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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08

Tho entranca to Portland Canal concerning
which legitimate doubt appearedl Is ueI lheu %
rassing by Tongass Inlet and 10 the hoI
ward of Wales and PeafSe IsidliuS - - +,,e
5(;tb degree OF north latitude, and the interior
border line of the strip is fixed by liIes Sos,
Meeting certain mountain SUBMITS lylhs - 49,
Portland Canal and Mount ST. f!ilas' anu -
the coast slope from the inland watershed 1t
the only part of the frontier where the uIei III
age ridge approaches the coast Wlthlh 'Le - -.
lance of ten marine leagues stIp.iu ogIo,nd
treaty as the extreme width OF the SUP
the heads of Lynn Canal and itS DTtslchv9:: ,t
While the line so traced follows the provisions
demarcation of 1878 at the crossing oL t i4
Stikine River and that of 1899 at the suIlIllt i
of the White and Chkoot passes, IL runs Hluch
further inland from the Kehini than the tern,
porarv line of the later modus vivendl, ana
leaves the entire mining district or the IU Of
cupine River and Glacier Creek WITHIN inc
Jurisdiction Of the United States - -
The result is satisfactory in every way - -, -
of great material advantage to our people III nc
Far Northwest. 1t has removed from the uelu
of discussion and possible danger qusSltoIl
liable to become more acutely accentuateo Win
each passing year. Finally, it has furnished
signal proof of the fairness ana good wiz MIe1 1
which two friendly nations can approach anu
determine issues involving national soVerelsity
and by their nature incapable of submission 10
third power for adjudication.
The award is self-eXecuttng on the vital points
To make 1t effective as regards the others II
ONLY remains for the two governments to ap-
point, each on it's own behalf, one or more
scientific experts, who shall with all convenient
speed proceed together to lay down the boundary
line in accordance with the decision OF the ma
1ority Of the tribunal / recommend that the
Congress make adequate provision for the ap-
pontment, compensation and expenses OF the
members to serve on this joint boundary COM
mission on the part of the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08
NATURALIZATTON.

The special investigation of the subject Of nat
uralzation under the direction of the Attorney
General, and the consequent prosecutions, re-
veal a condition Of affairs calling for the imme-
date attention of the Congress. Forgeries and
perjuries of shameless and fragrant character
have been perpetrated not only II the dense cen
tres of population, but throughout the country
and il Is established beyond doubt that very
many so-called citizens Of the United States have
title whatever TO that right, and are asserting
and enjoying the benefits Of the same through
the grossest frauds. II is never to be forgotten
that citizenship is. TO quote the words recently
used by the Supreme Court OF the United States
an .'nestimable heritage" whether it proceeds
from birth within the country or is obtained by
naturalization, and we poison the sources Of
our national character and strength at the fOun-
tain II the privilege is claimed and exercised
without right and by means Of fraud and cor
ruption. The body polite. cannot be sound and
healthy if many Of its constituent members
claim their standing through the prostitution Of
the high right and calling Of citizenship. Il
should mean something 10 become q citizen Of
the United States; and in the process no loon
hole Whatever should be left open 70 fraud.
The methods by which these frauds-now un-
der full investigation with a view to melting out
punishment and providing adequate remedies
are perpetrated include many variations OF pro
cedure by which false certificates Of citizenship
are forged IN their entirety: or genuine certia-
Gates fraudulently or collusively obtai lined IN
blank filed in by the criminal conspirators.
or certificates are obtained fraudulent state
ments as TO the time of arrival and residence in
this country; or imposition and substitution of
another party for the real petitioner occur in
court, or certlICateS are made the subject of
borter and sale and transferred from the right
NJ holder 70 those not entitled to them; or Ger
V Gates are forged by erasure Of the original
names and the insertion Of the names OF other
persons not entitled 10 the same
II IS not necessary for me TO refer here al
large 10 the causes leading to this state of af-
fairs The desire for naturalization is heartily
TO be commended where il springs from a SIN
cere and permanent intention 10 become citi-
zens and a real appreciation Of the privilege.
But II is 3 source OF untold evil and trouble
where il is traceable 70 selfish and dishonest
motives such as the effort by artificial and ina
proper means in q wholesale fashion. 10 create
voters who are ready made tools Of corrupt poll
ticians or the desire TO evade certain labor laws
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08
IMMIGRATION.

We cannot have too much immigration Of the
right kind, and should have none at all Of
the wrong kind. The need is to devise some
system by which undesirable immigrants shall
be kept out entirely, while desirable immigrants
are properly distributed throughout the country
AT present some districts which need immi-
grants have none; and in others, where the
population is already Congested, immigrants
come in such numbers as to depress the cOndi-
lions Of life for those already there. During the
last two years the immigration service at New
York has been greatly improved, and the cor
ruption and inefficiency which formerly OBJ
tanned there have been eradcated. This ser
vice has just been investigated by a committee
of New York citizens of high standing. Messrs
Arthur Y. Briesen, Lee K. Frankel, Eugene A
Phlbin, Thomas ". Hynes and Ralph Traut-
mann. Their report deals with the whole situa-
ton at length, and concludes with certain rec
concentrations for administrative and legisla tive
action. II is now receiving the attention Of the
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08
NATIONAL FINANCES.

