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Annual Address to tfte National !• ' ' ' • - %, " - ^ » ' * - / i t <^v\' t -f; Considerable Portion of the Document Is De­ voted to Chinese Affairs* * H&CDSSIS PfflUPNIIES *&&*&'£*• b'-M M Congress Is Urged t* Pass the Ship Subsidy Measure and | the Army Bill and Attention Is Called to the Ni^ v wiimir** ku appeared unduly COURT OF ARBITRATION. It ts with satisfaction that 1 j to announce the lormt) notlScailoa at ™ kirnsw. on Sept. «, of tho deposit of ratifications of tho eon von tion for the pacific settlement of International dls- b3L •*«•«» pow«ml namely, tho Units* jBtatss. Austria. Belgium, D«n- mark. Borland. France Germany, Italy. Pwila, Portugal, Roumanla, RumUl 81am, Spain. Sweden and Norway im UM NeUxriaate. Japan also has since ratified the convention. The administrative council of the per­ manent court of arbitration has hosn or­ ganised and has adopted rules of order and a constitution for the international arbitration bureau. In accordance with article XXIII. of the convention, providing for the appointment by each signatory power of persons of known competency in questions of Inter* national law as arbitrators, I have ap­ pointed as members of this court Benja*- mln Hferrison of Indiana, ex-president of the United States; Melville W. Fuller of Illinois, chief justice of the United 8tates; John W. Griggs of New Jersey, attorney general of the United States, and Oeorge Gray of Delaware, a judge of the Cir­ cuit Court of the United States. cea*ity ©f o Coble to Hawaii--Keductioo of Revenue Askedi • y. • ' v r5 Tl» president's smtnaJ message to Songress Is in part as follows: I1!# the Semite and House of Repreeen- Itatives: At the outgoing of the old and Im incoming of the new century you be- [fbi the last .session of the fifty-sixth con- f frees with evidences on every hand of I Andividual and national prosperity and I With proof of the growing strength and | thereasing power for good of republican I Institutions. Your countrymen will join 1 With you In felicitation .that American I liberty to more firmly •stab' ished than lover before, and that love for St and the (determination to preserve it are more ltuilversal than at any former period of |«ttr history. The republic was never so strong, be­ te never so strongly Intrenched In the rts of the people as now. The Consii- with few amendments, ex.sts as ,. .m the hands of its authors. The ad­ ditions which have been made to it pro- film larger freedom and more ex-ended Itisenship. Popular government has jemonstrated in its 124 years of trial ifre Its stability and security, and Its MMency as the best instrument of na­ tional development and the best safe­ guard to human rights. .When the sixth congress assembled In Movembtr, 18.0. the population of the united States was 6,306,483. It is now 76,- •4,799. Then we bad sixteen states. Now We have forty-flve. Then our territory OonslBied of 909,050 square miles. It is •ow 3,846,686 square miles. Education, re­ ligion and morality have kept pace with Our advancement in other directions, and While extending its power the govern­ ment, has adhered to its foundation prln- SilM and abated none of them In dealing th ur new peoples and possessions. A nation BO preserved and blessed gives nverent thanks to Ood and Invokes His guidance and the continuance of His care lad favor. _ „ ? CHINA COMls mlfe, 4 Iks Barton of the Peklu Elect uA UM Timely Beeeua, In oar foreign intercourse the dominant Suesuon has oeen the treatment of the Chinese problem. Apart from this our relations with the powers have been fcappy. OftlGlN OF CHINESE TROUBLES. The recent troubles in China spring from the anti-foreign agitation which for the past three years has gained strength In the northern provinces. Their origin deep in tne cnaracier of the Chinese races and in the traditions of their gov­ ernment. Tne Taiping rebellion and the Opening of Chinese ports to foreign trade and settlement disturbed alike the homo­ geneity and the seclusion of China. Meanwhile foreign activity made itself Kit in ah quarters, not alone on the ast, but along the gieat riv«r arteries and in the remoter districts, carrying aefcr ideas and Introducing new associa­ tions among a primitive people which had pursued for centuries a national policy Of isolation. The telegraph and railway spreading over their land, the steamers piy>ng on ffeslr waterways, the merchant and the Missionary penetrating year by year farther to the interior, became to> the Chinese mind types of an alien Invasion, Ohanglng the ccuise of their national life and fraugnt with vague foreo^dings oi disaster to their beliefs and their self- eon irol. bor several years before the present troubles all the resources of foreign di­ plomacy, backed by moral demonstra­ tions of the pnysical force of Meets and arms, have been needed to secure due re- t for the treaty rights of foreigners to obtain satisfaction from the re- sponsibie authorities for the sporadic out­ rages upon the per&ons and property of •noftenqing sojourners, which from time to time occui red at widely separated (Mints in the northern provinces, as in the case of the outbreaks in Sse-Chuen and Shantung. Posting of anti-foreign placards became a daily occurrence, which the repeaud reprobation of the imperial power failed to check or punish, 't hese inflammatory appeals to the ignorance and supersti­ tion of the masses, mendacious and ab­ ound in their accusations and deeply hos­ tile In their spirit, couid not but work stimulative harm. T.iey aim.d at no par­ ticular class of foreigners; they were impartial in attacking everything for­ eign. MURDERS OF MISSIONARIES. An outbreak in Shantung, in wmch Ger­ man missionaries were slain, was the too Bteturai renuii of tuese maievoient teach­ ings. The posting of seditious placards, a&horting to the utter destruction of for­ eigners and of every foreign thins, con­ tinued unrebuked. Hos.lie demonstra­ tions toward the stranger gained strength by organisation. The sect commonly styled the Boxers developed greatly In th« provinces north the Yang-Tse, and with the collusion mi guaiiy iiOt&uiw uiuCmlo, sujuc ta the Immediate councils of the throne Itself, became alarmingly aggressive. No foreigner's life, ouis.de of the protected treaty ports, was safe. No foreign in- Csrest was secure from spoliation. The diplomatic representatives of the •ewers in Pek.ng strove 11 vain to check tills movement. Protest was followed by demand and demand by renewed protest. «0 be met with perfunctory edicts from the palace and evasive and futile assur­ ances from the tsung-ll-yamen. The dr­ oit of the Boxer Influence narrowed about Peking, and while nominally stigmatised as seditious, it was felt that its spirit pervaded the capital itself, that the Im­ perii*! forces were imbued with its doc­ trines, and that the immediate counselor* tf the empress dowager were In full sym­ pathy with the anti-foreign movement. The Increasing gravity of the conditions i China and the imminence of peril to «*r own diversified interests in the em- as well as to those of all the other treaty governments, were soon appreci­ ated by this government, causing it pro­ found solicitude. The United States from the earliest days of foreign intercourse With China had followed a policy of peace, omitting