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and that free trade between the islands
and the United States IN the products
OF each country then be provided for
by law.
a statute in force, enacted April Is.
1904. suspends the operation OF the coast
wise laws of the United States upon
the trade between the Philippine ISL
suspension be postponed until July I.
1906 1 earnestly recommend that this
suspension be postponed until July 1,
1909 1 think 1t of doubtrui utility to ap-
ply the coastwise laws to the trade be-
tween the United States and the Philip
pines under any circumstances, because
I am convinced that IT will do no good
whatever to American bottoms, and will
only interfere and be an obstacle to the
trade between the Philippines and the
United States: but If the coastwise laws
must be thus applied, certainly II ought
not TO have effect until free trade is
enjoyed between the people OF the Unit
ed States and the people OF the Philip
pine Islands in their respective products.
No Revolution in Sugar.
l do not anticipate that free trade be-
tween the islands and the United States
VIII produce a revolution ip~the sugar
and tobacco production Of the Philip
pine Islands. So primitive are the meth
ods of agriculture In the Philippine ISL
ands, so slow is capital in going to the
islands. SO many difficulties surround a
large agricultural enterprise in the ISL
ands that it will be many. many years
before the products Of these islands
Will have any effect whatever upon the
markets of the United States.
The problem OF labor is also formi-
dable one with the sugar and tobacco
producers in the islands The best
friend of the Filipino people and the
tpeople themselves are utterly opposed TO
the admission OF Chinese coolie labor.
Hence the only solution IS the training
| OF Filipino labor, and this will take a
long time
The enactment OF a law by the Con-
/ gress of the United States making pro-
vision for free trade between the ISL
ands and the United States, however
will be OF great Importance from a polit-
ical and sentimental standpoint; and
while its actual benefit has doubtless
been exaggerated by the people of the
! islands. they viii accept this measure
/ OF justice as an indication that the peo-
pie Of the United States are anxious tC
aid the people of the Philippine Islands
in every way. and especially in the
agricultural development OF their archi-
pelago. II will aid the Filipinos with
out inJuring interests in America.
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PANAMA CANAL
Work Progressing Favorably-Amercan People Pledged
to Speedy Completion of Waterway-Imme-
diate Appropriation Necessary.

and to work in. The Isthmus had TO
be sanitated first This task has been
so thoroughly accomplished that yell
low fever has been virtually extIrpated
from the Isthmus and general health
conditions vastly improved. The samo
methods which converted the island OF
Cuba from a pest hole, which nenaced
the health of the world. into a health
full place of abode. have been applied on
the Isthmus with satisfactory results
Plans Well Carried Out
There is no reason to doubt that when
the plans for water supply. paving.
and sewerage OF Panama and Colon and
the large labor camps have been fully
carried out. the Isthmus will be. for
the Tropics, an unusually healthy place
of abode. The work is so far advanced
now that the health OF all those en-
ployed in canal work is as well guard
ed as It is on similar work in this
country and elsewhere.
In addition 10 sanitating the Isthmus
satisfactory quarters are being provided
for employees and an adequate system
Of supplying them with wholesome food
at reasonable prices has been created.
Hospitals have been established and
equipped that are without superiors of
their kind anywhere. The country has
thus been made fit to work in ana
provision has been made for the well
fare and comfort of those who are 10
do the work. During the past year
large portion Of the plant with which
the work is TO be done has been ordered
1t is confidently believed that by the
middle of the approaching year a suffi-
cient proportion Of this plant will have
been installed TO enable us to resume
the work of excavation on a large scale
Money Needed.
what Is needed now and without de-
| lay is an appropriation by the Congress
to meet the current and accruing ex-
penses OF the commission.
The first appropriation Of s1o,oo,Ooo
out Of the sI35. .ooo, 900 authorized by the
Spooner act was made three years ago
II is nearly exhausted. There is barely
enough OF it remaining TO carry the
commission to the end OF the year Un-
| less the Congress shall appropriate be-
( fore that time all work must cease To
arrest progress for any length OF time
now. when matters are advancing so
satisfactorily. would be depiorable-
There will be no money with which
to meet payroll obligations and mono
with which 10 meet bills coming due
for materials and supplies; and there
will be decentralization of the forces.
| here and on the Isthmus. now working
so haruoniously and effectively. II there
is delay in granting an eHersenIg s ,;yo,1r, ap,
! necessary will be found IN the accom-
/ panying reports of the Secretary OF
War and the commission.
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OF STATE
Provision for Work of this Branch of the Executive Gov
ernlnent Inadequate Here and Abroad-Classltica-
tion of Consular Service Would Be Beneficial.

