Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 29, Number 44, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 December 1883 — Page 1

Jt 0 TiYiTlriif'fliY r$ "VOL. XXIX NO. 44. INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1883. WHOLE NO. 1,601.

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MODEL CLOTflll CO.,

THE MESSAGE.

Tbe President Budget Received by the Senate and llonse Eadieal Revision of the Itevennc Laws lrt lHemed J notifiable " at This Time. The Repeal of the Tax on National Bank Circulation Urgcntlj Recommended. AEdthe Icimecliato Redemption or the Standard Dollar Regarded as Essential. i Energetic Measures and Legislation Suggested for the Suppression of Polygamy in Utah. Legislation Suggested to Carry Out the Intent and Purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment. Till; DOCfMEXT. Kelations With Foreign Countries. To the Congress of the United States: At the threshold of your deliberations, I congiatulatc you uwn Die favorable aspect of the domestic and foreign aff.iirs of this Government. Our iclatioti with other countries continue tobe upon a friendly footing. With the Arcen tine Rerutilic, Austria. Belgium. Brazil. Den mar If. Uayti. Uly, Santo Domingo, and Sweden and Norway no incident has occurred which calls for special comment. The recent opening o( the new line of telegraphic communication with Central America and Brazil, permitted tho interchange ot messages of friendship with the Government of those countries. During the year there have beeu perfected and proclaimed consular and commercial treaties with Servia and a consular treaty with Koomicii, thus extending an intercourse with the Danubiau countries, while our Kastern relations have been put upon a wider basis by treaties with Corea and Madagascar. The boundary of the survey treaty with Mexico, a trad es mark Convention and a s upplemcntary treaty of extradition with Spain and conventions extending the duration of the Franco-American Claims Commission bare alt-o been proclaimed. KoL.ce of the termination of the fisheries articles of the Treaty of Washington was duly given to the British Government, and the privileges and exemption! of the British (Government and the reciprocal privileges and exemptions of the treaty will accordingly close on July 1, ls&V nlHEr.lE. The fisheries industry pursued by a numerous class of our citizens on the Northern egast, of both Atlantic and I'acitic Oceans, are worthy ot the fostering of Congress. Whenever brought into competition with the live industries of other countries our fishermen as well as our manufacturers of flsning appliances and preparers of fish producta have maintained a foremost place, and I suggest that Co ntiress create a Commission to consider the general question of our rights In the fisheries and the means of openiug to our citizens under just and enduring conditions the richly stocked fishing waters and sealing grounds of British North America. IMMIGRATION. A question ha arisen touching the deportation of persons to the United States from the British Islands by Oovernmcnt or municipality aid or pereoui unable there to gain a living, and are equally a burden on the community here. Sucb ot those parsons as were ander the paoDcr class, as defined by tbe law. have beeu sent back in accordance with the provisions Of our statutes. Iter Maiely's Government Las insisted that precautions bare been taken before shipmeut; but this has, however, in so many caaca proves ineffectual and especially O in certain recent instances of needy emigrants reaching our Territo-y throusa Canada, that a relaion of our lecialaiion upon thia subject may be deemed advisable. CUSYTON-BCWEK TREATY. Correspondence relative to tbe Clayton Buwer tTf-iy has beeu continued and will be laid before Coi jjrej-a, rnOHIEITluN OS AMEE1CA rOKK. The legislation of Frsnce against tr.e importation of prepared swine products from tbe United States has been repealed. That result ha been due no less to the friendly representations of this Government than to a growing conviction in .France that the restriction is not demanded by any real danger to health. Germany still prohibits the introduction of all swine products from America. I extended to the Imperial Government a friendly invitation to send exports to the United States to inouire whether the use of these products was dangerous to health. This invitation was declined. 1 have believed it of such importance, however, that the exact facts should be ascertained and promulgated, that I have appointed a competent Couimtaion to make a thorough investigation of the subject. Its members have shown their public - spirit by accepting tbe irust without the pledges.of compensation, but I trust that Congress will see In the National and International bearings of the matter of saftieient motive of providing at least for the reimbursement of such expenses as they may necesf trily incur. TBK CORONATION OF ALEXAKDXS III, Tbe coronation of the Czar at Moscow afforded to this Government an occasion for testifying its continued friendship by sending a special envoy and a representative of the Navy to attend the ceremony. While their have arisen during the year no grave questions affecting the status in the Russian Empire of American citizens or other faith than that Held by the National Church, this Government remains firm iu Its convictions, that the rights of its citisens abroad should be in no way affected by their religious way. cTBA! AND 8PATOH?ArrAinS. It is understood that measures for the removal of the restrictions which now burden on trade with Cuba and Porte Rico are under consideration by the Spanish . Government. The proximity of Cuba and the peculiar method of administration viibich there prevails, necessitate coustant discussion aud appeal on our part from the proceedings of the insular, authorities. I regret to say that the jnst protests of this Government have not as yet produced satisfactory result. The Commission appointed to decide certain claims of our citizens against the panih Government after the recognition of a satisfactory rule as to the validity and force of naturalization in the United Slates, Las finally adjourned. Borne of its awards, though made more than two years ago, have not yet been paid. It is expected claims to a large amount, which were held by the late Commission without its jurisdiction have been diplomatically presented to tbe Spanish Government, as the action of the Colonial authorities, which has given rise to those claims, was admittedly Illegal, and full reparation for the injuries sustained by our citizens should be no longer delayed. Tbe case ot the Masonic has not yet reached a settlement. Tbe Manilla Court has found that the proceedings of which this Government complained were unauthorized, and it ia hoped that the Government of Spain will not withhold the speedy reparation wbi' h its sense of Justice should impel it to offer for the .nnu.oal stverity and unjust action of its subordinate colonial ofiicers in the case of this vessel. . . . TBIATJZS WITH SWITZERLAND. The Helvetian Confederation has proposed the inauguration of acts as of International treaties for the referment to arbitration of grave questions between the Nations. Tnis Government nas assented to I he proposed negotiation ot such a treaty with Switzerland under tne treaty of Berlin. ' BCXGAatA. Liberty ef consc-lcoce and civil rights are assured to ail strangers in Bulgaria, as the United states have no distinct conventional relations with that country and are not a party to the treaty. They should, in my opinion, maintain diplomatic representation atSoila for the improvement of intercourse And the proper protection of the many American ciUena who resort to that country as snitaionaries and travelers.-! suggest that I be given authority to establish an axency and Consulate General at the Bulgarian capital. TURKEY. The United States are now participating in a reTiaios frf the tariffs of the Ottoman Empire, They

