The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-12-18
ROOSEVELT TO CONGRESS.
Salient Features of the Presidents Frst Mes
sage,

Salient Features Of the Presidents Frst Mes
sage.
The presidents message is
about $4,000 words in length,
dealing with all the questions OF
vital Importance now the pub
lie eye.
In the beginning Mr.. Roose-
velt pays a glowing tribute to
the memory of the lamented Viii
liam Mckinley and denounces
anarchy. He not only deplores
the existence of the anarchist,
but beseeches congress to make
it impossible in the future for the
chief executive of the nation to
be shot down.
He calls attention to the great
prosperity of the nation.
He deals at length with indus
trial conditions and problems.
He declares that trusts must
he controlled; otherwise. trusts
will control.
A new cabinet officer is sug-
gested, who shall be known as
the secretary Of commerce and
Industry.
Mr.. Roosevelt urges that con-
gress see to it that the United
States secure the greatest SER
vice from it's employees.
Much stress is laid upon the
brotherhood of men.
Better immigration laws are
asked for by the president.
The message declares that re-
ciprocity is no enemy Of protec-
ton.
An encouraging word is said
for the benefit Of our merchant
marine. Mr.. Roosevelt declares
that the American merchant ma
rine should be restored to the
ocean.
s'Maintain the gold standard, :"
says Mr.. Roosevelt.
It is suggested that congress
amend the interstate commerce
law.
Much attention is given to the
agricultural interests of the
country.
Intelligent forestry is urged by
the president.
The message urges the impor-
tance of the reclamation of arid
lands.
Mr.. Roosevelt declares that
Hawaii should by all means be,
developed, pointing out in detail
the immense advantage to be
gained from the new country.
The great problem of the gov
ernment Of the Philippines is
given much space in the mes
sage, and the president suggests
that a sterner policy is demanded
by conditions in the Orient.
I In no uncertain words the pres
ident declares that the Monroe
doctrine should be the cardinal
feature of foreign policies of all
nations of the two Americas. as
it is of the United States.
Congress is directed to the
fact that a greater American
navy is demanded. He declares
that the work of upbuilding the
navy must not be neglected, but
pushed forward with all possible
speed.
He reviews the situation in
China at length.
He advises that closer relations
exist between the United States
and the South American coun-
tries.
The president takes a bold
stand for the educational inter-
ests of the people.
The postal service and rural
mail delivery is given the sup
port of the president is his mes
sage.
Attention is called to the op-
portunity of the United States
that now exists in the trade with
China.
The consular service, says the
president, is in need Of reform.
'Expositions as upbuilders of
country are endorsed, and -atten-
tiou is directed to their good.
Congress is especially urged to
pay the expense in connection
with the removal of the govern
ment exhibit to Charleston.
The message calls attention to
the good resulting from the army
reorganization.
A liberal pension policy is
urged.
A strong plea is made for the
civil service.
The president says there is no
need now for an increase in the
United States army.
In closing, the president refers
to the death of Queen Victoria.
of England, and the death of the
Empress Dowager Frederick, of
Germany.