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AGAINST EXPANSION
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Besolntion is Introduced in the Senate
Opposing tfea New Polioji
SENATOR VEST BRINGS UP PROPOSITION
European Colonial System Cannot Be
Established Under Our Constitution.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS NO AUTHORITY
New Territory Must Be Governed for Purpose
of Ultimately Becoming States.
DISCUSSION OF THE NAVIGATION LAWS
Faring f 160OOO,000 Yearly to Forclicu
Ship Own Gnu fur Cnrrylnir Trnilc in
Declared ( u He a Scundnl
and n Dlmrrnce.
WASHINGTON , Dec. 6. The first note of
the anti-expansionists was sounded In the
senate today by Senator Vest of Missouri ,
who Introduced the following joint resolu
tion :
That under the constitution of the United
Btates no power Is given to the federal gov
ernment to acquire territory to be held and
governed permanently as colonies.
The colonial system of European nations
cannot be established under our present con-
sttuatlon , but all territory acquired uy the
government , except such small amount as
may be necessary for coaling stations , cor
rection of boundaries nnd similar govern
mental purposes , must be acquired and gov
erned with the purpose of ultimately organ
izing such territory Into states suitable for
admission Into the union.
A brief discussion of the navigation laws
was precipitated by the consideration of
a bill amending those laws by the addi
tion of a provision that foreign-built ves
sels , wrecked In the United States , pur
chased by citizens of this country and re
paired to the extent of three-fourths of
their value , shall be subject to forfeiture
If they engage subsequently In the coast
wise trade of the United States.1
Iiicrenne of Cnrrylnic Trade.
Mr. Vest , a member of the committee on
commerce , expressed his opposition to the
bill , principally because It afforded protec
tion to the coastwise trade which needed
our protection. Our general carrying trade ,
Mr. Vest believed , needed protection. Under
the present system of navigation raws this
trade had decreased from 76 per cent to
11 per cent and this country Is now paying
$150,000,000 annually to foreign shipowners
for carrying trade that ought to be carried
In American bottoms. This condition of af
fairs , Mr. Vest declared , was "a scandal
and disgrace. " He said he had been amused
at the suggestion of the president , made
In his message submitted yesterday , that
our carrying trade be encouraged by the
payment of subsidies.
'
"la other words , " said he , "it Is > pro-
jKjCjy Jfr'substitute JoV'th * present vicious
system of navigation laws a scheme of sub
sidies that Is even more vicious than la the
evil that U proposes to remedy.
"Under the proposed policy in the admin
istration , " continued Mr. Vest , "we are to
build a great navy. We are to cease to
be a nation ot traders and under the Im
pulse of the poNcy of expansion become
a nation of warriors. It would appear tone
no to be better first to build up our car
rying trade. I would also let our people ,
through the beneficent effects of such trade ,
buy where they can buy cheapest. "
Mr. Caffery of Louisiana , also a mem
ber of the committee on commerce , op
posed the bill. Finalry It was made a spe
cial order for next Monday.
Mr. Morrlll presented a petition from the
legislature of Vermont asking for the re
vival of the grade of admiral and recogni
tion of Rear Admiral Dewey. Mr. Hale pre
sented a bill to revive the grade of ad
miral and vice admiral.
At 1:30 : p. m. tht senate adjourned.
RECEIVES THE HAWAIIAN REPORT.
Adjournment Ont of Reapeet for Rep
resentative * NorthTvay and Love.
WASHINGTON , Dec. 5. The house was
In session less than half Kn hour today
when the deaths of Representatives North
way of Ohio and Loveof Mississippi were
announced and an adjournment was taken
until tomorrow out of respect to their
memory.
The customary resolution for the dlitri
button of ths president's message to the
several committees having jurisdiction was
Adopted.
The deficiency bill carrying the appropria
tions for the extraordinary expenses of the
army and navy from January 1 to July 1 ,
1899 , was reported and -will be taken up
by the house tomorrow.
The report of the Hawaiian commission
transmitted by the president was laid be
fore the house and referred to the commit
tee on territories , together with a bill offered
by Mr. Hltt to carry out the recommenda
tions of the commission.
REPORT ON THE MARIA TERESA
Court of Inquiry on Abandonment of
Veel Commend * Conduct of
Lieutenant Harrl * .
WASHINGTON , Dec. 6. The findings of
the court of Inquiry concerning the aban
donment ot the Infanta Maria Teresa during
the > itorm of October 29 were made public
today. The finding is summed up In the
statement that the court finds the abandon
ment was not due to any fault or neglect on
tbo part of any officer of the navy and that
the court does not think any further pro
ceedings should be Instituted. The vesse
was pronounced to be In fit condition for
the voyage to tbo United State's In reason
ably fair weather , but could not be called
seaworthy In a gale. It was reported thai
Commander Harris did not take command o
the Teresa until after the decision of Cap
tain Chlttenden of the Merrttt Wrecking
company to abandon It.
This settles the contention advanced be
fore the meetings of the court that Com
aander Harris exceeded his authority In
taking charge of the cruiser. The transfe
of the ship's company from the Teresa to
Us consort , the Merrltt , Is characterized as
a skillful accomplishment , In view of. all the
circumstances. Lieutenant Harris * conduc
under the trying conditions is commended
In the report.
WANT DEWEY APPOINTED ADMIRAL
Vermont Preeut * Resolution *
Service * of Hero of Mnulla.