no occasion to testify Mod will, to further the extension of lawful trade, to respect the sovereignty Sf Its government, and to Issue by all legitimate and kindly but earnest means the fullest measure of protection for the lives and property of our law-abiding cit- hens and for the exercise of their benefi­ cent callings among the Chinese people. UNITED ACTION OF POWERS. Mindful of this, It was felt to be ap­ propriate that our purposes should be pronounced In favor of such course as would hasten united action of the powers at Pekln to promote the administrative reforms so greatly needed Tor strength­ ening the Imperial government and main­ taining the integrity of China, in which «« believed the whole western world to " alike concerned. To these ends I caused te be addressed to the several powers occupying territory and maintaining •shares of influence In China the circular proposals of 1*99, inviting from them dec­ larations of their Intentions and views to the desirability of the adoption Of measures insertng the benefits of equality *r treatment of all foreign trade through- dut China. With gratifying unanimity the re­ sponses coincided in this common policy, Stabling me to see in the successful ter­ mination of these negotiations proof of |i»» friendly spirit which animates the yartous powers interested in the untram- meled development of commerce and in­ dustry in the Chinese empire as a source vast benefit to the whole commercial world. • Jm this conclusion, whtch I had the flea tion to announce as a completed esaent U tho interested powers en March M, 1MQ» f hopeful!? dteee*md a po- : tential factor for the abatement of the | distrust of foreign purposes which for a ! year past had appeared to Inspire the policy of the imperial government, and for the effective exertion by it of power and authority to quell the critical anti- foreign movement In the northern prov­ inces most immediately influenced by the Manchu sentiment. i Seeking to testify confidence in the will- [ ingness and ability of the Imperial ad­ ministration to re* ess the wrongs and prevent the evils we suffered and feared, the marine guard, which had been sent to Pekin in the autumn of 1899 for the pro­ tection of the legation, was withdrawn at the earliest practical moment, and a.l pending questions were remitted, as far as we were concerned, to the ordinary re­ sorts of diplomatic Intercourse. SLAUGHTER BY BOXERS, The Chinese government proved, how- eY*ri u2»w® to check the rising strength of the Boxers and appeared to be a prey to internal dissensions. In the unequal contest the anti-foreign influences soon gained the ascendancy under the leader­ ship of Prince Tuan. Organised armies ®°*ers, wita which the imperial forces affiliated, held the country between Pekln and the coast, penetrated into Manchuria up to the Russian border, and through their emissaries threatened a like rising throughout northern China Attacks upon foreigners, destruction of their property and slaughter of native converts were reported from all sides. The, tsung-li-yamen, already permeated with hostile sympathies, could make no effective response to the appeals of the legations. At this critical juncture. In tne early spring of this year, a proposal was made by the other powers that s combined fleet should be assembled In Chinese water as a moral demonstration under cover of which to exact of the Chinese government respect for foreign treaty rights and the suppression of the Boxers. The United States, while not participat­ ing in the joint demonstration, promptly sent from the Philippines all ships thai could be spared for service on the Chi­ nese coast. A small force of marines was landed at Taku and sent to Pekln for the protection of the American lega­ tion. Other powers took similar action, until some 400 men were assembled In the capital as legation guards. Still the peril Increased. The legations reported the development of the seditious movement in Pekin and the need of in- creased provision for defense against it. While preparations were In progress for a larger expedition to strengthen the le­ gation guaras and keep the railway open an attempt of the foreign ships to make a landing at Taku was met by a fire from the Chinese forts. The forte were thereupon shelled by the foreign vessels, the American admiral taking no part in the attack, on the ground that we were not at war with China and that a hostile demonstration might consolidate the anti- foreign element and strengthen the Box­ ers to oppose the relieving column. Two days later the Taku forts were captured after a sanguinary conflict. Severance of communication with Pekin followed, and a combined force of addi­ tional guards, which was advancing to Pekln by the Pel-Ho. was checked at Lang Fang. The Isolation of the lega­ tions was complete. HEROISM OF THE LEGATIONS. The siege and the relief of the legations has passed into undying history. In ail the stirring chapter which records the heroism of the devoted band, clinging to hope in the face of despair, and the un­ daunted spirit that led their relievers through battle and suffering to the goal, it fs a memory of which my countrymen tray be justly proud that the honor of our flag was maintained alike in the siege and the rescue, and that stout American hearts have again set high, in fervent emulation with true men of other race and language, the indomitable courage that ever strives for the cause of tight and justice. By June 19 the legations were eat off. An identical note from the yamen or­ dered each minister to leave Pekln, under a promised escort, within twenty-four hours. To gain time they replied, asking prolongation of the time, which was aft­ erward granted, and requesting an inter­ view with the tsung-li-yamen on the fol­ lowing day. No reply being received, on the morning of the 20th the German min­ ister, Baron von Ketteler, set out for the yamen to obtain a response, and on the way was murdered. An attempt by the legation guard to re­ cover his body was foiled by the Chinese. Armed forces turned out against the lega­ tions. Their quarters were surrounded and attacked. The mission compounds were abandoned, their Inmates taking refuge in the British legation, where all the other legations and guards gathered for more effective defense. Four hundred persons were crowded Into its narrow compass. Two thousand native converts were assembled In a near by palace under protection of the foreigners. Lines of de­ fense were strngthened, trenches dug. barricades raised and preparations made to stand a siege, which at once began. "From June 20 until July 17," writes Minister Conger, "there was scarcely an hour during which there was not tiring upon some part of our lines and into some of the legations, varying from a single shot to a general and continuous attack along the whole line." Artillery was placed around the legations and on the overlooking palace walls, and thou­ sands of 3-lnch shot and shell were fired, destroying some buildings and damag­ ing all. So thickly did the balls rain that, when the ammunition of the besieged ran low, five quarts of Chinese bullets were gathered in an hour in op< compound and recast. Attempts were made to burn the lega­ tions by setting neighboring houses on fire, but the flames were successfully fought off, although the