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TIE Paris
Exposition

The acceptance by this Government
of the invitation of the republic of
France to participate in the universal
exposition of 1900 at Paris was immedi-
ately followed by the appointment of
special commissioner to represent the
United States in the proposed expo
sition, with special reference to the Sc
curing of space for an adequate exhi-
bition on behalf of the United States.
The special commissioner delayed his
departure for Paris long enough to as
certain the probable demand for space
by American exhibitors. His inquiries
developed an almost unprecedented in
terest in the proposed exposition, and
the information thus acquired enabled
him to justify an application for a
much larger allotment of space for the
American section than had been re-
served by the exhibition authorities.
The result was particularly gratifying,
In view of the fact that the United
States was one of the last countries to
accept the invitation of France.
The reception accorded our special
commissioner was most cordial, and he
was given ever reasonable assurance
that the United States would receive
consideration commensurate with the
proportions of our exhibit. The report
of the special commissioner as to the
magnitude and Importance of the COM
ing exposition and the great demand
for space for American exhibits sup
plies new argument for liberal and jul
dicious appropriation by Congress, to
the end that an exhibit fairlya repre-
sentative of the industries and re-
sources of our country may be made in
an exposition which will illustrate the
worlds progress during the nineteenth
century. = The exposition is intended to
be the most important and comprehen-
sive of the long series of International
exhibitions, of which our own at Chi
cago was a brilliant example, and it is
desirable that the United States should
make worthy exhibit of American ge-
achievements in every branch Of indus
try.
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Bdttl@sbtp for
Pacific Coast.

There should also be ample provision
made for powder and projectiles and
other munitions of war and for an in
creased number of officers and enlisted
men. Some additions are also neces
sary to our navy yards for the repair
and care of our larger number of YES
sells. AS there are now on the stocks
five battleships of the largest class
which cannot be completed for year
or two. concur with the recommended
ton of the Secretary of the Navy for
an appropriation authorizing the con-
cific coast, where at present there is
only one in commission and one under
construction, while on the Atlantic
coast there are three in commission and
four under construction; and also that
several torpedo boats be authorized in
connection with our general system of
coast defense.
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10 precIPIIaue upon tine vessels, Dotn
commercial and national, and upon the
consular officers of other powers, calls
for the definition of their relations to
the parties to the contest. Considered
as a question of eXpediency, 1 regard
the accordance of belligerent rights still
to be as unwise and premature as re-
gard it to be at present, indefenSible as
a measure of right. =
"Such recognition entails upon the
country according the rights which flow
from it difficult and complicated duties
and requires the exaction from the con-
tending parties of the strict observance
of their rights and obligations. 1t con-
fers the right of search upon the high
seas by vessels of both parties; it would
subject the carrying of arms and NUM-
lions of war, which now may be trans
cd freely and without interruption
=, - ssfEsof the United States to deten-
tio1.eand TO possible seizure; it would
eive rise to countless yexatious ques-
tons, would release the parent Govern
nv the Insurgents and would einvest
Spain with the right to exercise the SUI
pervisian recognized by our treaty Of
1885 over our commerce on the high
seas. a very large part of which, in Its
traffic between the Atlantic and Gulf
States, and between all OF them and
the States on the Pacific, passes through
the waters which wash the shores of
Cuba. The exercise of this supervision
could scarce fail to lead, if not to
abuses, certainly to collisions perilous
to the peaceful relations between the
two States There can be little doubt
as to what result such supervision
would before long draw this nation. 1t
would be unworthy of the United States
to inaugurate the possibilities of such
result, by measure of questionable
right or expediency, or by any indirec-
ton"
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Nicaragua
Conot.

A subject of large Importance to our
country and increasing appreciation on
the part of the people is the compile
ton of the great highway of trade be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific known
as the Nicaragua Canal. Its utility and
value to American commerce is uni
versally admitted. The commission ap-
pointed under date of July "a last to
continue the surveys and examinations
authorized by the act approved March
2, 1885, in regard to the proper route.
feasibility and cost of construction OF
the Nicaragua Canal, with view of
making complete plans of the entire
work of construction of such canal, is
now employed in the undertaking. In
the future I shall take occasion to
transmit to Congress the report of this
commission, making at the same time
such further suggestions as may then
seem advisable.
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Shortage
Of Food.

The startling, though possibly exag-
gerated, reports from the Yukon River
country of the probable shortage of
food for the large number of people who
are wintering there without the means
of leaving the country are confirmed in
such measure as to justify bringing the
matter to the attention of Congress.
Access to that country this winter can
be had only by the passes from Dyea
and vicinity, which is most difficult
and perhaps an impossible task. How
ever, should these reports of the suffer-
ing of our fellow citizens be further
verified, every effort at any cost should
be made to carry them relief.
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Five CiVil-
izGd Tribes.