WASHINGTON , De . C. Senator Morrll
tt of Vermont today presented a series ot rose
lutlons adopted by the legislature of Ver
moot. The resolutions are preceded by an
eulogy ot Rear Admiral Dewey , "who has
won a prominent place tn the hearts of th
American people , " and direct the senator
* ad representatives of Vermont to urge th
evlval of the grade of admiral of the navy
nd press the appointment ot Rear Admiral
Dewey to that position.
Morrlll also presented resolutions of the
Vermont legislature expressing high ap-
rociatlon o ! the distinguished services of
laptalu Charles E. Clark , formerly ot the
lattleehlp Orecon , nnd urging the. Vermont
enators and representatives to secure from
10 government recognition of these services.
Senator Halo of Maine , chairman of the
aval affairs committee , also Introduced a
' 111 to revive the grades ot admiral and vice
clmlral pt the navy.
'ENSIGN ' FORJWRS , HAMILTON
Senator Thnrton Introduce * n BUI
In Intercut of Widow ot
llrave Soldle. %
WASHINGTON , Doc. 6. ( Special Tele-
ram. ) Senator Tburston hao the honor of
laving Introduced the flrst bill to pension
be widow ot a soldier who fell during the
var of 1898. The bill is for the relief ot
Irs. Isabel D. Hamilton , wife of late Lieu-
enant Colonel John M. Hamilton of tha
Eighth United States cavalry , and Is for $75
er month. Colonel Hamilton was one of
no heroes ot the Santiago campaign. Ham-
Iton was killed on the crest of San Juan
111 July 1 while leading his command in
ho charge on the block house. Mrs. Ham-
Iton resides In Omaha , Mr. Thurston also
ntroduced a bill to pension Mrs. Elizabeth
I. Dennis , widow of Brigadier General John
I ) . Dennis , late ot Omaha , at $30 per month.
Congressman Mercer has Introduced a bill
o purchase ground and erect a public bulld-
ng at Ulalr , Neb. , at a cost ot $50,000. Mer-
er's committee , that of public buildings
and grounds , will hold its flrst meeting De-
ember 16.
The court of clalm.s has rendered judgment
or $196.27 In favor of Fred Johnson , a letter
'arrlcr In Council Bluffs , for working over-
Ime.
Disbursing Officer Geddea , who represented
he Treasury department during the Omaha
exposition , Is In the city to settle his ac
counts with the Board of Government Con-
rol , which will have a meeting some time
his week. Captain Geddes says there Is an
erroneous Impression abroad In Omaha as
o the balance that will be left of the fund
appropriated by the government for the
Transmtrelsslppl Exposition. Instead ot
30,000 , as has been announced will bo the
mlance , there will be leas than $5,000 , as the
relght bills are yet to be paid as well as a
number of outstanding obligations.
Congressman Mercer stated today that the
name of Mr. Etter for postmaster at South
Omaha Is due from the president at any
Ime , the name having been sent to the
president by the postmaster general several
days ago.
J. A. Habbegger of Chadron , Neb. , Is in
ho city.
DEFICIENCIES FOR AVAU EXPENSES.
mil Introduced In the Honnc Carries
a Total of ltOla.SOtl ( : > 2.
WASHINGTON , Dec. C. The flrst of the
appropriation bills , covering deficiencies for
war expenses , reported to the house today
carries for the War department and military
establishment $60,711,539 ; for the naval eti-
abllshment , $5GGSS54 ; a total ot $66,280,392.
This amount , however. Is a reapproprlatton
of funds-hcratoforp.'allowed but not available-
after the close of the present year. The
mexpended 'balances ot these war funds are
estimated at $94,816,165. ot which the War
department balance Is $61,216,261 and the
navy balance $33,652,903. The balances ,
therefore , are considerably more than will
be reapproprlated. The main items of the
bill , as reported , are :
War department : Temporary employes ,
1300,000 ; contingent expenses ot army , $200-
000 ; Increased force of regular army , $3,992-
822 ; volunteer army , based on an army ot
100,000 , $100,155,653 ; subsistence , $11,876,025 ;
quartermasters' regular supplies , $5,646,200 ;
quartermasters' Incidental expenses , $1,350-
000 ; horses for cavalry and artillery , $292-
500 ; transportation by land and water , $12-
254,225 ; clothing , camp and garrison equip
ment , $6,401.614 ; medical department , $2-
300,000 ; signal service , $174,000 ; ordnance de
partment , current expenses , $50,000 ; small
ammunition , $200,000 ; ordnance stores ,
162,500 ; various ordnance requirements , $60-
)00 ) ; arms for national armories , $275,000.
Naval establishment : Emergency fund , to
meet unforeseen contingencies constantly
arising , $1,000,000 ; bureau of navigation ,
$120,000 ; ordnance stores , $300,000 ; bureau
of equipment , $385,804 ; construction , repair
and completion of war vessels , $1,500,000 ;
yards and docks. $245,000 ; bureau of sup
plies and accounts , $1,000,000.
EMERGENCY FUND FOB NAVY'S BSE.
Estimate of Million Dollars Required
to lie Available Till 100O.
WASHINGTON , Dec. 6. An estimate of
$1,000,000 for the Navy department as an
emergency fund was submitted to congress
today. This is required to meet unforeseen
contingencies arising from new conditions
and the results of the recent war. It Is
desired that the fund be Immediately avail
able and to continue available until Janu
ary 1 , 1900.
Transport RencAe * Manila.
