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The Indianapolis journal., 1903-03-22
Practical.
Washington Star.

Washington Star
Don't you Think said the generous
minded man, that you would feel more
kindly toward your political rival If you
could ina gine yourself in his place."
MY dear SIR" answered the energetic
man, ''mere lima gination won't do. I'm go
ing to put myself in his place If it can pos
sibly be managed. He has one of the best
places in the government service
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-03-22

Ha, friendsi 1 dance to tune that's old
Aye, more the. fool am 1!
For many who dance to its strain so bold
Do drink their hll and die.
But IL maddens fool and makes him merry,
With a skip and a laugh and a jest.
AS he tries in the sparkling wine to bury
heart that knows no rest.
Then drink to the Jingle and glitter and twirl
OF the frenzied maze where / circle and whirl
No fool so fooled as / to-day,
For 1 dance to the tune that Love doth playi
Ada Weigel Powers, In Pearson's Magazine.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-03-22

But while they worked together day by
day.
Twas iii IL one performed the others
duty.
They met at dinner: dishes there were
many.
They helped dispose of every toothsome
article:
But though they cleared their plates as
well as any,
can attest that neither ate particle.
NJ c s.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-03-22

and was gone, TO arrest Reynard in the
name OF the Kings law and justice. And
that is another story
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-03-22

Comrades, but quite dissimilar, were they;
Both bright and sharp. and not devoid Of
beauty;
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-03-22

470-Snow-drops.
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
Rural Free Delivery

That the President is a strong advc-
cate of rural free delivery service IS
emphasized in his reference 70 it. He
says:
Rural free delivery. taken in connec-
ton with the telephone. the bicycle. and
the trolley. accompIshes much toward
lessening the isolation of farm life and
making it brighter and more attractive.
In the immediate past the lack OF just
such facilities as these has driven many
OF the more active and restless young
men and women from the farms to the
cities; for they rebelIed al loneliness and
lack of mental companionship.
Checks Bad Tendency.
'It is unhealthy and undesirable for
the cities to grow at the expense Of the
country: and rural free delivery is not
only a good thing in itself. but is good
because il is one of the causes which
check this unwholesOme tendency to-
ward the urban concentration of our
population at the expense OF the country
districts
For the same reason the President
sympathizes with the good roads move
ment. and says that II is fraught with
the greatest benefit to the country dis
tricts.
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
InSular Affairs

Fifty-five words of tie message suffice
for Hawaii bus in these are to be found
a recommendation for lighthouses. one
for the reimbursement of the Territory
for what il has spent for such pur-
poses. and one that the governor be en-
powered to suspend or remove any Of
fetal appointed by him, without sub
hitting the matter TO the legislature
Gratifying Progress.
Next come the Philippines and Porto
Rico. Gratifying progress there says
the President. has made IL unnecessary
TO spend much time in discussing them.
Yet" he continues. Congress should
ever keep in mind that peculiar obu-
cation rests upon us To further IN every
way the welfare Of these communities.
The Philippines should be knit closer to
Us by tariff arrangements. 1t would. Of
course, be impossible suddenly TO raise
the people of the island to the high
pitch of industrial prosperity and of
governmental efficiency TO which they
will in the end by degrees attain. and
the caution and moderation shown in
developing them have been among the
main reasons why this development mas
hitherto gone on so smoothly.
Care in Choosing Agents.
"Scrupulous care has been taken in the
choice of governmental agents. and the
entire elimination of partisan politics
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
Merchant Marine.

