The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-12-05

years since, has remained unexecuted in the
absence of regulations for its enforcement.
It was but feeble step toward emanclpa-
ton, 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 reg
ulations for carrying out the laws
of emancipation have been announced.
giving evidence of the sincerity Of
intention of the present Government 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 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 I'M
happy condition in Cuba, 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 the
distressing and sickening contest. In my
last annual message referred to this sub
Ject, and again recommend such legislation
DO uay Ue proper W utuOuuCt, IL AOo
prevent, at least to discourage American
citizens from holding or dealing in slaves.
SPAIN AND SOUTH AMERICA.
1t is gratifying to announce that the ratl-
ficatiOn 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.
copy of the instrument is herewith submit
ted. 1t is hoped that this may be followed
NV hat
parties.
The differences which at one tine threat
ened the maintenance of peace be-
tween Brazil and the Argentine Republic, it
justment. With these States, as with the Re-
publics of Central and South Amer
lea, we continue to maintain the
most friendly relations. IL is
with regret, however, 1 announce that the
Government of Venezuela has made no fur
ther payments on account of the awards I'M
der the convention of the 25th 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 origin
ated in injuries to its citizens by Venezuelan
authorities, and having been acknowledged
pursuant to a treaty IN the most solemn form
known among nations, would seem to de-
serve preference over debts of 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.
CHINA AND JAPAN.
Our treaty relations with Japan remain
unchanged. 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. It is hoped, however, that the in
terchange of opinion, which took place dur
ing their stay in this country has led to a
mutual appreciation of the interests there
which may be promoted when the revision of
the existing Treaty shall be undertaken. In
this connection l renew my recommendation
of one year ago that to give Importance and
efficiency to our diplomatic relations with
Japan and China, and to further and in main
tanning the good opinion of these people and
to secure to the United States its share of
the commerce destined to flow between these
nations and the balance of the world, an APP
preparation be made to support at least four
American youths in each of these countries,
to serve as a part of the official family OF
our ministers. 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 have to
depend for Interpreters and translation
| upon natives of those countries, who know
our language imperfectly, or procure for
eign business houses, or the Interpreter to
other Foreign Ministers.
| renew the recommendation made on a
| 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 Terrific
ries with which the Department of State is
row 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 recommended in
case of citizens of the United States desti-
| tute or sick under such circumstances. Ii
| is well known that such citizeus 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, be
come penniless and have no friends at home
| able to succor them. Persons in this
situation must either perish, cast
themselves upon the charity OF
| foreigners, or be relieved at the private
charge of our own officers, who usually,
| even with the most benevolent dispositions,
| have nothing to spare for such purposes.
| Should the authority and appropriation
| asked for be made, care will be taken to
| carry the benefcence of Congress into eff
| feet that it shall not be unnecessarily or
unworthily bestowed.
| TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
| The moneys received and carried into the
| Treasury during the fiscal year ending June
80, 1872, were: From customs, S2l6,370,
236T; from sales of public lands, 81 $751;
| 71419; from internal revenue, $3.50, 1912, TT
~; from tax on national bank circulation,
| So, 523 1896. 80; from Pacific Railroad Com
panies, S749, s61.S7; from customs fines,
ETC., 81, l36, 442. "a; from fees, CONSULAR pat
ent, land, ETC., So, 2S4, O95. go; from miscel
| laneous sources, 81, 412, 254. Ii. Total ordi-
nary receipts, 1864 ,694, 229 81; from premi
ums on sales of coin, Sc, 412, 637 Is. Total net
| receipts, 1874 LOG, e67.56 Balance in Treas
| ury June so, 1871, sos, 935, 705. SO, in
Guiding $1,S22, 1856 received from
unavailable sources. Total available cash,
s4S4, 042, 573. Is. The net expenditures by
warrants during the same period were for
| civil expenses, SIG. 199 079. 70; for foreign in
terests, SIS, 400, 500 H. Indians, 81 065 TBS. 50
lishment, including Notifications, river and
| harbor improvements, and arsenals, 49,, 81,
| 157. 20 for naval establishments. including
| vessels and machinery and improvements al
| navy yards, S21 ,249, 500. 80; for miscellaneous
civil, including public buildings, light
houses, and collecting the revenue, 81, 95S
800 SS; interest On the public debt, Sly.
357, S39.72. Total, exclusive of principal and
premium on public debt, S270, $50, sos. 81 fo1
premium on bonds purchased, 81, 95S, 766. rs
for redemption of the ',ublic debt, 500, $780,
253.54 Total, S1O6, 81 5000. Total net
disbursements, 1914 ,216.21. Balance in