have consented to the application of a license of foreigners doing business iu Turkey, but have opposed the oppressive storage tAX upon petroleum entering the ports of that country. , i !. EG TIT. The Government of the I.hedive has proposed that the anthorstv of Jualeial tribunals is Ewpt te extended so as to covcr citizens of th' United States convicted of crime who are t)0" tried before the Consnlor Courts. This Govern

ment ia not indisposed to accept the charge, but j believes that its terms oe suomitteu aner criticism to tbe Commission appointed to revi&e the whole subject. MEXICO. At 110 time In our National hhtory has there t n a more manifest need of close and lasting relations with a neighboring State than now exists wltt n-spect to Mexico. The rapid influx of our spiral and enterprise into that country shows by what has already been accomplished, and the vast reciprocal advantages which must attend the progress of its Internal developments. Tbe treaty of commerce and navigation of 1813 hai been terminated bv the Mexican Government aud tbe absence of conventional entailments. The rights of our citizens in Mexico now depend upon the domestio ttatutes of that Republic. There have beeu iustancesof harsh enforcement of the laws against our ve sets and citizens in Mexico, and of the deIiial of tbe diplomatic resort for tueir protection. Tie initial step toward a better understanding ha been taken in the negotiations by the Coin mis ion authorized by Congress, of a treaty which is stiil before the Senate awaiiin Its approval. The provisions for tbe reciprocal crossing of the frontier, by the troops in pursuit oi hostile Indians, have been prolonged for another year. The operations of tbe foicf of both Governments against the savages bave been successful, and several of their most dangerous bands have been capture! or dispersed by the kill and valor of tbe Cmtcd States and 51f xican soldiers fighting ia a common cause. The Convention for the restirvey of the bouii'lary frcm the Kio Grande to the I'acif.c haviu been ratified and exchanged, the preliminary recommendation therein stipulated has been 'effected. It r.ow rests with Congress lo make provision for (oincletinz the survey aud repeating the boundary monuments-. A Convention was signed with Mexico on July M, IwJ. providing for the relioarmj of tiiff raises of Berywciiand and the Abrasiliou Miuin? Company in whose favor awards were made by the late American and Mexican Claims Commission. Tbat Convention still awaits tne con-ento( the Senate, because of the charges of fraudulent awards which have made a new CommLsalon necessary. The Executive has directed the suspension of the payments of the distribution quota received from Mexico. Our geographical proximity to the central of America and our politic d and commercial relations with the States of that country, justify, in my judgment fcuch a material locrease of our Consular Corps as a ill place at each capital a Consul General. THE rOSTXCT BETWEEM CHILI, PERU ALD BOLIVIA. Chili and I'eru has passed flora tbe staseof fcMategic hostilities to that of negotiation, in whicti me counsels of this Government has been exercised. The demands of Chili for absolute cession of territory have been maintained and accepted by the party of General Iglesias to the extent of concluding a treaty of peace with the Government of Chili, in general conformity with the terms of the protocol signed in May last between the Chilian commander and General Iglesias. As a result of the conclusion of thia treaty General Iglesais has been formally recognized by Chili as I'resident fo Peru, and his Government installed at Lima, which has been evacuated by the Chilians. A call has been issued by General Iglesais for a representation assembly to be elected on the 13th of January, and to meet at Lima on the 1st of March next. Mr. White, of the Provisional Government of General Iglesais, has applied for recognition to the principal 1'owers of America and Europe. When the wills of the Peruvian people shall be manifested I shall not hesiUto to recognize the Government approved by them. VENEZUELA. Diplomatic aud naval representations in this Government were attended at Caracas. The centennial celebration of the birth of tbe illustrious Bolivar. At the same time tho inauguration of the statue of Washington in tne Venezuelan Capital testified to the veneration in which his memory is held there. Congress, at its last session, authorized the Executive to propose to the Venezuelan Government a reopening ot tbe awards ot the mixed Commission of Caracas. The departure from this country of the Venezuelan Minister has delayed tbe offering of negotiations for reviving the Commission. The Government holds that until the establishment of a treaty upon this subject the Venezuelan Government must continue to make the payments provided for in the Convention Of lSGv. 1 here is ground lor believing that the depute vrowinz out ot the unpaid obligation, due fjom Venezula to France, will bd satisfactorily adjusted. The French 1'abinot has pro-pot-ed a basis of settlement wbich meets my approval : but, as it involves a recasting ot the anuuai quotas of the foreign debt, it has been deemed advisable to submit the proposal to (the jndemenl of the Cabinets pi Berlin, Copenhagen, Tb Uagoe, London and Madrid. At Hawaii, the recent coronation of IT Is Majesty King Kalakau, this Government was represented both diplomatically and by the formal visit of a vet sei Of war. The question of terminating or modifying the existing reciprocity treaty with ziawaii is now before Congress. Iam convinced that the charges of abuse and frauds under tht treaty have been exagcrated, and I renew the sugpestion of last year's message that the treaty be modified wherever its provisions have proved onerous lo legitimate trade between the two countries. I am not dikposed to favor the entire cessation ot treaty relations which have fostered good will between tbe countries andcon tri bated toward the equality ef Hawaii in the family of nations. rEX? I A, SUN AXTJ C0RKA. - . In pursuance of the policy declared by this Government of extending our intercourse with the 1-astern nations, legations have during the past year been established In Persia, Slam and Corea, It is probable that permanent missions of those countries will, ere long, be maintained in the United btates. A special embassy from Siam is now on its way hither. Treaty relations with Corea were perfected by the exchange at Seoul, on the 19th of ?lav last, of the ratifications of the lately concluded Convention, and envoys from the King of TahChosun, have visited this country and received a cordial welcome. Cores, aa yet unacquainted with tbe methods of western civilization, now Invites the intention of those interested in the advancement of our foreign trade, as it needs the implements and products wbich the United States are ready to supply. We seek no monopoly of Its commerce and no advantages over other Nations, but the Chinese,in reselling for a higher civilization, have con tided in this Bepubtic. We can not regard with indifference any encroachment on their rights, CHINA, China, by the payment of a money indemnity, has settled certain of the long pcuding claims of our citizens, and I have strong hopes tbat the remainder will soon be adjusted. Questions have arisen touching the rights of American and other foreign manufactures in China under the provisions of treaties wbich permit aliens to exercise their industries In that country. On this speciocipolnt our own treaty is silent, but under the operation of most favored Nation clause, we have like privileges with tbo.e ot other powers, while it is tho duty of the Government to see that our citizens hsve the full enjovment of every benefit secured by treaty. I doubt the expediency of leading In a movement to constrain China to admit an interpretation which we have only on Indirect treaty right to exact. The transference to China of American capital for the employment there of Chinese labor would, in effect. Inaugurate a competitiou for tbe control of markets now supplied by our home industries. There is good reason to believe that the law restricting the immigration ot Chinese has been Violated intentionally or otherwise by the ofticUlsof China, upon whom la involved the duty of certifying that the Immigrants belong to the excepted classes. Measures have been taken to ascertain the facts incident to this supposed infraction, and it is believed that tbe Government of China will coope rate with the United States in securing the faithful observance of the law. JAPAN. Ojj. The same considerations which prompted C tigress at its last session to return to Japan the er moneskl indemnity, seems to me to require at h handa like action. In relation to the Canton Indemnity fund, now amounting to SoOO,000, the question of the general revision of which appear in the treaties of Japan, bas been considered in the International Conference held at Tokia, but without definite result aa yet. This Government Is disposed to concede the requests of Japan to determine its own tariff (duties; to provide sucb proper judical tribunals as may command themselves to tbe Western l owers for trial of causes to which foreigners are parties, snd to assimilate tbe terms and duration of its treaties to those of Other civilized States. LIBEXIA. Through our'.Uiniaters at London and Monrovia this Government bas endeavored to aid Liberia in iu differences with Great Britain, touching the northwest boundaries of tbat Republic There is a prospect of adjustment of tbs dispute by the adoption of Marenat River as a line. This arrangement is a compromise of tbe conflicting territorial claims and take from Liberia n country over which It bas maintained effective jurisdiction. THE CONGO VALLXT. Tbe rieb and populous Valley ef the Congo is being cpentd to commerce by s Eocieiy called tbe

