Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-12-12
BURLINGTON HAWK-EYE.

April last, above referred tn, being now in opera
ton, is to be hoped that the guarantee which it
Offers will be sufficient to secure the completion OF
the work with all practicable expedition. - OH
vious that the result will be indefinitely postponed
if any other than peaceful measures, for the pur-
pose of harmonizing conflicting claims to terrific
ries in that quarter should be adopted II will con-
seQuently be my endeavor to cause any further ne
gotiations on the part Of this government for this
purpose, to be so conducted as to bring them to a
speedy and successful close. Some unavoidable
delay has occurred, arising from distance, and the
difficulty Of intercourse between this government
and that Of Nicaragua, but as intelligence has just
been received Of the appointment Of an Envoy Ex-
traordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary Of the
government, to reside at Washington. whose ar
rival may soon he expected, il is hoped that no
further difficulties will he experienced in the
prompt transaction Of business between the gov
ernments.
Citizens Of the United States have undertaken the
connection ofthe two oceans by means Of rail-
road across the lsthmns Of Tehuantepec, under
grants of the Mexican Government to a citizen Of
that republic. 1t is understood that survey Of
the cost "f the communication is in PREPARATION,
and there is every reason to expect that 1t Will he
prosecuted with char acterstic energy, especially
when that government shall have consented to such
sipuiations with the government of the U. States,
as may be necessary to impar feeling OF security
to those who my embark their property in the en-
terprise. Negotiations are pending for the accom-
plishment of that object. and the hope is confident
ly entertained, that when the Government of Mexi-
CO shall become duly sensible Of the advantages
which that country cannot fail to derive from the
work, and learns that the government of the United
states desire that the right of sovereignty Of Mex
leo in the Isthmus sha remain unimpaired, the
stipulation referred to will be agreed to with alsc
rity.
By the last advices from Mexico it would appear
that that government entertalnS strong objections
TO some of the shpulations, which the parties con-
cerned in the project OF the railroad dee neCessa-
IN fhpfr
Grafton, it is to be hoped, some modification Of
tel ms, may yet reconcile the differences existing
between the two governments. In this respect
fresh instructions have recently been given to The
Minister Of the United States IN Mexico, who is
prosecuting the subject with promptness and
ability.
Although the negotiation with Portugal, for the
payment OF claims of citizens of the United states
agttnSt that g vernment have not yet resulted in
formal treaty. Yet a proposition made by the gov
ernme nj OF Portugal for final diustment and pay
ment of those claims. has recently been accepted
on the part of the United States. II gives me
pleasure to say that Mr. Clay. to whom negotiations,
the par, Of the United states have been entrust
ell, discharged the duties Of his appointment with
discretion and ability. acting always within the in
siruc,ions Of his government. 1t rs expected that
regular convention will be Immediately egotiated
for carrying the agreement between the two gov
ernments into effect.
The commissioner appointed under the act nr
Congress for carrying into effect the convention
with Brazil, Of the 27th jan, 1919, has entered
upon the peif rmance Of the duties imposed upon
him by that act.
tits to be hoped that these duties may he COM
pleted within the time prescribed. The document
however, which the imperial government, by the
Sd article Of the convention STIMULATES to furnish TO
the government Of the United States have not vet
been received, it is pres rmed that those docu-
ments will be essential to the correct disposition
of the claims. II may become necessary for the
government to extend the period limited Tor the du-
ration of the commission. The sum stipulated by
the 4th article Of the convention to be paid to this
government has been received.
The cnleCtloa in the ports Of the United States
Of discriminating duties upon the vessels Of Chill
and their cargoes, has been suspended pursuant to
the provisions OF the act Of Congress. May 2lth.
1928. II is to he hoped that this measure will i'm
part fresh iarulse to commerce between the two
which "f late, and especially since
the acquisition of Cal fnrnia, has to the mutual adj
antage of the parties been much augmented.
Peruvian guano has become so desirable an ar
tcie to the agricultural interests OF the United
States, that II is the duty Of the government to EN-
pioy all the means properly in its power, for the
purpose OF causing that article to be imported into
the country at reasonable price. Nothing will be
omitted on my part, towards accomplishing this
end. I am persuaded that in removing
any restraints that u attic, the Peruvian Gov ern-
mi Mt will promate its own interests, while i: will
afford proof of friendly disposition towards this
government which will be duly appreciated.
Majesty the King of the Hawaiian Islands, which
has recently been made public, will il Is bec we'd.
have a beneficial effect upon the relations of the
two countries.
The relations between the two psrts OF the Island
NJ st Domingo. which were formerly colonies Of
Spain and France, respectively, stil an I'M
settled condition. The proximity Of that ISLAM to
The United States, and the delicate question nvolv-
ed in the existing controversy there, render il de-
sir able that it should be permanently and speedily
adjusted.
The interests of humanity and gener al commerce,
slso demand this; and a. intimations Of the same
sentiment, have been received from other govern !,
nents, it is hoped that some plan may soon he de-
gised to effect the object in manner likely TO give
satisfaction. The government Of the United States
will not fill by the exercise OF all friendly Offices
10 all in its power to Put an end to the destrntiye
war which has ragged between the different parts Of
peace and commerce.
refer you TO the report Of the Secretary Of the |
Treasury. Tor detailed statement Of the finances.
The total receipts into the treasury for the year
ending the 3oth Of June last were $47,lal,74s 90.
Total expenditures during the same period, were
sa3,O2l $50.
The public debt has been reduced since the last |
,nnnal report from the Treasurer's department |
s4s5,276 50. by the 18th section the act Of 29th
August, 1919, the proceeds Of the sales of public
ands were pledged for the interest aud principal
,f the public debt. The great amount nf those lands
granted by Congress for military
countess VIII " Is heiieNeu supply the
,uhlic demand for several years to come. and there
ore but little reliance be placed ON that hiher-
0 fruitful source OF government revenue. From
he necessary annual expenses which have largely
portion of the public debt amounting
o SS.o75, 1856 50. must I've provided for within the
leNt two fiscal years. All experience has demon
tra,ed the wisdom and policy of raising large
ion of the ans Tor the support of the govern
ncnt, from duties on goods imported. The power
q lay these duties is unqnestionahe and its chief
hiect of course Is to repcniSh the treasury Tut
in time incidental adv ahtage may he gained ~
Encouraging citizens it is our duty 10 avail
ourselves of that advantage. A duty laid upon an
rticle which cannot be produced in the country,
ut h as tea and coffee, Id to the cost of the arl-
lie and is chiefly or wholly laid upon the consul
ners. but duty laid upon an article which may
e produced here, stimulates the skill and industry
4 our country to produce the same article which
s brought into market in competition with the for
ign article.
A high tariff can never he permanent. 1t will
ause dis satisfaction, and will he changed. tick
ludes competition and thereby invites the invest
nent of capital in manufactures to such an excess
hat, when changed il brings distress. hal kIu, tcy
nd ruin upon all who have been isleh ny its faith
esS pi GteCtion. What the manufacture wants is
Uniformity and petmanenCy that he may feel a con-
dence that he is not to he ruined by sudden chang
s. But to make a tariff uniform and permanent
is not only necessary that the law should he al
cred, but the duty should not fuctuate. To effect
his all duties should be specified, wherever the
aturc Of the article is such to admit OF il: Adj
alorem duties huctuate with the price, and offer
trong Inducements to fraud and perjury. Specific
utieS, on the contrary, are equal and uniform in
II parts and at all times, and offer strong induce
x>t nj. tnh p.,r t1,oL