Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-12-06


the same relative attitude which they have
occupied for a long time past. This confess
has lasted now for four years. We're it seer
at "a distance from our neghborhood We
might be Indifferent to its result, although
humanity could not be unmOved by many
of it's incidents whenever they might occur
I It is, however, at our door. cannot doubt
that the continued maintenance of slavery
in Cuba is g among the strongest
inducements r, to- . the continuance Of
this strife A terrible wrong is the
natural cause of terrible evil The
abolition of slavery and the introduction OF
other reforms in the administration of the
| Governmental Cuba could not fail to ad-
vance the restoration of peace and order. 1t
| is especially to be hoped that the present
liberal G Government OF Spain will voluntarily
adopt this view. The law of emancipation,
which was passed more thantwo years since,
| has remained uneXeeuted in the absence of
regulations for its enforcement. 1t was but
| feeble step toward emancipation, but it
was the recognition of right, and was hailed
| as such, and exhibited Spain in harmony with
| the sentiments of humanity and of justice,
and in sympathy with the other powers of
the Christian and civilized world. Within
| the past few weeks the regulations for car
| rying out the laws of emancipation have
| been announced, giving evidence of the sim
| cerity of intention of the present Gov
eminent to carry into effect the law of 1870.
/ have not failed to urge the consideration
| of the wisdom, the policy, and the justice of
a more effective system for the abolition of
| the great evil which has oppressed a race
| and continues bloody and destructive con-
! test close to our border, as well as the eXpe-
diency and the justice of conceding reforms
of which the propriety is not questioned.
Deeply impressed with the conviction that
the continuance of slavery is one of the most
active causes of the continuance of the. un-
happy condition in Cuba, l regret to believe
that citizens of the United States, or
those claiming to be such, are large holders in
Cuba of what is there claimed as property
but which is forbidden and denounced by
the laws of the United States. They are
thus, in defiance of the spirit of our own
laws, contributing to the continuance of
this distressing and sickening contest. In
subject, and again recommend such legis-
lation as may be proper to denounce and, if
not prevent, at least to discourage American
citizens from holding or dealing in slaves.
1t is gratifying to announce that the rati-
ficatlon of the convention concluded under
the auspices of this Government, between
Spain on the one part and the allied Repub-
lies of the Pacific on the other, providing for
| an armistice, have been exchanged. A copy
of the instrument is herewith submitted. 1t
is hoped that this may be followed by per
manent peace between the same parties.
The differences which at one time threat
ened the maintenance of peace between Bra
I'll and the Argentine Republic, it is hoped,
are in the way of satisfactory adjustment.
With these States, as with the Republics OF
Central and South America, we continue to
maintain the most friendly relations.
1t is with regret, however, an
nounce that the Governor of Venezuela
has made no further payments on account of
the awards under the Convention of the 18th
of April, 1866. That Republic is understood
to be now almost, if not quite, tranquilized.
1t is hoped, therefore, that it will lose no
time in providing for the unpaid balance of
its debt to the United States, which, having
originated in injuries to its citizens by
Venezuelan authorities, and having been &C
knowledged pursuant TO treaty in the
most solemn form known among nations,
would seem to deserve a preference over
debts of q different origin and contracted in
a different manner. This subject is again
recommended to the attention of Congress
for such action as may be deemed proper.
Our treaty relations with Japan remain un-
changed, An imposing embassy from that
interesting and progressive nation has visited
this country during the year that is passing,
but being unprovided with powers for the
signing Of a convention in this country, no
conclusion in that direction was reached. 1t
is hoped, however, that the interchange of
opinion which took place during their stay
alton of the interests there which may be
promoted when the. revision of the existing
treaty shall be undertaken.
In this connection renew my recommen-
dation of one year ago that to give import
ance and to add to the efficiency of our dl-
plomatic. relations with Japan and China,
and to further aid in maintaining the good
opinion of these people, and secure to the
United States its share of the commerce des-
tined to flow between these nations and the
balance of the commercial world, an ap-
preparation be made to support at least four
American youths III each OF these countries,
to serve as part of the official family OF our
Ministers there. Our representatives would
not even then be placed upon an equality
with the representatives of Great Britain or
some other powers. AS now situated, our
representatives in Japan and China nave TO
depend for interpreters and translators upon
natives of those countries who know our
language imperfectly, or procure for the oc-
casion the services of employees in foreign
business houses, or the interpreters OF other
foreign Ministers.
renew the recommendation made on
previous occasion of the transfer to the De-
partment of the Interior, to Which they
seem more appropriately to 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 Gov
eminent, has wisely made provision for the
relief of distressed seamen in foreign coun-
tries. No similar provision, however, has
hitherto been made for the relief Of citizens
in distress abroad other than seamen. 1t is
understood to 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 carry it into effect are rec
commended in cases of citizens of the United
States, destitute or sick, under such clrcum-
stances. 1t is we'll known that such cltl-
zens resort to foreign countries In great
numbers; though most of them are able to
bear the expenses incident to locomotion,
there are some who, through accident or
otherwise, become penniless, and have no
friends at home able to succor them. Per
sons in this situation must either perish,
cast themselves upon the charity of foreign
ers, or be relieved at the private
charge of our officers, who usually,
even with the most benevolent dis
position, have nothing to spare for
such purposes. Should the authority and
the appropriation asked for be given, care
will be taken to carry the benefcence of
Congress into effect, that it shall not be I'M
necessarily or unworthilY bestowed.
The moneys received and carried into the
Treasury during the fiscal year ending June
80, 1872, were: From customs, S216, $40, 2S6. II;
from sales of public lands, $2,575, ia. 10;
from internal revenue; $3.50, ,17.72; from
tax on National Bank circulation, etc., &c.
523, 1876, SO; from Pacific Railroad companies,
STAG, 661.S7; from customs, fines, etc, 81
1876, 442. "a; from fees, consular, patent,
land, ETC., 81, 2S4, O95 go; from miscellaneous
sources, 81, 412 254. II; total ordinary receipts
1891 694, 229 81; from premiums on sales
of, coin, 50, Az, 637 .65; total net receipts,
1914, LOG, S67.56. Balance in Treasury, June
so, 1871, 500, 935, 705 SO, including S1S,-
22S.35 received from unavailable
| sources. Total available cash, S4S4,-
o42,573.15. The net expenditures