Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-05

pnasiS his well-knOwn views on the
subject of race suicide. Plainly the
shipping bill now before Congress has
the approval of the President and he
expresses the hope that it will be
passed. He says while such a law will
primarily benefit our seaboard states,
such as Maine, Louisiana and Wash
ington, nevertheless, what benefits
part Of our people must benefit all. He
especially urges that provision be made
for better communication with South
America, notably for fast mail lines to
South American ports. On the sub
ject of currency reform he has no
special measure to urge, and yet points
out that our present system is defective
and that change is needed. Within
10 years the per capita circulation has
increased from s21.41 to s33.0S, and more
emergency presented by times OF
stringency.
nope that the Philippine tariff bill will
be made a law and declares that it will
not result in harm to any American in
dustry. He urges American citizen
ship for the citizens Of Porto Rico, the
Industrial development of Hawaii, and
reorganization Of the governmental
system of Alaska. Under the head of
international Morality" ne says some
things which will fill the little Japs
with pride, and also some things which
will sting those Californians who have
INDUCED in the wicked absurdity' OF
shutting Japanese children out of the
public schools. He asks for fair treat
ment for the japanese. Says the
President, 81 ask it as due to humanity
and civilization. l ask it as due 10
ourselves because we must act upright
llv toward all men," The Cuban stu
alton is explained and the hope eX-
pressed that the island will soon be able
to manage it's own affairs again. Our
relations with South America are de-
c!ared to be more friendly than ever
before, and the good results of the visit
of Secretary Root are dwelt upon at
length.
Reyond barely mentioning his trip TO
Panama the President has nothing 10
saw on this subject, but intimates that
| he will send a special message later
bearing on the subject of the Panama
Canal. He urges more stringent laws
| for the protection of seals, and the
continuation of negotiations with Great
Britain and Japan for their assistance
| in this work The message closes with
the discussion of the condition and
needs Of the army and navy. The
President declares that our navy is the
best guarantor of peace which the
country possesses, and while he does
not ask to have our navy increased. he
makes it plain that to have it maintain
its present strength, which is essential
ly necessary, good ships must be built
yearly to replace those obsolete and
outworn. The army and navy are both
praised for their work in dealing with
the recent sudden crisis in Cuba. and
in this connection the efficiency of the
general staff in the army and the gen.
eral board in the navy are pointed out
He urges more concentration of the
army instead of having it scattered al
many posts throughout the country
and more money for the annual
maneuvers. The very last word Of the
measure is a plea for the development
of good marksmen among our citizens
by maintaining shooting galleries ir
the large public schools and the forma
ltion Of rifle clubs President Roosevelt
has every confidence in the volunteer
lsoldier and in his ability to take care
lof himself, but realizes that he is use
Hess unless he can shoot straight.
These are the most important of thu
many matters touched upon in thi!
Hong public document. The message i:
as strong and interesting as it l.
lengthy, and we urge that every reade
of the Journal give it careful perusal
Its style makes it easy reading and j
is full of good things of which an!
summary like this can give only
lscant conception.
Chief Justice Wiswell.