For a number of years past it has
been apparent that the conditions I'M
der which the Five Civilized Tribes
were established in the Indian Terrific
ry under treaty provisions with the
United States, with the right of self
government and the exclusion of all
white persons from within their Dor
ders, have undergone so complete a
change as to render the continuance of
the system thus inaugurated practical
ly impossible. The total number of the
Five Civilized Tribes, as shown by the
last census, is 1894, and this number
has not materially increased, while the
white population is estimated at from
10000 to 100000, which. by permission
of the Indian Government, has settled
in the Territory. The present area of
the Indian Territory contains 25,694, 564
acres, much of which is-NoIy tile
land. q
The United States citizens residing in
the Territory, most of whom have gone
there by invitation or with the consent
of the tribal authorities, have made per-
manent homes for themselves. Numer-
Gus towns have been built, in which
from 500 to 5000 white people now re-
side. Valuable residences and business
houses have been erected in many of
them. Large business enterprises are
carried on in which vast sums of money
are employed and yet these people who
have invested their capital in the de-
Velopment of the productive resources
of the country are without the title to
the land they occupy and have no voice
whatever in the Government, either of
the nations or tribes. Thousands of
their children, who were born in the
Territory, are of school age. but the
doors of the schools of the nations are
shut against them and what education
they get is by private contribution. No
provision for the protection of the life
or property of these white citizens is
made by the tribal governments and
courts
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New Docks
Needed.

The great increase OF the navy which
has taken place in recent years was
justified by the requirements for naval
defense and has received public appro-
baton. The time has now arrived, how
ever, when this increase, to which the
country is committed, should for
time take the form of increased facili-
ties commensurate with the increase of
our naval vessels. 1t is an unfortunate
fact that there is only one dock on the
Pacific coast capable of docking our
largest ships and only one on the At
lantic coast, and that the latter has for
the last six or seven months been under
repair and therefore incapable of use.
Immediate steps should be taken to
provide three or four docks of this ca
pacity on the Atlantic coast, at least
one on the Pacific coast and floating
dock on the Gulf. This is the recon-
mendation of a very competent board
appointed to investigate the subject.
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Monetary
Commission.

Under the provisions of the act of
Congress approved March 8, 1897, for
the promotion of an international
agreement respecting bimetallism,
appointed on the 14th day of April, 1897,
Hon. Edward o. Wolcott of Colorado,
Hon Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois and
Hon. Charles J. Paine of Massachusetts,
as special ENJOYS to represent the
United States They have been dill
gent in their efforts to secure the con-
currence and cooperation of European
countries in the international settle
ment of the question, but up to this
time have not been able to secure an
agreement contemplated by their mis-
sion.
The gratifying action of our great
sister Republic of France in joining
this country in the attempt to bring
about an agreement between the prin-
cipal commercial nations of Europe,
whereby a fixed and relative value be-
tween gold and silver shall be secured,
furnishes assurances that we are not
alone among the larger nations of the
world in realizing the international
character of the problem and in the
desire of reaching some wise and prac-
teal solution of it. The British Gov
eminent has published a resume of the
steps taken jointly by the French En-
bassador in London and ~the special
ENJOYS Of the UnitC1 States, with
whom our Embasador in London act
lively co-operated in the presentation of
this subject to her Majesty's Govern
ment. This will be laid before Con-
gress. Our special ENJOYS have not
made their final report, as further ne
gotiations between the representatives
of this Government and the govern
ments Of other countries are pending
and in contemplation. They believe
that doubts which have been raised in
certain quarters respecting the posi-
bility of maintaining the stability of
the parity between the metals and
kindred questions may yet be solved
by further negotiations.
Meanwhile, it gives me satisfaction
! to state that the special ENJOYS have
already demonstrated their ability and
/ fitness to deal with the subject, and it
| is to be earnestly hoped that their la
bors may result in an international
agreement which will bring about re-
cognition of both gold and silver as
money upon such terms and with such
safeguards as will secure the use of
both metals upon a basis which shall
work no injustice to any class of our
! citizens.
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An Indian
AriSfOCrdCN.