WASHINGTON , Dec. 6. A cablegram re
ceived by the War department today from
General Otis announced the arrival at
Manila of the transport Pueblo , There was
little sickness and no deaths. The troops on
the Puebla were five companies of tha First
Tennessee regiment ; Troop A , Nevada vol
unteer cavalry ; a detachment of recruits tor
the Twenty-third Infantry , and a detach
ment of the First heavy artillery ; alto
gether twenty-five officers and 600 men ,
commanded by Lieutenant Coronel Guilders.
Clayton Made Ambassador.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 6. The president to
day sent to congress the nomination of
Powell Clayton of Arkansas to be ambassa
dor of Mexico , Senor Romero , the former
Mexican minister , having been raised to
the rank ot ambassador , Minister Clayton's
promotion followed under an act of con
gress.
For Monnment to Maine Victim * .
WASHINGTON , Dec. 6. Senator Hale to
day Introduced a joint resolution author
izing the secretary of the navy to erect a
monument In Havana , Cuba , In memory ol
the sailors and marines who lost their
lives by the explosion of the Maine. The
bill Is recommended by the Navy depart
ment.
Kb Ordered Home.
WASHINGTON , Dec. 6. In accordance
with the program laid down at the time the
Helena was ordered to Manila , the Navy
department has cabled Admiral Dewey to
relieve the Raleigh from further duty on
the Asiatic station and send It home by
way of Suez.
Receiver * for llrldtrc Company.
DULUTH , Mian. , Dec. 6. Receivers for
the Duluth and Superior Bridge company
were appointed In the district court today
The receivership ts regarded as a step taken
In behalf of the ownership Intercuts to pro
tect the property from loss by nttachtnen
or other drastic action of tbo creditors. Thi
receivership was ordered on the application
of Ross , Dwyer and Hanltch of Superior
holders of aa unsatisfied judgment for $3 ,
994.60.
NEW HANDS RULE HAWAII
Bills Submitted for Altered Byitom of
Government.
ISLAND WILL BECOME A TERRITORY
'ropcrty ' Qualification for OHlce-
holder * U Hccoininenilcd , but
Cltisenshln I * Marc Eaiilly
Obtained.
WASHINGTON , Dec. C. The president
ml ay sent to congress the report of the
lawallan commission , consisting of Sen-
tors Cullom and Morgan , Representative
lltt , President Dole and Judge Frear of
lawall , together with the text of the bills
rawn by the commission for the govern
ment of the Islands as a portion of the
United States.
The preliminary portion of the report Is
mainly descriptive ot the Hawaiian Islands ,
ho Inhabitants , the existing Institutions ,
he public domain , productions , climate ,
harbors and shipping facilities , anil varl-
us conditions of general Interest. The re
naming portion Is mainly devoted to the
tscusslon of the legislation proposed by the
ommlsslon , giving In the appendix the varl-
us reports of subcommittees and copies of
ho bills suggested.
Three bills are formulated for the consld-
ratlon ot congress. The flrst and principal
ine outlines a general plan of government
and the others two deal with subordinate
questions. Of the main bill , the commls-
loners express the opinion that it will
proce to bo "such a measure for the gov
ernment of ths Hawaiian Islands as will
best promote the Interests of their people
at tbo same time that It promotes the In-
erests and maintains the sovereignty of the
people of the United States. "
Kedernl Office * Granted.
It provides for the erection of the Islands
nto a territory of the United States , to be
styled the territory of Hawaii. The bill con-
alns provisions for the government of the
territory , giving It executive , legislative artd
udlclal officers. A governor , secretary of
the territory , a United States district Judge ,
a United States district attorney and a
Jnlted Sates marshaf are to bo appointed by
the president and an Internal revenue dls-
rlct and a customs district are created. The
offices of president , minister of foreign af-
falro. finance , public Instruction , auditor
; eueral , deputy auditor general , surveyor
eneral , and marshal are abolished. The
officers of the territory under the new regime
are an attorney general , with similar pow
ers and duties as now possessed by the at
torney general of the republic of Hawaii ,
with a few exceptions ; a treasurer , with
similar powers and duties to the present
minister of finance , and such powers and du
; les regarding Mccnses , corporations , and
companies and partnerships and registration
of prints , labels and trademarks as are now
possessed by the minister of the Interior ,
except as changed ; also a superintendent ot
public works , a superintendent of public In
struction , an auditor and a deputy auditor ,
a surveyor , with the powers and duties1 of
a surveyor general , and a chief sheriff to
succeed to the duties ot marshal of the re
public , all to-be tppolntwl-b
Qualification * ' of CItlien *
Probably the most Important portion ol
the bill Is section 4 , defining citizenship ,
which provides that "All white persons , In
cluding Portuguese and persons of African
descent , and all persons descending from
the Hawaiian race , on either paternal or
maternal side , who were citizens of the re
public of Hawaii Immediately prior to the
transfer of the sovereignty thereof to the
United States are hereby declared to be citi
zens of the United States. "
Provision Is made for a legislature to con
sist of two houses , a senate to consist ot
fifteen members , as at present , and a house
under the Hawaiian republic. The mem
bers , double the membership of the housa
under the Hawaiian republtca. The mem
bers are to be elected at a general election
to be held on the Tuesday after the first
Monday In November , 1899 , and biennially
thereafter. The supreme court is to bo the
sole judge of the legality of election to a seat
In either house in case of contest. No mem
ber ot the legislature is to be eligible for
appointment or election to any office of th *
territory and no officer or employe , notary
public or agent of the territory 1s to bo
eligible to election as a legislator. There
Is also a provision that no person who , hav
ing been entitled to qualify and vote prior
to October , 1897 , and since July , 1894 , failed
to register as such voter , shall have a vote ,
unless he shall take an oath to support th *
constitution ot the United States.