International African Association, of which the King of the Belgians is President, and a citizen of the United States the chief executive officer. Large tracts of territory have been ceded to the Association by native chiefs. Koada have been opened, steamboats placed on the river, aud the nuclei of States established at twenty-two nations under one flag. wbich offers freedom to commerce and prohibits the slavo trade. Tbe objects of the Society are philanthropic. It does not aim at permanent political control, but seeks the neutrality of the valleys. The United States can not be indifferent to this work, nor to tbe interests of their litizens involved in it It may become advisable for us to co-operate with other commercial powers in promoting the rights ot trade aud residence in the Congo Valley Iree from the interference or polit ical control of any one Nation. In view of tiie irtquency of the invitation from foreign Governments to participate in social and hcieutific congress for the difcussiou ot important matters of general concern, I repeat the suggestion of my lttfct message that provision be made for the exercise of discretionary power by the Executive in appointing delegates tosnrli Conventions. Socialists are ready to serve the National interests in such capacity without personal profit or other con p'.::iaion thau tbe deframent of expenses actuully incmred, and this a comparatively small annual appropriation would Htittice to meet. KXCOnTS AN1 IMCOKTM. I rnVC alluded Pi my previous messAse to the injurious and vexatious restrictions I altered by our trade in the bpanisli West Indies, itrazfl. whose natural outlet for ita treat National staple, coffee, is in imd tl rough the United States, imposes a beavy export duty upon that product Oar petroleum exports arc nam pert d in Turkey and in otiier.Edstertl torts, by restrictions as to stomge and by onerous taxation. For thei-e mischiefs adequate relief is not always afforded by reciprocity treut:e, like mat with Hawaii, or that lately negotiated with Mexico and now awaiting the action of the Senate. Is it not advisable to provide some measure of equitable retaliation in the relations with the Governments which discriminate against onrotvn? If, for example, the Executive were empowered to apply to St'Rnish vest-els and cargoes from Cuba and l'orto Rico ti e same rules of treainieut and scale of penalties for technical faults which are applied to our vest-els and cargoea iu the Antilles, a resort to that Ccu rbe uii.'lit not be barren of good results.

