The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-05
PlBSIDBDT'S MESSAGE.
The United States at Peace
with All the World.
NO FIGHTING men OR WEEPING MAIDENS.!
The Treaty Of Washington and
Its Advantages.
Our Relations with Spain in
Reference to Cuba.
CHINA AND THE COREA.
Recommendations to Entirely AbOl.
ish Slavery in the West
Indies and Brazil.
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Revitw Of the National Revenue System and
the Methods OF Collection.
POIyEalny and IKu KluxisnA
Doomed.
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Reform and Retrenchment Demanded in
All the Public Departments
Revitw Of the National Revenue System and
the Methods OF Collection.
Reform and Retrenchment Demanded in
All the Public Departments

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 4, 1871.
To THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
In addressing my third annual Message to tha
law-making branch OF the government 1t Is crafty.
ing to be able to state that during the past year
success has generally attended the effort TO execute
all laws found upon the statute books. The policy
has been not to inquire into the wisdom OF tho
laws already enacted. but to learn their
spirit and intent. and to enforce them ac-
cordingly, The past year has, under
wise Providence, been OF general prosperity 10
the nation. IL has, however, been attended with
more than usual cnastisemenr in the loss OF life
and property by storm and fire. These disasters
have served to call forth the best elements OF
human nature in our country, and to de-
velop q friendship for us on the part OF
foreign nations which goes far towards ALE.
WAITING the distress occasoned by the calamties.
The benevolent who have so generously shared with
the victims OF these misiortunes Will reap their
ward In the consciousness OF having performed
noble act, and In receiving the grateful thanks OF
men, women and children, whose sui1erings they
have relieved. n9
The relations OF the United States with foreign
Powers continue TO be friendly. The year has been
cventful in witnessing two great nations, speaking
one language and having one lineage. settling bv
peaceful arbitration disputes OF long standing ana
liable at any time to bring those nations into
hostile cOnnict. An example has thus been sec
which. n successful in It's final issue, may be fol-
lowed by other civilized nations and be lnally the
means OF returning to productive industry millions
OF men now maintained to settle the disputes VI
nations by the bayonct and the broadsword.
THE TREATY WASHINGTON.
transmit herewith o copy OF treaty alluded Ia.
which has been concluded since the adjournment OF
Congress. with Her Britannia Majesty, and a copy
OF the protocols OF the conferences or the Comms
sioners BY whom 1t was negotiated. This treaty
provides methods for adjudicating the questions
pending between the two nations Various questions
are to be adjusted BY arbitration recommend
Congress ~ early day to make the necessary
provision for the Tribunal at Geneva and Tor the
several commissions the part Of the United States
called for BY the treaty. His Majesty the King of
Italy, the President OF the SWISS Conference and His
Majesty the Emperor of Brazil have each consented,
on the Joint request Of the two Powers, to name
arbitrator for the TRIBUNAL at Geneva. ! have
caused my thanks to be suitably expressed
for the readiness with which the joint
request has been complied with by
the appointment OF gentlemen OF emnence and
learning to these important positions. His Majesty
the Emperor OF Germany has been pleased to CON-
ply with the joint wish OF the two governments.
and has consented to act as the arbitrator OF the
disputed water boundary between the United States
and Great Britain. The contracting parties in the
treaty have undertaken 10 regard as between them
selves certain principles OF public law Tor which the
United States have commended from the commences
ment Of their history. They have also agreed 70
bring these principles to the knowledge OF the other
maritime Powers and TO invite them to accede to
them. Negotiations are going on as to the form OF
the note by which the invitation Is to be extended
10 the other Power.
THE CANADIAN FISHERIES AND TIE BOUNDARY
LINE
recommend the legislation necessary on the part
of the United States TO bring into operation the arti
ces OF the treaty relating to the fisheries and to
the other matters touching the relations Of
the United States toward the British North
American possessions, TO become operative
as soon the proper legislation shall be had the
part OF Great Britain and It's possessions. 1t Is much
10 be desired that this legislation may become
operative before the fishermen OF the United States
begin 10 make their arrangements for the coming
season.
nave addressed communication, or which a
copy Is transmitted herewith TO the Governors OF
New York, Pennsylvania, OHIO, Indiana, Michigan,
Illinois and Wisconsin, urging upon the govern
ments OF those states respectively the necessary &C
ton on their part to carry into effect the object OF
the article Of the treaty which contemplates the
OF the canals on either side connected with the nav
cation Of the lakes ana rivers forming the boundary
tries
II Is hoped that the importance OF the object and
the benefits TO now therelrom viii the speedy
approval and legislative sanction OF the states con-
cerned.
renew the recommendation for an appropriation
for determining the true position OF the forty-nn
parallel OF latitude where It forms the boundary
between the United States ana the British North
American possessions between the Lake OF me
Woods and the summit OF the Rocky Mountains.
The early action OF Congress on this recommends
tion named would put It IN the power OF the War
Department TO place force IN the neld during the
next summer.
PROTECTION TO GERMANS IN FRINGE.
The resumption Of diplomatic relations between
France and Germany have enabled me 10 give
directions for the withdrawal OF the protec-
ton extended 10 Germans In France by tho
diplomatic and consular representatives OF the Unit.
ed States In that country IL Is Just add that the
delicate duty OF this protection has been performed
by the Minister and Consul General at Paris AMI the
various Consuls in France under the supervision OF
The latter with great kindness as well ~
with prudence anu tact Their course has
received the commentator OF the German govern
ment and has wounded no susceptibility OF tue
French.
GERMANY, AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY
The government OF the Emperor OF Germany con.
tlnues TO manifest friendly feeling towards tho
United states, and q desire to narmonlze with the
moderate and Just policy which this government
maintains I'm its relations with Asiatic Powers as
well ~ with the South American republics. l. have
yiven assurances that the friendly feelings VI tna