Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-11-16

and has called attention to the boycott
inaugurated against American goods
in China as the beginning Of what may
develop into a serious situation, involv-
ing all American interests in the en-
pire.
Gratifed Over Peace.
RUSSO-JAPANESE PEACE - "The
white world is again at peace" the
President says, and he refers to the
happy result of the negotiations which
sia and Japan. There is a modest ref
erence to the part the, United States
played in bringing the belligerents to-
gether and in aiding them to reach an
agreement The President regards
the internal situation in Russia as de-
plorable and is. considering reference
to the unfortunate situation of the
Jews, but he sees in the new era
which has been inaugurated promise
of the improvement Of all classes and
the removal of the serious restrictions
under which the Jews have labored.
Urges Domingo Action.
SANTO DOMINGO - The President
describes at length the reasons for
his action putting into operation the
modus vivendi under which the Unit
ed States is collecting the customs of
Santo Domingo without sanction of
congress. He has told of the satisfac-
tory results which flowed from the
modus vivendi, including the peaceful
administration of the island and of de-
posting a large sum of money in New
York with which to discharge the for
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ment. He recommends urgently the
ratification of the treaty pending be-
fore the senate by which the United
States is authorized to collect the
customs.
Reform in Consular Service.
CONSULAR S-RVlcE-The Presi-
dent tells of the reforms he has order
ed in the consular army and recon-
mends that congress enact legislation
in order that this service may be plac-
ed upon a sound business footing,
which will enable it to give satisfac-
tory and adequate results for it's cost
Need Merchant Marine.
MERCHANT MARINE-The Presi-
dent earnestly commends the encour
agement of the merchant marine by
appropriate legislation.
NATIONAL GUARANTEE LAW
The President believes 1t is important
that congress should enact legislation
for national quarantine instead Of
the haphazard guarantees Of the sew
eral states, which lead to disputes be-
tween the states and create embarras-
sing problems for the states and the
government.
Abuses in Naturalization.
CITIZENSHIP AND NATURALI-
ZATIoN-The President had had a
commission make a careful investiga-
ltion Of this subject. He reports its
findings, showing the terrible abuses
it has found. and recommends appro-
pirate legislation for their cure.
Condemnation of Graft.
ExTRAVAGANCE- gross ex-
been found to flourish are subjects for
especial condemnation. Secretary
Hitchcocks. course in bringing to jus
tice the influential men who were
guilty of land frauds is warmly APP
proved. The President finds consider
able saving can be made in the admin
istration of the government, and re-
fers to the necessity of making appro-
priations in such manner Us will en-
able purchases Of government supplies
/ in large lots rather than by each de-
| partment as in the past
Pride in Growth Of Navy.
NAVY-The President is Eratified
at the substantial increases which have
been made in the navy, and believes
this work should not stop. He refers
Ito the lessons of the Russo apanese
war as vindicating. the battleship and
concurs in the Recommendation Of the
general board of the navy that three
new battleships be authorized
Progress in Philippines.
| PHILIPPINES-The President is
satisfied that real progress is being
made in the Philippines. He regards the
| government as more efficient and more
| economical, and Filipinos are replacing
Americans in official positions. He
| recommends strongly legislation for
lower tariff rates on Filipino exports
/ to the United States.
COMPILATIONS MADE TO ORDER.