THE FINANCES. An Exhibit of the Nation's, Resources. The report of the Secretary of the Treasury gives a full and interesting exhibits of the financial condition of tbe country. It shows that the ordinary revenues from all sources for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1SS3, amounted to 83a8,287,5bl.t. whereof there was received From customs......... 2l4,7Vi,49; M From internal revenue- 14t,7J0.368 9S Ironi sales of public lands From tax on circulation and deposits of National Banks....- .-. From profits on coinage, bullion deposits and assays....... From customs fees, fines, penaltie,etc From fees consular, letter-patent, and lands..-... .... From repayment of interest by Pacific Railway Companies -.. From tinting fund for Pacific Railway Conipauies From deposits by individuals for surveying public lands From proceeds of sales of Government property.. From proceeds of sale of Post Ofiice property in New York City-...... From Indian trust fund ... From uonaiions toward liquidating the public debt . From Japanese indemnity iuud.... Fiom immigrant fundFrom revenues of tho District of Columbia From mitcelluneous sources . 9,111,00S 85 4.4t0,2u 17 1,4 56, 'i 31 5,322,301 61 l,5öC,SCö 90 1,3S,1M 11 l.in.Cll 76 2S5.055 02 MS,694 82 121,000 00 064,426 ?7 l,Jv39,&tt W 231.470 5J 1,970,0 47 2,413,32:2 18 Total ordinary receipts-. ,...J3118.287.M1 95 The ordinary expenditures for the same period were: For civil expenses t22.313,'2S." 76 For foreign intercourse '2,419,275 24 For Indians..- 7,362,590 34 For pensions........... 60,012,573 64 For the military establishment, including river and harbor improvements and arsenals ........ .. $18,91 1.3S2 93 For the naval establishment, including vessels, machinery, and improvement at navy-yards 15.2S3.437 17 For miscellaneous expenditures, including public buildings, lighthouses, and collecting the reveuca, 40,008,412 73 For expenditures on account of District of Columbia S.817.0J8 4S For interest on the public debt.. &9,i60,i8t Total ordinary expenditures. 265,408,137 54 I -caving a surplus revenue of . 13879,444 41 Which, with an amount drawn from tbe cash balance of the Treasury of, 1,209,312 55 Making.. L34.178.7d6 96 Was applied te the redemption Of bmids for the sinking-fund . ......... Of ttactional currency for the sink-ing-f u ud ... ...I,. ... .. .. I., .......... .... Of funded loan of 1SS1, continued st Sc per cent... ........ Of loan of July aud August, 1S6I, continued at 'A)2 per cent 44.853,700 00 46,556 96 C5.3S0.250 00 20,594.600 00 ' 1,413.850 0J 719.150 0) 18,000 OO 266,600 00 116,VK)00 47.650 00 10,300 00 7,050 00 9.600 00 133,550 00 40.XO0 00 . 235,700 00 IHt50 00 5.450 CO 109,100 OO 13,300 00 Of funded loan of 1907...... Of funded lean of 1861 Of loau of February, ltxil (if loan of July and August, isti. Of loan of March. 1SG3 . Of loan of July, 1RS2. Of five-twenties of Of five-twenties of lo4. Of five-twenties of IMS - Of ten-forties of li64 ..................... Of consols of 1M5 ... Of consols of 1M7Of consols of LS68 of Oregon war debt Of refunding certificates............ Of old demand, compound interest, - and other notes... Total. ..-$l:;4.17S,75I 96 ESTIMATED RXVXNl'E. For the present fiscal year the revenue, actual and estimated ia: a SS 3 eC t. a o Q i4 SorF.ca. 2-8 tu Actual. Estimated. From custeros .....!S 57,402,975 67 From internal revenue) 29,662,078 (0; l.7.597,024 33 90,337,921 40 5,067,361 83 1.542,19911 1,478,940 49 901,303 22 2,436,7:0 20 167,437 77 3,149,770 54 327,538 60 1.643,982 01 2,382,810 37 From sales ef public !lands...-MM. ...... 2.932.G35 1 From tax on circulation and deposits of National Banks .....I 1,537,800 & rrom repayment of in terest and sinking! fund. Pacific Railway Companies......... 521,059 M From customs fees. fines, penalties, etc.. .1 29S.G96 78 rrom Res consular, I letters -patent, and lands. . I 863,20) SO rrom proceeds oi sales; cf Government prop-l crty m- ihni ita j 23 rrom r rents on com-i age, etc 950,229 4 rrom deposits tor sur-i veying public lands. 172,401 SI From revenues of the! District of Columbia..! 256,017 91) rrom miscellaneous! sources. ... , ... I 1.237.1S9 3 Total receipts.. 1 95,966,917 03 247.033,082 97 The expenditures for the same period, actual and cat. mated, are:

IF Objxct. Sfl o , u 3 u 2 Eg av Actual. Estimated. For civil and miscellaneous eipenses. Including public buildings, light-houses.and collecting the rev'nue tl5.3S5.799 42 $51,114,200 M For Indians .. 2,623,340 54 4,126.609 4.1 For pensions 16,285,261 98 53,714,730 02 For military establishment, including fortifications, river and harbor improvement and arsenals. 13.512,204 33 2C,iS7,7S5C7 For naval establishl&CB tS, JßCiUOlDg VC

sela and machinery, and Improvements at Navy Yards...... For espenditureson ac count of tbe District of Colombia For in terest on the public debt

