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The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
Alaska.

Alaska's needs have been partially met,
but there must be a complete reorganiza-
ton Of the governmental system, as 1
have before indicated TO you. Our fellow
citizens who dwell on the shores of Puget
Sound, with characteristic energy, are
arranging to hold In Seattle the Alaska
Yukon Pacific Exposition. It's special
aims include the upbuilding Of Alaska
ana the development of American COM
merce on the Pacific Ocean. This eXposi-
ton, in its purposes and scope, should
appeal not only to the people of the Pa
cifc slope. but to the people of the
United States 1T large Alaska, since it
was bought, has yielded to the govern
ment eleven millions Of dollars Of reve-
nue., and has produced nearly three hun
dred millions of dollars In gold, furs, and
fish When properly developed it will be-
come in large degree a land Of homes
The countries bordering the Pacific Ocean
have population more numerous than
that Of all the countries OF Europe; their
annual foreign commerce amounts to over
three billions of dollars, of which the
share of the United States is some seven
hundred millions of dollars. OF course.
we must treat fairly the countries with
which We trade.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
Fur SEALS.

The destruction Of the Pribilof Islands
fur seals by pelagic sealing still con-
tinues The herd which, according to the
surveys made in 1874, by direction of the
Congress, numbered 100000, and which,
according to the survey of both Ameri-
can and Canadian commissioners in 1891,
amounted TO 100000, has now been re-
duced to about 10000. This result has
been brought about by Canadian and
some other sealing vessels killing the fe-
male seals while In the water during their
annual pilgrimage 10 and from the south.
or in search OF food No damage what
ever is done to the herd by the carefully
regulated killing on land: the custom of
pelagic sealing is solely responsible for
all Of the present evil. and is alike inde-
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
Peace and Righteousness.

II must ever be kept in mind that war
/ is not merely justifiable. but imperative.
upon honorable men. upon an honorable
nation, where peace can only be obtained
by the sacrifice Of conscientious convic-
uon. or OF national welfare. Peace is
normally a great good. and normally fl
comedies with righteousness; but it is
righteousness and not peace which should
bind the conscience Of a nation as It
should bind the conscience of an lndi-
vidual; and neither a nation or an indi-
vidUal can surrender conscience to an
others keeping. Neither can nation,
which is an entity. and which does not
ole as individuals die. refrain from TAX
ing thought for the interest Of the gener-
atoms that are 10 come. no less than for
the interest Of the generation Of to-day;
and no public men have a right. whether
from shortsighteduess. from selfish in
difference, or from sentimentality. to sac
rihce the national interests which are
vital in character. Just war is in the
long run far better for a nations soul
than the most prosperous peace obtained
by acquiesCence in wrong OF Injustice
Moreover, though 1t is criminal for a na-
tion not TO prepare for war. so that Il
nay escape the dreadful consequences OF
being defeated in war. yet il must always
l be remembered that even TO be defeated
In war may be far better than not to
have fought at all. As has been well and
finely said. a beaten nation is not neces-
sarily a disgraced nation: but the nation
or man is disgTaCed if the obligation to
defend right is shirked.
We should, as a nation, do everything
in our power for the cause Of honorable
peace Nothing would more promote
iniquity. nothing would FURTHER defer the
reign upon earth OF peace and righteous
ness. than for the free and enlightened
peoples which. though with much STUN
bling and many shortcomings. ueverthe-
less strive toward justice, deliberately
10 render themselves powerless while
leaving every despOtism and bacbarism
armed and able to work their wicked
will. The chance for the settlement Of
disputes peacefully. by arbitration. now
depends mainly upon the possession by
nations that mean 10 do right Of suffi-
cient armed strength TO make their pur-
nose effective
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
Marriage and Divorce.

