The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1870-12-15

adjacent islands ana seek the blessings
Of its freedom and its sequence, each
inhabitant receiving the reward Of his
own labor.
Porto Rico and Cuba will have to
abolish slavery as a measure of self
preservation, 10 retain their laborers.
San Domingo will become large con-
sumer Of the products Of Northern farms
and manufactures.
earnestly urge upon Congress early
action expressive Of its views as to the
best manner Of acquiring San Domingo.
My suggestion that on joint resolution
of the two Houses OF Congress the Ex-
ecu!ive be authorized to appoint com.
mission to negotiate for u treaty with
the authorities Of San Domingo for the
acquisition of that Island; and that an
appropriation be made to dcfray the ex
penses Of such Commission. The qucs-
tion may then be determined by the
action of the two Houses of Congress
upon resolution of annexation, as in
the case Of the acquisition Of Texas. So
convinced am | of all the advantages to
flow from the acquisition Of San Domin-
go. and of the great Disadvantages, |
from non acquisition, that believe the
subject has only 20 be investigated to be
approved. it isto be regretted that our
representations in regard to the injuri-
Gus effect, especially upon the revenue
Of the United States, of the policy Of the
Mexican Government, in exempting
from import duties large tract Of its
territory on our borders, have not only
been fruitless, but that 1t even proposed
in that country to extend the limits
within which the privilege adverted to
has hitherto been enjoyed.
regret to say no conclusion has been
reached for the adjustment of the claim
against Great Britain, growing out Of
the course adopted by that government
during the rebellion. The Cabinet OF
London, 30 far as its views have been
expressed. do rot appea. to be willing
to concede that Her Majesty's govern
ment was guilty Of negligence, or did or
permitted any act during the war by
which the United States had just cause
Of complaint. My firm and unalterab!e
convictions are directly the reverse.
therefore recommend Congreso to co.,
lect Of the amount aud ownership OF
their claims, on notice to the representa-
ton CT Her Majesty at Washington, and
that authority be given for the settle
m,lt OF these claims rs we'll rs tho re
sponsible control Of all the demands
against Great Britain.
Itcannot be necessary to add, then
whenever Her Majesty's Govcrnmen
shall entertain \ desire for full ant
friendly adjustment or these claims, th,
United States will enter upon thei
conclusion consistent with the homo
and dignity of both nations.
Oar dsposed commerce is n subject L
J which called your special attention Il
the las. session.. suggested that "
will, in the future, have to look more t
tho countries south Of the United state
and to China aud Japan for its rcviva
Our represen tatives to all these govern
ments have exercised their innuenc
to encourage trade between the L
s. and the countries to which they ar
accorded. The fact exists that the carry
ing is almost all done in foreign bottom
and while this state of affairs exists W
cannot control our due share Of th
commerce Of the world.
That between tho Pacific and Chin
: and Japan, is about all the carryin
trade now conducted with America
, vessels. would recommend Il liber:
policy towards that line Of America
steamers, one that will insure its success
and even increased use. On the cost {
l building iron vessels, the only ones thu
c can compete with foreign ships in til
2 carving trade, is so much greater in tt
D United States than in foreign countrie
! that without some asst istancc from. I'll
Government, they cannot be successful
u, ly built. There will be several p,opos
y tions laid before Congress in the cour
e of the present session, looking to ret
d edy for this evil then, if it should be
: some cost to the national treasury,
+ hope such encouragement will be Civ
Al as will secure American shipping on q
'e high seas aud American ship baildil
- home.
10 The condition of the archives at t
,s capital Of state calls for the early acti'
ID of Congress. The building now rent
t., by that department is frail structu
ia at an inconvenient distance from
I'd Executive mansion, and from the 9th
a departments. 1t is i'll adapted to
IL purpose for which it is used, has l
,g capacity to contain the archives, AM
mt not fire proof. Its destruction wo'
rs involve the loss of the roll containi
ot the original acts and resolutions OF q
rts grcss, Of the historical records OF
it Revolution, of the confederation, Of
he confederation, Of the whole series
an Diplomatic and consular archives 81
elf the adoption Of the constitution. OF
At many other valuable records and pal
he left within that department, when