Austrian, Bel­ gian, Italian and Dutch legations were tben and subsequently burned. ATTITUDE IN CHINA. America's attitude has been unvaried and was first broadly defined by a circu­ lar to the powers of July 3 last, this country's policy as then deiined being "to seek a solution which may bring about permanent safety and peace to China, preserve Chinese territorial and admin­ istrative entity, protect all rights guar­ anteed to friendly powers by treaty and international law and safeguard for the world the principle of equal and Impar­ tial trade with all parts of the Chinese empire." Of course. In addition to this broad and generous view the rights and interests of all nation*, there has since been added the question of repara­ tion for injuries received the past sum­ mer and the indemnity for the expenses necessarily incurred in connection with the reilef of the legations. On this point the president says: "We forego no jot of our undoubted right to exact exem­ plary and deterrent punishment of the responsible authors of the criminal acts whereby we and other nations have suf­ fered grievous injury." While the hope Is expressed that a complete settlement of al! the questions involved may be reached, It is admitted that the question of indemnity ts one of "grave concern." as measured In money alone, a sufficient recompense may be beyond the power of China to pay. The president Is disposed to think, however, that due compensation may be made by increased guaranties for foreign rights and immunities and "by the opening of China to the equal commerce of all the world.** RELATIONS WITH OTHER COUN­ TRIES. Following the China question and stta» I attoa there are brief statements to » TBI HIOABAGDAK CAlTAIb gWffMi Being Made ta the MHt te • fmwtrnrt urwat Waterway. The all-important matter of an Inter- oceanic canal has assumed a new phase. Adhering to Its reiusai to reopen the question of the forfeiture of the contract of the Maritime Canal Company, which was terminated for alleged non-execution in October, 1899,- the government of Nica­ ragua has since supplemented that action by declaring the so-styled Eyre-Cragin option void for non-payment of the stip­ ulated advance. Protests In relation to these acts have been filed In the State Department and are under consideration. Deeming itself relieved from existing en­ gagements, the Nicaraguan 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 wat- arw*y. Overtures for a convention to effect the building of a canal under the ausplcee of the United Str tea are under consideration. In the meantime the views of the con­ gress upon the general subject, in the light of the report of the commission appointed to examine the comparative merits of the various translsthmian ship canal projects, may be awaited. I commend to the early attention Of the senate the convention with Great Britain to facilitate the construction of such a canal and to remove any objec­ tion which might arise out of the con­ vention commonly called the Clayton- Bulwer treaty. The long standing contention with Por­ tugal growing out of the seisure of the Delagoa Bay Railway has been at last determined by a favorable award of the tribunal of arbitration at Berne, to which It was submitted. The amount of the award, which was deposited in London awaiting arrangements by the govern­ ments of the United States and Great Britain for its disposal, has recently been paid over to the two governments. A lately Jigned convention of extradi­ tion with f*eru as amended by the senate has been ratified by tbe Peruvian con­ gress. Another illustration of the policy of this government to refer International dis­ putes to Impartial arbitration Is seen In the agreement reached with Russia to submit the claims on behalf of the American sealing vessels seized In Bering Sea to determination by T. M. C. Asser, a distinguished statesman and jurist of the Netherlands. Thanks are due to the imperial Russian government for kindly aid rendered by ts authorities In eastern Siberia to American missionaries fleeing from Man­ churia. NEW RELATIONS TFSITH SPAIN. Satisfactory progress has been made to­ ward the conclusion of a general treaty of friendship and intercourse with Spain, In replacement of the old treaty, whtch passed into abeyance by reason of the late war. A new convention of extradi­ tion Is approaching completion, and 1 should be much pleased were a commer­ cial arrangement to follow. I feel that we should not suffer to pass any oppor­ tunity to reaffirm the cordial ties that existed between us and Spain from the time of our earliest Independence and to enhance the mutual bnetits of that com­ mercial intercourse which is natural be­ tween the two countries. By the terms of the treaty of peace the line bounding the ceded Philippine group In the southwest failed to include several small Islands lying west of the Sulus, which have always been recognized as under Spanish control. The occupation of Sibutu and Cagayan Sulu by our nav­ el 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 possible ground of future misunderstanding respecting the Interpretation of its third article, I di­ rected the negotiation of a supplemen­ tary treaty, which will be forthwith laid before the senate, whereby Spain quits all title and claim of title to the Islands named, as well as to any and all islands belonging to the Philippine archipelago lying outside the lines described in said third article, and agrees that all such Islands shall be comprehended In the cession of the archipelago as fully as if they had been expressly included within those lines. In consideration of this cession the United States is to pay to Spain the sum of $100,000. A bill Is now pending to effect the rec­ ommendation made in my last annual message that appropriate legislation be had to carry Into execution article 7 of the treaty of peace with Spain, by which the United States assumed the payment of certain claims for indemnity of its citizens against Spain. I ask that actioq. be taken to fulfill this obligation. The King of Sweden and Norway has accepted the joint invitation of the Unit­ ed States, Germany and Great Britain to arbitrate claims growing out of losses sustained in the Samoan Islands In the course of military operations made nec­ essary by the disturbances in 1899. LARGE REVENUE SURPLUS. It Is gratifying to be able to state that the surplus revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30 1900, were $79,627,060.18. For the six preceding- years we had on'y de­ ficits, the aggregate of which from 189i 1 to 1899 Inclusive amoun ed to $283.0.2.