Style of Local Government
The sessions of the legislature are limited
to sixty days In duration and each member
Is allowed $400 as salary and 10 cents a mile
for traveling expenses. A senator Is re
quired to be a male citizen of the United
States , 30 years of age , to have resided In
the territory three years , to be the owner
In his own right of $2,000worth of prop
erty , or to have during the preceding year
received Jl.OOO Income. Representatives
must be 25 years of age , male citizens , musl
have lived three years in Hawaii and must
own property or have an Income of $250 a
year. Voters for representative are required
to be male citizens , 21 years old , and of
one year's residence In the territory , to have
registered , to have paid all taxes due the
government , and to be "able to understand
English , to speak , read and write the Eng
lish or Hawaiian language. To be qualified
to vote for senators a person must possess
all the qualifications and be subject to al
the conditions required for voters for rep
resentatives , and , In addition , own in his
own right real property worth 11,000 , upon
which valuation legal taxes shall have been
paid for the year preceding that In which
ho offers to register , or shall have actually
received a money Income of not less than
$600 during the previous year.
Appointive Tower of Governor.
The governor Is to appoint a chief justice
and two associate justices ot the supreme
court , the judges of the circuit court , the
members of the board of health , commis
sioners ot public Instruction , prison Inspec
tors , boards of registration , inspectors o
election and other public boards that may
be created by law , and all officers whoa
salaries exceed $2,000 per annum.
Five registration districts are provided
and the governor of the territory is author'
Ized to appoint registration boards with tbi
advice of the senate. The bill also pro
vldcs for the election of a delegate to thi
house of representatives In congress by thi
voters qualified to vote for representatives In
the legislature , this delegate to possess th
same powers and privileges now accorded tether
other delegates In congress.
Other provisions of the bill are as follows
The governor is to possess the veto power
but his veto may be overridden by a two-
thirds vote of both houses ot the legislature
The legislature Is authorized to create town
city or county municipalities. Foreign good
and articles Imparted into the islands after
July 7 , 1S9S , are , if afterwards brought Int
the United States , to pay the same duties
charged on like articles when imported from
any foreign country. The laws of Hawal
not Inconsistent with the constitution or thi
act continue in force subject to the repea
or amendment by tbo legislature of HawuJ
r by congress. The laws of Hawaii relating
o private or government lands continue In
orce until changed $ f congress , but no
eases of agrlclural lands are to.be granted ,
old or renewed for a longer term than five
cars , unless congress shall direct. The laws
f Hawaii relating td agriculture and for-
stry are continued in force , except as they
nay bo modified by congress or the legls-
aturo and the sccreiary of agriculture Is
barged with the duties of examining the
aws of Hawaii relating to agriculture , for-
stry , public lands and .public roads and re-
lortlng thereon to the , president. The bill
Iso provides that the constitution and laws
if the United. States locally applicable shall
lave the same force and effect In the terrl-
ory of Hawaii as elsewhere In the United
tales. f |
This Is the Usual provision found In the
cts of congress providing tor the establish
ment of territorial governments In the
United States , but th commissioners re
gard the provision as exceptionally linpor-
ant In this bill for many reasons , among
vhlch they mention the continued Importa-
Ion of coolie labor Into Hawaii. Rcmark-
ng upon this point they say :
'It ' has been the policy of the government
of Hawaii and before and since the estnb-
Ishment of the republic to Import men under
abor contracts for a term of years , at the
expiration of which they are to return to
he countries from which they came. Those
irought in are mainly from China and Japan.
Since the act of connress annexing Hawaii
was passed and prohibiting Chinese Imml-
ratlon , the Hawallan.sugar planters have
seemed to be making an "nusual effort In
securing the lmportatlol ] of Japanese labor
ers , fearing trouble and embarrassment on
account of Insufficient labor for the carry-
ng on of the sugar plantations. Of course ,
.t becomes neccesary to extend our labor
aws over the Islands , .so as to prohibit all
Unds of foreign contract labor from coming
0 the territory ; first , because It Is the policy
of this country to keep out all kinds of cheap
'orelgn ' labor , Including coolie labor , ami
.hereby prevent such labor from Interfering
with the wages of American labor and , sec
ondly , to piotect our manufactured products
jy cheap alien labor. The general laws ot
the'United Status will-place the people of
.he territory on the same footing with the
people of the states anJ of other territories
of the United States In regard to foreign
labor.
'The question whether white labor can
profitably be utilized on the sugar planta
tions Is yet a problem , but the planters are
preparing to give such labor a trial and
some of them believe ft will prove superior
to the labor of either Chinese or Japanese. "
Not a Precedent for'other Po * e loii *
The commissioners take pains to express
their united opinion that the plan outlined
tor the government of Hawaii cannot bo re
garded as a precedent for Porto Rico and
the Philippines , saying on this point :
'Much has been said to the effect that the
policy or scheme of government for the
Hawaiian Islands will be taken and accepted
as an Index or precedent to be followed tn
the plan ot government of the Philippines.