I am well aware Of how difficult it is 10
pass a constitutional amendment Never
theless. in my judgment, the whole ques-
ton of marriage and divorce should be
Telegated to the authority Of the National
Congress. At present the wide differ
ences in the laws OF the different States
on this subject result in scandals and
abuses; and surely there is nothing
so vitallv essential to the welfare OF
the nation, nothing around which the
nation should so bend itself TO throw
every safeguard, as the home life Of
the average citizen. The change would
be good from every standpoint In
particular it would be good because
it would confer on the Congress the
power at once to deal radically and eff
ciently with pOlygamy; and this should
be done whether or not marriage and di-
vorce are dealt with. It is neither safe
nor proper 10 leave the uestiOn Of pOlyga-
my Z be dealt with by the several States.
Power to deal with il should be conferred
on the national government.
When home ties are lOosened; when
men and women cease to regard a worthy
family life, with all its duties fully per
formed, and all its responsibilities lived
up 10, as the life best worth living: then
evil days for the Commonwealth are at
hand. There are regions in our land, and
classes of our population, where the birth
rate has sunk below the death rate
Surely il should need no demonstration 10
show that wilfull sterility is. from the
standpoint Of the nation. from the stand
point of the human race. the one sin for
which the penalty is national death. race
death, a sin for which there is no atone
ment; a sin which is the more dreadful
exactly in proportion as the men and
women guilty thereof are in other re-
spects, in character, and bodily and
mental powers, those whom for the sake
Of the state it would be well 20 see the
fathers and mothers Of many healthy
children, well brought up in homes made
happy by their presence. No man, no
woman, can shirk the primary duties Of
life, whether for love of ease and pleas
ure, or for any other cause, and retain
his or her self-reSpeCt
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
Central America.

Last June trouble which had existed for
some time between the republics of Sal
vador Guatemala, and Honduras cul-
minated in war-a war which threatened
to be ruinOus to the countries involved.
and very destructive to the commercial
interests of Americans. Mexicans. and
other foreigners who are taking an i'm
portant part in the development OF these
countries. The thoroughly good under
standing which exists between the United
States and Mexico enabled this govern
ment and that Of Mexico 10 unite in ef-
fective mediation between the warning re-
ruhlicS
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The White House. December 3. 1896.
GOVERNMENT AIDING INDIANS.
Leupp Tells What Is Being Done to
Better Their Conditions.

Francis T. Leupp, Commissioner Of In
dian Affairs. spoke TO the Anthropological
Society last night at the Cosmos Club. on
what the government is doing for the
Indians. \ large attendance Of the mem
bers heard the speaker
Mr.. Leupp reviewed the several policies
followed by the government in dealing
with the Indians, and all Of them he de-
clared bad. until the effort was started
10 do something for the individual rather
than the race. Even the partition OF
land to the Indians and forcing them all
into agriculture more or less Improbable.
MIR. Leupp declared to be one of the
most unfortunate OF the many mistakes
the United States has made An experi-
ment about TO be tried. MIR Leupp said.
Is the employment Of an official who will
undertake to find markets for the prod
ucts of the Indians
good part Of Mr.. Leupps talk "
devoted 10 the artistic side of the Indian
and the hope Of the bureau TO give di-
rection to this native ability in the way
o. developing artists, musicians. and ar
tisans among the tribes The work OF
making pottery among the Pueblos. the
basket making Of those in California. and
the silver work Of those in New Mexico
were used as Illustrations Of what the
Indians could do along these lines.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
AGRICELTIRE

There is no longer any failure to realize
that farming. at least in certain branches,
must become a technical and scientific
profession. This means that there must
be open to farmers the chance for tech
nical and scientific training. This educa-
tion of the farmer-self-educat by pref
erenCe. but also education from the out
SIDE as with all other men-is peculiarly
necessary here in the United States,
where the frontier conditions even in the
newest States have now nearly vanished.
where there must be a substitution of a
more intensive system of cultivation for
the old wasteful farm management, and
where there must be a better business
organization among the farmers them
selves.
Great progress has already been made
among farmers by the creation of farm
ers' institutes. Of dairy associations, of
breeders associations, horticultural as
sociations, and the like. A striking ex-
ample of how the government and the
farmers can cooperate is shown in con-
necton with the menace offered 10 the
cotton growers Of the Southern States by
the advance Of the boil weevil. The De-
partment Is doing all Il can 20 organize
the farmers in the threatened districts.
Just as Ii has been doing all IL can TO or
ganize them in aid Of its work 10 eradl-
cate the cattle fever tick in the South.
The Department can and will cooperate
with all such associations, and it must
have their help if its own work is to be
done IN the most efficient style.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05