4.1.9,2?9 69 12,300,-CO 31 1,13?,836 41 2,011,163 59 r.6,702.702 0! 14.797,297 96 Total ordinary expenditures. . I 67.942,090 33; 190,057,003 67 Total receipts, actual and esUmated-$343,000,000 OO Total exjH ndiiures, actual aud estimated-. ..... 208,000,000 00 &5.0I 000 00 Estimated amount due sinking fund. 4Ö.M6.7U 07 Balance.. THE SlKPLfS KKVE5VE. 39.1J,25S 93 If the revenue for the fiscal year, which will end on June CO, 185, be estimated opou the basis ot existing laws, tne Secretary ia of the opinion that for tbat year the leceipts will exceed by sixty millions the ordinary expenditures, including the amount devoted to the sinking fund. Hitherto the surplus, as rapidly as it hss accumulated, has been devoted to tue reduction oi the national debt. As a result, the only bonds now outstanding which are redeemable at the pleasure of the Government aic tbree ier eents. amounting to about $.".05,000.000. Tie four and oue-haif per cents, amounting lofcSO.tCO.tCO, and the $727,000,000 of lour per ants are j not payable until 1S91 and 1907 respective v. II ihesurplus shall hereafter bo as large as the i reaiury estimates now -indicate, the three per cent. ooncs may an be rececmea at least lour yurs before tbe four and one-half per cent can be called !ü. The latter, at the same rate of accumulation as th suiplus. can be paid at maturity, and the monevs required for the redemption of the four per ccüt. be in the Treasury many years before these obligations become payable. There are cogent reasons, however, why the National indebtedness should not tc thus rapidly extinguished, chief among them is the fact that only by excessive taxation is such rapidity attainable. In a communication to Congress, at its last session, I recommended that all exci.se taxes ba abolished, except those relating to distilled spirits, and that substantial reductions also be made iu the revenues from customs. A statute bas since been enacted by which the annual tax and tariff have been cut down ti the extent of $öP,mo.ocO or $.4). 000,000. While I bate no doubt tiiat stii) further reductions may be wisely made, 1 do not advise the adoption at this session of any measure for a large diminution oi the National reveuue. The results of the legislation of tbe last session of Congress have not as yet become sufficiently ap patent fo justify any radical revision on sweeping modifications of tbe existing law. In the interval which must elapse before the effects of tbe act of March 3. 1863, can be definitely ascertained, a portion at least ot the surplus revenues may be wisely applied to the long neglected duty of rehahitating our Nation and providing coast defenses. This is a matter to whion I ahalf again advert. NATIONAL BANK CIKCULCTIO. Immediately associated with the financial subject just discussed , is the impoitant question of what legislation ia needed regarding the National currency. Tbe aggregate amount of bonds now on deposit in the Treasury to support the National Bank circulation, is about .iM.000,000. flearly fcOU.OG0,C0G of thia amount consists of 3 per cents, which, as already stated, are jayable at the pleasure of the Government and axe likely to be called in within less than four years, unless, meantime, the surplus revenues shall be diminished. Tbe prot-abio eflect of such an extensive retirement of securities which aie a basis of National Bank circulation, would be such a contraction of the volume of currency as fo produce grave commercial embarrassments. How can the danger be obviated? The most etlectual plan, and one whose adoption, at the earliest practicable opportunity, I shall heartily approve, uss already been indicated. If the revenue of the next four years shall be kept substantially commensurate with the expenses, tbe volume of circulation will net be likely to suffer any material disturbance; but, if en the other baud, there shall be a great delay in reducing the taxation, it will become necessary either to substitute some other form of currency in place ot the National Bank notes or make important changes in the laws, by which their circulation is now controlled, In my judgment tbe latter course is far preferable. I corr-mend to your attention the very interesting and thoughtful suggestion upon this subject which appear in the Secretary's report. The objections which be urges against tbe acceptance of any other securities than tbe obligations of the (iovernmeut's itself, as a foundation for National Bank circulation, seem to ma in1irrttM for srtvprtintr thn throarnno.1 con. traction. Two courses have been uggested, cither j of which ia probably feasible. One is the Issuance of new boDda, having many years to run, bearing a low rate Of Interest and exchangeable on specified terms of those now out. Tbe other course, which commands itself to my own judgment as the better. Is the enactmeut of a law repealing the tax on the circulation and permitting tne banks to issue notes for an amount equal 10 90 per cent, ot the market value, instead of as now the face value of depoaited bonds. I agree with the Secretary in the belief that the adoption of this plan would afiord necessary relief. REtmrnoN or the tbauk dollar. Tbe trade dollar was coined for the purpose of traffic in countries where sliver passed at its vaiae as ascertained by its weight and fineness. It never had a legal tender quality. Large numbers of these coins were entered, however, with the volume of our currency. Their circulation In the domestic trade bas now ceased and they have thus become a destroying element. Ibey should not be longer permitted to embarrass our currency svaicru. I recommend that provision for their reception by the Treasury and mints as bullion at a small percentage above tbe current market price of silver of like fineness. CONSOLIDATING TITE CUSTOMS PISTKICTS. The Secretary of the Treasury advised the consolidation of certain of tbe Customs Districts of the country, and suggests that the President bo vested with such power in relation thereto as is now given him in respect to Collectors of Internal Kevenne, by Section 3.141 of the Revised Statute. The statistics on this subject, which are contained in bis report, furnish of themselves astrong argument in defense of Ms views. At the adjournment of Congress the number of Internal Revenue Collection Districts was 126. By executive orders dated June 25, 1883, 1 directed that certain of these Districts be consolidated. The result bas been a reduction of one-third of their number, which at present is but eighty-three. WAK AND NAVY. Itecommendations for Defensive Works and Improvement of the Navy From tbe report of the Secretary ot War it will be seen that in only a single instance has there been any disturbance of the quiet condition of our Indian tribes a raid from Mexico into Arizona by a small party of Indians, which was pursued by General Crook into the mountain region from which ii bad come. It is confidently hoped that serious outbreaks will not again occur, and that tbe Indian tribes which have for so many years disturbed the West, will hereafter remain in peaceable submission. I again call your attention to tbe present condition of our extended sea coast, upon wbich arc so many large cities whose wealth and importance to tbe country would, in time of war, invite attack from modern armored ships, against which our existing defensive works could give no adeSuate protection. These works were built before is introduction of modern heavy rifled guns into maritlne warfare, and If they are not put in an efficient condition we may eaeriy be subjected to humiliation by a hostile power greatly inTerior to ourselves, as germane to this subject, I call your attention to the importance of perfecting our submarine toriedo defenses. Tbe Board authorized by the last Congress to report 0n the method which should be adopted tor the manufacture of heavy ordinance adopted to modern warfare has visited the principal irou and steel works in thia country and Europe. It is hoped that its report will be soon made, and tbat Congress will thereupon be disposed to provide suitable facilities and places for the manufacture of such guns as are bow comparatively needed. On several occasions during tbs past year the officers of the Army have, at the request of the state authorities, visited their military encampments for inspection of the troops. From tbe reports of these officers 1 am induced to believe that tbe encouragement of tbe State malüia organization by the National Government would be followed by very gratifying results, snd would afford it in sudden emergencies the aid of a large body of volunteers educated in the performance of military duties. Tbe Secretary of the Navy reports that under the authority ol the acts of Augusts, 1882, and March 3, 1883, the work of strengthening our Navy by the construction of modern vessels has been assiduously begun. Three cruisers are in process of const! uction. The Chicago of 4,500 tons displacement and the Boston and Atlanta, each of 2,500 tons. Tbey are to be built of steel with tensile strength and ductility prescribed by law, and in combination of speed, endurance and armament, are expected to compare favorably with the best unarmed war vessels of other Nations. A fourth vessel, the Dolphin, is to be constructed of similar material and Is intended to serve as a fleet dlsoatch boat. Ibe double-turreted monitors, Puritan, Amohttrite and Terran, have been launched on tbe Delaware River and a contract has been made for the supply of their machinery, a similar monitor, the Monadnocs. bas been launched in California. The Naval Advisory Cvard and the Secretary recommend the comple-

