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(M) LL BUREAU - 1496 WASHINC tative viewed nd mem- f the House of Representa N e Presideni’s message and mat . mportance pend: Congress wiil b we onl With f rily mplicated »f the Clayton-Bulwer t in conne s the fact X THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, DECEMBEK 1, isuu Will Benefit the Golden State and the Nation. Rl 4 - B {4 | | | { } CONGRESSMAN WOODS. | CONGRESSMAN METCALF. | = — 2 * America. To abrogate the treaty might ready been expended in forts, guns, etc.. remove the prohibition in England, while for the proper care of which ths mini- t finue it will be to tie our own hands mum force of trained men necessarv is forever on a matter which may eventu- 15,420. The President shows that for ally become of vital importance. This is economical domestic purposes there a question which ought to be cleared up must be an Increase in the army, before y irrevocable decision is made and recommends that its erm: ei confirm or to endeavor honor- nent force be placed at 60,000, with ably to rogate the Clayton-Bulwer power to inerease it to. 100,000 during treaty the present conditions in Cuba and the Philippines, including 15,000 native troops in the latter islands. In my opinion, the President has placed this fmportant ques- tion in a very strong light. 'The policy of the administration in respect to the Phil ippines is clearly set forth in his instruc- SENATOR PERKINS’ Senator Perkins sald: ‘I think the President’s message an ex- cell e of the business conditions foreign and domeslic, and VIEWS. forth in most simple and convincing tions to the Taft Commission, and in er the fiot o :‘n fl’a{wr;; fvy‘:‘l;ylfldfll them there can be found no fact on which anufacture of finished pros = ’l'mbgi_ e-a claim of danger from imperial rtioms of the message show up S i1iy and in businessiike form the METCALF SPEAKS PLAINLY. ble prosperity of the United Representative Metcalf sald: at present. It will be noticed the “It {s impossible a: this early date to ent dces not re er with very gt canal But this that the ITay- state just what measures will receive the attention of Congress at this session. It is safe to say, however, that the general important appropriation bills will recelvé immediate nal, hu~"l " attention, and will take precedence over te. The Pras- all other measures. A particularly strong sidy bill as the effort will be made to secure the passag. our merchunt of a shipping bill to the end that Ameri- heartily concur, and can merchandise and products may be cause for criticism of the carried in American bottoms. The Nica- is that it admits foreign .1 ragua canal bill is now before the Senate. desire is that all vessels fl and a strong effort wiil be made to secure 3 san flag be constructed its passage. The war revenue act wiil ess the Democrats should offer strenu- be amended, reducing the revenue derived s sction, I thin¥ that the bill wiil under that act at least $30,0000 a year. A bill will be introduced and passed r organizing and increasing the military . with perhaps a few amend- The reference of the President to uaticn in which the army now is is force of the United States. A river and He shows that under the harbor bill will also be passed at this on of President Clexcland a session. There will, in my opinion, be no oast defense fortifications was which involves the outlay of over More than $60,000,000 bas al- legislation at this sessfon affecting the Philippine Islands. The Taft Commission as yet has made no report, and until a k3 and Representatives Tell of Their Hopes for the Passage of Measures That o CONGRESSMAN KAH Lo | e F3 CONGRESSMAN LOUD. | CONGRESSMAN NEEDHAM. | o full and complete report is made by that commission and the United States Su- preme Court has determined the questions now pending before it In regard to o new possessions, it would be, to say the least, unwise to le;mate concerning the:o Islands. The President’s message is a calm and dispassionate review of the finan- cial, industrial and commercial conditions of this country and of our relations with foreign countries. His recommendatis: for the construction of a cable between the United States and Hawali, with ex- tension to M'""Xx’ will receive the hearty indorsement of all Californians.” KAHN PREDICTS RESULTS. Representative Kahn said: ‘Judging from the sentiments uttered by members of the House in the cloak- rooms and lobbies to-day the present short session of Congress will be one of unusual activity. Of course, the regular appropriation bills will consume the usual amount of time, but there are, several questions of national importance, in which the Pacific Coast States are deeply interested, that will come up for early’ consideration. 1 was pleased to see that the President in his message so strongly advocates the construction of the trans-Pacific cable. No doubt that will have considerable influence in secur- ing the passage of the Senate bill, which is now on the calendar and which will undoubtedly be called up for early con- sideration. The Nicaragua canal bill will engage the attention of the Semate next Monday, and the general impression seems to be that the House bill, with cer- tain modifications, will pass the upper house. The army reorganization bill will be one of the most Important measures considered, and will no doubt precipitate a rancorous debate. The apportionment bill is also going to provoke a struggle, 3 but from present indications the number «approval not only of the Pacific Coast, of mambers will not be materially in- creased. The oleomargarine bill is the special order for Wednesday of this week. Much feeling has been engendered in the discussion of this measure, and no donbt the debate will provoke more or less