Immediately taken by this government to
try to restore order, the representatives,
OF various European nations in the Island
would apply TO their respective govern
ments for armed Intervention. Thanks
to the preparedness OF our navy, ! was
able Immediately 10 send enough ships 10
Cuba to prevent the situation from be-
coming hopeless: and ] furthermore dis
patched 10 Cuba the Secretary Of War
and the Assistant Secretary of State, in
order that they might gTapple with the
situation on the ground. All efforts 10
secure an agreement between the con-
tending factions failed. Finally, the Pres
ident of the republic resigned. The
quorum Of Congress assembled failed by
deliberate purpose Of its members, so that
there was no power to act on his resig-
nation, and the government came TO q
halt. In accordance with the so-called
Platt amendment, which was embodied
N the constitution Of Cuba, I thereupOn
proclaimed a provisional government for
the island, the Secretary Of War acting
rs provisional governor until he could be
replaced by Mr. MagO0n, the late Minis
ter to Panama, and the governor Of the
Canal Zone on the isthmus The insur-
gent chiefs imedately agreed that their
troops should lay down their arms and
ulSDandi ana the agreement was carried
out. Peace has come I'm the island; and
the harvesting Of the sugar-cane crop, the
great crop of the island. is about to pro-
ceed.
When the election has been held and
the new government inaugurated in
peaceful and orderly fashion the pro
visiOnal government Will come 10 an
end I take this opportunity Of express
ing, upon behalf Of the American people,
With all possible solemnity. our most
earnest hope that the people OF Cuba will
realize the imperative need Of preserving
justice and keeping order in the island.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
Memorial AmphItheater nt ArIinE-
ton.

invite the attention Of the Congress to
the estimate Of the Secretary Of War for
an appropriation TO enable him to begin
the preliminary work for the construction
of a memorial amphitheater at Airing
ton. The Grand Army Of the Republic.
IN its national encampment. has urged
the erection of such an amphitheater as
necessary for the proper observance Of
Memorial Day. and as "a fitting monument
10 the soldier and sailor dead buried
there. In this I heartily concur and com
mend the matter 10 the favorable consid-
GRAFTON Of the Congress.
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CUBA.

Last August an insurrection broke out
in Cuba which ii speedily grew evident
that the existing Cuban government was
powerless to queH. This government was
repeatedly asked by the then Cuban gov
eminent to intervene, and finally was
notified by the President Of Cuba that he
intended to resign; that his decision was
irrevocable; that none Of the other con-
stitutional officers would consent to carry
on the government, and that he was pow
erless TO maintain order. It was evident
that chaos was impending, and there was
every probability that if steps were not
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
The Aigecirns Convention.

The Algeciras convention, which was
signed by the United States. as well as
by most of the powers of Europe, super
sedes the previous convention of 1880
which was also signed both by the United
States and a majority of the European
powers. This treaty cOnfers upon US
equal commercial rights with all Euro
pean countries, and does not entail a
single obligation of any kind upon US.
and 1 earnestly hope it may be speedily
ratified.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
Porto Rican ARairs,

American citizenship should be con-
ferred on the citizens Of Porto Rico. The
harboT Of San Juan in Porto Rico should
be dredged and improved. The expenses
Of the Federal Court OF Porto Rico
should be met from the Federal Treas
ury. The administration OF the affairs Of
Porto Rico, together with those Of the
Philippines, Hawaii, and our other in
sular possessions, should all be directed
under one executive department; by pref
erenCe the Department Of State or the
Department Of War
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
Second Hague Conference.

In my last message I advised you that
the Emperor OF Russia had taken the in
itiative n bringing about d second peace
conference at The Hague Under the
guidance of Russia, the arrangement Of
the preliminaries for such a conference
has been progressing during the past year.
Progress has necessarily been slow. ow-
ing 20 the great number of countries to
be consulted Creo every question that has
arisen. II is a matter Of satisfaction that
al Of the American republics have now,
for The first time. been invited to join
in the proposed conference.
The close connection between the sub
jects 90 be taken Up By the Red Cross
Conference. held at Geneva last summer.
and the subjects which naturally would
come before The Hague Conference, made
II apparent that 4 was desirable 10 have
the work OF the Red Cross Conference
completed and considered by the different
powers before the meeting at The Hague.
The Red Cross Conference ended its la
bors on the 9Th day Of July. and the re-
vised and amended convention. which was
signed by the American delegates. will be
promptly laid before the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
Irrigation nnd Forest Preserrntion.

Much is now being done for the States
Of the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains
through the development of the national
policy of irrigation and forest preserva-
ton The forests of the White Mountains
and Southern Appalachian regions should
be preserved; and they can not be unless
the people of the States in which they lie,
through their Representatives In the Con-
gress, secure vigorous action by the ma
tional government
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
Hawaii.

The needs Of Hawaii are peculiar; every
aid should be given the islands; and cur
efforts should be unceasing TO develop
them along the lines of a community OF
snail freehoIders, not Of great planters
with cooiie-tiIled estates.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
L. X. Bass to BE District Attorney.

