Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-03

nrsJ which hns been held in EASterE FufoNe
= SseyeS tss; , ASneris2 IN lny2t;2rs and
selves az ~ e Opportunity offered for the pre-
sensee.or ~ sneir productions, II encouraged
SION OF Congress aU.nofgty was given for the
appointIne-it OF one or two new agents to
reprSsen tsthis Government at the Expos ton.
but In the absence OF ANY abpTobriaiien5
there Is danger that the iInbcrthnt behent
whleh tIle Occasion oststsl VIII, IA a large de-
com Aera tne subject strongly 20 your consid-
/ efArott and recommend that an advocate OF
appropriation be made for the purpose to FUR
ther aie American exhibitors at The Vienna
Exposition l would recommend in addition
70 An appropriation Of money, that the secre-
naval vessels r. ~ transport between our Allan
tic eitsrs and Trieste, or the most convenient
gsrt 70 Vienns and beck, their articles for eS-
4 oibltiOn.
Since your last session the PRESIDENT of the
i Mexican Republic, distinguished by his high
character and ~. rs services TO his country,
has diete shd his temporary successor has
1 the people-a proof OF Confidence on their
part Ia his patriotism and wisdunn-whlCh, It
Is believed, win he confirmed BY the results Of
bis administration. Il r. particularly desiTa-
BILE that nothing should be len undOne by the
government Of either republic TO strengthen
| their relations as neighbors and friends. II is
much TO be regretted that many lawless acts
continue 70 disturb the quiet OF the settle
ments on the border between our territory
of wrong to American citizens in various
parts OF the country are made. The revolution
afy condition IN which the neighbOring Re
| public has so long been involved, has in some
Il degree contributed TO this disturbance. II is
TO be hoped that with more settled rule OF
order through the Republic, which may be
expected from the present Government, the
acts OF which Just complaint is made will
cease, The proceedings Of the Commission
under the Convention with Mexico, OF the
sixth OF July. 1865, on the subject Of claims,
have unfortunately been checked by an OBJ
stacle. for the removal OF which measures
have been taken by the two Governments,
which il is believed viii prove successful.
The Commissioners appointed pursuant 10 the
| joint Resolutions Of Congress OF the seventh
OF May last, 10 inquire into the depre-
dations of the Texas frontier have diligently
made Investigations in that quarter. Their
report upon the subject will be communicated
70 you. Their researches were necessarily in
| complete, partly on account nf the limited
! appropriation made by Congress. Mexico, on
the part of their government, has appointed
| similar Commission TO investigate these out
RACES, 1t is not announced officially, but the
press Of that country state that the fullest in
! vestigation is desired, and that the co-opera-
| tion Of all parties concerned is invited, TO
| secure that end therefore recommend that
| a special appropriation be made at the earliest
| day practicable, 10 enable the Commissioners
! on the part OF the United States to return to
| their lRbOrs without delay. II is with regret
| that have again to make announcement OF
a continuance OF the disturbed condition OF
| the Island OF Cuba. No advance toward the
| pacihcation OF the discontented part OF the
| population has been made while the insurrec-
! tiOn has gained no advantage and exhibits no
more Of the elements OF psWer or Of the pros
pect Of ultimate success then were exhibited
year, ago, while Spain on the other
sion, and the parties stand apparent
| ly In the same relative attitude which they
have occupied for a long time. This contest
| has been started now for four years. We're il
| seen at n distance from our neighborhood we
might be Indifferent TO it's results, although
/ humanity could not be unmoved by
I ma nj hnr f1tax-
might occur. Il is however at our door.
! l cannot doubt that the continued main
| tenance OF slavery in Cuba is among the
strongest Inducements for the continuance of
the strife. and this terrible wrong Is the natu-
raj cause Of q terrible evil. The abolition Of
/ slavery and the introduction OF other reforms
/ in the administration OF the government in
| Cuba could not fsH TO advance the restoration
of peace and order. 1t especially 10 be hoped
| that the present liberal government OF Spain
will voluntarily adopt this view. The law OF
emancipation which was passed more than
two years since has remained unexecuted In
! the absence Of regulations for its enforcement
II was but feeble step toward
emancipation, but II was the recog-
milton OF right, and was hailed as SUCH
and exhibited spain in harmony with
sentiments Of humanity and Of justice and
sympathy with the other powers Of the civil
lied world. Within the past few weeks the
regulations far carrying out the laws OF eman-
cipation have been amended, giving evidence
Of the sincerity OF the intention OF the pres
ent Government To- carry into effect the
laws OF 1870. l have not failed 10
urge the wisdom, the policy and the Justice
of more efiectual system for the abolishtIon
contiones a bloody and destructive contest
close 10 our border as well as the expediency
and that Justice Of conceding reforms OF which
the pnopriety Is not Questioned, deeply i'm
pressed with the conviction the con-
tinuance Of slavery is one Of the most
active causes OF the continuance
to believe that citizens OF the United
States, OF those claiming 70 be such, are large
holders IN Cuba,0i what Is there claimed as
property, but which IS forbidden and de-
nounced by the laws OF the United States
They are thus in defiance Of the spirit Of our
own laws contributing 10 the continuance OF
this distressing and sickeninR contest In NV
last annual message referred to this subject
and / again recommend such legislation as
may be proper to denounce, and if not prevent
at least to discourage American citizens from
holding or dealing In slaves.
