The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-12-11
Roosevelt to Congress.

: Tne presidents message is, about
$4,000 words in longth, dealing with all
the questions of vital Importance now
in the public eye. s'..
In the beginning Mr., Roosevelt PAYS
q glowing tribute to the memory of
the lamented William Mckinley and
denounces anarchy. He not only de-
plores the existence of the anarchist.
but beseeches congress to make it i'm
possible in the future for the chief ex-
ecutive of the nation to be shot down.
He calls attentionfto tho great pros
perity of the nation.
he deals at length with industrial
conditions and problems.
he declares that trusts must be con-
trolled; otherwise, trusts will control.
A new cabinet officer is suggested. /.
VINO snail be known as tho secretary of
commerce and industry.
MT. ssRoosevelt urges that congress
see to 1T that the United States secure
the greatest service from its employees.
Mnch stress is laid upon The brother
hood of men.
Better immigration laws are asked
for by the president.
The message declares that reciproc-
lty ls no enemy of protection.
An encouraging word is said for the
benefit OF our merchant marine. Mr..
Roosevelt declares that tho American
merchant marine should be restored tn
the ocean.
"Maintain the gold Standard" Gays
MIR. Roosevelt.
!, 1t is suggested that congress amend
the Interstate commerce law.
Much attention id given to the agri-
cultural interests of the country.
Intelligent forestry Is urged by the
president.
The message urges the Importance
Of the reclamation of arid lands.
Mr.. Roosevelt declares that Hawaii
should by all means be developed,
pointing out in detail the immense ail.
vantages to be gained from the new
country.
The grentproblem Of the government
OF the Philippines is given much space
IN the message. and the president sug-
ed by conditions in the Orient.
In no uncertain words the president
declares that. the Monroe doctrine
should De the cardinal feature of for
eign policies of all nation of the two
Americas. as it is of the United States.
Congress is directed to the fact that
q, greater American navy is demanded.
He declares that the work of upbuild-
ing 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 ex-
lat between the United States and the
South American countries.
The p. 3sident takes bold stand for
tho educational interests of the people.
The postal service and rural mail de-
livery is given the support of the pres-
ldent In his message.
Attention is called to the opportuni-
ty of the U1ited States that now exists
in the trade with China.
The consular service, saws the pres-
ident, is in need of reform.
ExpOsitiOns as upbuilders of 8 coun-
try are endorsed, and attention ia di-
rected to their good. Congress is es-
peclally urged to pay the expenses in
connection with the removal of the
government exhibit to Charleston.
Ihe message calls attention to the
good resulting from che army reorgan-
ization.
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.