
the sultan for PREPARATION for injuries
suffered by American citizens IN AR
menia and elsewhere give promise of
early and satisfactory settlement. His
majesty's good disposition in this re-
gard has l3een eyinced by the issuance
of an trade for the rebuilding of an
American college at Halpoot.
Qu: relations with the various other
foreign governments are referred to
and characterized as satisfactory.