desirable immigrants are properly dis
tributed throughout the country
Fraud and corruption formerly ex-
listing in the immigration service in New
York have, the message relates, been
eradicated. The report on the service
there made by q committee OF citizens
Is now receiving the attention OF the
Secretary OF Commerce and Labor
Naturalization Frauds.
Naturalization frauds are next taken
az. and the message says:
"The special investigation of the SUBS
ject of naturalization. under the direc-
ton of the Attorney General. end the
consequent prosecutions, reveal CON
dltion of affairs calling for the imme-
date attention of the Congress. For
geries and periuriss OF shameless and
fragrant character have been perpe-
trated. not only in the dense centers Of
population. but throughout the coun-
try: and il is established beyond doubt
that very many sO-calIed citizens OF the
United States have no title whatever TO
that right. and are asserting and el
joying the benefits of the same through
the grossest frauds.
1T is never TO be forgotten that cit
izenship is. to quote the words recently
used by the Supreme Court Of the
United States. an inestimable heritage.
whether it proceeds from birth within
the country " is obtained by nGturali-
zation. and we poison the sources Of our
national character and strength at the
fountain, if the privilege is claimed and
exercised without right, and by means
of fraud and corruption.
A Poor Heritage.
1.-THE body polite cannot be sound and
healthy II many Of it's constituent mem
bers claim their standing through the
prostitution Of the high right and cali
ing OF citizenship. II should mean
something 20 become a citizen Of the
United States; and in the process no
Ioophole whatever should be left open
to fraud.
The President then reviews the meth
DDS by which the naturalization frauds
were perpetrated and declares:
"An good citizens, whether naturalized
or native born. are equally Interested IN
protecting our citizenship against fraud
IN any form. and. on the other hand,
in af5ording every facility for naturaliza-
ton TO those who in good faith desire
TO share alike our privileges and our
responsibilities"
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
Annual Communication of the Executive
Laid Before the Representatives, of the
People---Scathing Denunciation of Cor
ruption in the Public Bribery
Declared to Be as Bad as Murde----ToI-
Grafton of Frauds Worse Than Offense

union. or the individual. but Only to one
vital fact-that is the question whether
or not the conduct of the individual or
aggregate Of individual is in accord
ance r-ith the law of the land
Every man must be guaranteed hi,
liberty and his tight 10 do as he likes
with his property or his LABOR. so Ions
as he docs not infringe the rights OF
others. No man IS above the law ana
no nan is below it: nor DO we ask any
mans permission when we require him
TO obey it, Obedience TO the law Is de,
ma2deG as a right; not asked as q
favor.
Cause for Thsnks.
We have cause as a nation to be
thankful for the steps that have been
taken TO put these principles into
effect. The progress has been by evo-
luton, not by revolution. Nothing rad
ical has been done; the action has beer,
btsh moderate and resOI;lte Therefore
the work will stand. There shall be Nc
backward step. II in the working or
the laws it proves desirable that they
shall at any point be e, psndcd or am.
plifed. the amendment can be made o.,
Its desirabinty is shown. Meanwhile
they are being administered with iudg,
ment. but with insistence upon obedi>
ence 20 them; and their need has been
emphasized in signal fashion by the
events Of the past year"
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
Alaskan Boundary

Taking up the subject Of the Alaskan
boundary the President reviews the his
tory Of the case from the time OF the
treaty OF 1925 between Russia and Great
Britain. the provisions of which were
copied in the treaty OF 1861 conveying
Alaska to the United States. down to
the recent action OF the London tribunal
and concludes:
The results satisfactory in every way.
1t is of great material advantage to our
people in the Far Northwest. 1t has
removed from the field OF discussion and
possible danger a question liable to be-
come more acutely accentuated with
each passing year. Finally. it has fur
nished a signal proof of the fairness and
good viii with which two friendly ma
tons can approach and determine issues
involving national sovereignty and by
their nature incapable of submission to
a third power for adjudication.
Another Commission.
THE award is self-executing on the
vital points To make it effective as
regards the others it only remains for
the two governments 10 appoint, each
on its own behalf. one or more scien-
tific experts. who shall, with all con-
yenient speed. proceed together to lay
down the boundary line in accordance
with the decision of the majority of the
tribunal l recommend that the Con-
gress make adequate provision for the
appOintment. compensation, and expenses
of the members 10 serve on this joint
boundary commission on the part OF the
United States.
The Washington times., 1903-12-07

