The state herald., 1900-12-07
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY SENDS
HIS MESSAGE TO CONGRESS-

into trusts, and again invite nttentlOI
to my discussion of the subject at that
time. which concluded with these
words: 1T is apparent that uniformit!
of action upon this subject in several
states is much to be desired. 1t Is tc
be hoped that such uniformity, found
ed in wise and just discrimination
between what is Injurious and what is
useful and necessary in business oper'
ations, may be obtained, and that
means may be found for Congress
within limitations of its constitutional
power, so TO supplement an effective
code of stale legislation as TO ma ke d
complete system of laws throughout
the United States adequate TO compel
n general observance of the salutary
rules to which | have referred
''rhe imports of the year amounted
to SS49.9il.1S4 and an increase over
1899 of S152,792, ,G95. This increase Is
largely in materials for manufacture,
and is in response to the rapid develop.
mcnt of manufacturing In the United
States. While there was imported for
use in manufactures in 1900 material
to the value of SO 7GS,9I2 in excess OF
1899, il is rcaSsuring TO observe that
there Is n tendency toward decrease in
the importation of articles manufactur-
ed ready for consumption, which IN
1900 formed 1917 per cent. of the total
imports. against 15.5i per cent. in lS9o
and 21 90 per cent in 1896.
Il recommend that Congress nt lis
present session reduce internal revenue
taxes imposed to meet expenses of war
with Spain In the sum of S3O.OOOOOO.
This reduction should be measured by
remission of those taxes which expert
ence has shown to be most burden
some to the industries of the people. l
specially urge that there he included in
whatever reduction is made the legacy
tax beQuest for public uses of liter
airy, educational or charitable charac-
ter.
IN my inaugural address referred
to the general subject of lynching in
these words: 'l.ynching must not he
tolerated in n great and civilized coun-
try like the United States. Courts, not
mobs. must execute the penalties of
law. The preservation Of public order,
right of discussion. integrity of courts
and orderly administration of justice
must continue forever. This Is the
rock of safety upon which our govern
mcnt securely rests This | most urg-
emily rciterate and again invite the at
tention of my cOuntrymen TO this re
proach upon our civilization.
"The all-important matter of an in
canal has assumed new
phase. Adhcring to its refusal 10 re-
open the question of forfeiture of con
tract of the Maritime Canal Company,
which was terminated for alleged nom
execution In October. 1899. the govern
ment of Nicaragua has since supple
nented that action by declaring the so
styled Eyre cCragin option void for non
payment of the stipulated advance.
Protests in relation TO these acts have
been filed In the state department and
ire under consideration.
THE Nicaraguan government shows
1 disposition to deal fairly with the ca
nal question. either in the way of ne
,otiations with the United States or
,y taking measures to promote water
ways.
"Ovcrtures for convention TO effect
he building Of the canal under the au-
spices Of the United States are under
In the meantime the
views of Congress upon the general
subject. in the light of the report of
he commission appointed to examine
The comparative merits of the various
ship canal projects, may
be awaited.
81 recommend TO the early attention
pf the Senate the convention with
Great Britain 10 facilitate the construc-
ton Of such canal and 10 remove any
objection which might arise out of the
commonly called the Clay
on-Bulwer treaty.
American vessels during the last
three years have carried about nine
per cent. Of our exports and imports
Foreign ships should carry, at least,
not the greatest part of American
radc. The remarkable growth of our
steel Industries, the progress Of ship
for domestic trade. and our
steadily maintained expenditures for
he navy have created an opportunity
10 place the United States In the first
'ank of commercial maritime powers"
The Philippine question occupies
space In the Presidents
y
commonly known ns the Tnfn com
mission are embodied In the message.
III of which have been published.
The President feels that the opposi-
Ion 10 this government Is In scattering
districts, although II j. still such Ms To
ausc a feeling Of Insecurity among the
population OF the Islands. The PresI.
lent concludes:
Later reports from the commission
show yet more encouraging advance
toward insuring the benefits OF liber.
y and good government to Fillplnos
N the Interest Of humanity aud with
he aim OF building up an enduring.
and selfndminlsterlng
In these FAR eastern seas.
would impress upon the Congress
hat whatever legislation may be en-
acted In respect 10 the Philippine IL.
lands should be along these generous
lines. The fortune of war has thrown
upon this nation an nnsought trust.
which should he unselnshly dis.
aud dcvolved upon this GOV.
ernmeni moral as well us material
responsibility toward these millions
whom we have freed from mn opprrs.
slve yoke.
II have on another occasion called
the flllpnos "the wards of the nn.
Hon" Our obligation ~ guardian was
not lightly assumed. II must not be-
otherwise than honestly fulhllcd. aim.
Ing first Of all to benefit those who
have come under our fostering care.
II Il our duty so 'o treat them TINT
our ilng may hc no less beloved In N.
Of Luzon and by the sons
Of Mlnlnnno and Ncgro- than IL Is Mt
home. that there. nS here. II rhnii lie
r"vcrrd ns the symbol of liberty, en-.
lighicnmcnt mud progress In every ave.
nnc NJ development
The Fillplnos nfc rncc quick So
learn nnd 10 profit by knowledge. IL.
would be rash who. with the teachings
OF contcmpornneous history In View.
would IN n limit io the degree Of cnl.
lure and advancement yet within reach
Of these people. " our duty toward
IA. L.. 81.