From all sources, exclusive of the postal SER
vice, the receipts of the government for the last
fiscal year aggregated S560,396,674. The eX-
penditures for the same period were S506 o990o''
the surplus for the fiscal year being $54,29I Co..
The indications are that the surplus for the
present fiscal year will be very small. if indeed
there be any surplus From July to November
the receipts from customs were, approximately
S9000,0Oo less than the receipts from the same
source for corresponding portion OF last year
Should this decrease continue at the same ratio
throughout the fiscal year, the surplus Wou dG
be reduced by, approximately, HouVoo'oou-
Should the revenue from customs suffer much
further decrease during the fiscal year, the sur
plus would vanish. a large surplus is certainly
undesirable. Two years ago the war taxes were
taken off with the express intention OF equalZ-
ing the governmental receipts and expenditures,
and though the first year thereafter still showed
a surplus, it now seems likely that substantial
equality of revenue and expenditure Will be at
tanned. Such being the case, it is of great mo-
ment both to exercise care and economy in ap-
preparations, and TO scan sharply any change
in our fiscal revenue system which may reduce
our income. The need of strict economy in our
expenditures is emphasized by the fact that we
cannot afford to be parsimonious in affording
for what is essential to our national well being
Careful economy wherever possible will alone
prevent our income from falling below tn point
required in order to meet our genuine needs.
The integrity of our currency is beyond ques-
ton. and under present conditions II would De
unWise and unnecessary TO attempt a recon-
struction of our entire monetary system. The
same liberty should be granted the Secretary of
the Trea sury to deposit customs receipts as is
granted him in the deposits of receipts from
other sources. In my message Of December 2
1902 I called attention to certain needs of the
financial situation, and l again ask the consld-
Grafton of the Congress for these questions.
During the last session of the Congress at the
suggestion OF a joint note from the Republic or
Mexico and the imperial government of China,
and in harmony with an act of the Congress
appropriating $50. 600 to pay the expenses there
Of a commission was appointed to confer with
the principal European countries in the hope
that some plan might be devised whereby a
fixed rate of exchange could be assured between
the gold standard countries and the silver
standard countries This commission has filed
its preliminary report, which has been made
public I deem it important that the commits
sion be continued. and that a sum of money be
appropriated sufficient to pay the expenses of
its further labors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08

parliamentary union is one OF the forces tena-
ing toward peace among the nations OF the
EARTH and 1T is entitled to our support trust
the invitation can be extended.
RELATIONS WITH TURKEY.
Early in July. having received intelligence
which happily turned out to be erroneous, OF the
assassination of our viCe-cOnsul at Beirut. DIS
patched a small squadron To that port for such
service as might be found necessary on arrival
Although the attempt the life of our vice
consul had not been successful. yet the outrage
symptOmatic of a state of excitement ana
disorder which demanded immediate attention
The arrival OF the vessels had the happiest re-
suit A feeling of security at once took the
place of the former alarm and dtsquiet; our
officers were cordially welcomed by the consul
lar body and the leading merchants, and ordi-
nary business resumed its activity. The gov
ernment of the Sultan gave a considerate hear
ing to the representations Of our minister; the
official who was regarded As responsible Tor the
disturbed condition of affairs was removed our
relations with the Turkish government remain
friendly our claims founded on inequitaDIe
treatment of some of our schools and missions
appear to be In process of amicable adjustment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08
LNSULAR POSSESSIONS.

recommend that appropriation be made
Tor building lighthouses in Hawaii and taking
possession Of those already built The Terri
tory should be reimbursed for whatever amounts
ii has already expended for lighthouses The
Governor should be empowered to suspend
remove any official appointed by him. without
submitting the matter to the legislature
OF our insular possessions. the Philippines and
Porto Rico. il is gratifying to say that their
steady progress has been such TO make il I'M
necessary to spend much time in discussing
them. Yet the Congress should ever keep in
mind that peculiar obligation rests upon US 70
further in every way the welfare OF these COM
mun1ties. The Philippines should be knit closer
TO US by tariff arrangements. 1t would OF
course. be impossible suddenly to raise the peo-
pie or the Islands 20 the high pitch OF industrial
prosperity and Of governmental efficiency 70
which they viii in the end by degrees q tain.
and the caution and moderation shown in de-
Veloplng them have been among the main rea-
sons why this development has hitherto gone on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08
AID FOR SHIPPING.