In view of this apparent expectation or be
lief of many good people In the United
States , the commission deems It proper to
say that the people of Hawaii are capable
of self-government and have proven this by
the establishment of , the republic of Hawaii
and the adoption of < a constitution and code
of laws which will comctre.'favorably with
thoto of any otherWjornjsent-and under
such constitution n/j { . .Jajl , been-worthy ,
'
oTa'free people' TbVp ple'bf those ( slahcla
have been moro or lomUmlllar with the In
stitutions and laws ot the United States ,
vrhllo the laws of the little republic are
largely taken from the laws of this country.
It cannot bo said that either the Porto
Rlcans or the people of the Philippines are
at all familiar with our system of govern
ment , or with any other based on the prin
ciples of liberty. The underlying theory of
our government Is the right of self-govern
ment and a people must bo fitted for a self-
government before they can be trusted with
the responsibilities and duties attaching to
free government. These remarks are made
to negative the Idea that because the people
of the Hawaiian islands can , In the judg
ment of the commission , be consistently
given self-government to an extent almost ,
It not equal , to that given the people In the
states , it cannot be safely Inferred that other
Insular possessions which the United States
have , or may acquire by treaty with Spain ,
can be granted equal freedom in govern
ment. "
Limit Governor' * Power * .
The report is unanimous except upon one
point , on which President Dole makes a
minority recommendation. This recom
mendation Is for a Board ot Advisers to the
governor of the territory and he recom
mends that the treasurer , attorney general ,
superintendent of public works and com
missioner of public lands shall be consti
tuted special counsel of the governor , to
be consulted by him concerning all/ matters
of public policy.
Mr. Dole gives as his reason for this rec
ommendation the fear that without some
such provision the governor may arrogate to
himself greater power than is contemplated.
Outlining his reasons for tola position be
says :
"While with some misgivings I have as
sented to the provision of the majority re
port , which places the executive power ol
the territory In the bands of one Individual
and does away with the executive council ,
1 am unable to accept those which confai
upon the governor the appointment of all
subordinate officers , and which , while giv
ing him the appointment of heads of de
partments with the approval of the senate ,
permit him to remove them without such
approval a power not enjoyed by the pres
ident of the United States. Nor can I agree
to the absence of any provision whatever
chocking the governor's executive power
under the Taws , excepting as to the ap
proval ot the senate required in certain
appointments. The weight of these objec
tions will be better understood in view o
the recommendation of the commissioners
that the legislature shall hold regular ses
sions but once In two years , as heretofore
which circumstance would furnish the gov
ernor with the opportunity , it he should
choose to seize It , of removing any or al
beads of departments immediately after thi
termination of the regular session of the
legislature and filling their places with
persons whose position would he valid unti
the next session of the senate. By this
means a governor could substantially evad
the provision requiring these appointments
to be approved by the senate. The per
formances ot like character under the mon
archy are too fresh in the minds of the
Hawaiian community to permit them to
contemplate without dismay the possibility
of a repetition thereof. The governor , under
the provisions of the act recommended by
the commission , will have lees check to his
administration ot affairs than was the case
with the sovereigns under the monarchy ,
excepting only in the matter ot tenure of
office. "
The majority In their report express the
opinion that the precaution Is not neces
sary , saying that the historiea of the terri
tories of the United States covering many
years ot experience have not , in the opinion
of the commission , shown a necessity for
the creation of any number of advisers.
Of the other two bills , one relates to
Hawaiian stiver and treasury notes and the
other to postal savings banks In Hawaii.
The first provides that unmutilated Ha-
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JPENS GERMAN REICHSTAG
[ alser Announces the Country is at Peace
With All the World ,
ROSPECT CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE
Only Reference to Lute Wnr with
Spnln In Statement thnt Oer-
mnim Ilnd Observed Strict
Neutrality.
BERLIN , Dec. 6. The Reichstag was
ipencd today by Emperor William , who ,
fter announcing the Introduction of a series
if social and labor bills and the completion
if the organization of the army , stated that
Germany's relations with all the foreign
towers continued to be friendly and that
he principal object of his policy would bee
o contribute to the maintenance of peace ,
horefore his majesty hailed with warm ap
proval the czar's magnanimous proposal for
he furtherance of that object. Continuing
he emperor referred to the assassination
of the empress of Austria as a savage and
ruthless act which bad caused him deep
pain and which had evoked the most sincere
lympathy throughout Germany ,
Alluding to the anti-anarchist conference
it Home the emperor said the readiness with
vhlch the Invitation had been accepted by
he powers justified the hope that Its de-
Ibcratlons would have practical results.
Alluding to the war between Spain and
he United States his majesty said Germany's
neutrality was conscientiously and loyally
observed toward both belligerents. Then ,
aktng up colonial affairs , Emperor William
pointed out the measures taken for the
economic development of Klao Chau , de
claring that , while conscientiously respecting
he well acquired rights of third parties , the
German government would direct Its efforts
to the further promotion of Us economic
relations with China , which are yearly grow-
ng more Important.
The emperor concluded with a reference
to his visit to Palestine , saying he hoped
the brilliant reception accorded him by the
sultan and the Turkish people everywhere
would prove to be of permanent benefit to
German prestige and the national Interests
of Germany.
Imperial Hnditct.
In the Reichstag the Imperial budget was
formally submitted with the estimated rev
enue , expenditure and balance for 1898-99.
The estimated revenue Is 1,554,530,650
marks. Of the ordinary expenditures , 79.-
803.888 marks will be devoted to the army ,
30,431,500 marks to the navy and 8,500,000
marks to salaries , harbor works , arma
ments and to defenses at Klao Chou In the
province of Shan-Tung , China.