bit- terness. Even should this measure pass the House, it Is doubtful whether it will obtain consideration in the Senate at this session. Then, of course, the bill for the reduction of the war tax is going to be a most important piece of legislation. The entire country seems to demand that the tax be reduced, if not absolutely repealed. and should the committee report a bill exempting certain products or articles. documents or industries from the tax those not so favored will make a vigorous fight to get the advantage of the pro- posed reduction. Altogether, the session promises to be most exciting, and many bills of purely local or private character will receive but scant recognition.” WOODS IS HOPEFUL. Representative Woods said: “The message of President McKinley was in keeping with his late letter accept- ing the nomination for the Presidency. It completely covered the great questions to come before Congress, was terse and de- cisive, and such as only a man of the largest understanding of America’s posi- tion at home and abroad and a statesman could have written. My first thought upon hearing it was that the American people should thank God that the election went it did. There is a great deal to come €fore Congress at the present short ses. sicn, but T believe it will be able to carry everything through in a satisfactory man- ner, as I do not look for dilatory tacties on the part of the minority. I believe that one of the measures passed will be a Nic- eragua canal bill which will meet with the but of the whole United States. I made my campaign upon a personal belief in the widest possibie expansion of American liberty and institutions, and still adher= to this belief. I shall heartily favor Sena- tor Frye's ship subsidy bill, the Nicaragua cznal bill, and all of the recommendations contained in the President’s message. An- other thing which I heartily favor is a reduction of the war revenue tax to the smallest limit consistent with our finan- clal welfare. I shall persistently urge an apprepriation of $300,000 for the betterment of the Yuba river and its tributaries, to supplement the $000 now unexpended in the hands of the California Debris Com- mission. I am a believer in a great indus- trial and commercial future for California and in forwarding this the navigability of her interior waters is very importan WHAT NEEDHAM DESIRES. Representative Needham stated that he bad not as ve: had time to carefully read the President’s message, but from the slight examination he had been able to give it, regarded it as a strong documen., especially the portions dealing with ths administration’s course irf China. He sa‘d he belfeved that the canal bill. the Pacilic cable bill and an army reorganization bill and a bill reducing the taxes levied in the war revenue act would pass this session, A reapportionment basis would be fixed and strong efforts would be put forth to pass the ship subsidy bill with good pros- pects of success. “In regard to measures that particularly interest my district,” he said, “I shall use my best efforts to get an adequate appropriation to improve San Diego harbor and 1 believe I'll" succeed. 1t I don’t get a lump sum I feel confident that this harber will be put under the continuing contract. I want to get a pub- lic building at Fresno and If a public 3 SENATOR PERKINS. * building bill passes this season I believe I'll succeed. We want relief for the owr- ers of private property in our national parks, and increased appropriations to bufld roads and trails. The roads into the Yosemite should be made free from toll and a wagon foad built up the Merced River. I sincerely hope we will begin the work of buflding storage reservoirs as this matter cannot be much longer post- poned. This will be a busy session. but I think we will work and avoid necessity for an extra session.” LOUD ON LEGISLATION. Representative Loud sald: “I always think it idle to discuss a President’s message until it has bes carefully read and thoroughly digested. [ have not yet had time to do so, but from a casual examination of it will it appears to be a thoroughly business-like Gbbument throughout, Just such as we would expect from the President. As for bills pending in Congress will say I have no means of knowing whether the canal bill or ship subsidy bill will be passed at this session. I know that at the very first opportunity Senator Frye, chairman of the Commitiee on Commerce. will at- tempt to sidetrack the canal bill by call- ing up the ship subsidy bill. I have va- rious measures to propose for California improvements, but as my bills are not yet plerf!f'(ed‘ I cannot discuss them at this time.” Representatives Barham and Waters have not yet arrived at Washington. + in applicat: part agreeing to e shown t [t perly of American cit the satisfac nterested parties. alth: a hroad settie al's right 1o send g t ral port ¢ s TEE ALASKAN BOUNDARY. The work of mark certain provisional boung > for enience of adminis- n, an the head cf Lynn Canal, in a cordance with the temporary arrankement of October, 1585, was completed by a joint survey n aet. The modus vivendi has so far worked without tion and the Dominion « has provided rules and reguiatisns . v tizens the benefit of re- that the citizens or sub- ower Zwnd by e temporary jurisdiction of the r no Aiminution of the rights privileges they have Eitherto enjoyed. But necessary such an expedient may have tide over the grave emergencles of the | best but an unsatisfactory should not be suffered and complete establishmen: which we are entitled under the Russo-American treaty for the ces <ka I may refer again to the 15 marking the Alaskan bound- follows the one hundred and A convention to that end | before the Senate for some two years tion has been taken, I