The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-12-10


tea and Other articles of universal use rot
produced by ourselves. The necessities Of
the country comrcl US to collect revenue
from our import. An army of assessors and
collectors is not a pleasant sight to tho citi-
zens, but that or & tariff FOR revenue is neces-
sary. Such tariff acts as an encouragement
to home products, affords employment to Ia
Dor at living wages in contrast to the pauper
labor in the Old Would. and also in the deyel-
opment of home resources.
SPANISH RELATIONS.
The condition Of the insurrection in Cuba,
ho says, are still unchanged.
Negotiations with Spain for the adjustment
of claims Of American citizens for violation of
provisions of the treaty Of 1895 have been
commenced. He hopes for an amicable set
tlement Of affairs.
SAN DOMINGO PURCHASE.
He renews his advice for the purchase of
the Island Of San Domingo, as follows:
I'm the bay Of Samana a large commercial
city will spring up, TO which We will be tribu-
tary without receiving corresponding benefits
The Government of San Domingo has volun-
tarily sought this annexation. II is a weak
power, numbering probably less than 100, 900
souls, and yet possessing one of the richest
localities under the sun, capable of support
ing population Of l0, ,0O0. 600 in luxury. The
people of San Domingo are not capable of
maintaining themselves in their present con-
dition, and must look for outside support
They yearn for the protection of our free in
stitutions and laws, our progress and civiliza-
ton. Shall we refuse them? The acquisition
OF San Domingo is desirable because of its
geographical position. II commands the en-
trance TO the Caribbean Sea and the Isthmus
transit Of commerce. 1t possesses the richest
soil best aud most cRpaciOus harbor, most
SlluDTlOnS climate 10
products of the forest, mines and soil of any
of the West India islands. Its possession by
us will in few years build up n coast wise
communication of immense magnitude, which
will go far towards restoring TO us our lost
merchant marine. 1t will give to us those
articles which We consume greatly and do not
produce, thus equalizing our exports and i'm
ports. In case of "A foreign war, il will give
us command OF all the islands referred to, and
thus prevent an enemy from again possessing
himself Of a rendezvous on our coast. At
present our coast trade between the States
bordering on the Atlantic and those bordering
on the Gulf Of Mexica is 10y the bahamas
aud the Antilles. Twice we must, ms it were,
pass through foreign countries to get by from
Georgia to the east coast Of Florida. San Do
mingo, with Il stable government under which
her immense resources cGn be developed, will
give remunerGtivo wages to ten thousand la
bOrers not now upon the island. This labor
will take advantage of every available means
of transportation 10 :bGndon tho adjacent
islands and seek the blessings Of freedom and
IT scquence-cCch iuLabitant receiving the re-
ward Of his own labor. Porto Rico and Cuba
will have 10 abolish slavery as IA measure o:
self preservation 20 retain their lubOrcrs. San
Domingo viii lie large consumer of the
products oI northern farms and manufactures.
The cheap WteS at which her citizens can be
furnished with food, tools and machinery will
make IT necessary that contiguous islands
should have the same advantages in order to
compete with the production of sugar coffee
tobacco and tropical fruits. This will open n
wider market for our products. The produc.
tion of our supply Of these articles will cut of
more than one hundred million of our annual
imports, beside largely increasing our exports
INDIAN ArFnRs, FIsHEmEs, ETC.
The President adheres to his plan of Civ.
ing the Indian Agencies to the different relig
ious, denominations who have established
missions among them:
The Inconsistency OF Great Britain i,
pointed out in denying the right o
| the United States to the navigation Of the St
Lawrence, because she possesses both it's bank,
whcreit enters the sea, when about half of Lake,
| Ontario. Huron and Superior, and the whole o
Lake Michigan, through which the river flows
are tho property of the United States while
on tho ground that she possessed n small domain
III winch 'hc hlSslSSlIlIl toOk ltS fse,Sn insist
| cd on the right to navigate its waters. Ref
erencc is made to the opening of many othe
| great rivers, rs free channels for the com
merco OF ell nations, and il is hoped tha
Great Britain will see the Justice of abandoninl
heI narrow and inconsistent claim.
| CONCLUSION.
''1n conclusion, would sum mp the polio,
| OF the Administration to be u thorough en-
forcement of every law; faithful collection
| OF the tax provided for; economy in the dis
bursemcnt of the same; n prompt payment q
the debt OF tho nation; n reduction Of taxes n
rapidly ms the requirements of the countr
| will admit; reduction Of taxation and tariff L
10 30 arranged rs to afford the greatest mum
Der of honest and fair dealings with all othe
people, 70 the end that war with all its bligh,
ing consequences may be avoided, but with
on. surrondcring any right or obligation du
to us; II reform in the treatment of the Ind
nEs, an. in tho whole civil service of the cour
tJ; and, finally, in securing pure nm
un!rGmmoled ballot, when every man entitle
10 os.st vote may do so just once TT oac
election, Without fear Of Inolcstntion or pre-
sciption on account Of his political faith
nationality or color"
u. S. GRANT,
r1fcuLiNo Manainn Doc kih 1870