The Secretary of the Interior reports
that leading Indians have absorbed
great tracts of land to the exclusion of
the common people and government by
an Indian aristocracy has been prac-
tically established, to the detriment of
the people 1t has been found impos-
sible for the United States to keep its
citizens out of the Territory and the
executory conditions contained in trea-
ties with these nations have, for, the
most part, become Impossible of eXecu
ton, had it been possible for the tribal
government to secure each individual
Indian his full enjoyment in common
with other Indians of the common prop
erty of the nations. Friends Of the in
dams have long believed that the best
interests of the Indians of the Five CIV
ilized tribes would be found in Ameri-
can citizenship, with all the rights and
privileges which belong to that condi-
ton.
By Section 16 of the act of March 8,
1898, the President was authorized to
appoint three Commissioners to enter
into negotiations with the Cherokee,
Choctaw, Chickasaw, Muskogee Cor
Creek) and Seminole Nations, common
" known as the Five Civilized Tribes,
in the Indian Territory. Briefly, The
purposes of the negotiations were the
eXtingushment of the tribal title to any
lands within that Territory ROW hald by
any and al such nations or tribes, eth
err by cession of the same or some part
thereof to the United States or by the
division of same in SeVerdity among the
Indians Of such nations or tribes re-
spectively, as may be entitled to the
same, or by such other method as may
be agreed upon between the several n Il
lions and tribes afore said, or each Of
them with the United States, with a
view to such an adjustment upon the
basis of justice and equity as may, with
the consent of the said nations of the
indians so far as may be necessary, be
REQUISITE and suitable to enable the III
innate creation of State or States OF
the Union which shall embrace the
lands within said Indian Territory
The commission met much opposition
from the DE ginning. The Indians were
very slow to act and those in control
manifested a decided Discrimination 10
meet with favor the propositions sub
mitted TO them. \ little nlote tnan
three years after organization the COM
m ssion effected an ag e~ment ws,h the
Choctaw Ma lion alone. The Chi2kd-
saws have refused to agree to its terms
saiia,- thsx have a common interest
ssflh the Ehoctaws in the lands o. said
nations. thet agreement with the latter
naIIon could not have been with the
consent Of lhe former. April. %, 1891
-eAn1nfasion effected an agreement
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will be seen how much remains to be
done for that vast and remote and yet
promising portion of our country.F Spe-
cis28 authority was given to the Presi-
dent by the act of Congress, approved
JulSs24 1897, to divide that territory
into TWO land districts and to designate
the boundaries thereof and to appoint
registers and surveyors of said land Of
fees, and sSthe President was also au-
thorized to appoint a Surveyor General
for the entire district. Pursuant to this
ceiver have been appointed with offices
at Sitka. If in the ensuing year the
conditions justify it, the additional land
district authorized by law will be estab-
lished, with an office at SOME point in
the Yukon valley. No appropriations,
however, were made for this purpose,
and that is now necessary to be done
for the two land DISTRICTS into which
the territory is to be divided.
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MdQ Bid.

The lien on the Kansas Pacific prior
to that of the Government on the 3Oth
of July. 1897, principal and interest,
amounted to s7,2S1, O4s.11. The Govern
ment, therefore, should it become the
highest bidder, will have to pay the
amount of the first mortgage lien.
believe that, under the act of 1887, it
has the authority to do this. and, in the
absence of any action bst, Congress, L
shall direct the Secretary Of the. Treas
ury to make the necessary deposit as
required by the courts decree to quail
ify as bidder and to bid at the sale a
sum which will at least equal the prin-
ciptaJ of the debt due to the Govern
ment; but suggest, in order to remove
all controversy, that an amendment OF
the law be Immediately passed, explic-
lily giving such powers and appropri-
ating in general terms whatever sum
is sufficient therefor.
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Civil Service.

The important branch of our Govern
ment known as the Civil, Service, the
practical Improvement of which has
long been subject of earnest discus
sion, has of late years received in
creased legislative and executive ap-
prevail During the past few months
the service has been placed on a still
hrmer basis of business methods and
personal While the right of our
veteran soldiers to reinstatement in de-
serving cases, has been asserted, dis
missals for. merely political reasons
have been carefully guarded against.
the examinations for admittance to the
service enlarged and at the same time
rendered less technical and more prace~
teal; and a distinct advance has been
made by giving hearing before dis
missal upon all cases where incompe-
tency is charged or demanded, or re-
moYal OF officials in any of the depart
ments. This order has been made to
give to the accused his right to be
heard without in any way lmpairing
the power of removal, which should al
ways be exercised in cases of inefi-
cheney and incompetency, and which Is
one OF the vital safeguards of the civil
service reform system. preventing stag
nation and dead wood and keeping
every employee keenly alive to the fact
that the security of his tenure depends
not on favor, but on his own tested and
carefully watched record of service.
Much, of course, still remains to be
accomplished before the system can be
made reasonably perfect for our needs
~Ihere are places now in the classified
service which ought to be exempted
and others unclassified may properly be
included. 1 shall not hesitate to ca
empt cases which think have been i'm
properly included in the classified SER
vice. or include those whioh
judgment will best promote the public
service. The system has the approval
of the people, and it will be my en-
deavor to uphold and extend Il.
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MilitdryFofcG
in TIE NOrtb.

