The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1871-12-12
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

To the Senate and House Of Repseata-
tires:
In addressing my third annual mes
sage to the law-making branch of the
government, it is gratifying to be able
to state that during the past year sue
cess has general Y attended the effnrt
execute all laws found upon the statute
books. The policy has been, not to
inquire into the wisdom of the laws
already enacted, but to learn their
spirt and intent, to enforce them ac-
cordingly.
The past year has been one Of gen.
eral prosperity to the nation. The
Western fires have served to call forth
the best elements of human nature in
our own and foreign counties.
The relations of the United States
with foreign powers continue friendly
Disputes of long standing with Eng
land have been settled by arbitia ion.
Various other questions are to be set
tied by arbitration.
The Emperor of Germany has con.
sented to act as the arbitrator of the
disputed water boundry between the
u. ). and Great Britain.
President recommends necessary leg
islation in regard to the fisheries on
the lakes.
Renews his recommendation for an
appropriation to determine the true
pusition ot the 49th parallel of latitude
boundry line between the L. S. and
British America.
Has given directions for the with.
drawal of the portion extended to
Germans in France. The duty has been
performed with prudence. The gov
ernment of Germany manifests friend
ly feelings towards the U. S.
The ratification of consular and
naturalization conventi with the en-.
tire Hungarian empire have been ex-
changed.
have been officially informed of
the annexation of the states of the
church. to- the kingdom of Italy, and
: the removal of the capital of that
Kingdom to Rome. In conformity
with the established policy of the
United States, | have recognized this
change.
Fhe rati6cations of the new treaty
Of commerce between the United
States and Italy. have been exchanged,
and the two powers have agreed in
this treaty., that private property at
sea shall be respected during a war be-
tween the two powers. The United
States have spared no opportunity of
incorporating this rule into the obliga.
tion of nations.
A mixed commission has been or
ganized TO adjudicate the claim of cit.
liens of the United States against
Spain. The U. S. has presiedd over
a conference between Spain and the
South American Republics which has
resulted in an armistice with prospects
of permanent peace. The friendly re-
lations betweeA the L. S. and Russia
remain undisturhed The Grand Duke
has been Hospitality received. Mr..
Catacazv has been recalled US Minister
from Russia and anunobjeetionable per.
son appointed. With Japan we main
tain intimate relations. We desire to
maintain the same relations with Chi
na.
Shipwrecked sailorshaving been bar.
barously treated on the Cnrean coast,
conference was sought to put an end
to this treatment. A surveying pa, ty
having the matter in charge was at.
tackled. A force then landed and re-
duced the forts and vindicated the
henor of our flag
1t is hoped that the Republic of
Mexico viii a.!opt more stringent mea.
sures for restraining lawless persons
on the frontier.
Our relations with the varnus Re
publies in Central aud South America
continue friendly.
The ratification of an extradition
treaty with Nicauraga has been ex.
changed.
Recommends legislation to prevent
Americans in foreign lands from hold
ing Slaves.
Our Naval commanders have been
instructed to spare M efort to protect
the lives ana properly OF American
citizens in Cuba.
Four American youths should be
kept in China and Japan for the pur
pose learning their languages and be-
coming Interpreters.
Asks tor liberal measures tn support
steamship lines between the L. S. and
Japan aud China.
Inc national debt has been reduced
TO the extent of eighty six millions,
fifty seven thousand, one buulred and
twenty.six dollars and eighty cents,
during the year.
Recommends that the tariff be taken
off such necessary articles as are not
produced in the u. S.
Recommends that some means be
tsteu TO place a fixed value on our
currency.
Inc Navy has been increased with
out material increase of expenses.
Recommends a plan for uniting the
telegrpphic system of the U. S. with
the postal system.
The Kuklux laws are having the
fAact of reducintr the outraoas SeV-