Of the extraordinary expenditures , 44-
606.889 marks will be devoted to tbo Army
and 33,879,000 marks to the navy.
The revenue will bo derived as follows :
721,760,960 marks from duties , 489,953,828
marks from matrlcular heritage ( federa
contributions ) , the balance to bo raised
from extraordMnary sources.
The total expenditure will exceed that of
the present fiscal year by 112,952,042 , marks.
The recurring expenditure , assisted by the
at 6,378,491 marks. This will be apportioned
as follows : To Prussia , 4,730,550 marks ; to
Saxony , 1.408,472 marks ; to Wurtemburg
74,181 marks ; to Bavaria , 165,283 marks.
The non-recurring expenditure necessi
tated by the reorganization Is estimated a
43,741,819 marks. The Increased expenditure
on the army bill will necessitate 829,911,521
marks.
A bill increasing the effectiveness of the
army was also submitted. It provides for a
gradual Increase from October 1 , 1899 , untl
the year 1902 , when the peace effectiveness
reaches a total of 502,508 men for the rank
and file. This will comprise 635 battalions
of Infantry , 682 squadrons of cavalry , 574
armed batteries , eighty-five garrison bat
teries , twenty-six battalions of pioneers
eleven battalions for the maintenance ol
communication and twenty-three transport
battalions.
Tun Increase for each financial year Is to
be fixed In the annual budget.
Another bill , which will come Into force
on March 1 , 1899 , deals with the reorganiza
tion. It provides that the peace effectiveness
hereafter shall consist of twenty-thre
army corps , of which Bavaria. Is to raise
three , Saxony two , Wurtemburg one and
Prussia and the other states of the emplr
seventeen.
The evening papers note that the em
peror spoke of the czar as his "dear friend *
and of Emperor Francis Joseph as his
faithful ally. " They argue , therefore , th
the trend of foreign policy la unchanged
and that the triple alliance Is still In ex
Istenco. The preamble of the army bill says
that "Germany Is still menaced In consequence
quence of her geographical position , while
neighboring states do not cease their ays
tematlc warlike preparations. "
It continues In this vein : "There Is no
doubt that the czar's manifesto furnlshei
a pledge that , at the present , attack from
that El do la not contemplated , but dlsar
mament has nowhere occurred and in pres
ent circumstances it can scarcely be antlcl
pated. "
The Hlspano-American war Is then cited
aa furnishing a proof of the "dire consequences
quences of a neglect to make proper prep
aratlons for war. "
Special attention Is drawn to the military
preparations of France and Russia and th
preamble concfudes by declaring that a
"strong and well organized army Is th
surest pledge of peace. "
It Is regarded as certain that the army
bill will be passed by a largo majority.
AUSTRIA'S CABINET ABOUT TO QUIT
Charge In Made that Members II
legally Hold Their Seat * .
VIENNA , Dec. 6. A cabinet crisis is 1m
mlnent In Hungary. Dr. Do Szllagyl , presl
dent of the Chamber of Deputies , and Tr
L. Lang , one of the vice presidents , hav
resigned. Dr. E. De Josepovlcs , minister fo
Croat ! , Esclavonla and Dalmatla , In th
Hungarian cabinet , explains that he can
not remain In a ministry which would b
compelled to employ unconstitutional mean
to retain office.
.This refers to the Intention of Dare :
Danffy , the premier , to carry on the government
ornment next year by decreasing expcndl
tures. It Is believed now that Baron Banff
will resign.
_ _
ALARMED I1Y GAGE'S SUGGESTIONS
London Paper * Call Upon Governmen
to Consider Keononilc Position.
LONDON , Dec. 6. The Dally Mall say
editorially this morning , on the report o
Secretary Gage ;
"England cannot comMaln of the Araerl
can proposals for building up a merchan
marine. America's action will be a prece
dent for Greit Britain to follow closely I
our merchant service , which Is our empire'
bulwark , In seriously threatened by Amerl
can competition.
"The American export figures are so pro
dlglous as to confound free traders , an
the time has arrived for England to con
elder Its whole economic position. Th
Imposition of * tariff on non-American ex
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
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ports In the West Indies must bo taken ns
proof that the American support of the
open door' In the far cast cannot bj counted
upon. "
The Standard says : "Aro we to under-
land that a British vessel would not be
permitted to land Its cargo at Hawaii ? If
o , wo Imagine Mr. Gage may find It neces
sary to modify his proposals before sub-
ntttlng them to congress. He appears to
have adopted the seventeenth century sys-
em of dealing with colonies which England
eng since abandoned. "
KAISER'S HEART IS TOUCHED
Iiiexitrcunlbly Shooked by the Appear
ance nnd Condition of Tblnit * In
the Holy City.
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BERLIN , Dec. 6. ( New York World Ca
blegram Special Telegram. ) Dlsapolnt-
meut Is the dominant Impression left in the
ialser'8 mind by his visit to the Holy Land.
Us address to the evangelical clergy of
Bethlehem , now flrst published , candidly ex
presses that feeling. "To describe the 1m-
iresslons of the last few days I must say
am above all things very disappointed. I
lid not want to say that here , but as I have
leard that ray court chaplain felt the same
: think I will not keep It from you. It
may be that the unfavorable approach to
the town of Jerusalem contributed to this ,
nit when one sees the state of things at
loly places and vhut goes on there It cuts
into one's heart. Only a Christian life can
make an Impression upon the Mohammed
ans. Nobody can wonder If they have no
respect for the Christian's name when In
ecclesiastical matters Christians are divided.
