The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1903-12-12
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
The Leading Features of President Roosevelts
Message May Be Summarized as Follows.

to fluctuations
but a large surplus is undesirable. Economy is necessary,
with a due regard for the Nations needs
3-The integrity of our currency is beyond question 1t would
be unvise now to attemp. the reconstruction Of the entire
monetary system
AThe rehabilitation of the Merchant Marine is a necessity
that grows stronger with inacton The appointment of a
Commission to investigate the situation and suggest necessary
and desirable legislation is recommended.
5LThe cause of International Arbitration has progressed in a
satisfactory manner, but the Nations are not yet sufficiently
advanced to do away with wars, although hostilihes are not
entered upon as lightly as in the past
Standardization frauds are vigorously denounced The desira-
bnity of attracting emigrants of the right kind and distrbu-
ting them in the sections where more people are needed, is
strongly favored
LAND and postal frauds are emphatically condemned. 1t is
recommended that the scope of the appropriation set aside for
the use of the Attorney-Genera in enforcing Trust and Inter
state Commerce laws be extended so as to enable that Of
fetal to vigorously pursue all perpetrators of land and postal
frauds.
8-The crime of bribery should be made an extraditable ofense
No place of rest should be left on earth for the corrupt man
fleeing from his country.
9-The work of the Bureau of Corporations, in the Department
OF Commerce, is highly commended. Wise laws have been
NhAScAn noiCOu
1O-Publicity as to corporate affairs has proved a telling remedy
1t harms none who should not be harmed.
11-Neither corporations formed by capitalists nor Unions formed
by working men should be permitted to violate the law, which
is above both. Observance of the law is demanded of all
not requested.
work of the Interstate Commerce Commission has become
more effective, and illegal Trusts have been made to feel the
strong arm.
13-The Rural Free Delivery System is highly praised More than
any other Governmental measure of recent years it has helped
the country districts. At the same time the Civil Service list
has been greatly extended because of ii, but the expense is
more than Offset by the benefit conferred
1.-THE Insular possessions are doing so we'll that there is little
occasion to discuss them. The moral and intellectual progress
of the islanders has kept pace with their advancement from a
material and governmental point of view.
15-It is recommended that the Philippines be knit closer to this
country by an adjustment of the tariff arrangement now ex-
listing
16-Home building does not keep pace with the amount Of public
lands sold. All Government holdings of an agricultural
character should be strictly reserved for the home builder. A
Commission is now at work investigating land laws aud condi
tons, and it will report thereon, and also as to the proper dis
position of the public lands remaining.
1.-THE Reclamation of Arid Lands is progressing we'll and nc
change in the law under which the work is being done should
be made now. The Nation is directly helped by the settling
ofpeople on these reclaimed areas.
18-The necessity for Preserving the Forests becomes more and
more apparent. The good work should be encouraged. AL
matters relating to forest reserves, except land titles, should
be left to the Bureau of Forestry, in the Department O.
Agriculture.
19-The work of the General Staff of the Army is commended and
a similar institution for the Navy is recommended.
2O-Promotions in the Army and Navy should not be based OF
mere seniority.
21-As to the Isthmian Canal, the question before the people is nc
longer one of routes, but whether or not a canal across
Panama shall be dug. A review of past relations with New
Grenada and Colombia is given, and also OF recent events
Colombia is accused of not having acted squarely.