Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-05

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| ed the honor Of the nag. the expedition re-
| turned. finding it impracticable under the cir
| cumstances 70 conclude the desired csnven-
| pondence relating thereto herewith submitted
| aud leave the subject for such action as con-
gress may see az 10 take The
REPUBLIC OF MEXICO
has not yet repealed the very Objectionable
| law establishing g what is known as ths free
| zone on tie frontier Of the United States. II
| = hoped that this may be done, and, also, that
more stringent measures may be taken by that
| republic for restraining lawless persons on its
| frontier. I hope Mexico, by lis own action,
viii SON relieve this gOvernInant OF the difti-
| culties experienced from these causes. Our re-
| atoms with the various republics of
| CENTRAL AND SOETH AMERICA
| continue with one exception to be cordial and
| friendly. recommend some action by con-
gress regarding the overdue instalmsnts un-
Ger the award Of the
VENEZUELA
claims commission Of 1885. The internal dis
sensions Of this government present no Justi-
| Hcation for the absence Of effort 10 meet their
| solemn treaty obligations. The ratification OF
| an extradition treaty with
NICARAGUA
has been exchanged, and it is a subject for con-
| graduation that the great empire of
BRAZIL
has taken the initiatory steps toward the abo-
| ution OF slavery our relations with that en-
| plre having bee nalTays friendly Will natural
| ly be made more so by this act. II is not too
much 70 hope that the government of Brazil
may hereafter nnd IL TO its interest well as in
| trinsicaly right. 10 advance towards an entire
| emancipation more rapidly Than the present
| act coutemplates. The true prosperity and
| greatness Of a nation is to be found In the
elevation and education OF its laborers. 1t is
c subject for regret that the reforms in this
direction, which were voluntarily promised
by the statesmen OF spain, have not been car
ried cut in its West Indian colonies. The lawsr
and regu aiiOns for the apparent abolition of
SLAVERY IN CUBA,
leave most Of the laborers In bond
age, with no hope Of release until their lives
become 8 burden to their employers. desire
10 direct yoTT attention 10 the fact that the
citizens Of the United states are large holders,
in foreign lands, Of this species OF property
forbidden by the fundamental law Of their
adopted country. l recommend TO congress
10 provide, by stringent legislation, suitable
remedy against The holding, owning or deal
ing in slaves, or being interested in slave
property in foreign lan1s, either as owners,
heirs or mortgages, by persons OF the United
States. II is 70 be regretted that the disturbed
condition OF
THE ISLAND OF CUBA
Continues to be a source OF annoyance and Of
anxiety. The existence OF a prOtracted stTug-
gle in such close proximity to our own terri
tory, Without any apparent prospect Of an
early termination, cannot be other than an
object OF concern TO q people who, while
abstaining from Interference IN the affairs OF
other powers, naturally desire 10 see every
country in the undlsturbed enjoyment Of
peace, liberty, aud the b essngs Of free institu-
lions Our naval commanders in Cuban
waters have been instructed. in c 1se II should
become necessary, o spare no effort to protect
the lives and property Of bona. tide American
citizens, and 10 maintain the dignity OF the
nag. II is hoped that ali pending questions
with Spain growing out Of the affairs Of Cuba
may be adjusted IN that spirit Of peace and
coneiliation which has hitherto guided the
two powers in their treatment OF such
questions.
cheney o. our relations with
JAPAN ASD CHINA,
and to further The retaining OF the coed opin-
ion Of these people, and to secure to The
United States IFS share OF the commerce dss-
tined 70 flOg bstween these nations and the
Oalsncs OF the commercial world. earnestly
recommend thst an sppI OPP lAtion be msde
IN support et least four American youths n
each offheEe e5untrtes, TO serve as q part o the
official family OF cur m N 'sters there. Even
then our representatives would not be placed
upon an equality with the representatives OF
Great Bfissin and some other powers. As
now situsts1, our representatives in Japan
and China have TO depend, for Int, prefers
aRd trRusi tors upon natives OF those conn
tries, who know our language imperfectly, or
procure Tor the occasion the services of en-
ployes in ioreiEu business houses,
ministers. 1 won Hl-o Iecomm and
liberal measures for th- purpose o.
now plying between ran Francisco and
Japan, and China and the Australian line, our
only remaining lines Of ocean steamers, and
OF increasing their service.
has been reduced 10 the extent Of SS5G57, ,l25 so
during the year, and by the negotiation Of ma
tfonal bonds AT a lower rate OF interest the
interest on the public debt has been 50 far di-
minished that now the sum TO be raised
Ior the interest account Is nearly seventeen
million dol arg less than on the first O.