lion of tbe Monitors, the construction of four gunboats, and also of three additional steel vessels like the Chicago, Boston and Dolphin as an important measure of material defense. The Secretary urges also tbe immediate erection of an interior coast line of water ways across the Peninsula of Florida along the coast from Florida to Hampton Roads between the Chess peak I:ay and tbe Delaware River and through Cape Cod. 1 feel bound to impress upon the attention Of Congress tbe necessity of continued progress in the noonidructiou of the Navy. The condition of the pualic Treasury, as 1 have already intimated, makes the preient an auspicious time for puttini this branch of the service in a state of efiiciency. It is no part of our policy to create and maintain a Navy able to cope with that of tiic other great powers of the. world. -We have no wish tor foreign conquest, and the peace which we have long enjoyed is in no see niing danstr of interruption, but that onr Naval strength should be made adequate for the defense of our harbors, tho protection of onr commercial interests and the maintenance of our National honor is a propobitiuii irom which n j patriotic eitieu can withhold his assent.

rosTornci: and law, Reduction of l'ontage mid Adoption of Postal Telegraph. The report of the Postmaster General conUins a sratifyinx exhibit of the condition and pmKpeU of the inleiesliug branch of the public sorviau lommittcd to Iiis care. The rate of postage on drop letters ptssine ' ronch thee ofliees is row fixed by law at two ..ems per hulf-ounce or fraction thereof. In otiices Wliere the carrier system has not been established, i rste is only hal. a large. It will be remem- . d f Rt in liW when ih fti6 del ivory was first est. .iiied by law, the uniform rate of postage upon local letters was one cent, and so it remained until 1S72. when in those cities where the carrier service was established it was incressed in order lo defray the expensed such service. It seems to ine that the Old rule may now with propriety be restored, and that. too. even at the risfc of diminishint!, for a time- at least, the receipts irom posUisre upon local letteis. J can sec no reason why that particular class of mail should be held accountable for the entire cost of, not only of its own collection and delivery, but the collection and delivery of all other classes, and I am confident after full consideration of tbe subject that the reduction of the rate would be followed by such growing accession to business as to occasion but slight and tem orary loss to revenues of the l'osiotlice. 1 he l'ostmaster General devotes much of his report to the consideration in its various aspect of the relations of tbe Government to the telegraph. Such reflection as 1 have been able to give to this subject since my last annual message bas not led me to change the view which I there expressed in dissenting from the recommendation of the then Postmaster General, that the Government assume the tame control over the telegraph which it has always exercised over the mail. Admitting that its authority in the premises is as ample as has ever beeu claimed for it, it would not, in my judgment, be a w ise use of that authority to purchase or assume tbe control of existing telegraph lines, or to construct others with a view ol entering ibto general competition wjth a private enterprise. The objections which might be justly urged against either of these projeeu, and. indeed, against any system which would require an enormous increase in tbe Civil Service lit do not. however, apply to some of the plaus which have lately Piovoked public comment and iiscusion. It has been claimed, for example, that Congress might wisely authorize tbe Postmaster General lo conti act with rome private persons or corporation for tbe transmission of messages. at specified rates and under Government supervision. Various such schemes of the same general nature, but widely differing in their special characteristics, have been suggested iu tne public prints Slid the arguments by which thev have been supported and opposed have doubtless attracted your attention. It is likely that the whole suhject'will be considered by you at the present session. In the nature of things it involves so many questions of detail that yonr deliberations would probably be aided slightly, if at all, by any particular suggestions wbich I might now submit. I avow my belief, however, that the Government should be authorized by law to exercise some sort of supervision ot interstate telegraph communication, and I ex-nri-ss the hope that for stiainiug tii.it end some measure mny be devised which will receive your approbation. The Attorney General criticises in his report, and reviews tlie provisions of the exist! qk law rixiug fees of Jnrors and witnesses in the Federal Courts. These provisions are chiefly contained the in act of February 26. 1R53. though some of them were introduced into that act from statutes which had beeu passed many years previous. It is manifest that such compensation as might, when these laws were enacted, have been jut aud reasonable, would in many instances be justly rcgardcl at the present day 88 inadequate. 1 concur with the Attorney fc-nerai in the telief that the statutes should be revised by which these fees are regulated, ho, too, aunold the laws which retulate tbe compensaMon rl District Attorney and Msrshalis. Tbey sholud be paid holly bv salaries, instead of in part by fees as is now the case. The change would prove to be a measure of economy, and would discourage the instil ntion of needless aud oppressive legal pro reedinc. wbich it ia to he. i eared have in some cases been conducted for tho mere sake of persoual POLYOAMY. Mringeut Measures Recommended - S Suppreaalon. TbC Utah Commission bas submitted t the Secretary of the Interior its second annual report as a result of Us labors in supervising tne recent election iu that Territory, persuant to the act of .March22, Utfi It apiears that the persons by that act disqualified to the number of about 12.000 were excluded from tbe polls. This fact, however, affords - little cause for congratulation and I fear that it is far from indicating any real and substantial progress toward the extirpation of polygamy. All of the members of the Legislature are Mormons. There is giave reason to believe that they are in sympathy with the practices that tbis Government is seeking to suppress, and that its effort in that regard will be more likely to encounter their opposition to than receive tneir encouragement and support Even If this view should happily be erronous the law nndcr w bich the Commissioners bas been acting should be made more effective bv the incorporation of some such stringent measures as they recommend, as were included in bill No, 2,238 on the calendar of the Senate at its last session. 