They must even be prevented by force from
quarreling with one another at this sacred
spot.
spot.Tho
The emperor has stated since his return :
My visit to Jerusalem shattered the dear
est Illusion ot my heart. Its squalid and
undignified decay Is Indescribable. "
STYLE OF OUR NEW DIPLOMACY.
Tribute * to American Statesmen , at
Silver Jubilee Oaniinet
PARIS , Dec. 6. At the silver Jubilee ban
quet of the British Chamber of Commerce
hero this evening the ambassador , Sir Ed
mund J. Monson , referring to the "new
diplomacy" which Is said to have come Into
fashion during the last year , said It was
chiefly due to the enterprise of the press
but also It was In a measure due to the
mother country Innovations and to the - originality
iginality of the American mind ever rest-
lecsly watching to Improve everything
which will perhaps end by wiping the diplo
matists. of the old school oft the face ot the
arth > 1 v : .
, , .r , ,
- ' T-am-ntHtBfSsa'to * acfcnowfeSsa " '
# , < the
ambassador said , "that there Is much good
iu the particular innovation occurring in my
mind at the present moment. America has
invariably sent to England the finest rep
resentatives of Its Intelligence and I think
we may attribute to no little degree the
happy development of the friendly feeling
between Great Britain and the United States
to the manner In which those representa
tives performed their tasks , especially in
their public utterances on both sides of the
Atlantic. I wish I possessed the facility o
expression and the command of appropriate
language which distinguished Colonel Hay
the late Mr. Bayard and their eminent prede
cessors at the court of St. James. Such
oratorical gifts I have not , but I feel the
strongest desire to say a few words which
may work toward the end for which a Brit
ish ambassador Is sent abroad. It has no
been without much reflection and nnxietj
that I decided to depart on this occasion
from the traditional limits by which
diplomatist Is hampered. "
Sir Edmund Monson then proceeded to di
late on the recent remarkable outburst o
public feeling In Great Britain , provoked b ;
the Fashoda incident , and said ho venturei
to express the hope that the idea of Grea
Britain being unduly squeezable and prom
to make graceful but impolite concessions
la thoroughly exploded.
After referring to the "mlschlet often
wrought by reckless journalism , which I
too apt to forget It can never be so accu
rately informed as the foreign minister , '
Sir Edmund euloglstlcally referred to the
Paris exposition of 1900 , which he describe
as "one of the most significant factors In re
straining the combative elements now men
aclng the peace of the earth. "
He appealed to France to disabuse itsel
of all suspicion of unfair intention upon th
part of Great Britain ; to try to believe then
was ho general animosity in England to
ward France and to meet England in every
question at Issue , with an honest desire fo
an equitable arrangement.
He concluded as follows : "I would ear
nestly ask officials In power and unofficial ex
ponents of public opinion to dlscountenanc
and abstain from a continuance of the pollc.
of pin pricks , which , while It can only pro
cure an ephemeral satisfaction to a short
lived ministry , must Inevitably perpetual
across the channel an intolerable Irritation
"I would entreat them to resist th
temptation to thwart British enterprise b ;
petty maneuvers , such as the proposal t
start colleges , as a rival of General Kltch
oner's projected Institution In the recon
quered Soudan. Such Ill-considered provo
cation might have the effect of convertln
Great Britain's policy of forbearance 1
Egypt into the adoption of measures a
which I presume French sentiment Is no
aiming. "
GERMANY NOT IN THE MARKET
Authority Quoted That Caroline
line * Are Not Wanted.
BERLIN , Dec. 6. The Doutschwarte say
U learns on high authority that German'
will not acquire any of the Carolln
islands.
Maocre of EnKlUh Soldier * .
LONDON , Dec. 6. The British foreign of
flee has received news that Lieutenant
Leatlng and Gale and twelve native sol
dlsrs were massacred In October last whll
parleying with tribesmen of the Niger tw
rltory between Jobba and Ho.
Hook * Mnt Appear.
COLUMBUS , Dec. 6. The supreme cour
today handed down its decision In the con
tempt case brought by the attorney general
apUnrt the officials of the Standard Oil com
pany for refusing to produce their books a
the recent Investigation of the alleged viola
tlon of the orders of the supreme court b
the trust. The court orders the books pro
duced , but says nothing about the contemp
features.
Thirty-One Ilodlcn Recovered.
CHATHAM , Mass. , Dee. 6. Four bodle
from the steamer Portland came ashore rtur
Ing the night. One of the bodies was tha
of a woman ; the other ono was that of
colored man. This tpakes a total of thirty
ono bodies thus tar recovered. J j
PEACE IS IN SIGHT
Treaty of Ptrii Practically Completed at
Tuesday's Session of Commission ,
SSENTIAL FEATURES ARE AGREED UPON
oalfng Station and Religions Freedom of
Carolines Yet to Bo Accepted ,
DETAIL OF EVACUATION OF PHILIPPINES
imericans Agree to Transport the Spanish
Prisoners Homo ,
HEARER THAN TO KEEP AND FEED THEM
Spain' * Refluent for Free Shipping for
Ten Yearn In Cuhn mid Porto
Rlcnii Wntem In Flatly
Denied.
PARIS , Dec. 6. The pence of Paris Is
jractlcally an accomplished fact. Todays
esslou disposed of the essential fentwvs ot
ho treaty , which will bo embodied In the
allowing articles :
First The customary preface of treaties ,
n the nature of an expression of nmlty
and of hope for perpetual peace.
