Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-12-03

celye proper attention, and sspsuih-
tial reduction on the tariff duties upon
Cuban imports is advised the nam
tenance of national authority over 'hV
Philippines Is shown TO be necessary
and the granting OF local self govern
ment to the inhabitants by gradual
process without too much haste
Is recommended The troublous
conditions there are not ignored. But
praise is given to loyal natives, ana
legislation is recommended encourage
ing the introduction Of industrial en-
terprlses, for the development OF the
natural wealth OF the Islands and the
promotion OF remuneratiye labor among
the people.
The President advises the construc-
ton OF Pacific cable to Hawaii ana
the Philippines, to be continued TO the
Asiatic continent. He also advocates
the building OF the Isthmlan Canal al
firms the essentially Of the Monroe
doctrine, which he summarizes as a
declaration that There must be no ter"
rltorial aggrandzement by any non
American power at the expense OF any
American power on American soil, ana
announces that 1--WE do not wish to see
any old World military power grow up
on this continent or to be compelled
to become military power ourselves
The upbullding Of the American navy
is strongly recommended, not as pro-
vocation to war but as a preservation
Of peace, and the protection OF our
country. The necessity Of present pre-
cautions against future dangers Is
pointed out, and also the practical use
OF warships by maneuyers in squadrons
and singly, practice with torpedo boats
gunnery trials, drilling of crews and Of
flcers, training of men In progressive
instruction, and the keeping up OF a
national naval reserve. He declares
that an adequate navy must be butt
and maintained, or we may definitely
accept a secondary position In inter-
national affairs,
The President does not consider
necessary any present increase In our
army, but he argues tho maintenance
and Improvement Of the army, to be
kept at the highest point OF efficiency
He enters fully into the various parts
Of this important subject including us
bearing OH the regular. troops ana
upon the militia and the yolun-
teer forces, upon which we VIII
have to rely greatly In the future
as we have in the past Reform
in the matter Of promotions Is recon-
mended, so that rewards shall be dis
trlbuted on the principle Of merit
Civil service reform comes in for its
proper consideration and the merit sys-
TEN In that Is also supported as a
method Of securing honest and efficient
administration Of the government, The
need OF consular agents as men OF
character, knowledge and enterprise Is
pointed out, and the passage OF meas
ures looking to this end is recommend
ed.
The recognition of the Indians of our
country as individuals and not as
members OF q tribe is strongly advo'
Gated. Also the enactment and en-
foroement OF marriage laws amoni
them similar to those OF the whites. In
dustrlal education particularly cattle
raising, and the discrimination Of thu
reservation system ave suggested, alst
regulations for the restriction among
them Of the liquor traffic.
The President supports Congressional
did for the 81. Louis centennial exposi
ton, also for the Charleston exposition
and he gives praise TO those who pro
NOTED the Pan-American Exposition a
Buffalo. He encourages the Smithson
Ian Institution, presents the needs of
national museum. and urges the pro
motion OF public libraries and their ait
from the federal library. He advises
the establishment OF the census ofIic,
as a permanent government bureau. HI
calls attention to anuscs in the posta
service, recommends the increase Of ru
raj routes and the improvement Of tn
entire postal department
Our relations with China are ex
planned. and the subject OF the uprising
In that country and the course takel
by the United States during those tfou
bles is pointed out with the benefits t
both countries which have accrue,
therefrom. Pan-Amerlcan Congresse
are approved by the President and tn
adjustment OF claims made by Mexic
Is advised The death of Queen Vic
torla and that OF the Empires
Dowager Frederick Of Germany ar
feelngly alluded to, and the messag
closes with thanks to the Almisht,
for the peace with the nations we en-
Joy, and the announcement that Wv
firmly intend that our policy shall b
such as to continue unbroken thes
international relations Of mutual res
pect and good will"
The Presidents message Is write
In simple and easy style, and can b
readily understood by the intelligen
reader who has any comprehension q
public questions, home and foreign
and 1t viii impart much informatlo
on these subjects to the general pub
lie, The policies and sentiments con
tained in 1t win meet the approval, W
believe, Of the great body of the pee
pie of the United States, and will pre-
mote that confidence in the ability an
force of character of the President
the United States which Is so neces
sary to the welfare Of the nation.
PORTO RICO.