The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1871-12-07

Their course has received the commenda-
ton Of the German government, and has
wounded no susceptibility of the French
The government of the Emperor of Ger
many continues to manifest friendly
feeling toward the United States, and a
desire to harmonic with the moderate and
Just policy which this government main
tains in its relations with the Asiatlc
powers, as well as with the South Amer
lean .Rennhlie.. ! have given assurance
that the friendly feelings Of that govern
ment are fully shared by the United
States.
RELATIONS WITH AUSTRIA.
The ratification of the consular and nat
uralization connection with the Austro-
Hungarian Empire has been changed.
ITALIAN UNITY.
| have been officially informed of the an
nexation of the States of the Church to the
Kingdom Of Italy, and the removal of the
capital of that kingdom to Rome In con-
formation with the established policy of
the United States / have recognized thi.
change. q.
TREATY OF COMMERCE WITH ITALY.
The Publications of the new treaty of
commerce between the United States and
Italy have been exchanged. The two
powers have agreed in their treaty that
property at sea shall be exempt from cap
turc in case fwar between the two powers
The United States have spared no oppor-
tunity of incorporating this rule into the
obligations of nations.
AMERICAN CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN.
M
session, made an appropriation for the or
ganlzatlon OF a mixed commission for adj
Indicating upon the claims of citizens of
the United States against Spain, growing
out Of the insurrection in Cuba. That
commission has since been organized |
transmit a copy Of the correspondence
relating to Its formation and its jurisdiction
1t is to be hoped that this commission will
afford the claimants a complete remcdy for
their injuries.
II has been made the agreeable duty of
the United States to preside over a con-
ference at Washington between the pleni-
potentiary Of Spain and the allied South
American republics, which has resulted in
an armstice, with the reasonable assurance
Of permanent peace.
RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA.
The Ultimate friendly relations which
have so long existed between the United
States and Russia continues undisturbed.
The visit Of the third son Of the Emperor
Is a proof that there is no desire on the
part Of his government to diminish the
c0rdiality Of those relations The ho>pita-
bic reception which has been given to the
Grand Duke is a proof that on our side
we share the wishes of that government.
The inezcusablc course Of the Russian
Minister at Washington rendered it neces-
sary to ask his recall, and to decline
longer to receive that functionary as dip
lomatic representative. i was impossible,
with a just regard for the dignity of the coun-
tryto permit Mr.. Catacazyto continue to hold
interviews with this government after his
abuse of government officers, and during
his persistent interference, through various
means, with the relations between the
United States and other powers. In ac-
cordance with my wishes, our government
has been relieved of further intercourse
with NJ. Catacazv and the management
of the affairs of the imperial legation has
passed into the hands of a gentleman en-
tirely unobjcctionable.
i'i-i-<h 'A'-'S " Il o-hi AN.
With Japan we continue to maintain
intimate relations. The cabinet Of the Nj
kado has, since the close Of the last session
Of Congress, selected citizcne OF the United
States to serve in Offices of important de-
partments of the government.
/ have reason to think that this selection
Is due to an appreciation Of the disintercst-
edneSs Of the policy which the United States
lave pursued towards Japan. 1t is our
desire to continue to maintain this disintcr-
csted and just policy with China as we'll as
japan.
THE C0REAN TROUBLES.
The correspondence transmitted here
with shows that there is no disposition on
the part Of this government to swcrye from
Its established course, prompted BY a de-
sire to put an end to the barbarous treat
ment of our shipwrecked sailors on the
Corean coast.
| instructed our Minister at Pekin to en-
deayor TO conclude convention with Corea,
for securing the safety and humane treat
ment of such mariners. Admiral Rodgers
was instructed to accompany him. x
Here is hiatus in the report.-Ed.
US.
THE NATIONAL DEBT.
The national debt has been reduced to
the extent of SS6, 1860 during the
year, and by the negotiation of national
bonds at lower rate of interest, the inter-
est OF the public debt has been so far dimin-
ished, that low the sum to be raised for
interest account is nearly s11000,O0O less
than on the lst of March, 1869.
r ,ra, 1
dlminuUon should take place, both to
strengthen the credit of the country and
convince its citizens of their entire ability
to meet every dollar of liability without
bankruptcy; but in view of the accomplish
ment of these desirable ends, of the rapid
development Of the resources Of the country,
and Its increasing ability to meet the large
and the amount already paid, it
IS not desirable that the present resources
OF the country should continue to be taxed
in order to continue this rapid payment.
| therefore recommend the modification of
both tariff and tax laws.
GOLD AND CURRENCY.
Continued hucruation in the valre of
gold, compared with the national currency
has most damaging effect upon the increase
and Development of the country, in keep
ing up prices of all the articles necessary
in every day life; it fosters a spirit Of
gambling prciudieial alike to national NOR
ais and to national finances. If the ques
ton can be met as to how to get a fixed
value to our currency, that value constantly
and uniformly approaching par with specie,
a very desirable object will be gained.
THE ARMY
For the operations of the army in the
past year, the expense of maintaining, esti-
mates for the ensuing year,and for contiuu-
ING sea coast and other improvements con-
Quoted under supervision of the War De
partment | refer you to the accompanying
report of the Secretary of War
call your attention to the provisions of
the act of Congress, approved March ID,
1869, which discontinues promotions in
staff corps of the army until provided for
by law. | recommend that the number of |
officers in each grade of staff corps be fixed, !
and that whenever the number in any one
grade falls below the number 50 fxa1 that