- 991.14. The receipts for the year from all sources, exclusive of postal revenues, ag­ gregated $667,240,861.89. and expenditures for all purposes, except for the adran s- tratlon of tbe postal department, aggre­ gated $4*7,711,791 ."B. The receipts from customs were $233.164.871.16, an Increase over the preceding y<*ur of 32;,OM,Stt.41. The receipts from lm«i nal revenue were $296,327,926.76, an increase of $21.890.765.» over 1899. The r» c< lnts from m *ci>llnne- ous sources were $.11,741.011 M h* against $36,394,976.92 for the prevl mm ymr REDUCTION OF RKVKNUB. I recommend that the ct ngri ss at It* present session reduce the internal rev­ enue taxes impoMt-d to meet the expense* of the war with Hpaln In the sum of thir­ ty millions of dollars. Thin reduction ohould be a< cured by the remission of those taxes which experience has shown to be the most burdensome to the Indus­ tries of the peoplo. I specially urge that there by Included In whatever reduction is made the legacy tax, bequests for public uses of a liter­ ary, educational or charitable character. AID FOR MERCHANT MARINE. American vesseis during the past three years have carried about 9 per cent of our exports and imports. Foreign sh pa should carry the least, not the greatest part of American trade. The remain.ible growth of our steel Industries, the prog­ ress of shipbuilding for the domestic trade, and our steadily maintained ex­ penditures for the navy have created an opportunity to place the United States in the first rank of commercial maritime powers. REGULATION OF TRUSTS. In my last annual message to the con­ gress I called attention to the necessity for early action to remedy such evils as might be found to exist In connection with combinations of capital organized Into trusts, and again invite attention to my discussion of the subject at that time. The whole question is so-far-reaching that 1 am sure no part of It will be light­ ly considered, but every phase of it will have the studied de!ibers.t!crs c* tv. con­ gress, resulting In wise and judicious ac­ tion. Restraint upon such combinations as are injurious, and which are within federal jurisdiction should he promptly applied by the congress. United Stat-- forces, --- long as laOorroctlon • „r.-- military arm must neces- MVtoma. I s ated ay purpose. congress shall have made •WW expression of its will. » --- ̂ attlwfitjr bested in me by the Coastlt»ttcw and the statutes to uphold the sawsretflraty of the United States In those muM Islands as in all other places where <wpr.Sag .rightfully floats, placing, to thst mML at the disposal of the amy sitd aavy iSl the means which the fiber- and th* people have provided. No contrary expression of the wHl of tl» congress having been madi I have ewadfturtly pursued the purpose so declared, employing the civil arm as well toward the aooompllshment of pacifica­ tion Mid the Institution of local govern­ ments within the lines of authority sn^f law. FAITH OF THE ARMT KEPT. Tbe arUdee qf capltulaUon of the city Of Manila on Aug. is, lttig. concluded with thiao words: It* Inhabitants, its churches aad rellgious worship, lis educational es­ tablishment*, and Its private property of all descriptions are placed under the spe­ cial safeguard of the faith and honor of the American army." 1 believe that this pledge has been faith­ fully kept. As hlth and sacred an obli­ gation rests upon the government of the Untied States to give protection for prop­ erty and life, civil and religious freedom, and Wise, firm and unselfish guidance in the paths Of peace anu prosperity to all the people of the Philippine islands I charge this commission to labor for'the full performance of this obligation, which concerns the honor and conscience of their country, _ In the firm hope that TBS FHIUPPINK ISLAND* The BtMlio* Almost at m Kad--Bit- oauBMiiattonn. in my last annual message I dwelt at some length upon the condition of affairs In the Philippines. While seeking to Im­ press upon you that the grave responsi­ bility of the. future government of those God gavevtctory to American i?mTlt Manila and set their land under the sov­ ereignty and the protection of the people ofHthe United States. PEACE IS ASSURED. Progress in the hoped-for direction has been favorable. Our forces have suc­ cessfully controlled the greater part of the Islands, overcoming the organised foroes at the insurgents and carrying or­ der and administrative regularity to all quarters. What opposition remains is, for the most part, scattered, obeying no cwncerteu plan of strategic action, ope­ rating only by the methods common to the traditions of guerrilla warfare, wh'ch, while ineffective to alter the general con­ trol now established, are still sufficient to beget insecurity among the popula­ tions that have felt the good results of our control and thus t-elav the confer­ ment upon them of the fuller measures °f lOftl self-government, of education and of Industrial and agricultural develop­ ment which we stand ready to give to tnem* By the spring of this year the effective opposition of the dissatisfied Tagalas to th« authority of the United State# was virtually ended thus opening the door for the extension of a stable administration over much of the territory of the archi­ pelago. Desiring to bring this about, I appointed In March last a civil commis­ sion composed of William H. Taft of Ohio, Professor Dean C. Worcester of Michigan, Luke E. Wright of Tennessee. Henry C. Ide of Vermont and Professor Hern»rd Mo«»« of California. PROGRESS TOWARD PEACBL Colncldentally with the entrance of the commission upon Its labors I caused to be Issued by Gen. Mac Arthur, the mili- tary governor of the Philippines, on June ". 1900, a proclamation of amnesty In generous terms, of which many of the Insurgents took advantage, among them a number of Important leaders. This commission, composed of eminent citizen* representing the diverse geo­ graphical and political Interests of the country, and bringing to their task the ripe fruits of long and intelligent service in educational, administrative and judi­ cial careers, made great progress from the outset. As eafly as Aug. 21, 1901, it submitted a preliminary report, which wyi ,aid before the congress, and from which It appear* that already the good effectp of returning order are felt; that business, Interrupt) by hosJlt ies. is Im­ proving as peace extends: that a larger area Is under sugar cultivation than ever hefore; that the customs revenues are greater than at any time dur ng tbe Span­ ish rule; that economy and efficiency in the military administration have creat­ ed a surplus fund of 16,000.or« available for needed public Improvements; that a stringent civil service law ts in prepara­ tion; that railroad communications are expanding, opening up rich districts, and that a comprehensive scheme of educa­ tion Is being organized. THREE RULES TO BE INVIOLABLE. It is evident that the most enlightened thought of the Philippine islands fully appreciates the Importance of these pr.n- ctples and rules, and they will inevitably within a short time command universal assent. Upon every dlv.slon and branch of the government of the Philippines therefore must be Imposed three inviol­ able rules: no person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due proc­ ess of law; that private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation; that in all criminal prose­ cutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, to be in­ formed of the nature and cause of the accusation, to be confronted wi.h the w t- nesses against him, to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses In his favor and to have the assistance of coun­ sel for his defense; that excessive ball shall not be required, nor excessive fines Imposed, nor cruel and unusual punish­ ment Infi'cted; that no person shall be put twice in jeopardy for the same of­ fense, or be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself; that the right to be secure against unreason­ able searches and seisures shall not be violated; that neither slavery nor invol­ untary servitude shall exist except as a punishment for crime; that no bill of at- tainer or ex-post facto law shall be pass­ ed; that ro law shall be passed abridg ng tne freedan of speech or of the press or the rights of the people to peaceably as­ semble and petition the government for a redress of grievances; that no aw shall be made respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, and that the free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship without discrimination or pref­ erence shall forever be allowed." • RULES AS TO LAND AND CHURCH It will be the duty of the commission to make a thorough investigation into the titles to the laige tracts of land held or claimed by individuals or by rdliglous or­ ders; Into the justice of the claims and rnmniiaintfii maHn -..