I concur with the Secretary of War
in his suggestions as to the necessity
for a military force in the Territory of
Alaska for the protection of persons
and property. Already a small force,
consisting of twenty-five men with two
officers under command of Lieutenant
Colonel Randall of the Eighth Infantry,
has been sent to st. Michaels to estab-
lish a military post.
AS it is to the interest of the Govern
ment to encourage the development and
settlement of the country and its duty
TO follow up its citizens there with the
benefits of legal machinery, I earnestly
urge upon Congress the establishment
of system of Government of such fiex-
Utility as will enable it to adjust itself
to the future areas of greatest popula-
ton
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Onion poetic
RoilMdy.

The Union Pacific Railway, main line,
was sold under the decree of the Unit
ed States court for the district of Ne
braska on the LIST and I'd of November,
this year. The amount due the Gov
eminent consisted of the principal of
the subsidy bonds, s27,236,512, and the
accrued interest thereon, sSl ,211, 7l1.75,
making the total Indebtedness $5S, 49,
22S.75. The bid at the sale covered the
first mortgage lien and the entire mort
gage claim of the Government, princi-
pal and interest.
The sale of the subsidized portion of
the Kansas Pacific line, upon which the
Government holds second mortgage
lien, has been postponed at the instance
of the Government to Dec. Is, 1887. The
debt Of this division Of the Union Pa
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TIE New
I9ibrdrQ.

The library provided for by the act
OF - sreSSs approved April II. 1896.
has been complet~a- to the
public. 1t should be a matter of con-
graduation that through the foresight
and munificence of Congress the nation
possesses this noble treasure house of
knowledge. 1t is earnestly to be hoped
that, having done so much toward the
cause of education, Congress will con-
tinue to develop the library in every
phase of research, to the end that il
may not be only one Of the most mag
nificent, but among the richest and
most beautiful libraries in the world
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Hone R0(g in
Local Matters

If the treaty is confirmed. as every
consideration of dignity and honor re-
1uires, the wisdom of Congress will see
to it that, avoiding abrupt assimilation
of elements perhaps hardly yet fitted to
share in the highest franchises of citi-
zenship ara having due regard to the
geographical conditions, the most just
provisions for self RUE in local matters.
with the largest political liberties as an
integral part of our nation, will be ac-
corded TO the Hawaiians.
No less is due to a people who, after
nearly five years of demonstrated ca
9acity to fulfill the obligations of self
governing Statehood, come Of their free
will to merge their destinies in our
body polite
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Not
Submit TO Loss

In SO important matter as the aov-
eminent becoming the probable owner
of railroad property, which it perforcs
must conduct and operate, I feel con-
strained to lay before Congress these
facts for it's consideration and act be-
fore the contamination of the sale 1t
IS clear to my mind that the Govern
ment should not permit the property to
be sold at price which will yield less
than one-half the principal of its debt
and less than one-fifth of its debt, prln-
cipal and interest The Government,
rather than accept less than it's claim.
should become bidder and thereby the
this to Congress for action.
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Departmental
Repofts.

am forced BY The length Of this mes
sage to omit many important REFER
ences to affairs of the Government with
which Congress will have to deal at the
present session. They are fully dis
cussed in the departmental reports. to
all of which l invite your earnest at
tention.
Ihe estimates of the expenses of the
Government by the several denart-
ments will, am sure, have your care
ful scrutiny While Congress may find
n ~ an easy task to reduce the expenses
OF the Government, Il should NOT en-
courage their increase. These exper
VIII, in my Judgment admit of
crease In many branches OF the
eminent without injury to tbs
service. 1t is a commandi,t
keep the appropriations with
celpts of the Government
avoid deficit.
WILLIAM Mn
Executive Mansion. Dec. 6, y
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Arbitration.

International arbitration cannot be
omitted from the list of subjects claim
ing our consideration Events have only
served to strengthen the general views
on this subject expressed in my inau-
gural address. The best sentiment Of
the civilized world is moving toward
the settlement of differences between
the nations without resorting to the
horrors of war. Treaties embodyinG
these humane principles on broad lines
without in any way imperiling our in
terests or our honor shall have my con-
slant announcement
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Reforms
in C0bd.

All civil and electoral rights of pc
ninsular Spaniards are. in virture of ex-
listing constitutional assembly, forth
with extended to colonial Spaniards. A
scheme of autonomy has been pro-
claimed by decree, to become effective
upon ratification by the Cortes. 1t
creates a Cuban Parliament, which,
with the insular executive, can consid-
Grand vote upon all subjects affecting
local order and Interests, possessing
unlimited power save as to matters of
state, war and ethe navy, as to which
the Governor General acts by his own
authority as the delegate Of the Central
Government This Parliament receives
the oath of the Governor General to
preserve faithfully the liberties and
privileges of the colony, and to it the
Colonial Secretaries are responsible. 1t
has the right to propose to the Central
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Seating
@0gstion.

The efforts which had been made dur
ing the two previous years by my pre-
decessor TO secure better protection to
the fur seals in the North Pacific ocean
and Boring sea were renewed at an
early date by this administration, and
have been pursued with earnestness.