The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-12-06

CIaims-The n N q d a n DomI Infon
Notwithstanding after st. Domin-
goa Conditional Advocacy OF Reve-
nue. Reform.
WASHINGTON, December 5.
In the House, Dixon, Of North Carolina, was
seated on the old oath, his disabilities having
been removed.
.Platt, of Virginia, moved that Dukes creder-
tials he referred TO the committee on elections.
Lost.
A resolution that Duke qualify passed. Notice
was given by Reeves OF contest.
In the Senate, the usual opening formallties
took place.
In the House OF Representatives one hundred
and seventy-three members answered to the roll.
Dukes was seated, having taken the oath. Sy'
pher was seated from the First Louisiana Dis
trict.
The Presidents message after congratulating s
the country on its peace and its prospects for the
future, asserts that by violence and intimidation
the free exercise OF the elective franchise had
been denied to ctiz.n in general in places lately
in rebellion, and the verdict ofthe people thereby
reversed. Referring to the European war, the
President speaks OF the satisfactory manner In
which the protection OF the American Minister at
Paris was extended to German subjects in France.
In regard to the proclamation of a French Repuo.
lie, he says that should the present struggle re-
suit In attaching the French people to the simpler
forms Of Republican governments will be source
oflurther satisfaction to the American people,
who should not be Indifferent 10 tht spread OF
American political ideas in great and highly
civilized country like France. II an opportunity
presents Itself to interpose the good offices OF the
United States 10 restore peace, that action Should
lie heartily taken. In Cuba, he says that the con-
ditlon OF the insurrecticn has not materially
changed, and he fenews his recommendation to
annex San Domingo. lie says that as soon as 1t
is known that the project Is abandoned by the
United States, negotiations Will be opened oy
some OF the European powers FOR the possession
OF the Bay of Samana. He urges the carly action
OF Congress on this matter, and suggests
that BY q Joint resolution OF both houses, the
Executive be authorized to appoint commission
TO negotiate treaty with the authorities OF san
Domingo for the acquisition OF that island, anu
that all appropriation be made to defray the ex-
peuses OF the commission. The question might
then be determined. either by the action OF the
Senate on the treaty, or by the action OF both
houses on resolution OF annexation, as In the
case of Texas The attention Of Congress Is called
TO tile extension OF the Mexican free zone, also to
the Tien-Tsin massacre.
In regard to the Alabama claims, he recon ;
merds that Congress authorize commission TO
take proofs as to these claims, and that authority
be given for their settlement by the United States,
80 that the government shall have ownership OF
the private claims, as we'll as the resp nsible con-
troll of all the demands against Great Britain.
In regard TO the Canadian fisheries, he COM
plains that the course Of the Canadian authorities
has not been marked by friendly feeling, and he
intimates that, II they should attempt to
enforce certain act OF the Dominion
Parliament, 1t will he his duty to take
such steps as may be necessary to protect
the interests Of citizens OF the United States. BE
asks that power be conferred upon him TO sus-
pend the operation Of laws authorizing the transit
Of merchandise, in bond, through the United
States to Canada; and also to suspend the opera
tion OF any Jaws whereby the vessels OF the Do
minion are permitted to enter the waters OF the
United States. He also complains Of the preten-
sions of Canada to coutrol the navigation OF the
st. Lawrence, and argues the Importance and
the right OF the United States to navigate that
river without let or hindrance.
In regard to the depressed condition Of the
commerce OF the United States, he recommends
liberal policy towards the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company between California and China and
Japan, and recommends that measures be taken
to permit American merchants to purchase ves-
sells built abroad as well as to encourage Ameri.
can ship-buildng.
In regard to the currency, the President says
that the approach to specie basis ls very grail
flying; but the instability OF the currency Is very
prejudcial to prosperity. he thinks that the time
has arrived when by wise and prudent legisla.
tion, Congress should look to policy which would
place the currency at par with gold at no distant
date.
In regard 10 revenue reform, he says that If 1t
means to keep the revenue down to what is nec-
essary for the support OF government. and for
the payment u the interest on the public debt 1t
has his hearty support; but II 1t means failure
20 provide the necessary means to defray oil the
expenses OF the government, he is opposed to 1t.
Revenue reform, he says, has not been defined
BY Its advocates. 1t seems, however, to be &C.
cepted as something which Is to supply every
mans wants without any cost or effort on his
part. [Laughter.l
He recommends the abolition Of the franklng
privilege and reform in tile civil service particu.
larly as to the mode Of appointing subordinate
officials
After tie reading Of the message the House ad.
journed.
In the Senate the various routine business was
transacted including the introduction OF bills, to
constitute Shreveport, La, port of delivery, and
for the removal OF political disabilities OF citizens
Of Louisiana, and TO abolish income taxes.
After the reading Of the Presidents message,
adjourned.
The reading of the message caused no sen 80.
ton, and there was but feeble applause at the
close.
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