The Glenwood post., 1905-12-09

DC 1TKt a EeneTaT agTeement among
the citizens OF the several states, as repre-
sented in the Congress. that the change il
needed and desired in the interest of the
people as whole: and there should then Ns
a sincere, intelligent, and dlsinteres:ec esort
to make 1t in such shape as will combine,
far as possible. the maximum of good to 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 the average. taking
a series of years together. equal the expendi-
lures or else the revenues must be increased.
Last year there was deficit. Unless
penditures can be kept within the revenues
then our revenue laws must be readjusted
IL rs as yet TOO early to attempt to outline
for 1t is as yet too early to say whether
there Will be need for it. 1t should be con-
stdered whether it is not desirable that the
tariff laws should provide for applying as
against or in favor of any other nation maxi
nun and minimum tariff rates established by
the Congress. so as to secure : certain reci-
procity of treatment between other nations
and ourselves Having in vie. even larger
considerations of policy than those OF a
purely economic nature. it would in my
Judgment. be well TO endeavor to bring about
close: commercial connections with the other
abe to announce to you that Russia now
treats us on the most favored 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 to push forward all work on
t-s fanama canal would be as great folly.
Currency.
The currency question is dealt with
as follows:
Every consideration of prudence demands
| the addition of the element OF elasticity to
our currency system. The evil does not con-
sst in an adequate volume OF money, but in
| the rgdity of this volume which does not
| respond as 1t should to the varying needs of
communities and of seasons. Initiation must
be avoided; but some provision should be
made that VIII insure larger volume OF
money during the fall and winter months
| than in the less active seasons OF the year;
speculation. and will expand for the needs
| OF legitimate business. At present the Treas
try aepartment is at irregI!arly recurring in
ness world-tbat Is. in the interests CT the
American puble-to try to avert financial
be provided by Congressional action
Federal Elections.
On the subject of federal elections,
the President says:
| The power of the government TO protect
| the Integrity of the elections OF its own Of
| fcials is Inherent and has been recognized
and affirmed by repeated declarations OF the
| Supreme cnurt. There is no enemy OF free
| government more dangerous and none so in
| sidious as the corruption OF the electorate.
! No one defends or excuses corruption. and
| 1t would seem to follow that none would op-
| pose vigorous measures to eradicate it. |
| recommend the enactment of law directed
| elections The details OF such law may be
safely LEFT to the wise discretion of the Com
constitution it is possible to go, and should
| include severe penalties against him who
| gives or receives a bribe intended to intiu-
| ence his act or opinion as an olector; and
| provisions for the publication not only of
the expenditures for nominations and elec-
| toTs of all candidates, but also of all con-
| tributons received and eApenditureS made by
| political committees. "
desire to repeat this recommendation. In
| political campaigns in country large
and eopulous as ours it is 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 a matter
, OF fact, in any big political contest such con-
| tributons are always made to both sides. 1t
IS entirely proper both to give and receive
them. unless there is Improper motive
connected with either gift on reception. II
| 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 i'm
| proper but criminal 1t will undoubtedly be
| difficult a matter of Tactical detail 10
| shape an act which shall guard with reason
| a5le certainty against such miscouduct: but
| II 1t is possible to secure by law the full and
| verified publication in detail of alt the sums
| contributed to and expended by tho candi-
dates or committees OF any political parties
tne result cannot but be wholesome. All con-
| tributions by corporations TO any political
| committee or for any political purpose should
be forb' 1den by law: directors should not
be permitted to use stockholders money for
| such purposes; and. moreover, a prohibition
| of this kind would be. as far as 1t went, an
effective method OF stopping the evils aimed
| Mt In corrupt practices acts Not only should
both the national and the several state lcsis-
| latures forbid any officer of q corpora lion
| from using the money of the corporation in
| or about any election but they should also
forbid such use OF money in connexions with
I q n hNF hF
| counsel in public manner for distinctly legal
services.
| Army and Navy.
The President insists upon the ne.
cessity for a well trained body of sol.
| diers as a nucleus for an army in
time of trouble. and that msueuyers
of practical kind should be under.
taken TO adapt the forces to actual
conditions of warfare An increase in
the artillery force SO that the coast
fortitications can be adequately man
ned is also recommended. with lib
eral appropriations for the building
and bringing to state of perfection
of the United states navy.
Naturalization Laws.
OF our present naturalization laws.
the message says:
! During the past year evidence has accu-
| mu!ated to confirm the expressions con-
| talned in my last two annual messages as
| TO the importance of revising by appropriate
| legislation our system of naturalizing aliens
| appointed last March commission to make
| careful examination OF our naturalzing
| laws. and to suggest appropriate measures
| to avoid the notorious abuses resulting from
the mprovident or unlawful granting of cit
izenship. This commission, composed of an
officer OF the Department of State. of the
Department Of Justice, and OF the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor. has DIS
charged the duty imposed upon it, and has
submitted II report, which will be transmitted
to the Congress for its consideration, and, |
hope, for Its favorable action.
The distinguishing recommendations of the
commission are:
First. A federal bureau of naturalization
to be established In the Department of Com
merce and Labor, to supervise the adminis-
ration of the naturalization laws and to re-
ceiye returns OF naturalizatons pending and
accomplished.
Second. Uniformity Of naturalization GER
tificates. fees to be charged and procedure.
Third. More exacting qualifications for cit
izenship.
Fourth. The preliminary declaration of In
tention to be abolished and no allen to be
naturalized until at least ninety days after
the Ming of his petition.
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