-v « -m V -- --- -- OUV.II taiiuuuivi- era by the people of the island or any part of the people, and to seek by wise and peaceable measures a Just settle­ ment of the controversies and redress of wrr.jgs which have caused strife and bloodshed tn the past. In the perform­ ance of this duty the commission Is en­ joined to see that no Injustice is done: to have regard for substantial rights and equity, disregarding technicalities so far as substantial right permits, and to ob­ serve the following rules: "That the provision of the treaty of Paris pledging the Untied States to the protection of alt rights of property In the Islands, and as well the prlnc.p.e of our own government which prohibit the tak­ ing of private Property without due proc­ ess of law, snal' not be v.o.ated; that the welfare of the people of the islands, which should be a paramount consider­ ation, shall be attained consistently with this rule of property right; that if it be­ comes necessary for the public Interest of the people of the islands dispose of claims to property which the commission tinds to be not lawfully acquired and held, d s- position shall be made thereof by due legal procedure, in which there shall be full opportunity for fair and Impartial hearing and judgment; that if the sama public Interests require the extinguish­ ment of property rights lawfully acquired and held due compensation shall be made out the public treasury theref r; that no form of religion and no minister of religion shall be forced upon any com­ munity or upon any citizen of the lsland3, that, upon the other hand, no minister c* religion shall be interfered with or mo­ lested in fallowing his calling, and that the separation between state and church shall be real. enMre and absolute " ADMINISTRATION OF ISLANDS. The next subject in order of impor­ tance should be the organization of gov­ ernment in the larger adm.nistrative di­ visions correspondping to countries, de­ partments or provinces in which the com­ mon interests of many or several munici­ palities falling within the same tribal lines or the same na'ural geographical limits may best be subserved by a com­ mon administration. Whenever the com­ mission is of the opinion that the con­ dition of affairs In the islands is such that the central administration may safe­ ly be transferred from military to civil control, ihey will report that conclusion to you with their recommendations as to the form of central government to be established tor the purpose of taking over the control. SUPPORTED BT MILITARY FORCE. Ail legislative rules and orders, estab­ lishments of government and appoint­ ments to office by the commission will take effect Immediately, or at such times as they shall designate, subject to your approval and action upon the coming In of th» eommlssiott'g reports, which are » wf niannaiw wen , pests, garrisons and tores* wtn bo con­ tinued for the suppression •( insurrec­ tion and brigandage and the maintenance of law and ordev as the military com­ mander stall deem requisite, and the mil­ itary forces shall be at all times subject under bis orders, to the call of the civil authorities for the maintenance of law and order and the enforcement of their authority. Later reports from the commission •now yet more encouraging advance to­ ward Insuring the benefits of liberty and P»d government to the Filipinos, la the Interest of humanity and with the aim of building up an enduring, self-support­ ing and self-admlnlatering commun ty la thoae far eastern seas. I would impress upon the congress that whatever legisla­ tion may be enacted In respect to the Philippine Islands should be along these generous lines. The fortune of war has thrown upon this nation an unsought trust which should be unselfishly dis­ charged, and devolved upon this govern­ ment a moral as well as material respon­ sibility toward these millions whom we have freed from an oppressive yoke. I have upon another occasion called the Filipinos "the wards of the nation." Our obligation as guardian was not lightly as­ sumed; it must not be otherwise than honestly fulfilled, aiming first of all to benefit those who have come under our fostering care. It is our duty so to treat them that our flag may be, no less beloved In the mountains of Luzon and the fer­ tile zones of Mindanao and Negros than Is at home, that there as here it shall be tbe revered symbol of liberty, enlight­ enment and progress In every avenue of development. The Filipinos are a race quick to learn and to profit by knowledge. He would be rash who. with the teachings of con­ temporaneous history In view, would fix a limit to the degree of culture and ad­ vancement yet within the reach of those people If our duty toward them be faith­ fully performed. The message then touches upon Porto R!co and Cuba, reciting the history of the adoption of the Constitution of the latter country. GOV. WOOD'S SPEECH QUOTED. The message contains the following ex­ tract from the speech of Gov. Wood to the constitutional convention In Havana: "As military governor of the Island, representing the president of the United States, I call this convention to order. "It will be your duty, first, to frame and adopt a constitution for Cuba, and when that has been done to formulate what In your opinion ought to be the relations between Cuba and the United States. "The constitution must be adequate to secure a stable, orderly and free govern­ ment. "When you have formulated the rela­ tions which in your opinion ought to ex­ ist between Cuba and the United States the government of the United States will doubtless take such action on Its part as shall lead to a final and authoritative agreement between the people of the two countries to the promotion of their com­ mon Interests. "All friends of Cuba will follow your deliberations with the deepest Interest, earnestly desiring that you shall reach Just conclusion, and that by the dignity, individual self-restraint, and wise con­ servatism which shall characterise your proceedings the capacity of the Cuban people for representative government may be signally Illustrated. "The fundamental distinction between true representative government and dic­ tatorship lg that In the former every rep­ resentative of people. In whatever office, confines himself strictly within the lim­ its of his defined powers. Without such restraint there can be no free constitu­ tional government. Under the order pur­ suant to which you have been elected and convened you have no duty and