Amercia.

Manawatu Herald, 8 December 1898, Page 2

Amercia.

« .— The President's Measage to Congress dwells on the increased orosperity of the nation and the •inprecedented volumn of busine*?, f.he revenue having equalled the estimates. Referring to tbe reoent war the Message states that the champhn■•■hip of tbe cause of an oppressed people had had the effect of cementing all clasces of the community. He hopes the Amerioan people trill always be mindful of the \lraighty's care and guidance. It was their duty to promote thrift, ndustry and peaoe in the island which came into their possession, but meanwhile it would be necessary to maintain the militay occupation. The Nicaragua Canal was an indispensable necessity, and it wan also imperative that America should j control it. With regard to affair? in Ch.na, \marica desired equal treatment -vith other nations, and the Amen can Minister at Pekin has been nstructed to secure, the fullest pro tection and instant reparation for -my injury to American interests. Tbe warship at Tientsin would act f needful to ensure order. The relations with Great Britain are stated to be of the most friendly and happy character. There was also a proapoct of greater trade facilities between America and Canada. At the opening of the Congress the chaplain prayed for b'essing on the Queen Regent of Spain and her •-on, and also for the up'iftiog ot her stricken people.