The Sweetwater enterprise. (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1869-187?, 1871-12-07
Synopsis of the Presidents Message.

The following is u synopsis of the Presidents
Annual Message, to Congress, read in both
Houses, on Monday last:
The President states that the r~elationF of the
United States with foreign powers continne
friendly lie refers to the settlement Of the Al
ALBANIA dispute by the treaty of Washington, and
says that the example thus set may he followed
by other civilized nations, and finally by the
means of returning to productive industry mil
lions of men who are now retained to settle ma
tional disputes By the bayOnet and broadsile.
He cOnlmcnds the Minister and COnsuls in
France for their course in protecting the inter-
est of German subjects in Paris during the war.
He informs Congress that, in conformity with
the established precedent, he has recognized the
change of government in Rome and the Italian
States. He speaks of the continued friendly re-
lations between Russia and the United States,
referring to the visit Of the Grand Duke Alexis,
and to the cordial reception given to him.
Relating to the CatacGzy Question, the Prosi-
dent SAYS that the il excusahle course ofthe Rus
sian Minister hal rendered it necessary for the
President to ask the Minister recall and to de-
cline to receive that functiOnary any longer. He
says that it was imp ssible for him, with self
respect, or with q Just regard to the dignity of
the nation to permit Mr.. CGtacaAy to continue to
hold intercourse with this Government aftOr his
personal abuse of a Government official and after
his improper interference by variouJ means in
the relations between this country AMI other
powers. The Government had therefore been
releaT ed from further intercourse with Mr.. Cata-
cazy, and another Minister has been commits
stoned who was entirely unObiectionable.
He gives the history Of the difficulty in Corea
and leaves the subject to the action of Congress.
As to Cuban affairs, he says that he has in
structed the American Naval Commanders in
Cuban waters to protect ythe lives and lib
critics Of bOnafde citizens of the United States
and the dignity of the flag, and expresses the
hope that all pending questions between the
United States and Cuba may be adjusted in the
spirit of peace and CANCELLATION which has here
tofore guided both powers.
He recon msnds Congress to take measures to
support the lines of steamships between San
francisco and China, and san Francisco and ia
pan, Also to take steps to bring about q return
to specie payment. Also, to unite the ~telegra-
pllic system with the postal system of the Uni
ted States.
He defends the policy pursued in reference to
the stoppage Of Ku-klux, outrnges and expresses
the belief that out of the very numerous arrests
made no innocent persons are now in custody.
In regard to polygamy in Utah, he relates the
action OF the Federal Courts, and authorities
there, and says that the MOI mons will not be
permitted to violate the laws under the cloak of
religion, but suggests whether the children al
ready born under the Mormon system should not
be legitlmatized.
He recommends the abolition of all internal
revenue taxes eXcepts those on spirits, malt
liquors, tobacco and stamps.
He says that the lndia an peace policy has thus
far resulted tavorably, and he recommends the
formation OF a territorial government in the In
dian territory.
He suggests the removal of all political disa-
bilities under the Fourteenth Constitutional
Amendment, and says that it will be a happy
day for the Southern States when the old citi-
zens shall again take all interest in public af-
fairs.
He recommends liberal appropriations for the
District of COlumbia and for public buildings in
Chicago. lie reviews the questions of Civil Ser
vice Reform and promises that the experiments
Of reform shall have a fair trial.