deplorable state of affairs in these three
matters OF vital concern. BY various
frauds and by forgerfes and perjuries.
thousands of acres OF the public domain
embracing lands of different character
and extending through various sections
Of the country have been dishonesty
acquired. II is hardly necessary to urge
the Importance Of recovering these dis
honest acquisitions. stolen FROM the peO-
pie. and Of promptly and duly punish
ing the Offenders atta5
Forgeries and PERFUMES.
Il speak in another part OF th;e mes
sage OF the widespread crimes by which
the sacred right of citizenship Is falsely
asserted and that 1nestinable heritage
perverted to base ends BY similar
meahs-that is. through frauds, forg-
cries. and perjuries. and by shameless
briberios-the laws relating to the
proper conduct of the public service IN
general and to the due administration
OF the Postofhce Department have been
notoriously violated, and many indict-
ments have been found. and the con
sequent prosecutions are in course of
hearing or on the eve thereof.
For the reasons thus indicated. and
so that the Government may be pre-
pared to enforce promptly and with the
greatest effect the due penalties for such
violations of law. and TO this end may
be furnished with sufficient instrument
tslit!es and competent legal assistance
for the investigate and trials which
will be necessary at many different
points Of the country, I urge upon the
Congress the necessity of making the
said appropriation available for imrne-
date use for all such purposes, to be
expended under the direction OF the At
torney General
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
Venezuela

The Presidents position in the claims
Of other countries against Venezuela anC
the blockading Of the ports of tina;
country, is explained in part as fol-
lows:
During the efforts to adjust this
dispute II was suggested by the power,
in interest that 1t should be referred
to me for decision, but 1 was clearly
OF the opinion that a far wiser course
would be 20 submit the question TO the
permanent court Of arbitration at The
Hague.
1T seemed to me to offer an admir-,
able opportunity TO advance the prac,
tice of the peaceful settlement OF dis
putes between nations and TO secure
for The Hague tribunal a memorable
increase Of it's practical Importance
The nations interested in the contro,
versy were so numerous and in many
instances so powerful as 70 make il
evident that benefcent results woulC
follow from their appearance at tbs
same time before the bar of that au.
gust tribunal of peace
Hopes Realized.
Our hopes in that regard have beer
realized Russia and Austria are rep.
resented in the persons Of the learned
and distinguished jurists who compose
the tribunal. while Great Britain. Ger
many. France Spain. Italy. Belgium.
the Netherlands, Sweden and Nor way
Mexico. the United States, and Nenez,
uela are represented by their respective
agents ana counsel This tri-
umph of the principle of internatona
arbitration is a subject Of warm con-
graduation and offers happy augury
for the peace OF the world.
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
ExpOSitiOnS-AIaSka

The President expresses the hope that
Congress viii continue 10 favor in all
proper ways the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position. He believes that the expOsi-
ton to be held in Portland, Ore, in 1875.
TO commemorate the centennial of our
establishment on the Western coast,
should receive the recognition and sun
port of the Government.
The development of Alaska. its min
eraI wealth and fisheries. next receives
attention. 1t is recommended that light
houses be built along the coast and at
tention paid to the needs OF the IN
dams.
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
Capital and Labor

on the subject Of capital and labor.
the message says:
The consistent policy Of tine Nation
al Government. so far as IL has the
power, Is 10 hold in check the uRscru.
pulous man. Whether employer or en-.
pIoye: but TO refuse 10 weaken indi-
vlduaI initiative or hamper or crimi
the industrial development Of the coun-
try. We recognize that this is an era
Of federation aud combination, IN which
great capltallstic corporations and labor
unions have become factors OF tremen-
dous Importance in all industrial cen
tcrs-
Hearty recognition IS given the fa-.
reaching. beaehcent work which las
been accomplished through both corpo-
ratIons and unions. and the line as be.
tween different corporations as between
different unions. is drawn as IL is be-
tween different individuals: that is. il
is drawn on conduct. the effort being
10 treat both organized capital and or
eanized labor alike: asking nothing save
that the interest OF each shall be
brought into harmony with the inte>-
est Of the general Dubhc, and that tho
conduct OF each shall conform TO tho
fundamental rules OF obedience 10 law,
Of individual freedom. and Of justice
and fair dealing toward all
TIE Law of the Land.
whenever either corporation. labor
union. or individual disregards the Law
or acts in y sDirit OF arbitrary anc
tvrannous interference with the rights
cf others. whether corporations. or iu-
dividuaIs then. where the Federal Gov,
eminent has Jurisdiction. IL viii see To
II that the misconduct is stopped pay
ing not the slightest heed 10 the posi-
ton OF power Of the corporation, the
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
Bribery