equivalent made in salary 20 the officers
who now exc out their subsistence by
mears Of fees. Sufficient provisions
should be made for a clerical force in
every consulate composed entirely OF
Americans. instead OF the insufficient
provision now made, which eompels the
eIpployment Of great numbers of citi
zens Of foreiSE countries whose services
can be obtaired for less money.
At a large part OF our consulates the
office quarters and the clerical force are
inadequate TO the performance Of the
onerous duties imposed by the recent
provisions OF our immigration laws as
well as by our increasing trade. In
many parts OF the world the lack Of
suitable quarters for our embassies,
legations, and consulates detTacts from
the respect in which our officers ought
TO be held. and seriously impairs their
weight and influence.
Suitable provision should be made for
the expense OF keeping our diplomatic
officers more fully informed OF what is
being done from day 70 day in the
progress OF our diplomatic affairs with
other countries The lack OF such in
formation, caused by insufficient apprO-
priations available for cable tolls and
for clerical and messenger service. fire.
Quently puts our officers at a great dis
advantage and detracts from their use
fulness. The salary list should be read
iusted. 1t does not now correspond
either to the importance OF the service
to be rendered and the degrees Of ability
and experience required in the different
positions. or 10 the differences in the
cost OF living. In many cases the sal
aries are quite Inadequate.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The White House, December ), 1905.
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mediately admitted as two States. There
is no justification for further delay: and
the Sdvisability OF making the four Ter
IRIS into two States has been clearly
established.
IN sc1ne Of the Territories the legis-
lative assemblies Issue LICENCES for
gambling. The Congress should by law
forbid this practice, the harmful results
OF which are obvious at a glance.
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Elective Delegate for Alaska.