1 am. convinced, however, that polygamy has become so strongly intrenched in the Territory of Utah tbat it is profitless to attack it with any bet the stoutest weapons wbich Constitutional legislation can fashion. I favor, therefore, the repeal of the act upon which tbe exerting Government depends, The assumption by National Legislature of the entire political control of the Territory and the establishment of a Commission with such powers and duties as shall be delegated to it by law. The Department of Agriculture is accomplishing much in the direction of the agricultural development of tbe country, and the report of the Commissioner giving the results of bis investigations and experiments, will be found interesting and valuable, At his instance a Convention of those interested in the cattle industry of tbe country was lately held at Chicago. The prevalence of pleuro-pneumonla and other contagious diseases of animals was one of the chief topics of discussion. A Committee of the Convention will invite your co-operation in investigating the causes of these diseases and providing methode for their prevention and cure. GENERALITIES. Indian Snd Timber Questions. Much interesting snd hurried information is contained in the report of the Secretary of the Interior. I particularly call your attention to his presentation of certain phases of the Indlw question ; to his recommendations for the repeal of pre-emption and Umber culture acta, and for more stringent legislation to prevent fraudi under the pension lawa. The statutes which prescribe the definitions and punishments of crimes relating to pensions could doubtless be made more effective by certain amendments and additions which are pointed tut ia the Secretary's report 1LUTIBACT. I have previously referred to the alarming state of illiteracy in certain portions of the country, aud again submit for the consideration of Congress whether some Federal aid should be extended lo public primary education wherever adequate provision therefore bas not already beeu made. LEGISLATION FOB ALASKA. I trust that Congress will not fail at its present session to put Alaska under the protection of law. its people have repeatedly remonstrated against our neglect to aflord them the maintenance and protection expressly guaranteed by the terms of the treaty whereby that Territory was ceded to the United States. For sixteen years they have pleaded in vain for that wbich tbey should have received without tbe asking. Tbey have no law for the collection ot debts; the support of education; the conveyance of property; the administration of estates, or the enforcement of contracts; none Indeed for punishmest of criminals, except such as offend against certain customs, commerce and navigation acts. The resources of Alaska, especially in fur, mines and lumber, are considerable in exteist, and capable of large development, while in its geographical

situation is one of political and commercial importance. The promptings of interest heretofore, as well as considers:ioi.s and good faith, demand the immediate establishment of Civil Government in tbat Territory. railway TKArric MosoroLirs. Urgent complaints have lately been numerous and 1 regret that certain corporalsoas controlling in whole or part, the facilities for tbe inier-Slate carriage of persons and mercLdie over the great railroads of the conniry have resorted in their dealinps with the public to divers sneaurcs unjust and oppressive in their character. a some iitsuuces tbe State Governments haveattae-.ed and suppressed these evils, but in others they hare been unable to afford adequa'e relief bee use ef tbe jurisdictional limitations which are imposed upon them by the Federal Constitution. Tbe question how far the National Government mav lawfully interfere in the premises, and what, if any, supervision or control it ount to exercise, is one wbich merits your orclul csnsideration. V bile we can not fail to recognize the importance of the vast railway syste- s of the country and their preat and bcut-ficial influences upon the development of our material wealth, we should, on the other band, remember that no individual and no corjoration ought to Ins invested with absolute power over the over the interest of the people and other citizens or cias.s of cf.izens. The rij;ht of these railway corpora '.ions to atari any profitable return upon tne.r investments and to a riec table freedom in their regulation-, am be r(C02nizci3. But it jeenu only just tiittw) far a its constitutional authority wiil permit. Congress should pn tcci the people at larze in tneir lnterMatetiathc atainst neu of injustice hieb the SUle 'iovernmentsaro powerless to prevent. FOF.EfT PROTECTION. Tn my last annual mesaaca I called attention to necessity oi protecting, by suitable legislat ou. the forests situated upon ti e puMic domain. Iu many portions of the "A'est tbe pursuit of general asnoultuie is only made prac;icable by a resort to irrigation, while successful irrigation would be impossible without the aid artoided by forests in contributing to the regularity and constancy of supply of water. During tiie past year severe suffering and great ioss of property have been occasioned by profusc floods followed by periods of unusually low water in many of the great rivers of the country. These irregularities wero in a great measure cucd by the removal from k bo in the sources ef the streams in question of tho limber by which the water supply has te?n nourish d and protected. The preservation of such portion of forests on the National domain as essentially contribute to the equable Mow of important water courses, is of the highestconsequenre. The imj-ortant tributaries of tbe Missouri, the Columbia and the Saskatchewan rise in the mountains of Montana, near tbe northern boundary of the United States, between the Black Feet and Flatbead Indian reservations. This region is unsuitable for settlement, bnt upon the rivers which flow irom it depends the future agricultural development of a vast tract of country. Tbe attention of Congress is csiled to ti e necessity of withdrawing from public sales this part of the public domain, and establish there a forest preserve. The industrial Exhibitions which have been held in the United Mates during tbe present year attracted attention in many foreign countries where the announcement of those enterprises bad been made public through the foreisn agencies of thia Government. 1 he Industrial Exhibition at Boston aad tbe Oettern Exposition rt Louisville were largely attended by the exh'Utors of foreign countries, notwithstanding the absence of my professional rha.-actcr in those undertakings. The Centennial Exposition, tobe held next year at New Orleans, in commemoration of the centenary of the first shipment of cotton from a pert of the United etatts, bids fair to meet with a like gratifying snct ess. Under the act of Ccnpressof the 10th of February, lsS, declaring that Exposition to be National and international in i:scl:arscter, all Foreign Governments with wk-h the United States maintain relations, hare been inviitd to participate. The promoters of this Important undertaking bave already received assurances of the lively interest which, it excited abrcad. EEIORT OF TIIC C0MMIPI0XEES 01 TIIE PISTEICT OF COLUMBIA. The report of the Commitfioners of tbe District of Columbia is herewith transmittal. I ask for it your careful attention, especially for those portions wbich relate to aatessmen ts, arrears ol taxes and wster supply. The Commissioners, who were appointed under the act of January 16. 18s3. entitled "An act to regulate and improve the Civil Service of Hie United fctates" entered promptly upon tbe discharge of those duties. A seriei of rules, framed in accordanee with tbe spirit of tbe statute, was approved and promulgated by the Pres-