Lyman X. Bass Of Buffalo. has been
selected by the President for the position
OF United States district attorney there
to succeed Charles II. Brown. Mr.. Bass
was indorsed by both New York Sena-
tors
The Washington herald., 1906-12-05
Panama Trim.

I have just returned from a trip TO
Panama, and shall report ~ you at
length later upon the whole subject Of the
Panama Canal
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Currency Reform.

1 especially call your attention to the
condition Of our currency laws. For sew
eral years evidence has been aceumuIat-
ing that additional legislation is needed.
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Technical and Industrial Training

It would be impossible to overstate
Though it is, Of course. difficult quanti-
tatively 10 measured the effect upon a
nations growth to greatness Of what may
be called organized patriotism, which
necessarily includes the substitution of a
national feeling for mere local pride; with
as a resultant high ambition for the
whole couatry. The national government
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-08-06
annual MEETING 4
BAR ASSOCIATION !
Will p 9 Called to Order at the
IL Springs To
Moro w. IL
JUDGE PHLEGA |! j, PRESIDENT Re 5 l E. \ !
Justice B ever, n, 81 + tile United
States Supre court, t. M AXE.
Annual Ad dress. 4s}
PHLEGAR, PRESIDENT.
Justice Brewer, .t 81 tie United

8sA The Eighteenth annual meeting d OF the
Virginia Bar Association Will be called
to order tomorrow at the Homestead
Hotel. at Hot Springs. when u dge a her
IA. Phlegar, OF Christlansburg president
3of the association will address the mem-
ibers on q The gtslature OF 1906: Its Work
and ltg Lessons. ~ 5s sS
jackson, Of Washington. vi III read a pa
per titled IL The DlsnembermentG OF Viz
ginia..ss3 s3 5g s 3 lsf5 IL
# On Wednesday morning a paper will
be read by Nj. I ". IT. Shields, OF Lexing-
ton, entitled 1.-THE Case OF ajor Andre:
His Trial and Execution" \ ~ "a
IA Major AIicaja b & Woods. OF Charlottes-
VILE. will address the m embers on We'd
nesday evening. his subject being - ME-
Duties and Responsibilities Of Com
monwcalth's Attorne ysin " irglnia.
q The annual ad dress will be mad g by
Justice David J. 8 Brewer, OF the United
States Supreme Court. Z Al S5
4 On Thursday opening t annual ban
gQuet will take place. at which It is Bex-
pected about 400 members III and guests
will be present.
Among those who will speak are DIR.
ISL c. Mitchell. Of Richmond College 81 DE-.
George Ben Johnston. OF Richmond. and
Hon William r, Abbott, OF Bellevue.
Y Mr.. Hugh Garden, OF New Y orb, nd
Mr.. Justice Brown, OF North Carolina.
Will be among the prominent strangers
present. u s$ }{5 SSS ;s$ f5s
" AZ report OF Y especial interest Will be
that Of the special committee on the
Chief Justice Marshall residence
IS The Executive Committee. Of which
Hon. ohm Garland Pollard Is chairman.
will meet at the Hot Springs to-day In
order to have every thing In readiness
for the opening session It tho associa t1asa.
Many ladies' will be present, N as It g
the custom for the wives ana daughters
OF the -menberss to attend the sessions.
SS Mr.. John B, Minor, secre tary and treas
urer OF the associa ton. left for the Hot
Springs on yesterday afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-08-06