no au­ thority to take part tn the present gov­ ernment of the island. Your powers are strictly limited by ithe terms of that or­ der." When the convention concludes Its la­ bor I will transmit to the congress the constitution as framed by the convention for Its consideration and for such action as It may deem advisable. I renew the recommendation made In my special message of Feb. 10, 1899, as to the necessity for cable communication between - the United States and Hawaii, with extension to Manila. Since then circumstances have strikingly empha­ sized this need. Surveys have shown the entire feasibility of a chain of cables which at each stopping place shall touch on American territory, so that the sys­ tem shall be under our own complete control. Manila, oace within telegraphic reach, connection with the systems of the Asiatic coast would open Increased and profitable opportunities for a more direct cable route from our shores to the Orient than Is now afforded by the transatlan­ tic. continental and transaslan lines. I urge attention to this important matter. OTHER POINTS Or KUIAQK Hawaii* Civil Berries and the Washing­ ton Cenrennla*. OCR MILITARY CONDITION. As present strength of tbe amy ts Mt,6M men--65,000 regulars and 35.000 rolunteer*. tin­ der tbe act of Ilach 2, 1899, on June 30 next tbe preaent volunteer force will be discharg­ ed and the regular army will he reduced to 2,- 44" olticcrs and 29,025 enlisted men. In 1888 a board of officers convened by Presi­ dent Cleveland adopted a comprehensive scheme of coast defense fortifications, which Involved the outlay of something over one hundred mil­ lion dollars. This plant received tbe approval of the coDgress, and since then regular apprn- pilations bare been made and tha work «t for­ tification ha* steadily progressed. Uore than $60,000,000 have been Invested In a great number of forts and guns, with all tbe complicated aud scientific machinery and electrical appliances necessary for their use. The proper care of this defensive machinery requires men trained in its use. The number of men necessary to perform this duty alone is ascertained by the War Department at a minimum allowance to be 18.420. There are fifty-eight or more military posts In tba Unit­ ed Ststes other than the coast defense fortifi­ cations. The number of these posts la being c*"*tantly Increased by »he congress. More t an $22,000,000 have been expended In build- l| and equipment, and they can only be caret! for by tbe regular army. Tbe posts now In existence and others to be bnilt provide for accommodations for and If fully garrisoned require 26,000 troops. Many of these posts are along our frontier or at important strategic points, tbe occupation of which is necessary. We have in Cuba between 6,000 and 6.040 troops. For tbe present our troops in that Ifclimd cannot be withdrawn or materially di­ minished, and certainly not nntll tbe conclu­ sion of the labors of the constitutional conven­ tion now in session and a sovernment proTtrlwl by tbe new constitution shall have been estab­ lished and its stability assured. In Porto Rico we bave reduced tbe garrisons to 1.636, whlcb Includes 896 native troops. There is no room for further reduction here. We will be required to keep a considerable force tn tbe Philippine Islands for some time to come. H'roxn the best Information obtainable wa shall need there ' for the Immediate future from 5ii,000 to 60,000 men. I am sure the number may be reduced as the Insurgents shall come to acknowledge the authority of the Dnlted States, of which there are assuring Indica­ tions. It must be apparent that W* will require an army of about 60,000, and that during present coniiltlors In Cuba and tbe Philippines tbe President should have authority to increase I t- lorce to the present number of 100,000. In­ cluded Is this number authority should be given to raise native troops in the Philip­ pines np to 16,041, which the Taft commission l>elleve« will be more effective In detect!.^ and suppressing guerrillas, assassins and la- drones than our own soldiers. The full discus­ sion of this subject by the Secretary of War In his annual report is called to your earnest attention. I renew tbe recommendations made Is my last annual m»sssge that the congress provide a special medal of honor for the volunteers, raguiars, sailors and marines on duty is the I'l ilipplnes who voluntarily remained ,1s the service after their terms of enlistment had expired. I favor the recommendation of the Secretary of War for the detail of officers from the line of the armv when vacancies occur in the adjutant general's department. Inspector gen­ eral's department, quartermaster general's de- lent. subsistence department, pay depart­ ment, ordnance department, and signal corps. The army cannot be too highly commended for Its fslthful and effective service In active military operations In the field snd tbe difficult work of civil administration. POSTAL SERVICE GROWS. The continued and rapid growth of the pos­ tal service la a sure index of the great and increasing business activity of the country. Its moat striking new development Is the exten­ sion of rural free delivery. This has come almost wholly within the last year. At tho beginning of the fiscal year 1899-1900 the num­ ber of routes in operation was only 391, and most of these bad been running less than twelve months. On the 15th of November, 1900, the number bad Increased to 2.614, reaching Into forty-four atatea and territories and serving a population of 1,801.524. The number of ap­ plications now pending and awaiting sctlon nearly equals all those granted up to tbe pres­ ent time, and by the close of t^® current fiscal year atiout 4.000 routes will have been estab­ lished, providing for the dally delivery of mails at tbe scattered homes of about S.G00 of rural pojHilatlon. This service ameliorates tbe Isolation of farm life, conduces to good roads ssd quickens and extends tbe dissemination of general Inform!- tlta, Experience thus far has tends* to allay Vm iwrshnstos that It w«M he as mw slee ss te forbid Its general adopt toe er make tt S ssHona burden. Its setunl application has shews that It Increases postal receipts sad eas he accompanied by redactions In other bmarfaes Sf the service, so that tbe suxiaeeted r-v antes. SBd the ac-compllshe«3 savings together •wtertaUy red ace the est net. The evidences te these conclusions see piessnteo ta the annual report ef the 1, which, with Its reeoasmeudn ttossi Is recommended to the eoaelderartoe of the msgiiss. The full development ef thle spe­ cial service, however, requires such a large out­ lay of mosey that It should he undertakes eoly after a eareful study and thorough sndemasd- Ing ef sll that it Involves. Very fflelnt service has been sendered by the navy la * connection with the Insurrection ta the Philippines and tbe reeeat disturbance la China. A very satisfactory settlement has been made ef tbe long-pending qeeetloo ef the menufsctaro of armor plate. A tea sons bio price has bses secured and the sstt--lljr Cor s government eraior plant avoided. NEW VESSELS FOB NAT*. I approve of the recommendations ef the Secretary of the Navy for new vessels snd for additional officera and men which the re­ quired Increase of the navy makee neeeasary. I commend to the fsvoraMe action of tbe con- gresa tbe measure now pending for tho erection of a statue to the memory of the late Admiral David D. Porter. 