A majority of our people desire that steps be
taken in the interests of American shipping, so
that we may once more resume our former po-
to the differences of opinion as to the proper
method of reaching this end have been so wide
that it has proved impossible 70 secure the
adoption Of any particular scheme. Having in
view these facts, I recommend that the Con-
gress direct the Secretary of the Navy. the POST
master General and the Secretary of Commerce
and Labor, associated with such a representa-
ton from the Senate and House Of Representa-
tives as the Congress in its wisdom may desig-
OF investigating and Teportin" to the Congress
at fits next session what legislation is deSlra bic
or necessary for the development of the Ameri-
can merchant marine and American commerce
and incidentally of a national ocean mail ser
vice OF adequate auxiliary naval cruisers and
naval reserves. While such a measure is de-
sirabe in any event, ii is especially desirable at
this time in view of the fact that our present
governmental contract for ocean mail with the
American Line will expire in 1905. Our ocean
mail act passed in 1891. In 1890 our TWEEN
ty-knot transatlantic mail line was equal to any
foreign line Since then the Germans have put
on twenty three-knot steamers, and the British
have contracted for tWenty-fOuT-knOt steamers
Our service should equal the best. If il does
not the commercial public viii abandon 1t. II
to stay in the business it ought to be
with a fun understanding OF the advantages to
the country hand, and on the other with
exact knowledge Of the cost and proper methods
of carrying il on. Moreover, lines of cargo ships
are of even more importance than fast mai
lines; save far the latter can be depended
Of The establishment of new lines OF
cargo ships to South America, to Asia and else
where would be much in the interest Of OuI
commercial expansion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08
CAPITAL md LABOR.

The consistent policy of the national gov
eminent, far il has the power, is to
hold in check the INSCRIPTIONS man, wheth-
e. employer or empoye, but to refuse to
weaken individual initiative or to hamper
or cramp the industrial development Of the
country. We recognize that this is era
0f federation and combination, I'm which
great capitallstlc corporations and labor unions
have become factors OF tremendous impOr-
lance in all industrial centres Hearty recog-
milton is given the far reaching, benehcent work
which has been accomplished through both cor
pOrauOus and unions and the line as between
dlIerenL corporations, between different
unions, Is drawn as il is between different in
oi1iduals; that is, il is drawn on conduct, the
organized labor alike; asking nothing save that
the interest of each shall be brought into har-
mony with The interest Of the general public,
and that the conduct Of each shall conform TO
the fundamental rules Of obedience 10 law of
individual freedom. and of justice and fair deal
ing toward ALL Whenever either corporation
labor union or individual disregards the law or
acts ia spirit Of arbitrary and tyTannous inter
ference with the rights of others, whether cor
porations or individuals. then where the federal
government has jurisdiction it will see 10 II
that the misconduct is stopped, paying not the
slightest heed 10 the position or power of the
corporation, the union the Individual but only
10 one vital 1act.-that is. the question whether
not the conduct OF the individual or aggre-
gate Of individuals is IN accordance with the
law Of the land. Every man must be gIaran-
teed his liberty and his right TO do as he likes
with his property or his labor, 50 long he does
not infringe the rights of others. No man is
above the law and man is below II; nor do
him 10 obey az. Obedience 70 the law is de-
ulanded as a right: not asked as q favor
We have cause 2 nation to be thankful for
the steps than have been SO successfully taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

to put these principles into effect The pro
gTess has been by evolution, not by reVo-
luton Nothing radical has been done; the
action has been both moderate and reso-
lutte Therefore the work will stand Ihere
shall be no backward step. If in the WORKING
OF the laws il proves desirable that they SHAH
at any point be expanded or amplihed, the
amendment can be made as its desirabllty IS
shown Meanwhile they are being administered
with Judgment but with insistence upon obedi-
ence to them; and their need has been empha-
sized in signal fashion by the events of the past
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08

creating discriminations against alien labor. All
good citizens whether naturalized or native
born, are equally interested in protecting our
citizenship against fraud in any FORM And' Oh
the other hand in affording every facihty Tor
naturalization to those who in good falth desire
to share alike our privileges and our RESPONSE
bilites. -. i.
The federal grand jury lately in session in
New-York City dealt with this subject ana
made q presentment which states the slluauon
brieav and forcibly and contains important
suggestions for the consideration of the Con-
gress This presentment is included as an APP
pendix TO the report of the Attorney General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08

so smoothly. ScrupuIous care has been taken q,
the choice OF governmental agents and the entire
elimination Of partisan politics from the public
service. The condition Of the islands is in ma
terial things far better than ever before vrhIa
their governmental. intellectual and moral ad-
vance has kept pace with their material ad-
vance. No one people ever benefited another
people more than we have benefited the Fflipinos
by taking possession OF the Islands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08

To the Senate and House % Representatives;
The country is to be congratulated on the
amount OF substantial achievement which has
marked the last year. both regards our for
etgn and as regards our domestic policy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08
INDIAN AFFAIRS.