contemplate new convention for a joint 4 the meridian by telescopic nb- fs belleved, will give inquestionable results than A= heretofore independent’ is known, proved dis- nts on the line. although - more than 700 feec. | f R H. May against the t meridian g Bt The pen Guatemalan Government has been settied by | ratlon, George ¥. B. Jenmer, British Min- Guatemala, who was chosen s ole r, ha awarded $142,70 73 In gold ne American claime against Hayt! have are being advanced to the resort of | arbitration i As the result of negotiations with the Gm ! ernment of Honduras in regard to the indem. | nity dumanded for the murder of Frank H Pears in Honduras, that Government has paid | 000 in settlement of the claim of the heles. aseassination King Humbert called | #incere expreseions of sorrow from this vernment and people, ana occasion was fitly teken 10 testify 1o the Italian nation the high regard here felt for ‘he memory of the lamented ruler. n my ias abie length 1o Lo The message 1 referred at consider the Iynching of five Italians at | Taltulah Notwithstanding the efforts of tae | Pederal Government, the production of evi. dence tending 1o Inculpate the authors of this grievous offense againgt our civilization, and he repested inquests set on foot by the author. 1#s of the State of Louisiana, no punishments nave followed. Successive Grand Jutles have failed 1o indict. The reoresentations of the Jtelian Government in the face of this miscar. riage have been most temperate and just. Set. ting the principle at issue high above all con- “sideration of merely pecuniary indemnification. ruch as this Government made in the three | previous cases, Italy has solemnly invoked the pledges of the existing treaty and asked that the Justice to which she is entitied shall be meted | ot in regard to her unfortunate countrymen in | cur territory With the same full measure she | hersell would give to any Americ'n, were nis reciprocal treaty rights contemned. 1 renew the urgent recommendations I made | Just vear that the Congress appropriately confer | wpon the Federal courts jurisdiction in his ciass of international cases where the ultimate | responsibility of the Federal Government may be involved, and 1 invite action upon the bills to accomplish this which were introducad the Senate and House. It is incumbent upon ue 10 remedy the statutory omission which has led, | in bringing about an understanding prelimin- | ary to a settlement of the issues between the | terests tn all practicable wi | HAGUE TREATY RATIFICATION. | the | tory power of persons of known competency in | Aemanded & second payment of such duties on ments was deposited with the British Consul at an Juan 4l Norte, in trust uptil the two Governments should determine whether the first | payments had been made under compulsion to a “‘de facto” authority. Agreement as to this | not reached, and the point was waived by the act of the Nicaraguan Government in re- questing the British Consul to return the de- | pesite to the merchants. | Menacing differences between several of the | Central American States have been accommo- | | dated, our Ministers render'ng good offices towerd an understanding. i The ‘important matter of an interoceanic canal has assumed a new phase. Adhering to its | refusal to reopen the question of the forfeiturs of the contract of the Maritime Canal Com rany, which was terminated for alleged non- | execution in October, 1899, the Government of Nidaragua has since supplemented that ac- | tlon by declaring the so-styled Eyre-Cragia option void for non-payment of the stipulated | advance. Protests in relation to these acts | have been flled in the State Devartment and | are under consideration. Deeming itself re- lieved from existing engagements, the Nicara- guan Government shows a disposition to deal freely with the canal question either in the way of negotiations with the United States or by taking measures to promote the waterway. Overtures for a convention to effect the bullding of a canal under the auspices of the United States are under consideration. In the meantime the views of Congress upon the sub- Ject, in the light of the report of the committee appointed to examine the comparative merits of | the various trans-isthmian ship canal profects, | may be awaited 1 commend to the early attention of the Sen. ate the convention with Great Britain to faclli- tate the construction of such a canal and to | remove any objection which might arise out of | the convention commonly called the Clayton- | Bulwer treaty. The long standing contention with Portugal, | | may lead again, to such untoward resaits. 1 have pc the nscessity and the prece- t for legislation of this character. Its enact- ment is a shnple measure of previsory justice towsrd the nations with which we as a sover- ¢ign equal make treaties requiring reciprocal observance. While the Italian Government naturally re- gards such action as the primary and, indeed, the most essential element in the disposal of the Tallulah incident, I advise that, in accord- precedent, and in view of the im- of that particular case being the bill now pending. Congress nzke gracious provision for indemnity to the Italian sufferers in the same form and propor- tion as heretofore. In my inaugural address I rcferred (o the general subject of lynching in these words inted ou ching must not be tolerated in a great ilized country like the United States; urts, not mobs, must execute the penalties law. The preservation of public order, the of discussion, the integrity of courts, and= administration of justice must con- | titue forever the rock of safety upon which ur Government securely rests.’ This T must urgently reiterate and again in- vite the attention of my countrymen to this re- proach upon our clivilization DEVELOPMENT OF JAPAN. The closing vear has witnessed a decided strengthening of Japan's relations to other states. The development of her independent judicial and administrative fanctions under the treaties which took effect July 17, 189, has pro- ceeded without international friction, showing the competence of the Japanese to hold a fore- miost place among the modern peopies. In the treatment of the difficult Chinese | problem, Japan has acted in harmonious con- cert with the other powers, and her generous cc-operation materially aided In the joint re- 1ief of the beieaguered legations in Peking and right the order] growing out of the seizure of the Delagoa Bay | rallway, his been at last determined by a fa. powers and China. Japan's declarations in ! vorable award of the tribunal of arbitration favor of the integrity of the Chinese empire | and the conservation of open-world trade there- | & Berne, to which it was submitted. The with have been frank and positive. As a factor | @mount of the award, which was deposited in for promoting the general interests of peace, | London awaiting arrargements by the Govern- order and fair commerce in the far East, the | ments of the United States and Great Britain influence of Japan can hardly be overestimated. | for its disporal, has been recently paid over The valuable aid and kindly courtesies extend- | to the two Governments. d by the Japanese Government and naval offi- | A lately signed convention of extradition cers to the battleship Oregon are gratetully | With Peru as amended by the Senate has been appreciated. | ratified by the Peruvian Congress. | Complaint was made last summer of the dt ‘L Another fllustration of the policy of this | Government to refer international disputes to tmpartial arbitration is seen in the agreement reached with Russia to submit the claims on behalf of American sealing vessels seized in Bering Sea to determination by ‘T. M. C. Asser, a distinguished statesman and Jjurist of The Netherlands. Thanks are due to the imperial Russian Gov- ernment for kindly ald rendered by its au- thorities in Bastern Siberfa to American mis- sionaries fleeing from Manchuria. AT PEACE WITH SPAIN. Satisfactory progress has been made toward the conclusion of a general treaty of friend- ship and intercourse with Spain in replacement of the old treaty, which passed into abeyance by reason of the late war. A new convention of extradition is approaching completion and I should be much pleased were a commercial ar- rangement to follow. I feel that we should not suffer to pass an opportunity to reaffirm the eriminatory enforcement of a bubonic quaran- tine against Japanese on the Pacific Coast and of interference with their travel in California and Colorado under the health laws of those States, The latter restrictions have been ad- Jvdged by a Federal court to be unconstitution- 21 No recurrence of either cause of complaint is apprehended. No noteworthy incident has occurred in our relations with our important southern neigh- bore. Commerelal intercourse with Mexico con- tinues to thrive and the two Governments nes- lect nmo opportunity to foster their mutual in- Pursuant to the declaration of the Bupreme Court that the awards of the late joint com- missjon in the La Abra and Well claims were obtalned through fraud, the sum awarded in the first case, $403,030 08, has been returned to Mexico, and the amount of the Well award will be returned in like manner. ‘ A convegtion indefinitely extending the time for the loore of the United States and Mexi. | Cordial ties that existed between us and Spain = Ce _ | from the time of our earilest inrdependence, can International (water) Boundary Comamis- | from the time of our earjiest IEepeaderce. iy g e ;e commercial dntercourse which fs natural be- tween the two countries, By the terms of the treaty of peace the line bounding the ceded Philippines group in tho southwest falled to Include several smail islands Iying west of the Sulus, which h always been recognized as under Epanish con- trol. The occupation of Sibutu and Cagayan by our naval forces elicited a claim on the part of Spain, the essential equity of which could not be gainsaid. In order to cure the defect of the treaty by removing all possi- bie ground of future misunderstanding respect. ing the interpretation of its third article, I i- rectea the mneégotiation of a supplementary treaty, which will be forthwith Iald before the Senate, wheréby Spain quits ail title and clahn of title to the islands named as well as to any and all islands bélonging to the Philippine archipelago 1ying outside the lines described in said third article, and agrees that all such islands shall be comprehended in tha cession of the archipelago as fully as if they had beey expressly included within those lines. In eon- sideration of this cession, the United States s to pay Spain the sum of $166,000. It is with satisfaction that I am able o an- recunce the formal notification at The e, o1 Reptember 4, of the deposit of ratifications of the convention for the pacific settiement of the international disputes by sixteen powers, ramely. the United States, Austria, Belgium Denmark, England, France, Germany, [taly, 5 Roumanta, Russia, Stam, Bjain, Sweden and Norway, and The Nether- levde. Japan has since ratified the convention. The administrative council of the permanent court of arbitration has been organized and has adcpted rules of order and a constitution for international arbitration bureau. In ac- cordance with Article XXIIL of the convention, providing for the appointment by each signa- questions of international law as arbitrators, 1 have appointed as members of this court, Hon. Benjamin Harrison of Indiana, ex-Presi- dent of the United States: Hon. Melville