Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-12-07

convention TO send deiegures TO sucn
Conference and suggested that II be again
held AZ The Hague. In Its note Of De-
cember 49, 1904, the United States govern
ment communicated to the representa-
tiyes Of foreign governments It's penet
that the conference could be best ar
ranged under the provisions OF the pres
ent Hague treaty.
from all the powers acceptance was re-
ceIved coupled In some cases with the
condition that we should walt until the
end of the war then waging between Rus
cia and japan. The emperor of Russia,
Immediately after the treaty OF peace
which so happily terminated this war,
in a note presented to the president on
september IS, through Ambassador Rosens
took the initiative in recommending that
the conference be now called. The United
States government In response expressed
its cordial acqulescence and stated that
It would, as a matter Of course, take part
In tr3 new conference and endeavor 70
further It's aims, We assume that all
civilized governments will support the
movement and that the conference y
now an assured fact, This government
will do everything In Its power TO secure
the success Of the conference to the emo
that substantial progress may be maze
in the cause OF international peace, JUS
tice and good Will.
In the conclusion Of this subject he
says;
have dwelt much on the dangers
to be avoided by steering clear OF any
mere foolish sentimentality because
my wish for peace Ii so genuine ana
earnest: because have real ana
great desire that this second Hague
conference may mark long strido
forward in the direction of securing
the peace Of justice throughout the
world No object is better worthy the
attention of enlightened statesmanship
than the establishment of surer
method than now exists of securing
Justice as between nations. both TOE
the protection OF the little nations ano
for the prevention OF war between tno
big nations. To this aim we shouiu
endeavor not only to avert bloodsneus
, but, above all, effectively to strengthen
| the forces OF right. The Golden Huie
| should be- and as the world grows ~
morality II will be, the guiding RUE
of conduct among nations as among
individuals; though the Golden Rule
must not be construed. in fantastic
manner. as forbidding the exercise OF
the police power. This mighty ano
free republic should ever deal wltn
AN other states, great or small on
basis OF high honor, respecting theiL
rights as jealously as It safeguards i1S1
own.
The Monroe Doctrine receives
lengthy consideration. as does also the
appeal OF Santo Domingo for ASSIST!
ance which the president believes u
is our duty TO give. a..
In treating Of the subject Of the
army and navy the president favors
a change in the method Of promotion.
He would promote officers on merlt
instead Of by seniority, believing thas
this method would be conducive 10 pet-
ter efticiency than the one now IN
vogue. He also recommends an M
| crease In the coast artillery; the gar
rIsoning OF considerable bodies OF
troOps at one place, and for an IN
crease and reorganization OF the med
ieal service in both the army ana
navy.
| IeRislation in line with the recommenda-
tons Of the naturalization commission ap-
pointed by the president last Marcn -
asked for. These recommendations arc
| given as follows;
First A federal bureau Of naturaliza-
tion, TO be established in the department.
| OF commerce and labor, to supervise tne
| administration Of the naturalization laws
| and to receive returns OF naturalzauons
| pending and accomplished.
Second Uniformity Of NATURALIZATION
eertincates. fees to be charged, and pro-
eedure. ,,..,-. a..
Third. More exacting quAlincauohs iO'
citlEenship.
Fourth, The preliminary declaration Of
intention to be abolished and no alien 70
/ b naturalIzed until at least 70 days afteF
the fling OF his petition.
Fifth. Jurisdiction to naturalize aliens
10 be confined TO United States district
courts and 70 such state courts a. have
Jurisdiction IN civil actions In when tne
amount in controversy Is unlimited; In
cities OF over 10000 inhaoltann me
United States district courts 70 have ex-
-aaSive 4lirisdiction In the naturdtzation
or the amen reSioeuts or suen ofties.
Public Land LAwA
Recommendation for changes In the pub
lie land laws are made. and In this eonnec-
tIon ths president says;
The creation Of small irrigated
farms under the reclamation act 10 .
powerfu' Offset to the tendency o. ees.
tain otht-. laws TO foster or permih
monopoly - the land. Under that n
the construction Of great irrigau
works has l.een proceeding rapidly"
Fuccessfully. the lands reclaimed
eaRerlv taken Up. and the pns
thst the policy OF national iruIB blI'
will accomplish All that vas
Of Il Is bright The act shop<
tended 10 Include the state otttt
The reclamation act der
Of It's value from The fact
TO secure the greatest
Der OF homes on the lar
ate communltiea u ftef