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and exhaustive consideration Of this qyss-
ton. 70 see whether u Is not possible to fur
states have been able 10 furnish against cor
ruption. Of the fragrant Kind which has been
exposed.
The Revenues.
Touching the question of tariff and
revenue the views OF the President are
as follows:
There IL more need OF stability than Of
the methods OF raising revenue; and the
shock and strain TO tho business world cer-
tain 10 attend any serious change In these
ess Tor grave reason; II 10 not possible to
lay down any general rule by which TO de-
termine the moment whom tho reasons for
Will outweigh the reasons against such q
cnAnge. Much must depend, not merely on
the needs. but on the desires. Of the people
an whole; for needs and desires are not nee
be made on lines beneficial 20, or desired
by. one section OF one state only. There must
be something Ike general agreement among
the citizens OF the several states. as repre-
sonted In the Congress. that the change is
needed and desired IN the interest OF the
people as whole; and there should then be
a sincere, intelligent and disinterested EFFORT
20 make II 10 such shape az will combine. so
far as possible. the maximum OF good 70 the
people at large with the minimum OF neces-
sary disregard for the special interests OF
localities or classes But In time Of peace
the revenue must on the average. taking
series OF years together. equal the expendl-
lures or else the revenues must be increased.
Last year there was a dencit. Unless our ex-
penditurcs can be kept within the revenues
then our revenue laws must be readjusted.
IL 10 as yet too early 20 attempt 20 outline
what shape such a readjustment should take.
for II IL as yet too early 10 say whether
there viii be need for IL II should be con-
sldered whether II Is not desirable that the
tariff laws should provide for applying as
against or In favor OF any other nation maxi
mum and minimum tariff rates established by
the Congress, so as TO secure certain reci-
procity OF treatment between other nations
and ourselves. Having In view even larger
considerations OF policy than those OF
purely economic nature, II would. In my
Judgment. be we'll 10 endeavor 10 bring about
closer commercial connections with the other
people OF this continent j am happy TO DO
able TO announce to you that Russia now
treats us on the most-fayored- nation basis
Economy In Expenditures.
The necessity for economy and
rigid scrutiny OF appropriations Is
made manifest, with this proviso:
Yet in speaking OF economy. must In no
wise be understood as advocating the false
economy which is In the end the worst ex-
travagance. To cut down on the navy. for
instance. would be crime against the ma
ton. To fail 20 push forward all work on
tie Panama canal would DO as great . folly.
Currency.
The currency question is dealt with
as follows:
Every consideration Of prudencs demands
tho addition OF the element OF elasticity to
our currency system. The evil does not con-
sist IN an adequate volume OF money, but in
the rsgidity OF this volume. which does not
respond as II should 10 the varying needs OF
communities and OF seasons. Imitation must
bo avoided: but some provision should be
money during the fall and winter months
than In the less active seasons OF the year;
50 that the currency will contract against
speculation. and will expand for the needs
OF legitimate business. Al present the Treas.
ury department lie at irregularly recurring in
tervals Obliged. In the interest OF the bust
ness world--that Is. in the interests OF the
American public-to try 10 avert financial
crises by providing n remedy which should
be provided By Congressional action.
Federal Elections.
On the subject OF federal elections.
the President says:
1.-THE power OF the government 10 protect
tho integrity OF the elections OF It's own Of
icials Ia Inherent aud has been recognized
and affirmed by repeated declarations OF tho
Supreme court There Is no enemy OF free
government more dangerous and none so In
sldious as the corruption OF the electorate:
No one defends or excuses corruption and
II would seem TO follow that none would OPP
pose vigorous measures TO eradicate ~
recommend the enactment OF law directed
elections. The details OF such law may be
safely left 10 the wise discretion OF the Con-
gress, but II should go as far as under the
constitution II rs possible To so, aud should
include severe penalties against him who
gives or receives n bride intended 10 innu-
enoe his act or opinion as an elector; ana
provisions for the publication not only OF
the expenditures for nominations aud cleo
lions OF all candidates. but also OF all con
tributions received and expenditures made by
desire 10 repeat this recommendation. In
political campaigns In country as large
and populous as ours II u Inevitable that
there should be much expense OF an entirely
legitimate kind. This. OF course. means that
many contributions. and some OF them OF
large size. must be made, and, as matter
OF fact In any big political contest such con-
tributions are always made TO both sides. 10
IL entirely proper both 20 give and receive
them. unless there is an improper motiye.
connected with either gift or reception. IL
they are extorted by any kind OF pressure
or promise, express or implied. direct or IN
direct. IN the way OF favor or Immunity. then
the giving or receiving becomes not only inn
proper but criminal IL will undoubtedly be
dificult as matter OF practical detail TO
shape an act which shall guard With reason
able certainty against such misconduct but
II II Is possible TO secure by law the full and
verified publication In detail OF all the sums
contributed TO aud expended by the candi-
dates or committees OF any political parties
the result cannot but be wholesome All con-
trbutions by corporations TO any political
committee or for any political purpose should
be permitted 10 use stockholders' money for
such purposes. and. moreover, a prohibition
OF this Kind would be, as far as II went. an
effective method OF stopping tho evils aimed
At IN corrupt practices acts. Not only should
both the national and the several state legis-
latures forbid any oficer OF corporation
from using the money OF the corporation In
or about any election, but they should also
forbid such use OF money In connections with
any legislation save by the employment OF
counsel 10 public manner for distinctly legal
services.
The position OF the United States
with regard TO The Hague confer
ence Is clearly shown. the desire OF
the United States for continuance OF
the worlds peace being made appar-
emit and the necessity for strength TO
maintain a righteous position insisted
upon.
Celebrating on the many reasons ex.
listing for the maintenance OF the
Monroe doctrine. the message points
out how the interests OF our southern
neighbors are Identified with our own
and tho lmpossibility OF the United
States using the doctrine as a means
for aggrandlzement The help AZ
forded Santo Domingo In her escape
from the opportunities OF foreign cred.
itors and rapaclous revolutionists at
home is shown as n case In point
Army and NAVY.