The attention OF Congress is next
drawn TO the fact that steps have been
taken by the State Department looking
70 the making Of bribery an extraditable
offense with foreign powers. The need
of more effective treaties covering this
crime Is manifest. says the President.
He then refers 10 the exposures Of off,
cial corruption in St. Louis. and de-
cIares that IL should be the policy OF
the United States to leave no place on
earth where a corrupt man fleeing from
this country can rest in peace. There
is no reason" says the President, why
bribery should not be included in all
treaties ass extraditable." Continuing on
this subject the message says:
As Bad as Murder
There can be no crime more serious
than bribe.y. Other offenses violate one
law while corruption strikes at the
foundation of all law. Under our form
of government all authority is vested in
the people, and by them delegated 20
those who represent them in official
capacity. There can be no offense
heavier than that of him in whom such
a sacred trust has been reposed who
sells it for his own gain and enrich
ncnt: and no less heavy Is the oIfense
of the bride SiNef- lie Is worse than
the chief, for the thief robs the indi-
vidual. while the corrupt official plum
ders an entire city or State. He is as
wicked as the murderer. for the muir
derer may only take ono life against the
law, while the corrupt official and the
man who corrupts the official alike aim
at the assassination of the common
wealth itself.
Shame in Tolerstion
Government of the people, by the
people, for the people Will perish from
the face Of the earth If bribery is tol
Grated The givers and takers of brides
stand on an evil pre-eminence of infamy.
The exposure and punishment Of public
corruption is an honor 10 a nation, not
a disgrace. The shame lies in liberation.
not in correction. No city or State.
stnl less the nation. can be injured by
the enforcement of law. AS long as
public plunderers when detected can
find a haven of refuge in any foreign
land and avoid punishment. just so long
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
Merchant Marine

Comparatively little space is given the
subject OF merchant marine. The as
seTtion is made that a majority OF the
people desire steps taken ia the interests
Of American shipping so that the United
States may resume its former position
in the ocean-carrying trade Hitherto,
the message continues. difference Of
opinion as 10 the proper method Of
reaching this end has been so wide that
it has proved impossible TO adopt any
particular scheme.
A Recommendation.
INSTRUMENTATION is made: 4 rec
ommend that the Congress direct the
Secretary Of the Navy. the Postmaster
General. and the Secretary Of Commerce
and Labor. associated with such a rep
reseutation from the Senate and House
Of Representatives as the Congress in
its wisdom may designate, TO serve as a
commission for the purpose of inves-
igating and reporting to the Congress
az its next session what legislation IS
desirable or necessary for the develop
ment Of the American merchant marine
and American commerce, and incident
ally or a national ocean mail service Of
adequate auxiliary naval cruisers md
naval reserves"
The fact that the Government con-
tract for ocean mail with the American
Line will expire in 1895 is given az one
reason why such a measure IS especially
desirable at this time
What Is Needed.
"Our service" continues the Presi-
dent, should equal the best. II il does
NOT, the commercial public Will aban-
don IT, II we are TO stay in tn. busl-
ness, IL ought 10 be with full under
standing Of the advantages to the coun-
try on one 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 mail lines; save
so far as the latter can be depended
upon TO furnish swift auxiliary cruisers
In time of war. The establishment Of
new lines Of cargo ships to South Amer
ica. 70 Asia. and elsewhere would be
much in the interest Of our commercial
expansion
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
Receipts and Expenses


The President next discusses the Gov
eminent receipts and expenditures
Treasurv figures are given. and the
statement is made that indications are
that the surplus for the present fiscal
year viii be very small. If indeed there
is any surplus. a large surplus. says
the President. is undesira bic. and he de-
clares that 1T is OF great moment both
to exercise care and economy in appro-
priatiOns, and TO scan SHARPLY any
change in our fiscal revenue system
which may reduce our income. The
need Of strict economy in our expendi-
lures is emphasized by the fact thet we
cannot AFFORD TO -be-parsiInoniotIs in Dro-
viding for what is essential TO our ma
tonal well-being''
Our Financial Policy.
The financial policy of the Government
is referred to as follows:
The integrity OF our currency is Ue-
yOnd question, and under present con-
oitiOns IL would be unwise and unneces-
sary 10 attempt = reconstruction Of
our entire monetary system"
The President deems IL important th2t
the commission appointed to confer with
the principal European countries in the
hope thar some plan might be devised
whereby a fixed rate OF exchange. could
be assured between the goId-standard
countries and the silver-standard coun
tries be continued. and that proper ap-
preparations be made TO pay It's *
penses.
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
The Postal Frauds