W. Fuller of Illinois, Chief Justice of the United States: Hon. John W. Griggs of New Jersey, Attorney-General of the United States, and | neces: | of the same act bave been concluded with N! | isiend’ of Trinidad, Hon. George Gray of Delaware, a Judge of the Circult Court of the United States. As an incident of the brief revolution in the Morquito District of Nicaragua, early in 1899, the insurgents forcibly collected from Ameri- can merchants duties upon imports. On the restoration of order the Nicaraguan authorities A bill is now pending ‘o effect the recom- mendation made in my last annual message that appropriate ' legislation be had to carry into execution arti¢le VIII of the treaty of peace with Spain, by which the United States assumed the payment of certain claims for in- demnity of its citizens acainst Spain. I ask that action be taken to fulfili this obligation. The King of Swéden and Norway has accept. ed the joint invitation of the United Statcs, Germany and Great Britain to arbitrate claims growing out of losses sustained in the Samoan islands in the course of milftary operations made necessary by the disturbances in 1899, the ground that they were due to the titular Government, and that their diversion had aided the revoit. 5 This position was not accepted by us. After piolonged discussion a compromise was effected, urder which the amount of the second pay- Our claims upon the Government of the Sul- tan for reparation for injuries suffered Dby American citizens in Armenia and elsewhere give promise of early and satisfactory settle- | ment. His Majesty's good disposition in this regard has been evinced by the issuance of an irade for rebuilding the American college a: Harpoot. The fallure of action by the Senate at its last | session upon the commercial conventions then submitted for its consideration and approval, although caused by the great pressure of other legisiative business, has caused much disap- pointment to the agricultural and industrial interests of the country, which hoped to profit v their provisions. The conventional periods for their ratification having expired, it became ry to sign additional ing the time for that purvose. This was ro- quested on our part, and the other Governments interested have concurred, With the exception of one convention, in’respect to which no formal reply has been received. COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS. Sinice my last commuaication to Congress on this subject special commercial agreemgnts under the third section of the tariff act have been proclaimed with Portugal, with Italy and with Germany. Commercial conventions under the general limitations of the fourth section aragua, with Ecuador, with the Dominicary Re- public, with Great Britain on behalf the and with Denmark on va- halt of the island of St. Croix. These will be early communicated to the Senate. Negotia- tions with other governments are in progress for the improvement and security of our com- mercial relations. The policy of reciprocity so manifestly rests upon the principles of international equity and has been so repeatedly approved by the people of the United States, that there ought to be no glving to it full effect. This Government desirés to praserve the most Just and amicable commercial relations with all foreign countries, unmoved by the industrial rivalries necessarily developed in the expan- sion of international trade. It is believed that the foreign Governments generally entertain the same purpose, though in some instances there are clamorous demands upon them for legislation specifically hostile to American in- terests. Should those demands prevail, 1 shall | ecmmunicate with the Congress with the view of advising such legislation as may be neces- ry to meet the emergency. The expostilon of the resources and products of the Western hemisphere to be held at Buf- falo next year promises important results, not only for the United States, but for the other participating countries. It is gratifying that the Latin-American States have evinced the Ifveligst interest, and the fact that an interna- tlonal Amerfcan congress will be held in the City of Mexico while the exposition is in pro- gres¢ encourages the hope of a larger display at Buffalo than might otherwise be practicable. The work of preparing an exhibit of our na- tional resources is making satisfactory pro- gress under the direction of different officials of the Federal Government, and the various States of the Union have shown a disposition toward the most liberal participation in the enterprise. The bureau of the American Republics contin- ues to discharge, with the happiest resuits, the important work of promoting the cordial rela- tions between the United States and the Latin- American countries, all of which are now act- ive members of the international union. The bureau has been instrumental in bringing about the agreement for another international Ameri. ean congress, which is to meet in the City of Mexico in October, 1901. The bureau's future for another term of ten years is assured by the international compact, but the congress will doubtless have much to do with shaping new lires of work and a general policy. Its use. fulness to the interests of Latin-American trade is widely appreciated and shows gratifying de- velopment. UTILITY OF CONSULS. The practical utility of the "consular service in obtaining a wide range of information as to the industries and commerce of other countries and the opportunities thereby afforded for in- troducing the sale of our goods have kept steadlly in advance of the notable expansion of our foreign trade, and abundant evidence has been furnished, both at home and abroad, of the fact that the consular reports, including many from our