The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1871-12-09
summary OF the preaielent's
sion Ofthe. aga (,On4rosss. i

su ,mary Of the Pre.ident's
sion Of The. ! "a Cong y
The Presidn, !. gratiaed 70 state that within the
year. success has generally attended all efforts to exc
cute the laws Il being tought to Ascertain their intent
and enforce them rather than to diseuss their wisdom
While thare hes been general property the disaster
Of storm and IRE have been unusually great and fire.
qnent entailing widespread distress and death, but
calling forth the best acions u sympathy throughout
the civiliEed world. '"" "T.+
80 , yOaxioS RELATIONS. D. ID .y. .
The relations Of the United States with foreign
powers continue to be friendly. The settlement Of
the questions pending between the u s. and England
by peaceful arbitration II submitted ~ moot happy
method Of adjusting the ssues liable ss any time to
have involved the two countries In war. Icngrers Is
requested make provision for the expenses Of the
trihuns At Geneva aud the other Comu iss,Ous. The
rulers Of Italy, Switzerland and Brasil win name the
srbitsasoes tos Geneva King William Of Germany.
viii oct - arbitrator on the water hpundsriee
.,- TEE B0UxDARf. ..,. ...
Legislation ON the Fishery Question 10 asked, and
notice given Of communication with the border States
on the North asking them to give e6cat to the Treaty
article for the Joint Of canals etc., c9ectnH navi
CATION on the boundary. An appropriations recon-
mended to determine the boundary line-49s-betweeu
the L. s. aud British America between Lake Of the
Woods and the summit of the Rocky Mountains.
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
Diplomatic relations between France and
Germany having been restored the protection extern
ded to Germaue IN France, by the Minister and con-
suis OF the United Stater, has been withdraw. The
duty delicate and important has been performed and
the best OF feeling maintained with the governments.
ITALY
The annexation Of the States Of the Church to Italy
and the removal Of the capital to Rome, has been
made known aud recognized.
The ratification Of the treaty Of commerce. BE-
tween the United States and Italy, has been exchanged
The two powers have agreed in their treaty that prop
erty At sea shall be exempt from capture, in Of
war between the two powers. The United States
have lost no opportunity Of Incorporating this rule
into the obligations Of nations.
It 10 confidently expected thst the mixed Commits
sion will adudicate satisfactorily the claims Ut q.
.. citizens against Spain growing out Of the Cuban
instruction. ,+.
RUSSIA AND cArAcAzv.
Our relations with Russia continue friendly. The
visit OF Alexis IL act Of amity. Catacazy Is die
graced. Having abused government officials, and in.
tortured disagrseably in the matters Of the u g. with
other powers, his recall WAS asked and granted, and
IN entirely uuobjectiouable" gentleman appointed in
his stead. IA, 81.
cHlxb AND JAPAN
The japanese government has evincsd its friendli
ness aud appreciation VI the disn,erested policy Of
this nation by calling American citizens to high 20
stIons In its cabinet IL desirable to maintain this
policy, The Corea difficulties are still unsettled but
ample satisfaction was had by Admiral Rogers fo' the
sfOUf hGN Opfa hat
had fired on surveying party Of the Z. s., which had
landed in Corea. 1t 10 recommended that an applO
prstion BE- made to attach four American youths to
the legations In China aud Japan to b. educated ~ in
serpre,ers, tor which We have to depend upon
uaves or get then, hap from business houses
" other es.at0us who have Interpreters maintained
n. here sugxc sted. Liberal legislation for the San
Francisco and Japan line Of steamers IL recommended
THE FREE ZONE.
The Republic OF Mexico has not yet recalled the
scry objectionable laws. establishing what II known
~ the Free Zone the frontier Of the United States
1t Is hoped that this may yet be done, and alec that
stringent measures may b. taken by that Republic
restraining law!ess pcreOns on its frontier
South AMERICA.
Everything amicahle except with Venezuela. which
through internal dissensions has failed to pay tn. In
Brazil il congratulated its steps for the abolition
Of slavery. The pretended abolition Of slavery IN
Cuba and Porto Rico is farce. Bondmcn are held a.
long they arr useful. Many American citizens are
large holders in foreign lands Of this species Ut prop
cr,y Congrss II asked to provide remedy against
citizens holding owning dealing In slaves in
foreign lands
The continuance OF the Cuban troubles II dcplorcd
There 10 indication Of their early termination.
Our s0sdrons instructed to protect all our ci:i
zeus In life ard property.
PUBLIC DEBT.
The National debt has been reduced the past year
Ss6057 So and BY the dminution Of the debt the
interest has been reduced since March 1st 1860 nearly
@l7,O0O,W. While this rapid reduction ia highly
gratifying. stn IL view Of the rapid t,selopmsut In
crsssiug wealth and abilities Of the county, IT, IL not
esteemed desirable that the present resources should
be taxed too heavily. IL It decmed necessary to
continue the payment Of the debt 20 rapidly at pre-
sent. II 10 therefore recommended that the tariff
and internal tax laws be modified, and that all inter
nal taxes be abolished save liquors and sobaccos
revision and modification Of the tariff, providing
for current government expenses. interest and sink
ing fund.- and cutting the tariff to that cnd only ~
shat It will afford the greatest relief to the people at
large without disturbing home production in reducing
the wages Of Amer can LABOR, 10 recommended
COLLECTION OF CUSTOMS.
Il 10 suggested that the low salaries and share In
seizure Ut Ccct0ss Ut Customs 10 psrnicious induc.
INK dishonesty and fake aeisures. .5s O.. ..,urr
=. .,m.-s.. FLUCTUATIONS OF MONEY!. ,,.,,.
The huctuation Of the value OF gold ~ compared
with National Currency. has damaging effect 1t
fortcrs spiritof gsablag and keeps up prices Of
necsssitiss. A system that would establish Axed
basis 70 cnrrcncy-that value uniformly apprvximat
Ing par TO spscie-would be very desirable. 1885,.
Army AND NAVY. ' '''
Reterencs 10 made to the Reports of it, Secretaries
for ~ forces and axpeassa Of the two branches 1t
service. Recommendation 10 made for staff corps
prouosious. The emcieney II the Naval Ssrvice 10
improvcd By using snaler vsssel, enabling the oecu
patton Of larger extent oe cruising ground with