The important subject Of the postal
frauds IS interviewer with those Of the
enforcement Of the antitrust laws and
public land frauds The President says:
In my last annual message. in con-
nection with the subJ4cI IF the due reg
ulation Of combinations of capital which
are or may become injurious 10 the pub
lie. / recommended a special appropria-
ton for the better enforcement OF the
antitrust law a. it now stands. to be
expended under direction Of the Attor-
nev General. Accordingly (by the legis-
Iativc, executive. and judicial apprCpria-
ton act Of February %, 1903, 81 Stat,
So. g04j. the Congress appropriated, for
the purpose Of enforcing the various
Federal trust and interstate commerce
laws. the sum Of $500 900. 10 be expended
under the direction of the Attorney Cen
craI IN the employment of special coun-
sci ard agents IN the Department OF
Justice 70 conduct proceedings and pros
ecuuons under said laws in the courts
of he United States.
Punish the Guilty.
Il now recommend as a matter of the
utmost Importance and urgency the ex-
tension Of the purposes OF this appro-
priation. so that it may be available.
under the direction OF the Attorney Gen
cral. and until used. for the due en-
forcemcnt Of the laws of the United
States in, general. and especially Of the
civil and criminal laws relating to pub
tic lands and the laws relating 20 postal
crimes and offenses and the subject of
naturalization.
Recent Investigations have shown a
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
The District

The only reference to District OF CO.
lumbia affairs in the message is as fol-
lows:
The Congress- as the result of a
thorough investigation OF the charities
and reforaatory Institutions in the Dis
trict Of Columbia by a joint select com
mittee OF the two houses which made
its report in March. 1855. created in the
act approved June 6. $780, board or
charities for the District OF Columbia.
to consist of five residents Of the Dis
trict. appointed by the President Of the
The Washington times., 1903-12-07

encouragement is given them to con-
tinue their practices.
If we fail TO do all that in US lies to
stamp out corruption we cannot escape
our share Of responsibility for the guilt
The first requisite OF successful self
government is undinching enforcement
ruptlon.
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
THE MESSAGE OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
SENT TO THE FIFTY EIGHTH CONGRESS

from the public service. The conditions
of the islanders is in material things
far better than ever before. while their
governmental, intellectual. and moral
advance has kept pace with their ma
terial advance. No one people ever BEN
Gifted another people more than we have
benefited the FiIipnOs by taking pOsses-
sion Of the islands"
The Washington times., 1903-12-07
Civil Service

Reference TO the civil service begins
with the statement that during the year
ended june 80 last z. $50 persons were ap-
pointed through competitive examine
tiOns under the civil service rules. This
was 12,672 mere than during the proceed
ing year. and 40 per cent of those who
passed the examinations.
This abnormal growth" says the
President. was largely occastoned by
the extension of classification 10 the
rural free delivery service and the ap-
pointment last year of over 1900 rural
carriers.
Effect of Revision.
"A revision of the civil service rules
took effect On April IS last. which has
greatly improved their operation. The
completion of the reform of the civil
service is recognized by good citizens
everywhere as a matter of the highest
public Importance and the success OF the
merit system largely depends upon the
effectiveness Of the rules and the ma
chinery provided for their enforcement.
A very gratifying spirit Of friendly CO.
operation exists in all the departments
Of the Government IN the enforcement
and uniform observance Of both the let
ter and spirit OF the civil service act"
After referring 10 the requirement
that appointments Of all unclassihed
labOrers. both in the departments at
Washington and IL the field service.
shall be made with the assistance OF the
United States Civil Service Commits
sion. under a system OF registration TO
test The relative fitness OF applicants
for appointment or employment. the
President says: The results have been
very satisfactory, as extravaganza has
been checked by decreasing the num-
Der of unnecessary positions and by in
creasing the efficiency of the employees
remaining.