Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1900-12-08

President McKinlsy's messsi

Lkosiuoht "Hs et
which was read to both Houses Of
Congress on Monday last is q volum-
inous document, containing about 25,-
600 words. and offers suggestions con-
corning most Of the questions promi-
nently before the country at the pres
emit time. II opens with 3 congratu-
latory reference to the prosperous con-
dition Of the country and then takes
up the Chinese trouble, recommend
ing that increased guarantees of safety
to Chinese Christians and aliens be
accepted in lieu of . portion OF the
money indemnity from China.
Declares the Alaskan modus vivendi
q makeshift which should be promptly
supplanted by a permanent agreed
boundary.
Brief reference IL made to trade rs7
lations with Spanish American States.
Interesting comments on the Paris
exposition and the part taken by
American exhibitors is supplied.
Our relations with Great Britain and
Germany are described as most pleas
ant.
Lynch law is denounced, and an
other appeal Is made to Congress to
give Federal Courts jurisdiction in In
ternational cases, where Federal re-
sponsibility may be eventually in
volved.
High praise is given Japan for her
splendid work in the Chinese troubles
and for the cordial and lofty and gen.
erous spirit manifested BY her through
all the momentous events of the year
in the Orient.
The ratification of the arbitration
adjustment by The Hague convention
is noted, and the names of the Ameri-
a members OF the court announced.
The Nicaragua Canal question is dis
cused, and its present status stated
also the Delagoa Bay award.
The progress of the treaty with
Spain is stated.
The policy of reciprocity is discussed
and favored, and much is hoped from
the Pan-American exposition which
will be opened in the Spring at Buff
falo, N. Y.
The Bureau Of American Republics
is cordially praised. American Con-
suls come in for some words of praise.
The revenues have 50 much in
creased and expenses are lessened 80
much that $55, 544, 556. 06 has been
transferred to the sinking fund.
The Treasury is in superb condition
The progress Of refunding the thirty
year bonds is stated.
The financial legislation Of last
Winter is praised, especially because
of its enabling the starting Of more
banks.
The growth of manufactures and
the mighty volume of foreign trade is
appropriately relorIcu W.
Tax reduction is recommended the
carrying Of so much American freight
in foreign ships is deprecated, and
measures to build up an American
merchant marine are recommended.
The Philippine situation is consid-
cred at great length; all that has been
done is reviewed, and the conclusion
is that the fortune of war has thrown
upon the nation an u~nsought trust,
which must be ~unselfshly discharged.
A good word is spoken Of Porto
Rico, and further legislation recon-
mended.
Cuban affairs are reviewed up to
date.
A Pacific cable ID recommended.
The President believes the regular
army should be 10000 men. with
power to increase to 1000
Medals OF honor for the volunteers,
regulars, sailors and marines are. rec
commended.
An increase Of the rural free mail
delivery is urged.
New warships are warmly recon-
mended.
Increased forest reserves are APP
proved, and the matter Of pensions
discussed at length, and the extension
of the irrigation system Of Hawaii APP
proved.
He renews his former suggestion for
uniform laws on trusts, founded in q
wise and just discrimination between
what is injurious and what ID useful
and necessary in business operations"
and hints at retaliation If Germany
begins Q tariff war.
Representative Shafroth OF Colo.
RADIO has prepared . bill. which IL
now in the hands of the Committee
ON Public Lands, directing the Geo.