diplomatic représentatives, have to a considerable extent pointed out ways and means of disposing of a great variety of manu- factured goods which otherwise might not have found eale abroad. Testimony of foreign observers to the com- niercial efficiency of the consular corps to be conclusive, and our own manufacturers and exporters highly appreciate the value of the services rendered, not only in the printed reports, but also in the irdividual efforts of consular officers to promote American trade. An increasing part of fhe work of the Bureau of Forelgn Commerce, whose primary duty it 18 to complle and print the reports, is to an- swer inquiries from trade organizations, lLusi- ness houses, etc., as to conditions in various parts of the world, and, notwithstanding ti smallness of the force employed, the work has been so systematized that responses are made with such promptitude and accuracy as to elicit ficttering encomiums. The experiment of print- ing the consular reports daily for immediate use by trade bodles, exporters and the press, which was begun in January, 1898, continues to give general satisfaction. It is gratifying to be able to state that the surplus revenues for the 30, 1900, were $79,527,060 18 ing years we had only B £ i articles extend- | | REVENUES RAPIDLY INCREASE. hesitation in eithér branch of the Congress in | !0 the statement of avallable cash, gold coin of which from 1834 to 1899, inclusive, amounted | t0 $253,022,991 14, The receipts for the year from | all sources, exclusive of postal revenues, aggre- gated §$367,240,851 §9, and expenses for all pur- | poses, except for the 'administration of the postal department, aggregated $457,713,791 T The receipts from customs were $233,164,871 16, an Increase over the preceding year of $27,03 9 41 Recelpts from internal revenue were $205,327,926 76, an increase of $21,890,785 25 over 1830, The receipts from miscellaneous sources were $35,745,053 97, as against §35,304,976 92 for the previous year. It is gratifying also to note that during the vear a considerable reduction is shown in the expenditures of the Government. The War De- partment expenditures for the fiscal year 1900 were $134,774,767 78, a reduction of $95,065,486 69 over those of 1899. In the Navy Department the expenditures were $56,958,077 72 for the year 1900, s against §63,942,104 2 for the preceding vea: a decrease of $7,98%,026 53, In the expenditures on account of Indians there was a decrease in 1900 over 1899 of $2,620,€04 38; and in the civil and miscellanecus expenses for 1900 there was a reduction of $13,415,065 74. Because of the excess of revenues over expen- ditures, the Secretary of the Treasury was en- abled to apply bonds and other securities to the sinking fund to the amount of $36,544,556 06. The detalls of the sinking fund are set forth fa the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, to which I Invite attention. The Secretary of the Treasury estimates that the receipts for the current fiscal year will aggregate $380,000,000, and the expenditures $500,000,000, leaving an ex- cess of revenues over expenditures of $80,000,000. The present condition of the treasury Is one of undoubted strength. The available cash bal- ance November 30 was $139,308,704 50. Under the form of statement prior to the financial law of March 14 last, this would have been included and bullion, held for the redemption of United States notes. If this form were pursued, the cash balance, including the present gold re- serve of $150,000,000, would be $289,303,794 50. Such balance November 30, 1899, was $296,45, 30155. In the general fund, which is wholly separate from the reserve and trust funds, there was on November 30, $70.090,073 15 in gold coin and bullion, to which should be added $22.957,- 300 in gold certificates subject to issue, agalnst which there fs held in the division of redemp- tion gold coin and bullion, making a total hold- ing of free gold amounting to $93,047,373 15. It will be the duty, as I am sure it will be the disposition, of the Congress to provide whatever further legislatiog 1s needed to in- sure the continued parity, under all conditions, between our two forms of metallic money, sil- ver and gold. Our surplus revenues have permitted the Secretary of the Treasury since the close of the fiscal year to call in the funded loan of 1801, continued at 2 per cent, in the sum of $25,361,500. To and including November 30, $23,435,100 of these bonds have besn pald. This sum, together with the amount which may accrue from further redemptions under the call, will be applied to the sinking fund. ’ The law of March 14, 1900, provides for re- funding into 2 per cent thirty-year bonds, payable, principal and Interest, in gold coin of the present standard value, that portion of the public debt represented by the 3 per cent bonds of 1908, the 4 per cents of 197 and the 5 per cents of 1904, of which there were out- standing at the date of sald law $539,149,990. The hojders of the old honds presented them for exchange between March 14 and November 30 to the amount of $364,043,750. The net saving to the Government on these transactions ag- gregates $9,106,165. Another effect of the operation, as stated by the Secretary, Is to reduce the charge upon the treasury for the payment of {nterest from the dates of refunding to February 1, 1904, by the sum of more than $7,000,000 annually. From February 1, 19M, to July 1, 1907, the an- nual interest charge will be reduced by the sum of more than $5,000.000, and for the thir- teen months ending August 1, 1908, by about $1,000,000. The full details of the refunding are given in the annual report of the Secre- tary of the Treasury. The beneficial effect of the financial act of 1900, as far as it relates to the modification