Second The rellnqulshmeut by Spain of
Is sovciolgnty over Cuba.
Third The withdrawal of the Spanish
loops.
Fourth The rellnqulshmcnt by Spain of
ts sovereignty over Porto Hlco.
Fifth Spain's cession of the Philippines.
Sixth The withdrawal of the Hpanlen
roops there.
Seventh Payment by the United States of
120,000,000 for the Philippines.
Eighth The provision for the "open door"
commercial policy In the Philippines , .
The rough draft of the treaty , which maybe
bo considerably changed , covers the pro-
posafu. It makes a long document , which
Senator Davis of the United States peace
commission says will bo found to be ouo
of the most Interesting papers in Its cnar-
actcr ever written. So completely are tno
details of the evacuation of the Phlllpplnca
stipulated that a commission such as ar
ranged for the Spanish withdrawal from the
West Indies will bo unnecessary.
Among the questions not yet settled , however -
over , arc the coaling station and religious
freedom In the Carolines. The Spanish com
mission has not replied to the American
offer. The Americans have agreed to trans
port the Spanish prisoners home , Including
the garrUon\and sailors at Manila , captured
by Admiral Dewey and General M rrltt , us
well as the soldiers and civilians held by tne
Filipinos , whoso return the Americans nave
guaranteed. As compensation Spain prom-
lees to liberate all Cuban , Porto Rlcan and
Philippines political prisoners. Spanish sol
diers electing to remain In the colonies may
do so , but it is more a matter of economy
for the Americans to return the others , a *
Jbejr must be ted a. long SB.they are koj't ,
"and. Spain Is an&blo to bear the eSj > enuo > \ > t
the repatriation.
Also the.Americans have rejected Spain's
request for free shipping for ten years la
Cuban and Porto Rlcan waters , they hav
ing given the Spanish commissioners sucn
poor consolation as the latter may derive
from the permission to reapply when the
diplomatic relations have been renewed , ror
shipping concessions under the reciprocity
scheme of the Dlugley law , 'for which Scnor
Dupuy do Lome was negotiating in Wasn-
Ington when the war broke out.
There are still under discussion eight aee-
ondary subjects which the Spanish commis
sioners broached last week , Including the
status of patents and copyrights. The
American commissioners today handed to
Senor Montero Rlos a written reply covering
thcso questions. There will probably bo no
joint session tomorrow , as the Spaniards de
sire time to consider the document.
Different View.
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PARIS , Dec. 6. ( New York World Ca
blegram Special Telegram. ) Peace nego
tiations are not proceeding smoothly. Some
thing approaching a deadlock occurred today
because it 'Is ' understood the Spaniards are
holding out for the same trading facilities
In Cuba and Porto Rico as the Philippines.
The American commissioners , as usual , do-
cllno to speak , but Senor Abarzuzza said :
"Things look black today. Your American
friends are the reverse of conciliatory and
will make no fair concessions. They are In
sisting on desiring to bring things Into the
treaty that wo do not want and they will
not agree to Include others that we do want.
True , we have agreed to the flrst eight ar
ticles of the treaty , but If we cannot agree
bout the rest these will fall to the ground.
The debt question has no connection with
the present difficulty. " Abarzuzza spoke
with unconcealed anger. It Is significant
that the American commissioners' families
are doubtful tonight if they can get horn *
for Christmas.
The Americans reject absolutely the Maine
proposal already referred to tn these dis
patches and also demand a pension for
Voragua , the descendant of Columbus. To
morrow tbo Spaniards may bo able to an
swer the American modifications referring
to the regulation of civil rights and political
status In the ceded regions , but may detnand
tlmo , so the meeting Is problematical. Most
probably the treaty will consist of eight
articles , the rest being referred to the old
commissions. In any case the present treaty ,
both sides say , will not include commetclal
provisions of navigation , The Spaniards left
Qual d'Orsay In a very bad temper.
Mrs. Davis today was received by Em
press Eugenie at Hotel Continental , tha
empress lying down. The empress said :
"I am a Spaniard , but If the Maine dUaster
had been proved to bo of Spanish origin I
think any cation In America's circum
stances would bavo gene to war about It. "
Mrs. Davis has also mot Princess Eulallo tn
connection with the concert In aid ot Sacro
Cocur convent at Rltz hotel lately. The
conversation was nonpolltlcal , but
Eulalta Introduced her two boys dressed In
gray , Doth Eugenie and Eulalle spoke first
rafe English. Eulallo reminded Mrs. Davis
Of the ball at the Ilrltlsh embassy , Wash
ington , In 1693. Empress Eugenie said : "I
found Americans to regard America a grand
nation , and 'besides I owe my life to an
American. " The allusion Is to Dentist
Evans.
MADRID PRESS IIAIII ) TO SATISFY.
Inlt the American * Want the Earth
and All It * Pill I urn. .
MADRID , Dec. 6. The Correypondencla ,
semi-official , says the American commission
ers Insist upon the discussion' of matters
which are not connected with the treaty ot
peace , namely , extradition , commercial and
literary conventions , etc. The Spanish gov
ernment , It adds , Is unable to yield and Is
determined that such matters be discussed
between the cabinets of Madrid and Wash
ington. In conclusion the Correspondencla
remarks : "The Americans are seeking to
profit by their victory In order to Improve
their ovta condltlonsjon all subjects. "