earnestly ask that Alaska be given
an elective delegate.
Some person should be chosen who can
speak with authority Of the needs OF the
Territory.
The Government should aid in the con-
struction OF n railroad from the Gulf
OF Alaska TO the Yukon river, in Amer
lean territory.
In my last two messages / advocated
certain additional action on behalf of
Alaska shall not now repeat these
recommendations, but 1 shall lay all my
stress upon the one recommendation Of
giving 10 Alaska some one authorized
10 speak for It.
should prefer that the Delegate
was made elective, but If this Is not
deemed wise then make him appointive.
at any rate, give Alaska some person
whose business It shall be to speak
with authority on her behalf to the
Congress.
The natural resources Of Alaska are
great. Some OF the chief needs Of the
peculiarly energetic, selr-reliant, and
typically American white population Of
Alaska were set forth in my last mes
sage
also earnestly ask your attention 20
the needs OF the Alaskan Indians. All
Indians who are competent should re-
ceive the fun rights OF American citizen
ship. 1t is, for Instance. a gross and
indcfensible wrong TO deny to such
hard-worling, decent-livinS Indians as
the Metlakahtlas the right TO obtain
licenses as captains. pilots. and engi-
neers. the right to enter mining claims,
and 10 profit by the homestead law.
These particular Indians are civilized
and are competent and entitled TO be
put on the same basis with the white
men round about them
-Four Territories, Two States.
recommend thFt Indian territory
and Oklahoma be admitted az one
Statc, ard tnnt New Mexico ana Ari-
zone be admitted as one State
There Is no obligation upon us 10
treat territorial subdivisions, which are
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matters of convenience only. as binding
us on the question of admission to
Statehood. Nothing has taken up more
time in the Congress during the past
few years than the question as to the
Statehood TO be granted to the four Ter
ritories above mentioned. and after care
full consideration Of all that has been
developed In the discussions Of the
question 1 recommend that they be i'm
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The treaty between the United States
and the Republic of Panama, under
which the construction OF tho Panama
Canal was made possible. went into
effect with its ratification by the
United States Senate on February 23,
1904 The canal properties of the
French Canal Company were transfer
red TO the United States on April %.
1904. on payment OF 100000 TO that
company.
On April 1, 1906. the Commission was
reorganized. and it now consists Of
Theodore 2. Shonts. chairman. Charles
T. Magoon. BENJAMIN NJ. Harrod. Rear
Admiral Mordecai T. Endicott, Brig.
Gen. Peter G. Hains. and Col. Oswald
H Ernst John +. Stevens was ap-
pointed chief engineer on July l last
Active work I'm canal construction,
mainly preparatory. has been in prog
ress for less than year and half.
During that period two points about
the canal have ceased to be open to
debate.
First. the question of route; the
canal will be built on the Isthmus Of
Panama
Second, the question of feasibility
there are no physical obstacles on this
route that American engineering skill
Will not be able TO overcome without
serious difficulty. or that Will prevent
the completion OF the canal within a
reasonable time and at a reasonable
cost. This is virtually the unanimous
testimony of the engineers who have
investigated the matter for the Coy
ernment.
Type Unsettled.
The point which remains unsettled Is
the question of type, whether the canal
shall be one of several locks above
| sea level, or at sea level with a single
| tide lock On this point l hope to lay
| before the Congress at an early day the
| findings OF the Advisory Board OF Am
erican and European Engineers. that
at my invitation have been considering
the subject. together with the report
Of the Commission thereon; and such
comments thereon or recommendations
| in reference thereto as may seem
| necessary.
The American people is pledged TO
the speedisst possible construction Of a
canal adequate to meet the demands
which the commerce OF the world Will
make upon It, and appeal most
earnestly TO the Congress to aid IN the
/ SulAIlment OF the pledge.
Gratifying progress has been made
/ during the past year and especially
/ during the past four months. The
/ greater part of the necessary prelimi-
nary work has been done Actual
work Of excavation could be begun only
on a limited scale till the Canal Zone
was made heaIthful place to live in
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I recommend moro adequate provision
than has been made heretofore for the
work of the Department OF State.
Within a few years there has been
very great increase in the amount ana
iD,rortance OF the work to be done 10y
that department. both in Washington
and abroad. This has been caused by
the great Increase OF our foreign trade,
tn, increase of wealth among our people.
which enables them TO travel more gen
erallv than heretofore, the increase OF
American capital which is seeking IN
yestment in foreign countries. and the
growth Of our power and weight IN the
councils of the civilized world There
has been no corresponding increase of
facilities for doing the work afforded
to the department having charge of our
foreign relations.
Neither at home nor abroad is there
a sufficient working force 10 do the busi-
ness properly. In many respects the sys-
tenn which was adequate TO the work of
twenty-five, or even ten years ago, Is
Inadequate now, and should be changed.
Our consular force should be olassi-
fed, and appointments should be made
TO the several classes, with authority
to the Executive to assign the mem
bers of each class to 6uty at such posts
as the interests Of the service require,
instead of the appointments being
made as at present to specified posts
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Inspection Service.

There should be an adequate inspec
ton service. so that the department may
be able 10 inform itself how the busi-
ness OF each consulate is being done
instead Of depending upon casual private
information or rumor- The fee system
should be entirely abolished, and a due
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crease IN the number OF Americans The
government in every one Of its denart-
ments has been rendered more ef5cIo,,,
oy eIlinihation Of undesirable material
and the promotion OF deserving public
servants
improvements Of harbors. roads. and
bridges continue, although the cutting
down or the revenue forbIds the eypendI-
ture or any great amount from current
income FOR these purposes. Steps are he
Ing taken. by advertisement for connstI-
tive bids. TO secure the construction and
maintenance Of 1000 miles Of railway bv
private corporations. under the recent
enabling legislation of the Congress
The transfer OF the friar lands in ar
cordance with the contract made some
two years ago. has been completely ef-
fccted. and the purchase money paid
Provision has Just been made by statute
for the speedy settlement I'm a special
proceeding In the Supreme Court of
controversies over the possession and
title OF church buildings and rectorIes
arising between the Roman CathIofr
Church and schismatics claiming under
ancient municipalities. negotiations and
hearings for the settlement Of the
amount due 10 the Roman Catholic
Church for rent and occupation of
churcacs and rectories by the army OF
the United States are IN progress. and
IL is hoped a satisfactory conclusion may
be submitted 70 the Congress before the
end OF the session
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Few Disturbances.