1 commend also the estab­ lishment of a national naval reserve anil of the grade of vice admirul. Provision ahould be n'.rde, as recommended by the secretary, (or suitable rewards for special merit. Many of­ ficers who rendered tbe most distinguished ser­ vice daring tbe recent war with Spain bave re­ ceived In return no recognition from the con­ gress. Toe total area of public lands as glvea by the Secretary of the Interior is approximately 1,071,881.662 acres, of which 917.9.>5,880 acres ars undisposed of snd 164.V45.7S2 acres have been reserved for various purposes. The pub­ lic lands disposed or during the year amount to 13,453,£37.96 acres. Including C2.423.ot acres of Indian landa, an increase of 4.271.474.80 ever the precedlag year. The total receipts from the sale of lands daring the fiscsl year were $1,379,758.10. an. inereass of 11.809,620.76 over tho preceding year. The results obtained from our forest policy have demonstrated its wisdom and the necea- slty tn the Interest of the public for Its con* tluuance and Increased appropriations by tbe congress for the carrying on of the work. On June 30, 19M. there were thirty-seven forest reserves, created by presidential proclamations under section 24 of tbe act of March S, 1811, embracing an area of 46,42!>.629 acres. During the pnat year the Olympic reserve. In the state of Washington, was reduced 266,- 040 acres, leaving its present area at 1,123.840 acrcs. The Preacott reserve In Arlsona was In- rrested from 10,240 acres to 423.680 acres, and tho Big Horn reserve, tn Wyoming, was Increased from 1,127,690 acres to 1,180,800 acres. A sew re«erve, the 8anta Ynea, In California, em­ bracing an area of 146,006 acres, wss created during this year. On Oct. 10, 1900. the Crow Creek forest reserve In Wyoming, was created, with an area of 56,320 acres. At the end of the fiscal year there were ea th» pension roll 993,226 name*, s net Increase of ?.010 over the fiscal year int. The number added to the rolls during the year was 46,344. The amount disbursed for army pensions dnr> InR the year was $134,700,597.24. and for navy pensions $3,761,633.41, a total of $in«.462,130.66, leaving an unexpended balance of $6.&42.7$8.tt to be covered Into the treasury, which shows sa Increase over the previous yesr's expenditure of $107,177.70. There were 684 names added to tha rolls during the year by special acts passed at the first session of the fifty-sixth congress. Tbe act of May, 1900, among other thtnes, provides for an extension ef income to widows pensioned under said act to $250 per annum. Tho Secretary of the Interior believes that by tho operations of this act the number of persons pensioned under it will Increase and the In­ creased annual payment for pensions will ho between $3,000,000 and $4,000,000. The govern- j meat Justly arpreciates the services of its sol- ! d'pi-s snd sailors by making pension payments liberal beyond precedent for them, their wid­ ows and orphans. There were 26,540 letters patent granted. In­ cluding reissues and designs, during tbe fiscal year ended June 30, 19*>; 1.600 trade-marks, 6tt labels and 93 prints registered. The number of patents whtch expired was 19.9*8, The total receipts for patents were 91.368.228.3S. Tbe ex­ penditures were $1,247,827.58, showing s surplus of tt1P.400.77. The attention of the congress la called te the report of the Secretary of tho Interior touch­ ing the necessity for tbe further eotabltahment f schools In tho Territory of Alaska and (Me rtrsblo action Is Invited thereon. HAWAII AND THE CENSUS. . N Tbo progress and population of Hawaii Is the next subject touched upon and then the mernnge takes up the department of agriculture as follows; The Department of Agriculture has been ex­ tending its work during tbo past year, read ing farther for new varieties of seeds and plants; co-operating more fully with the states and teirltorles in research along useful lines, mak­ ing progress tn meteorological work relating to lines of wireless telegraphy and forecasts tor ocean-going vessels; continuing Inquiry as te animal dlseaae; looking Into the extent and character of food adulteration; outlining plana for the care, preservation and Intelligent har­ vesting of our woodlands; studying soils that producers may cultivate with better know! dge of conditions, and helping to clothe desert places with grasses suitable to our arid re­ gions. Our island possessions sre being con­ sidered that their peoples may be helped to pro­ duce tho tropical products now so extensively brought Into the United 8tatcs. Inquiry Into methods of improving our rosds has beta active (luring tho year; help has been given to many localities, and scientific investigation of mate­ rial in the stateo and territories has beeto In­ augurated. Irrigation problems Is our semi- trld regions are receiving careful sad Increased ronilderation. EXHIBIT AT PARIS. As extensive exhibit at Psris of the pred- scts ef agriculture has made the peoples of many cunntries more familiar with the varied pioducts of our fields and their comparative excellence. The collection of atatiatics regard­ ing our cropa la being Improved, and sources of Information are being enlarged, to the sad that producers may have the earliest sdvlcss regarding crop conditions. There has never been a time when those for whom It was es­ tablished have shown more sppreeiattos s( tie services of the department. CONTRACT LABOB LAWS. la my anuual message of Dee. t, INS, I call­ ed attention to tbe necessity for some amend­ ment. of tbe alien contract law. There atltt •emaln Important features of tbe rightful appli­ cation of the elght-bour law for tbe benefit of labor, and of tbe principle of arbitration, snd I Again commend these subjects te the caiefsl attention of tbe congress. CIVIL SERVICE IN PHILIPPINES. That there may be accured tbe beat service possible in the Philippine Islands. I bars issued, under date of Nov. 10, 19J0, the follow­ ing order: "The United Ststes civil service commlssloa Is directed to render such ssslstaare aa may be practicable to the dvll service board, created under the act of tbe United States Philippine commission, for tbe establishment and in. In- teiiance of an honest and efficient civil service In the Philippine Islands, and for that purpose to conduct examinations for the civil service of the Philippine Islands, upon the request ef tho civil service board of said Islands, under such regulations as may be sgreed upon by the said board and tha said Usited States civil ssrrloe commission." The civil service commlssloa Is greatly em­ barrassed in Its work for want of an adequate permanent force for clerical and other aasistS uuoe. Its ueeds are fully set forth in Ita re­ port. I Invite sttentlon to the report, and ee- peclally urge upon the eongreas that this Im­ portant bureau of the public eervice, which passes upon tbe qualifications and character of so large a number of the officers snd employes of the government, should bo supported by all •>e«-ded appropriations to secaie promptness ssd efficiency. • e e THE WASHINGTON CRNTEIfTfTAl* Tbo transfer of the government to this city Is a fact of great historical interest. Among the people there is s feeling of genuine pride In tha capital of tbe republic. It la a matter of In­ terest In this connection that in 1800 the popu- latioc of tbe District of Columbia was 14.093; to-day It is 278,718. The population of tbo City of Washington was then 3.810; today It Is 218.196. Tbe congress hsvlng provided for "as appro­ priate national celebration of tho centennial anniversary of the establishment of tbe sent of government In the District of Columbia." tho committees authorized by it have prepared a programme for tbe 12th of December. 