The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-12-10
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

frDslQtUL h0uafFelk p message - a
most remarkable document A care
ful reading Of the message indicates
that every word Of II was penned by
the President II Is doubtful II there
has been a message submitted 10
Congress IN many years that did not
contain certain portions written By
members Of the Cabinet This was
especially true in recommendations
concerning the various departments.
In the past the message OF the Presi-
dent has gone somewhat into detail ia
describing the special work OF each
department and its needs, before Con
gress. President Rooseyelt's message
presents a new departure in this r.
spcct. In commenting upon the needs
of the Navy reference Is made 10 the
report OF the Secretary OF the Navy as
10 the number and class OF new ships
recommended. but with this exception
all matters treated OF in the message
are treated OF from the broad ground
81 the chief administrative officer IF
the nation. Congress is left to the re-
ports OF the various department heads
for details OF the work OF the depart
ments.
On the subject Of trusts the Presi-
dent takes no uncertain stand He
declares that publicity Of the trans
actions Of great combinations OF CAPT
tai is as necessary as is publicity in
the management Of banks Such re-
suits cannot be brought about by
State legislation and It therefore be
comes a subject for national legisla-
ton.
Strict laws for the dealing with
anarchists must be enacted. says the
President. and II such laws cannot be
passed under the Constitution as it
noN stands then he would have a Con
stitutional amendment which would
permit OF their passage
Five subjects in the message are Of
special Importance to Hawaii First
is HIS attitude upon Chinese Immi-
grafton. There is no hesitation or
eauivocation upon the subject OF Chi
nese immigration by the President
lie says most directly and pointedly
that the Exclusion Act should be re-
enacted. and not only that, but the
act should be strengthened in every
way possible.
Referring directly to Hawaii he says
American conditions must be foster
ed. So important TO this Territory
are his words concerning Hawaii that
il is well TO repeat them here:
In Hawaii cur aim must be to de-
VeIop the Territory on the traditional
American lines. We do not wish a
region Of large estates titled by cheap
labor; we wish healthy American
community Of men, who themselves
tiu the farms they own. All our legis-
lstion for the Islands should be shaped
with this end in view; the we'll being
Of the average home-maker must at
ford the true test Of the healthy de-
Velopment Of the islands. The land
policy should, as nearly as possible.
be modelled on our homestead sys-
tern.
The importance OF a Pacific cable
is especially emphasized and Congress
is urged TO pass q cable bin at the
earliest possible moment
Not less in importance is the build
ing OF the Nicaragua Canal. which is
earnestly urged as one OF the great
national necessities Of the day.
Reciprocity with Cuba is especially
recommended. not merely as a trade
benefit. but as duty which the
United States is morally bound to per
form
All Of these matters are Of the utn 81
importance TO Hawaii Other sub
jeets concern US indirectly. especially
the building OF powerful navy. but
these Eve touch every interest OF Ha-
wall directly.
All IN all the message is a most
powerful document. II is forceful. d.
rect and plain spoken. Il carries with
il the Impression OF the author; 1t
breathes his indomitable spirit. and t
shows that force OF character which
win leave the impress OF the Priest
dents course upon the world.
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