Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-12-05

DIV the last dISlCcS from Mexico II
would appear. however, that tina, Gov
eminent entertains strong objections to
some of The stpulaiions which the parties
concerned in the projects Of the railroad
deem necessary for their protection and
security. Further consideration. il is 10
be hoped. or some moGifca alton Of terms
may vet reconcile the difference existing
between the two Governments in this re-
spect.
Fresh instructions have recently been
given 10 the Minister Of the United States
in Mexico. who is prosecuting the subject
with prompti,ude and ability.
Although the negotiations with Portugal
for the payment of claims OF citizens of
the L. S. against that Government have
not yet resulted in a formal treaty. vet a
proposition made by the Government OF
Portugal for the final adjustment and paw
ment Of those claims. has recently been
accepted on the part of the United States.
Il gives me pleasure TO say tina, Mr.. CLAY.
10 whom the negotiation on the part Of the
United States. had been entrusted. dis
charged the duties Of his appointment, with
ability and merchandising always
within the instructions Of his Government.
1t is expected that a egular Convention
will be imtned iately negotiated for carryin g
the agreements between the two Govern
ments into effect.
i The Commissioner appointed under the
act OF Congress for carrying into effect
the convention with Brazil. of the 9th OF
January, 1919, has entered upon the per-
formance of the duties imposed upon him
by tina, act. 1t is hoped that these duties
may be completed within the time which
II prescrbes. The documents, however,
which the imperial government. by the
third article Of the convention. stipulutes
to furnish 10 the government of the United
States, have not yet been received. As
IL IS presumed that these documents will
be essential for the correct disposition OF
the claims, it may become necessary for
Congress 10 extend the period limited for
the duration OF the commission. The
sum stipulated by the 4th article OF the
convention to be paid TO this government.
has been received.
| he collection IN the ports Of the Cnited
States of discriminating duties upon the
vessels ofChi! and their carooes has been
suspended. pursuant TO the provisions OF
the act of Congress Of the 9th of Nav.
1928. 1t is 10 be hoped that this measure
will impart fresh impulse 10 the com
MERGE between the two countries, which
of late, and especially since our acqusi-
ton of California, has. to the mutual adj
vantage Of the parties, been much auSnen-
ted
Peruvian Guano has become 80 desira-
bic an tlcle TO the Agricultural interests
Of the United States that il is the duty Of
the Government TO employ all the means
| f,r ,t,a Is
causing the article 10 be imported into the
country at reasonable price. Nohin =
viii be omitted on my part towards &C
comprising this desirable end. | am
persuaded ,ha, in removing any restraints
| on this traffic. the Peruvian Government
will promote its own bestS interests. while
il Will afford a proof Of friendly DISPOSE
ton towards this country. which will be
duly appreciated.
The treaty between the U States and
His Majesty the King Of Hawaiian Islands.
which has recently been made public.
will. it is believed. have beneficial effect
upon the relation between the two coun-
tries
The relations between those parts Of the
island Of ST Domingo. which were for
merlv colonies Of Spain and France re-
spectvelv. are still in an unsettled con
dition. The proximity of hat island TO
the United States. and the delicate ques-
tons. involved in the existing controversy
existing there. render it desirable that it
should be permanently and speedily al
lu,tcd. The interests OF humanity and
of general commerce also demand this:
and, as limitations of the same sentiment
have been received from other govern
ments. il is hoped that some plan may
soon be devised 10 effect the object in a
manner TO give general satisfaction. The
government of the United States will not
fail bv the exercise of all proper friendly
offices 10 do all in il, power I" put an end
10 the destructive war which has ragged
between the different parts of the island.
and 10 secure TO them both the benefit Of
peace and commerce.
| refer YOU 10 the report Of the Secretary
Of the Treasury for a detailed statement Of
the finances.
The total receipts into the Treasury.
for the wear ending 3Oth June last. were
47.421.748 90 cents
The total expenditures during the same
period. were S43. 2OO.I6S 90.
The public debt has been reduced since
the last annual report from the Treasury
Department.. S495.276 70.
Bv the nineteenth section Of the act Of
28th January, 1917. the proceeds Of the
sales OF public lands were pledged for the
interest and prin ipal Of the public debt.
The great amount OF those lands >ubse-
quentlv granted BY Congress for military
bountes will. il is believed. very nearly
supply the public demand for years TO
come. and but little reliance. can. there
fore. be placed on that hitherto fruitful
source of revenue.
Aside from the permanent annual ex
psnditures which have necessarily largely
increased. portion Of the public debt. a
mounting 10 So.O75.o36 50. must be pro-
vided for within the next two fiscal wears.
II is most desirable that those accruinc
demands shall be met withou, resortng to
new loans,