1900. which date has been selected aa the anniversary day. Deep Interest has been shows In the arrange­ ments for the celebration by the members of tbe committees of the senate and house of rep­ resentatives. the committee of governors ap­ pointed by tbe President snd the committees ap­ pointed by the citizens and inhabitants of tho District of Columbia generally. The programme. In addition to a reception and other exercises at the executive mansion, provides commemora­ tive exercises to be held jointly by the senate and house of representatives In the evening at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in honor of tha governors of tbe states and territories. DANGERS OP PROSPERITY. In mtr great prosperity we must guard sgainst the danger it invites of extravagance in gov­ ernment expenditures and appropriations, sad the chosen representatives of the people will, 1 doubt not, furnish an example in their legisla­ tion of that wise economy whlcb in a season of plenty husbands for tbe future. In this era of great business activity and opportunity cau­ tion Is not untimely, it will not abate, hot strengthen confldence. It will not retard, bat promote legitimate Industrial and commercial expansion. Our growing power brings with It temptations and perils requiring corns tan t vigi­ lance to avoid. It must not bo used to invite conflicts, nor for oppression, but for the more effective maintenance of those principle* of equality and justice upon which our instltn- tlona and happiness depend, let us keep afc> ways in mind that the foundation of our go von* ts liberty its superstructure peace. A WEEK TN I* ofe VM trnaiflL mtm the abstained One a t for to ho aiafe fran_tfme to time as actio* Is taken. Wherever civil g* roents are eonstttttted under the Oi RECORD OF HAPPftl SEVEN DAl £<.fen Wllooa--A fnsad Drsd la a Ratal Row as 1 tola--Foaltsr Show opes* at' M flWailS 8tat«-fc«od Anwlveewaryv Ttie eigbty-aecoiui anniversary the tdnlflHu of Illinois to stat: was the ooGgska of a celebration the Illinois fcoelrtr *t Sprint field. Wki, T. D. Logan opeaad the mora ̂JI# Bion with prayer and an address* ty Rev. D. P. Howe, followed. Rev. T. 9«s Crowder, secretary of the society, re­ cited a brief history of the organise* tion. Miss SaVilla T. Hinrichsen at Alexander, read a paper on "Pioneer Mothers," followed by a history of the organization of the Daughters of tha American Revolution by Mrs. G. Clin­ ton Smith of this city, and an accont of the Sons of the Revolution by Dr. B. P. Bartlett of this city. Dr. F. Bff. Short of Jacksonville, delivered an ai- dress on "True Aristocracy," whidi closed the meeting, A memorial meet­ ing was held when eulogies were deliv­ ered on Gen. John M. Palmer, GeR~. John A. McClernand, Dr. D. W. Drab­ ser of Champaign, and John Davis. . Ponltary Show Opens at Aanwa More than 800 exhibits were In plans* when the second snwial poultry of the Aurora Ftroltry, Pigeon Pet Stock Association opened at rora. Judges of the exhibits are J. M. Riel of Chicago, D. T. Keimllck «* Jacksonville, 111., and F\ B. Sh&llefear- West Liberty, Iowa. • VT p " -- . The state auditor has completed the totals on the assessed and equalised value of all property in Iiiiitols. fal­ lowing is a statement of the different classes of property: Assessed. Eanattss^ Personal property Lands 3fc>,«3,»75 mMkm Town and city lota.. 301,877,338 MmKh* Railroad property as­ sessed by board-- 77,903,418 77.M.4S Capital stock assessed by hoard 4.808.600 4.MMW Totals *862.225,126 The equalized value of railroa# pro­ perty in Cook county is This brings Cook county's total as­ sessment up to 1306,982,648, or 38 per cent. #f the entire state. . Bnwaed for a Mm Store*,' * State Secretary-Treasurer WlUiaa D. Ryan, United Mine Workers at America, has offered $300 reward tor the capture of Frank H. Stout, 1st* night engineer of the coal mines at Dawsoa, who killed John Wilson a few weeks ago. Governor Tanner will of­ fer |200 additional reward. Oarbeeitals Oonnoll Uso^ssn >atssn> The city council of Carbondale granted a saloon license to M.i. Snyder, and approved the bond she presented. She will open the saloon where the tragedy place on Thanksgiving day, in Howard Morton lost his life. council tied in voting on the re for the license, and the deciding was cast by the mayor. amount of feeling exists In over the continuing of this pressure is being brought to tipl the mayor |o on • tae, ~ >• In the supreme court at SpringMM rehearings were denied in the eases of Noel vs. The People and Overland Vs. the People. These were the cases 4e- cided at the October term of the o nrt, the opinions in which declared v that part of the pharmacy act whiclt provides that only registered pharma­ cists shall engage in the sale of p t~ ent or proprietary medicines. In cthar words, the opinion decides thstg^^ni: may resume the sale of that class at remedies without first becoming regla- tered pharmacists. The denying of • rehearing amounts to an affirmation of the opinion of the court ,,;( ' * oPnnnS DtS'< la Hotel Bowc> . J Dr. Thomas Cecil was found dead tfe his room at a hotel at Centralia. He claimed to hail from Chicago, but reg­ istered as coming from St. Louis, ami was looking for a location. He a man of refinement and years old. ~TZ--I _ ' Colif!(ii»nii vvwr Ow ©»*•"» Athletes of the University of CM* cago declare that there will be troitfefch if the freshmen carry out the resoliK tion adopted at their class meeting ts wear maroon caps similar to thai# given to the successful athlete. TIms freshmen caps will bear the class nuofc* erais, '04, instead of the "C" oe tke athletic headgear, but at a &hort dis­ tance they will be indistinguishable^ The young women of the class, not t» be outdone by the men, are going t* invest in maroon tam~o'-?hantev« s*A work on them the class figures In gbML The athletes vow that they wt'J; de­ stroy every one of the neur esps tfeak appears on the campus. „ Cook's Ta* PIcaiM Knnwsb The committee clerks have eo&elti#> ed the work of determining the ass ss* ed valuation of railroad property ml Cook county and find it to be 671--nearly 12,000,000 less th*n year. This makes the total iiiiii(i[||il|itl, in Cook county 1306.982,646, or about 38 per cent of the whole valuation of the state. The state tax fate has net yet been determined, but Cook county must pay 38 per cent of amount to tan levied. Flead* Poverty wltfc •»««. George Castopalis, a vegetable dler, pleaded poverty when fined ft* by Justice Ma honey in Chicago, for selling without a license. The polios searched the Greek and found currency in a money belt. wiuux aruHupf, Dtc. 4 Revival at Dnqnotaa Rev. R. H. Robertson of Hi 111., Is conducting aeries of meetings at the Msfanitreet church, Duquoin. f|§ will p sailed to the pastorate of thai •r * i;; • 3% •uxkijka T>, r" '• I-,