of the national banking act, Is already apparent. The provisions for the incorporation of national banks with a capital of not less than $25,000 in places not exceeding 3000 inhabitants has re- sulted in the extension of banking facilities to many small communities, hitherto unable to provide themselves with banking institu- tions under the national system. There were organized from the emactment of the law up to and including November 3, 389 national banks, of which 266 were with capital less than $50,000, and 103 with capital of $30,000 or ‘more. [ ORGANIZATION OF BANKS. It 1s worthy of mention that the greater number of banks being organized under the new law are In sections where the need of banking facilities has been most pronounced. lTowa stands first with thirty banks of the smaller class, while Texas, Oklahoma, Indlan Territory.and the Middle Western sections of the country have also availed themselves largely of the privileges under the new law. i A large fncrease in national banpk circula- tion has resulted from the provisions of the act which permits national banks to issue cir- culating notes to the par value of the United States bonds deposited as security, instead of only 90 per cent thereof, as heretofore. The increase in circulating notes from March 14 to November 30 is $77.899.570. The party in power is committed to such leg- islation as will better make the currency re- sponsive to the varying needs of business, at seasons and in all sections. Our foreign trade shows a remarkable record of commercial and industrial progress. The total of imports and exports for the first time in the history of our country exceeded two billlons of dollars. The exports are greater than they have ever been before, the total for the fiscal year 1900 being $1,304,483,082, an in- crease over 1899 of $167,450,780, an ‘increase over 1598 of $163,600,752, over 1867 of $343,459,526 and greater than 189 by $511.576, 144 The growth of manufactures in the United States is evidenced by the fact that exports of manufactured products largely exceed those of any previous year, thelr value for 1900 being $433,851,756, against $339,592,146 In ‘1599, an in- crease of 28 per cent Agricuitural products were also exported dur- ing 1900 in greater volume than in 1899, the total for the year belng $535,558,123, against §784,7 142 in 1899 The imports for the year amounted to $849.- | 941,184, an increase over 1599 of $152,792,605. This increase is largely in materials for manufac- ture, and Is in response to the rapid develop- ment of manufacturing in the United States. | While there was imported for use in manufac- tures in 1800 material to the value of §7 1,972 in excess of 1899, It s reassuring to observe that there Is a tendency toward decrease in the importation of articles manufactured ready for consumption, wihch in 1900 formed 15.17 per cent of the total Imports, against 15.54 per cent In 1899, and 2109 per cent in 15%. I recommend that the Congress at its pres- ent session reduce the internal revenue taxes imposed to meet the expenses of the war with Epain in the sum of $30,000,000. This reduction should be securéd by the remission of those taxes which expegience has shown to_be the most burdensome to the industries of the peo- Pl cepecially urge that there be included in whatever reduction is made the legacy tax on bequests for public uses of a literary, educa- tional or chagitable character. ‘American vessels during the past three years have carried about 9 per cent of our exports and imports. Foreign ships should carry the least, not the greatest part of American trade. The remarkable growth of our steel Indus- trfes, the progress of shipbuilding for the do- mestic trade and our steadily maintained ex- penditures for the navy have created an oppor- tunity to place the United States in the first rank of commercial maritime powers, Besides realizing a proper national aspiration, (his will mean the establishment and heaithy growth along all our coasts of a distinctive na- tional industry, expanding the fleld for profit- able employment of labor and capital. It will increase the transporation facilities and reduce freight charges on the vast volume of products brought from the interfor to the seaboard for export, and witl strengthen an arm of the na- tlonal defense upon which the founders of the Government and their successors have relied. In again urging Iimmediate action by Con- gress on measures to promote American ship- ping and forelgn trade, I direct attention to | the recommendations on the subject in pre- vious messages,,and particularly to the opinion expressed in the message of 1899: am satisfied the judgment of the country favors the policy of aid to our merchant ma- rine, which will broaden our eommerce and marksts and upbuild our sea-carrying capaefty for the products of agriculture and manufac- ture, which, with the increase of our navy, mean more work and wages to our country- men as well as a safeguard to American inter- ests in every part of the word." The attention of Congress is invited to the recommendation of the Secretary of the Treas- ury In his annual report for legislation in behalf of the revenue cutter service and favor- able action is urged. COMBINATIONS AND TRUSTS. In my last annual message to Congress I called attention to the mecessity for sarly ac- tion to remedy such evils as might be found to exist In conmection with combinations of capital organized into trusts and again invite attention to my discussion of the subject at that time, which concluded with these words “It is apparent that untformity of legisla- tion upon this subject in the several States is much to be desired. It is to be hoped that such uniformity, founded in a wise and just digerimination between what