j dent in some particulars wherein tbey ' bee ir cd to be defective. Those rules j ttere subsequently amended. It will be I perceived that tbey discountenance anv political or religious tests for admission to the oftlces of the public service lo wbicb ibe statutes relate. The set is limited in its origiLal application to the classified clerkship in the several Executive Departments at Washington, numbering about 5,600. and to similar poslt ona. In Customs Districts and Postof&ces where as many as fifty peisons are employed, a classification of those posjUoes analoguous to that existing in ibe Washington ofliofs was duly made before tbe law went into effect. Eleven Corte ma Districts and twenty-three rosiofliccs vereti.us broneht utder the immediate operation of 'te statute. The annual report of the Civil Service Co mmitsion, which will soon be submitted to Congress, will doubtless afford the means of a more definite judgment than 1 am now prepared to express as to tbe merits of the new system. I am pursuaded that its effects have thus far proved beneficial. Its practical methods appear to be adequate for the ends proposed, and there bas been no serious difficulties in carrying them into e fleet Kineo theltlh of July last io person, so far as I am awrre, bas been appointed to the public service in the classified portions thereof at any of the Departmeuts, or at any of the l'ostotticea and Customs Districts above named, except those ctrtinedby the Commission rs lo be most competent on the l a-is of examinations bald in conioricity lo tbe rules. rROVIDING I0E A CONS TITCTfOXAL HEAD. At the time when the present Executive entered upon his ofiice bis death, removal, resignation or inability to discharge his duties would base left tbe Gotemment withont a constitutional bead. It is possible, of course, that a similar contingency may again arise, unless the wisdom of Congress shall provide against its recurrence. The Senate at iu last i e&ion, after full consideration, passed an act relating to thia subject, whlcA will now, I trust, commend itself to the approval of both Houses of congress. The clause of the Constitution upon which must depend any law rerulatingtnePresidental succession, presents also for ' solution other questions of paramount importance. -9 beee questions relate to the proper interpretation of the phrase, "Inability to discharge tbe powers snd duties of said office." Our organiclaw provides that the President shall suffer from such inability the Presidential office tball devolve upon the Vice President, who must himself, under like circumstances, give place to such ofticer asCon-. gress may by law appoint to act as President I need not here set forth the nnmeroua and interesting inquiries which are suggested by these words of the Constitution. Tbey were fully stated in my first communication to Congress, and since been the subject oi frequent deliberation in that body. It is greatly to be hoped that these momentous questions will find a speedy solution, lest emergencies may arise when a longer delay will be impossible, and any determination, albeit tbe wisest, may furnish a cause for anxiety and alarm, for tbe reasons fully stated in my last annual message. I repeat my recommendations tbat Congress propose an amendment to that provision of the Constitution, wbich prescribed the formalities for the enactment of laws, whereby, in respect to bills for tbe appropriation of public moneys tbe Executive may be enabled, while giving his approval to particular items, 1 to Interpose his veto as to sudt others as do not commend themselves to his judgment CIVIL BIGHTS. The fourteenth amendment of the Constitution confers the right of citizenship upon all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof. It was the special purpose of this amendment to Insure to members of the colored race the full enjoyment of civil and political right. Certain statuatory provisos intended to secure the enforcement of those rights have been recently declared unconstitutional by tbe Supreme Court. Any legislation whereby Congress may lawfully supplement the guarantees which the Constitution aifords for tbe equal enjoyment by all the citizens of the United fates, of evcrv right, privilege and Immunity ol eituenships, will receive my unhesitating approval, signed) Chesteb A. A am vs. Washington, Dec. 3. 1SS3. Joe Jefferson Loses Ills Voice. Chicago, Not. 27. Tne Daily News, Teoria, 111., special says: Joseph Jefferson, at 4 o'clock this morning, was stricken with a sudden and complete loss of voice, supposed to be caused by playing at Kockford last night w hen so fieri nz from a severe cold. He may be able to talk aptin within a week or ' ten days, possibly not for a month. Civil Rights. Waphigto!, Nov. 27. Bigelow, President of the National College of Pharmacy, and thirty-eight students have left tbe Institution in consequence of the admission of colored mas,