fl q 81 ff n. "
one OF the mai11 events OF the sporting
world II, the coti1lng week Will ltbo tho
Caves regatta, which opens at Coxcs.l
SEng1arld, IN Tuosdy. sl1id er the auspic Ices
OF the british royal @ yacht squadron.
Yachts belonging to the squadron Will
compete In a. handicap over the queens
course for King Ed ward b cup X Ing A II
Ton so2 and Queen Victoria, OF Spa IN, VIII
witness tho con tests during FL the week.
Racing for Emperor w liam 9 cup for
yachts OF forty tons or over and for inc
challenge cup offered BY the Colint ess OF
Dudley 4 for 4 fty-twn linear rating class
a Thursday VII Il Witness Inc contest for
town prizes tor yachts OF 100 tons or over
and for the cup presented BY Lad j. 49,
Sscy.I Inv addition to n race for Mrs. a. IL
jneric ri gets cup on Friday tho last day
OF the regatta, an event Han been pros
Svlded for! schooners OF 100 tons or over
FOR prizes offered BY tho squadron. IA
ile on "Wednesday the largest and tleetestl
yachts OF tho big q fleet OF pleasure and
racing Graf I, now taking part in he ni1-
inual cruise Of the New York Yacht CLUB
from Glen Cove IL o Newport, r a u l., WI
race for8thc Kings cup over q course 9 IT.
Newport. The race rs open on ~ 70 sloOp
rot less than! m v feot In long 3, and
ischooners mot less than y sixt Get N IN
q III III Worcester On Friday and Saturday
tho onrsmenB Of tile Ma tional Association az 9
of American OarsmeT Will com pete tho
2aiional rega tia Of that torgani eaton. Y
re- The Grand Circuitn light harness M Get
will begin at Buffalo on Monday, and ll, the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-08-06
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iAsbury Place Church Expresses
Its sentittici,taih Set 81 i 80
III Resolutions.
UPHOLD JUsTlc E's be Clsion
ISL I'liataiC Concerted Move
" tlertSNJi $Bc Started Among
III All Churches. 8Sa.i s,.5

N The sensation caused blythe opening
4 Of the samtlsen1ents at Idle rood two Sun
days ago hastnot yet died out and there
amo sfr0F psps
against a repetltlonlof the 4mnnagemetlt's
actlgn8 ~ rum Ing the pleasure resort on Or
Sunday. a. lp3} Il {;yi5 81 Il " its
Z Feeling has been aroused am9nSS
4 q violation Of the sacred or dlnance
which behooves man 10 keep the sab
4 bath day holy, and one OF tho direct res
Was tns o1Wns ereS ns
Church. held Just before the morning
service. and, i, which. after Il dlsc;usslon.
gsso aaGpttea sns
the sentiment OF that church shall bo
the wedge 70 start a general movement lo !;
among all the churches against sunday
opening IN a y ope oxe thar
\ a mass meeting to take y tied action
In condemning eli such labor on ~ The
1 Sabbath day. 81 III 3l ], y IS.
The PAPER drawn UP yesterday = - 70 10
\ follows: II 5tt lS Il Y y. Il
4 GG.tSSWhereas we believe that q proper, and =,
wholesome regard for the sanctity OF tne
4 Sabbath day as a q day Of rest ana no OF
worship is enjoined, not only In the ~ org
Coz, but is written !. n .h l,a Ycry en-
disregard Of and ntagonisn to the M O. ID
Vine law pertaining to the proper IS o %
scryance OF tho Sabbath day, whlch has hil
resulted In an attempt 70 miscoh's'. : ~
and Get aside the State law which tor-
bids Tho citizen to engage In any s. tap u, g
other than works Of cha rtty ana 81 ne
cessity; and is X - FIX Z, Il y
TF0Whereas we Wish to see t ~ i dn,s,,
dnySr Ia us by our fathers perpctuated
the benefit OF our hidren; ana .1i 5' our
children's children; therefore y
Resolved, j.. THAT We rcaiiirm Sour 81
votion to the doctrlnc8of TIE snhGt' y ~
nhscrred IL was originally intended. $ns
a sdayi.f,f rest and OF reli gious Worshlp p.
az the sta tutes OF the State expressly
declare and not for purpo o. -
,l..a That we condemn tho recent run run a
Ming OF the amusement features a. iois-i
wood Park by the manag gem emf q 2l, y
richmond Amusement Company, az az 4 y. q
yersiye, not only OF the state law laW, pn ~,
81 the divine a1d hanah
al Justice OF the Peace LeWl - - -
eininently proper and as accorain 9 - ~
Ia y. i, NAT We expresB the hope. Y the case
no n r,r,cgl led, that the court twill y forever
enioin the Richmond Eiusemen55 LoI, y
many, or any ether aor
y a naSy ae eys as Would tend
10 den,oraiize the people and cause t ~ 7
10 dsre gard tho sacredn o. Is ne ' g
- ina we iraspec fully reauest all other
cfurches catholic Ms well as pro tes't w
~ a,s, WI Ia our sabbath should be kept
f n9.a from q, the encroachmo and viola,
lions that are sought to be foisted upon .,a
IT. 10 take such action as Wi creS IN
sti,1ition az 4 a day OF rest sand, OF "ors-
~ sisnn,I - c N FL. h1cGHEE.
Il President OF Asbury Place churc en- CON
ference. . s. . -, 13i