Tranquility has existed during the
past year throughout the archipelago
except In the province OF Cavite. the
province OF Batangas. and the province
OF Sa-nar. and in tho island OF JoIc
among tho Moros. The Jolo disturb
ance was put TO an end by several sharp
and short engagements. and now peace
prevails In the Moro province. CayitA-
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of mere wealth. and especially of cor
porate wealth az such. But IL is par
ttcularly regrettab1e to allow any such
Jealousy to be developed when we are
dealing either with our insular or with
foreign affairs.
The big corporation has achieved its
present position in the business world
simply because it is the most effective
instrument in business competition. In
foreign affairs we cannot afford to put
our people a disadvantage with their
competitors by in any way dlscriminat-
ing against the efficiency OF our bust
ness organizations.
Must Not Lag Industrialiy.
In the same way we cannot afford 10
allow our -insular possessions to lag
behind in Industrial DEVELOPMENT from
any twisted jealousy Of business Sic
cess. II is. OF course, a mere truisn to
say that the business interests of the
Islands viii only be developed il II be
comes the financial interest of somebody
20 develop them. Yet this developmenf
is one of the things most earnestly TO
be wished for In the interest OF the
islands themselves. We have been pay
ing all possible heed TO the political
and educational interests Of the islands,
but, important though these objects
are. IL is not less important that we
should favor their industrial develop
ment
The Government can in certain ways
help this directly. as By building good
roads; but the fundamental and vital
| help must be given through the de-
yelOpment Of the industries OF the
| islands. and a most efficient means 10
| this end IS to encourage big American
corporations TO start industries in them
and this means to make IL advantageous
/ for them 10 do so. To limit the owner
| ship OF mining claims as has been done
/ in the Philippines is absurd. In both
| the Philippines and Porto Rico tho
/ limit of holding OF land should be large
| ~ raised
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reserve like the Wichita reserve and
game refuge provision should be made
for the preservation of such a herd 1
believe that the scheme would be of
economic advantage, for the robe OF the
buffalo is of high market value. and
the same is true Of the robe OF the
CrOssbred animals
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Food Adulteration.

I recommend that a law be enacted to
regulate Interstate commerce in mis-
branded and adulterated foods. drinks,
ard drugs.
Such law would protect Legitimate
manufacture and commerce. and would
tend to secure the health and welfare
Of the consuming public.
Traffic on foodstuffs which have been
debased or aduIterated so as 10 injure
health or to deceive purchasers should
be forbidden
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Will See President.
EMPLOYES KEPT
 IN HIGH STOCKADE
Coke Company Plans to Have a Model Colony Without Interruption From
 the Outside World

Chicago, October 23-A mode of life somewhat resembling that of frontier set dement's in early days was inaugurated today by coke company with extensive ovens at South Deering. grim stock ade surrounds the plant. Three hundred Hungarian and Austrian employees with their families, population of 1000, wili live within the walls, practically cut off from the outer world.
 Hundreds of cottages and store build ings and places of entertainments, in- cluding dance hall, have been provid- ed. The purpose of the stockade is not defense, but to make model colony of workers, who will not be continually changing employment. Curfew will ring at o'clock, and ironclad rules will gov ern the lives of the workers. The dance hall was opened with a ball for the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-24
National Wardens Meet.

Lincoln, Neb., October 23.-The National Warden association held it's annual meet ing here today in conjunction with the session of the National Prison associa- ton. The annual address was by the president, James A. Leonard of Ohio. Maj. w. R. McClaughey, warden of the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kas, spoke on Practical Gains in Prison Ad- ministration in America" The chaplains held their annual meeting this evening, with addresses by Chaplain D. J. Starr of Ohio, Chaplain D. R. Imbrle of Pennsyl- vania and Capt. E. S. Wright of Pennsyl- yania
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-24
RECORDS OF COURTS

