The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-29

Washington, Oct 29-Thc presidents
message IS nearly finished. and Mr.. Roose-
veit has Informed the members OF his
cabinet that he win read it TO them for
criticism in the present week.
The document is one OF the shortest
prepared by. president. and it will prob
ably be compressed into still smaller
compass. Mr.. Roosevelts opinion is
that a message briefly but strongly dis
cussing each of the important questions
engrossing the attention OF the country
win be what the nation wants.
These will be some OF the important
matters discussed by Mr. Roosevelt
Reciprocity--Mr Roosevelt will make "A
general statement OF the necessity Of reci-
proclty. but II is expected that ne VIII not
.make specific recommendation OF the
treaties negotiated
TO DWELL On TRUSTS
Trusts-1'he president feels strongly on
this subject and n is his purpose TO de-
vote a considerable portion OF his message
to it At the same time. he viii not.
though he VIII urge legislation, present
any plan for the determination OF this
important question.
II he follows the view of the department
of justice be win urge the amendment OF
the Sherman law so as TO provide ma
chinery FOR the prosecution Of trusts.
making IL compulsory for them 10 show
10 government officials on demand copies
Of their contracts and agreements, anc
authorize the employment Of agents TO
make the investigation. Mr.. Roosevelt
will not endorse this recommendation,
SO far as IS now known and may not
even call attention to It,
ship Subsidy Bili--The need OF augment.
alton OF the merchant marine is well
known 10 the country. and Mr. Roose-
Welt will dwell with emphasis upon It,
lie Will NOT commit himself to the in
dorsement of any measure IN fact
speaking of this subject a few days ago.
Mr.. Roosevelt said 10 member of COM
gress that he did not believe II the duty
OF the president TO recommend specific
legisiation. Ills duty was 10 point out
the need and leave congress TO furnish
the remedy
Navy-By reason of his service IN the
navy department Mr., Roosevelt takes a
deep Interest i'm the navy. lie has al
ready dictated very strong essay on the
need OF n strong navy He will earnestly
urge the adoption of formidable ship
building program, which shall include
battleships The outlying dependencies
must he protected and command OF the
sea is essential To their preservation to
the United states. a large navy Is also
necessary for the defence of the Monroe
Doctrine This will bc an especially
strong feature OF the message.
ATTITUDE OK TIE CANAL.
Isthmian Cunal-Mr Roosevelt will call
attention to the report ot the Isthman
Canal commission. which viii be sub
mittcd 20 him about the middle of Nov
cmbor iIc Is su ardent advocate of a
canal and will earnestly urge action. ilc
viii also rctor TO the negotiation of n
treaty Win Great Britain which re-
moves al obstacles in the way OF Ameri-
can construction of the canal and VIII
urge lts ratification
IN addition 10 these matters Nlr Roose-
Welt D. expected 60 urge the maintenance
OF the status quo in he Philippines and
the enactment of more stringent immi-
grafton laws which viii enable the eN-
cusiou of undesirable aliens. and The re-
epactmCnt of The Chinese exclusion act.
Members of the ways ANA Means com