The Indian agents should not be dependent
for their appointment or tenure or office upon
considerations Of partisan politics the practice
of appointing when possible, eX-arnly officers OF
bonded superintendents to the vacancies that
occur is working Well Attention is invited 70
the widespread nlteTaCy due 10 lack OF public
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-08

In granting patents to foreigners the proper
course for this country TO follow is TO give The
same advantages to foreigners here tndt he
countries in which these foreigners dwell eN-
TEND in return 10 our citizens; that is, to extend
me benefits of our patent laws on inventions and
the like where in return the articles would De
Datentable in the foreign countries concerned
where an American could set a corresponding
natant in such countries.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-24
SUCCESS

Inhcres in the faculty to get other
people working for YOU. When 1t
is possible to engage such an eifec-
tive worker in your interest as the
laleThos ) Kennedy of Kentucky,
secured inIS4S. isn titworth while
10 do so at once? He then took a
policy in The Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York for S, 600.
Dividends 10 the amount of 50, So7
had accumulated on this policy,
making the total amount paid by
the Company SII, So7. The net pre-
miums paid by Mr.. Kennedy
amounted to S5l6s IS. making the
return over cost -, 34LI2.
In writing for information about
policy OF this kind, state what YOU
would like toreceivc in cash at the
end of limited payment period,
amount you would Ike your bene-
6ciary to receive in event of your
death, and give your age.
The MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE.
COMPANY or NTw York
KlcnARp A. MccuRD,. President.
Frank W. Adams, Manager for Virginia,
Richmond, Va: Rowett 4 Goodrich
Agents Fredericksburg. Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1903-09-24
ODD FELLOWS NSESSION
Annual Convention Of Sovereign
Lodge Opens in Baltimore.
IN A FLoURIsHINe CONDITION

Annual Reports Show a Membership
of l,o6s,906 and Invested Funds Of
o,2i4,06e-4oOo0 Visitors in the
City.
Baltimore. Sept. %. - The annual
convention of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows opened here. and
delegates are present from all parts Of
the country.
The opening exercises were in Fords
Opera House. Grand Master Edward
Rossman. OF the Grand Lodge Of Mary
land. delivered an address OF welcome,
which was responded to by Governor
John Walter Smith on the part OF
Maryland and Mayor Robert NJ Nc
Lane for Baltimore.
Grand Sire John b. Goodwin. Of
Georgia. then made an address. after
which the Sovereign Grand Lodge pro-
ceeded to Odd Fellows Temple and be o.
gan its secret deliberations.
The annual report Of Grand Sire and
Commander-in-C John b. Goodwin
which was read shows the order to be
in a fourishing condition. The condl-
ton OF the order AT the close OF 1902 is
shown by returns as follOwsi
Subordinate lodge membership De-
cember 81, l.O69. 900; encampment
membership. l54.950: Rebekah Lodge
membership (brothers. 1915; sisters
25S. $50: and Australasia. 1910, 1880.
Patriarchs Militant membership. H.
754
Revenue. relief and invested funds
are indicated as follows; Subordinate
lodges. Sl0.2liO6S; encampments, Sd2.-
$50; Rebekah lodges. s626 74S: total
revenue. sll .J53.9O5 an increase Of
S77l.SiS over the preceding year
Relief by lodges, sS.559.79i relief by
sncampments. 1855. 6l7; relief by Re
bekah lodges, so sos total relief, So
S93 220 Total relief from 1880 TO 1902
inclusive. $50. 46S. 1882.
II is roughly estimated that there
are-now in Baltimore 10000 visiting
Odd Fellows The streets. hotels and
public resorts are filed with people
wearing the |. o. o. f. designs. and
last night the thOroughfares in the
central part OF the city. as We'll a. pub
lie buildings and many mercantile
houses. were brilliantly illuminated in
honor OF the visitors. Many of the
shop windows show novel Odd Fellow
devices and the national cOlOrs are dis
played from numerous store fronts.
At the meeting Of the Patriarchs
Militant = resolution was adopted 10
permit the Militant branch of the
order TO recruit its forces from subOr-
dinate lodges. The resolution will be
presented to the sovereign grand
lodge. the acceptance by the latter
being required before it becomes a
law.
Another important matter acted
upon by the delegates was resolu-
ton requesting the sovereign grand
lodge 70 authorize the revision of the
standard patriarchs militant volume
The volume was formulated and print
cd in 1888. and has been the ritual Of
this branch of the order since its for
nation. II is thought that the sOver-
eign grand lodge will grant both re
quests of the Army of the Order"
Twenty-Five states were represented
at the meeting of the Patriarchs.
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