The Greenville enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1870-1873, 1871-12-27
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Abstract Of the Presidents Message.
The message Of the President stssss thss the
relations Of United States with foreign powers
continue friendly. He refers to settlement Of
Alabama dispnte By the treaty Of W ashington,
and says that tho example thus set, may bs
followed by other civ ilized nations, and finally
DO the means Of returning TO prod ductive indus
try, tho millions Of raen who are now retained
to settle national disputes By the bsyonst and
broadside. ., s....t .tr .
He commends the minister and consuls NJ
France for their course, In protecting interests
Of Germans in city Of Paris during late war.
He informs Congress, that in conformity
with the established precedent, he has fecog-
nized the change Of government at Rome and
tho italian States.
He speaks Of the combined friendly rela-
tions between Russia and the United States In
reference to the visit Of Grand Duke Alexis
and his reception hero. ,..
In relation to Minister Catacssy. be s.ys
that the inexcusabie course Of the Russian
Minister had rendered II necessary for tho Pres.
ident to request that minister's recall, and
declined to receive him any longer, and says
that II was impossible for him, with self-re-
spect' or just regard for the dignity Of the No.
tion to allow Minister Catacazy to continu. %
bold intercourse with this government after
his personal abuse Of government officials. and
after his improper interference by various
means, in the relations between this country
and other powers, tho government had tbero-
fore been released from further intercourse
with Catacazy, and another minister had been
commissioned, who was entirely unobiectiona.
BILE. n."
He recommends the education OF four Amer-
lean youths in Japan and China, and pi;.s
the history Of the difficulties in the Corea. md
leaves the subject to the action of Congress.
AS to Cuban Affairs, he says, that he has in
structed the Naval Con mander In Cuban -
ters, to protect the lives and liberties Of bon.-
noe citizens OF the United States and the dig
nifty OF the aag, aud express the hope, that ali
pending questions between the United STATE,
and Cuba may be adjusted in a spirit OF peace
and Cancellation which has heretofore guided
ootn powers. Recommends Congress to take
measures to support the lines Of steamships
between San Francisco and China and between
Dan Francisco and Japan. Also to take stems
20 oring about the return Of specis payments
Also to unite the telegraphic system with the
postal system Of the United States.
| He defends the policy pursued In ref,,sn.,,
to the stoppage of the ku k!uI outrages, and
express the belief that out of the very numer,
GUS arrests made, NO innocent person is now
In custody.
| In regard to polygamy Ia Utah he relates
tho action Of the federal court and authorities
there, and says that the Mormons will NOT be
permitted to violate the laws under the CLOAK
Oh religion; but suggest whether children al
ready born under the Mormon system should
not be legitimatized.
| lie recommends the abolition of all internal,
revenue taxes except those on spirits. m all
liquors, tobacco and stamps also a revision Of
the tariff.
lie says that the Indian peace policy Ia,
thus far resulted favorably, and he recou-
mends the formation of territorial govern :
ment in the Indian Territory.
| He suggests the removal of all political d;s-
abilities under the fourteenth constitution. 4,
amendment and says 1t would be n hapuv
time for the Southern States when their old
citizens shall again take an interest In pol;,s.
cal affairs.
lie recommends liberal appropriations for
the District Of Columbia and for the npb,;o
buildings in Chicago.
lie renews the question Of civil service re-
form' and prom ises that the experiment of 70.
form shall have fair trial.