NsTch, leBS il wss highly desirable that
this rapid ctmiuuttOn shOuld take place
both 10 Etreng hen the crsoit OF the country
and convince Is CT Esns Of their entire abil-
y to meet every dollar or liability without
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comp.lshment OF these desirable ends OF the
coupJry, It's inc esA Dg ability to "A est large
demands snu the amount slrsary paid, &c il
not desirable that the present resources o
the cHuniTy should continue TO be taxed in
order 10 cOnuoue this lspid payment 1
therefore recommend
NOTIFICATION or BOTH TARIFF AND
Internal TAX
laws. recommend that all taxes from inter-
nal resources be abolished, except those on
spirftuous. .vinOus and malt liquors and tobacco
IN its various forms from stamps, In read
lust ng the tariff, l suggest that careful esti-
mate be made OF the amount Of surplus reye-
nue. collected under the present laws, after
providing 10: the current expenses ofthe gov
ernment, Ihe interest account and "a sinking
fund, and that this as a surplus be reduced ia
such manner as 70 afford the greatest relief
70 the greatest number. There are many ar
ticles not produced at home, such as medicine
and compounded essences, from which very
little revenue is derived, but which enter
into general Tee. All such articles / re-
commend TO be placed on the free list. II
a further reduction prove advisable, would
then recommend that u be made on those ar
ucles which can, without disturbing home
production OF reducing the wages OF American
labor. have hot entered into figures, because
70 do so would be 10 repeat all that has been
lrid before you in the report Of the secretary
OF the treasury. The present laws for collect
Ing the revenue pay collectors OF customs
small salaries, but provide for shares in all
seizures which, dg lhe principal ports OF en-
try particula -ly, raise The ompensation OF
these officials 10 large sums. u has always
I'D % = a N
work perniciouslY. IL holds out an inquce-
ment 70
should such get possession Of these Offices, to
be too lax In their scrutiny OF the goods
entered 10 enable them finally to make large
seizures Your attention IS respectfully In
The continued iuctnation in the value of
gold, as com pared with the national currency,
has most dsmagn effect upon the increase
and Development OF The country IL keeping
mp tue prices Of all articles necessary in every
day life. IL fosters
SPIRIT OF GRUMBLING
at the national finances If the question can
curTsney-that value constantly and uni
formly approaching par with spscie-a very
desirable object will be gained.
For the operations Of
THE ARMY
In the past year The expense Of maintaining
the estimates for the ensuing year, and tor
cOntinu .ng seacoaSt and other Improvements
conducted under the supervision OF the war
department, 1 refer you 70 the accompanying
report Of the secretary OF war. l call your at
teuuOn 10 the provisions or the act OF con-
gTe-s, approved March 3, 1862, which discon-
urues promotion in the stat corps OF the
army until provided for by law. Ireeommend
that the number Of officers in each grade Of
the staff corps be fixed, and that whenever the
number in any one grade falls below the num-
Der SO fixed, that the vacancy may be 1lled by
promotion nom the grade below. 1 also re-
chief Of corps becomes vacant,
the place may be filled by selection from the
corps IN which the vacancy exists. The re-
port Of the secretary Of
THE NAVY
shows an Improvement In the number and
efficiency OF the naval force, without material
increase IN the expense OF supporting IT, This
and Is being extended as fast as our material
viii admit, Of using smaller vessels as cruisers
on the several stations. By these means we
have been enabled 20 occupy at once q larger
extent OF cruising ground, to visit more
frequently our nag AS Is desirable, and general
70 discharge efficiently the appropriate
exceeding the number OF men or the expen-
d1tures HuthOrlzed by law. Daring the past
year this navy has, In addition 70 It's regular
service supplied the men and ofhcers Tor the
vessels Of line coast survey and has completed
TIE surveys as authorized by Congress OF the
Isthmus II Dsrien and
TEHUANTEPEC,
and under the same authority has sent out an
expedition completely furnished and equipped
% explore the unknown ocean OF the north.
The suggestions Of the report as 10 the neces-
sity Of Increasing and improving the material
Of the navy, and the pan recommended foT
reducing the personal ez penses Of the service
70 peace staadard by the gradual abolition
OF certain grades Of officers. the reduction
to others and the employment Of some In
the service OF the commercial m srine are well
considered, and deserve the thoughtful atten-
tlon Of Congress. ] also recommend that ali
promotions in the navy above captain be by
Selection instead Of by seniority. This course
will secure, In ths higher grades, greater
tfIiciancY. and hOid out an In