is Injurious and what is ussful and nocessary in business oper- ations, may be obtained, and that means may be found for Congress, within the limitations of its constitutional power. so to supplement an effective code of State legislation as to make a complete system of laws throughout the United States uate to compel a gen- eral observance of the salutary rules to which I have referred ' The whole question fs 8o tmportant and far- reaching that I am sure no part of It will be lightly considered, but every phase of it will hava the studied deliberation of Congress, re- sulting in wise and judicious action. Restraint upon such combinations as are in- | Jurious and -which are within Federal jurisdic- | tion, shculd be promptly applied by Congress. | . In my last annual message 1 dweit at some length upon the condition of affairs in the Philippines. While seeking to impress upon you that the grave responsibility of the future government of those islands rests with the Congress of the United States, I abstained from recommending at that time a specific and final form of government for the territory actually held by the United States forces and in which as long as insurrection continues the | military arm must necessarily be supreme. I | stated my purpose, until Congress shall have | made known the formal expression of its will, | to use the authority vested in me by the con- | stitution and the statutes to uphold the Sov- ereignty of the United States In thess dis- | tant islands as in all other places where our flag rightfully floats, placing, to that end, at i-he disposal of the army and navy all the means ‘which the liberality of Congress and the people have provided. No contrary expres- sion of the will of Congress having been made | T have steadfastly pursued the purpose so de- | clared, employing the etvil arm as well toward the accomplishment of pacification and the in- stitution of local governments within the lines of authority and law. Progress in the hoped-for direction has been | favorable. Our forces have successtully com- trolled the greater part of the isiands, over- coming the organized forces of the insurgents and carrying order and administrative regu- larity to all quarters. What opposition remains is for the most part scattered, obeying no con- certéd plan of strategic action, operating omly by the methods common to the traditions of | guerrilla warfare, which, while ineffective | alter the gemeral control mow established, are | | still sufficient to beget insecurity among the | populations that have felt the géod results of | our control and thus delay the conferment | upon them of the fuller measures of local seif- | government, of edueation and of industrial and agricultural development which we stand ready to give to them. By the spring of this year the effective op- position of the dissatisfied Tagails to the author- ity of the United States was virtually ended thus opening the door for the extension of a stable administration over much of the terr tory of the archipelago. Desiring to bring this about. I appointed in March last a civil com mission composed of the Hon. William H. Taft of Ohio, Professor Dean C. Worcester of Mich- igan, Hon. Luke E. Wright of Tennessee, Hon. Henry C. Ide of Vermont, and Professor Ber- nard Moses of California. The aims of thel mission and the scope of their authort clearly set forth in Instructions of April 7. 1900, addressed to the Secretary of War, to be transmitted to them. In the message transmitted to the Congress on the ith of December, 1509, I sald, of the Philippine Islands: “‘As long as the insurrection continues the speaking military arm must necessarily be supreme. But there s no reason why steps shoull not ba taken from time to time to inaugurate SOVern- ments essentially popular in form as fast as territory is held and cofitrolled by our troops. To this end I am considering the advisability of thé return of the commission, or such of the members thereof as can be secured. o aid the existing authorities and facilitate this Work tEroughout the islands, ““Ta give effect to the intention thusexpressed | 1 have appointed Hon. William H. Tait of Ohio, Professor Dean C. Worcester of Michigan. Hm} | Luke E. Wright of Tennessee, Hon. Henzy C. Ide of Vermont. and Professor Bernard Moses of California, commissioners to the Philippine Islands, to continue and perfect the work of organizing and establishing civil government already commenced by the military authorities, bject in all respects to any laws which Con- ess may hereafter enact. “The commissioners named will mest and act as a board, and the Hon. Willlam H. Taft s designated as chairman of the board. It le probable that the transfer of authority from Military commanders to civil officers will be gradual and will occupy a considerable period. Tts successful accomplishment and the main- tenance of peace and order in the meantime will require the most perfect co-operation between the civil and military authorities in the islands, and both should be directed during the transi- tion period by the same executive department. The commission will therefore report to the | Gecretary of War, and all their actions will be ubject to your approval and control. “Fou will instruct the commission to proceed th the city of Manila, where they will make their principal office, and to communicate with the military Governor of the Philippine Islands whom you will at the same time direct to ren- der to them every assistance within his power in the performance of their duties. Without | humpering them by too specific instructions, Continued on Page Three. | 7 To Curs a Cold in One Day Take Lazative Bromo Quinine Tablets. retund the money If It falls 16 cufe: | ® W. Grove's signature is on each box Ba.