The circuit court and the two divisions of the city court, by agreement will hold continuous daily sessions. It is under stood that as an experiment for this week court will be convened in these divi- sions at 9:30 a. m. and continued without a noon recess until o'clock In the after noon
 The new order at the court house Is the result of d movement started by a number of the members of the Jefferson County Bar association few days ago petition was presented to Judge Cole man, who, after he held a conference with Judge Senn and Judge Ferguson of the city court, agreed to the plan condi- tionally.
 It is thought that the experiment will prove so satisfactory that the hours will be adopted permanently. In the circuit court yesterday Judge Coleman rendered a decision in the case of p. Templeton Kelly vs. the Centennial Insurance company, allowing the plaintiff judgment for $669.S2. The case was a suit instituted by the plaintiff for the payment of an insurance policy which had been contested by the defendants The case was on trial in the court for several days and created considerable in- terest.
 The following petition was filed in the
 
 Duncan vs the Southeren Telephone and Telegraph company for $ls00 damages all legged to have been received while in the employ of the company The case of s. J. Johnson vs T. L. Me- Gowan. is on trial in the circuit court. Judge Senn disposed of the following cases yesterday morning: N. K. Fielding vs. Western Union TeIe- graph company Judgment for defendant. Wood-Dickinson Supply company ys. Jake Minisman; settled. J. P. Edwards vs. w. w. Mitchell. dis- missed by plaintiff The case of Birmingham Paper Co va the Rankin-Tuck Paint Co. is being heard by Judge Senn.
 In the first division of the criminal court, Judge Samuel Weaver. presiding Bill Powers was acquitted of the charge of an assault with intent to murder. The morning session of the first division or the city court yesterday was taken up with the selection of jurors and ,s- suing orders in certain cases. The following jurors have been drawn in the city court
 Jury No. 1-F. D. Dimmick, L. '. Cox Zear Parsons, John Keith, R. M Price
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Three representatives of the Age Herald will be in Ensley next Satur- day. October 28, between 12:30 and 1 o'clock p. nn., and will present a two dollar bill to each of the first three persons seen with copy of The Age Herald of that mornings issue in hs or her hand.
 These three representatives will start from given corner, going in diff ferent directions, and will keep walk ing until a person is seen holding a Saturday Aee-HeraId, whereupon he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-24

James R. Taylor G. w. Bates, ]. w. Krishbaum J. V. Lace. Joe Hudleston, James H. Self. J. R. Young.
 Jury No. 2.-E w. Young. N. M. Strick- land, Joe Jackson, Pate Vines, Tim Cole, A. B. Smith J. M. Scott. Will Roberts, Mathews Dumas. w. N. Pritchet. M. M. Bly the, J. w. McMott.
 The following jurors have been drawn in the first division of the criminal court:
 July No. 1-M. c. Jones, Harry Spur Tier. J. S. Bailey, H. F. Stringfellow. Ward. James N. Pledger. A. T. Maudin, Steve Eddins. E. B. Knight, R. W. Weaver.
 July No. 2-Wnliam Cutcliffe, G. w. Creel. w. c. Terry O. c. Holmes, J. T. Morgan. W. H. Lovins, J. N. Byers. w. B. Snapp, w H Hozendrof, O. w. Goodson, T. B. Lawler.
 As the circuit court and the city court will adjourn at four o'clock this after noon an early adjournment on account of the Presidents reception will not be necessary, but the criminal court and the various official departments in the county court house will quit work at four this afternoon.
 The probate judge has issued the fol- lowing marriage licenses:
 w. A. Shiry, Woodlawn, and Miss Artis
 
 The Avondale Steam Laundry has made an assignment Papers were filed In the probate judges office yesterday after noon requesting that Fletcher Ware be appointed receiver with power to take charge of the affairs of the company The petition was filed by Col. J. M Caldwell and Judge J. C. Carmichael, attorneys Tor the company.
 The Avondale laundry is one of the oldest in Birmingham and was recently equipped with new machinery It has a large patronage throughout the district and state and the filing of the petition yesterday came az surprise.
 Mir Ware. who is named as receiver in the petition. is chief bookkeeper of the company. The receiver has made the 5000 bond and will probably take charge of the business at once.
 Judge Thomas G. Jones is expected to