Il is gratifying TO announce that the ratih-
cation OF the convention conducted under the
auspices Of this Government, between Japan
on the one part, and the allied Republics of
the Pacific on the other, providing for an ar
mistice, have been exchanged. A copy of the
instruments is herewith submitted. II is
hoped this may be followed by a permanent
peace between the same parties.
The differences which at one time threat
ened the maintenance Of peace between
Brazil and the Argentine Republic IL is hoped
are in the way Of satisfactory dJustment.
With these States, as with the Republics OF
Central and South America, We continue to
maintain the most friendly relation. II is
with regret. however, announced that the
government Of Venezuela has made no fur
ther payments on account OF the awards un-
der the convention OF the twenty-fifth Of
April, 1856. That Republic IS understood to be
now almost tranquilized. II is to be hoped
therefore thatit will lose no time IN provid-
ing for the unpaid balance of its debts TO the
United States, which, having originated In
injuries TO its citizens by Venezuelan authori-
ties, and having been acknowledged pursuant
to treaty, In the most solemn form
known among nations, would seem to
"A nre = 7f n a { fFarar
origin. and contracted in different manner.
This subject is again recommended TO the at
tention Of Congress for such action as may be
deemed proper. Our treaty relations with Js-
pan remain unchanged. An imposing en-
bsssy from that interesting and progressive
nation visited this country during the year
that is passing but being improvided with
the powers for the signing Of a Convention in
this country, no conclusion in that direction
interchange Of opinion which took place dur
ing their stay in this country has led 70 n mu-
tual appreciation OF the interests which may
be promoted when the revision of the existing
treaty shall be undertaken. In this connection
renew my recommendation Of one year ago,
that to give Importance and TO add TO the ef-
ficiency OF our diplomatic relations with Ja-
pan and China, and to further aid In retaining
the good opinion Of these people, and TO secure
to the United States its share OF the commerce
that is destined to now between these nations
and the balance Of the commercial world, an
appropriation be made 70 support st least four
American youths in each Of these TO serve as q
part OF the official family OF our ministers
there. Our representatives would not even then
be placed upon an equality with the Tepresen-
tatives OF Great Britain, or Of some other pow
ers. AS now situated our representatives in
Japan and China have to depend for inter
prefers sand translatOrs upon natives of those
countries, who know our language imper-
fectly, or procure for the occasion the services
Of employees in foreign business houses or
the Interpreters Of other foreign minister's I
renew the recommendation made at a previ-
Gus occasion, OF the transfer to the De-
partment OF the Interior, TO which they seem
more appropriately 20 belong, of all the
powers and duties in relation to the territories
with which the Department of state IS now
charged by law or by custom. Congress, from
the beginning OF the government, has
wisely made provision for the relief OF dis
tressed seamen In foreign countries. No sim
liar provision however has hitherto been
made for the relief OF citizens in distress
abroad other than seamen. II is understood
10 be customary with other governments to
authorize Consuls TO extend such relief TO
their citizens or subjects in certain cases. A
similar authority and an Appropriation to car
~ IL Into effect are commended in case OF citi-
zens OF the United States. Under such cir
cumstances II Is well-known that such citizens
resort 10 foreign countries in great numbers
though some Of them are abl to bear the ex-
pepses incident TO the locomotion, there are
some through accident or otherwise become
penniless, and have no friends atshome able to
succOr them. Persons in this situation must
either perish or cast themselves upon the
charity OF foreigners, or be relieved at the
private charge of our own officers, who usual
y, even with the most benevolent disposi-
I1lOhs, naNe holhlhg 70 spare Ior Huch purposes.
should the authority and appropriation asked
for be granted, care will be taken 10 carry the
oenehcence Of Congress into effect, that IL
shall not be unnecessary or unworthy be
slowed.
The money received and carried into the
treasury during the fiscal year ending June
-, 1872, were: from customs, $2I6, $40 2S6 n !;
from sales OF public lands, S2,575, IA 10; from
internal revenue, Sl20, ,6f2, III ~; from tax on
national bank circulation etc, s6,l23. .396 ~;
from Pacific Ratlraad Company, ST49, ,Sol 81 !;
from customs, fines, etc. sl .I18 432 "a: from
fees, consular patent land, ETC., 81 2s4, ,095 81,
fran misceilaneous sources, 81, AZ, ,354 Il total
ordinary receipts SSof, ,99s ~ 81 from premium
sa4, ,l06, ,SS So. Balance In treasury June 3O
1871, Sl09 75s So, including SIS 222 5 received
from unavailable. Total available cash, $780,
Dos ,slG l5
The net expenditures by warrants during
the same period were: for civil expenses. sl6'o