The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-08

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VOL. vi. NO. 81.
to which / adverted in my last message
has accomplished good results. Peace and
contentment prevail in the islands, especi.
ally in Tutuila, where convenient ad-
ministration, that has won the confidence
and esteem Of the kindly disposed natives,
has been organized 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, it prohibits GER
tain products heretofore admitted. There
j. still great uncertainty as to whether our
well nigh extinguished German trade III
meat products can revive under its new
burdens. Much will depend upon reguls-
tions not yet promulgated, which we conf
IDENTIFY hope will be free from the .discrim-
nations which attended the enforcement
Of the old statutes.
The remaining link in the new lines of
direct telegraphic communication between
the United States and the German empire
has recently been completed, affording
gratifying occasion for exchange Of friendly
congratulations with the German emperor.
Our relations with Great Britain are sat-
isfactory as seen BY the prompt settlement
Of the Delagoa bay seizures.
Nicaragua canal has been disposed Of by
asking congress to remove objections.
We are also in good financial condition,
and the deficits Of past ak years have been
wiped out.
The new financial law has resulted in thu
extension Of banking facilities.
We have remarkable record Of COM
mercial and industrial progress in foreign
| trade.
Reduction Of war tax recommended,
taking it of legacy bequests.
American vessels should handle mora Of
the business Of the merchant marine.
4 As to the trusts congress is urged to
remedy the existing evils.
1 In reference to the Philippine islands he
says the work Of pacifcation Is making
Egood progress.
i Pledges have been kept, faith and honor
lof the army have been maintained.
| Civil rule in vogue in Cuba, and : con.
stitutional convention now in session At
Havana.
Recommendation Of special message IL
: renewed for Pacifc cable.
Indorses the recommendation made BY
Secretary Root for larger standing army.
Recommendation for new vessels in the
, navy is approved.
Sales during the past year have shown
large increase in the public domain.
Receipts Of the year in excess Of ex-
, penditures in the patent Office.
! Attention is called to report Of secretary
of the interior as to schools for Alaska.
|, Progress in Hawaii shows healthy de-
! velopment under the United States flag.
Il Compiling Of statistics Of the twelfth
! census is progressing favorably.
q Work has been much extended during
the year in the department Of agriculture.
!. Principles Of the civil service should be
J. extended to the Philippines.
= The hall Of records is crowded, and .
< new building is needed to give necessary
r room.
/. The transfer Of the government to Wash
ington is fact Of great historical interest.
& Among the people there is a feeling Of
a genuine pride in the capital Of the repub-
d lie. It is matter Of interest in this con-
& nection that in 1900 the population Of
t the District Of Columbia was IA 4,003; today
it is 278.7l8 The population Of the city Of
Washington was then 32lO; today it Is
2l8,l96.
! Congress having provided for IAN ap-
d propriate national celebration Of the CEN
! tennial anniversary Of the seat Of gov
lernment in the District of Columbia" the
committees authorized by it have pre-
pared a program for the 18th Of Decenl-
{ ber, 1900, which date has been selected a.
the anniversary.
In Conclusion.
ri In our great prosperity we must guard
r against the dangers it invites IN extrava-
il eance in government expenditures and
.. appropriations, and the chosen representa-
e tives Of the people will, doubt not, fur
le nish an example 10 their legislation o.
i. that wise economy which in season O
r. plenty husbands for the future. In this
Is era of great business activity and oppor,
m tunity caution is not untlmely. !. Wln
n. not abate but strengthen our commence
=. 1t will not retard, but promote our legitl'
Il mate industrial and commercial expan'
a sion.
!. Our growing power brings with it temp
s tations and perils requiring constant vigi'
lance to avoid. It must not be used to IN
in vite conflicts, nor for oppression, put Io'
- the more effective maintenance OF tnose
W principles of equality and justice upon
!" which our institutions and happiness de
d pend. Let us keep always IN mino tna'
g the foundation of our government ID hp
: = erty: it's superstructure peace.
= WILLIAM MKENLEY.
Executive Mansion, December 8, 1900.
Lteutenant Hobson II sick.
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