The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-12-16
THE MESSAGE.
Synopsis Of What the President Had
to Say to Congress.
HE SPEAKS OF ALL MATTERS
Relating to the Advancement and
Progress Of the United States
and Her Relations With
Othar Nafinns
Other Nations.

The annual message of President
Roosevelt, which was read to both
houses Of the Fifty-eighth congress
today, comprises fifteen thousand
words, being estimated al over eleven
columns Of printed maGter.
The message, as transmitted to
congress, deals principally with the
iSthmidn canal, the regulation OF
the canal treaty bv Colombia, the
revolution in Panama AMI the conse-
Quen tial course Of the United States
in relation to the isthmian embroglio.
The recent postal frauds, public
land frauds, the creation Of the de-
partment of labor and commerce form
a specific portion Of the message.
The president recommends addi-
tional enactments in regard to these
newly instituted departments, stating
that the department. OF commerce
and labor will be for fair and equita-
ole control and adjustment of all Ia
Dor and capital sSensions. Strict
economy in national expenditures is
emphasized, the surplus Of expendi-
lures for the year 1903 being the basis
for the presidents recommendation.
Needs of the financial situation is
discussed, but the president express
ing his opinion that it will be unWise
and unnecessary to attempt at the
present time reconstruction OF the
entire nn0net3rv system
Additional facilities for merchant
marine are urged.
The necessity Of an immigration
bureau by which undesirable immi
grants shall be kept out entirely is
mentioned.
Attention is called to the naturali-
zation frauds, which have been perpe-
trated in the United States, reveal
ing a condition Of affairs which calls
for the immediate attention Of con-
gress.
The extension Of purposes for ap-
preparation for enforcing trust and
interstate commerce laws is recon-
neuded.
The Of more effective treaties max
ing the crime of bribery extradictable
is urged.
The result of the Alaskan boundary
decision is satisfactory in every way.
The settlement Of the claims Of
Russia and Austria against Venezuela
by international arbitration is COM
mended, and the advancement Of the
cause Of international arbitration
urged.
The exemption Of private property
at sea from capture by beligerent
powers is recommended.
The meeting of the inter parliamen-
tary union for International arbitra-
uion at St. Louis in 1904 is commend
ed.
The friendly relations With Turkey
and the commercial treaty with Chi
ma, which have resulted in several
gains for the United States, is ap-
proved.
The recommendation Of a reduction
in cost of maintaining consular service
is requested.
The extension of rural free delivery
service is praised. An additional ap-
preparation and facilities are recon-
mended.
The policy OF building good roads is
approved.
The favor Of congress towards the
Louisiana Purchase exposition is
asked.
The judicial Development Of re-
sources Of the Alaskan territory Is ur-
gently recommended.
The complete veStment Of power in
the governor Of Hawaii in regard to
state affairs is endorsed.
Tariff benefits for the Philippine
possessions are urged.
phe preservation Of forest reserves
receives special mention.
The brompt enactment Of instant
remedial legislation to prevent the
damage by boil weevil is requested.
The necessity Of enlarging the safe
ty appliances on railroads is endorsed.
The extension Of civil service rules
is requested.
The effect Of recent laWS providing
for general staff Of the army and
for the more effective Servic OF the ma
tional guard is strongly commended.
Recommending that the govern
ment should secure permanent camp
sites for military manoenvers in the
various sections Of the country the
president reciteS the benefits which
would be secured by these tactics. a
system providing a method for pro-
--no1ion from grade to grade in the
army upon the standing and promo
tion Of the officers is urged.
The progress Of the upbuilding of
the navy is commended, with the