Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-12-12


CATION in that quarter, and their researches
were necessarily incomplete, partly on account
of the limited appropriation made by Con
gress. Mexico, on the part of that Govern
ment has appointed similar commission tc
investigate these outrages. It is not announc
ed officially, but the press of that country state
that the fullest investigation is desired, and
that the cooperation of all parties concerned
is invited to secure that end. therefore re-
commend that special appropriation be made
at the earliest day practicable to enable the
commissioners on the part of the United States
to return to their labors without delay.
THE WAR IN CUBA.
It is With regret that have again to an.
nounce q continuance of the disturbed condi
tion of the island of Cuba. No advance to-
ward the paci6cation of the discontented part
of the population has been made. While the
insurrection has gained no advantages, and
exhibits no more of the elements of power OF
of the prospects of ultimate success than were
exhibited year ago, Spain, on the other hand
has not succeeded in its expression, and the
parties stand apparently in the same relative
attitude which they have occupied for long
time past.
This contest has lasted now for more than
four years. Were it seen at distance from
our neighborhood we might be Indifferent tc
its result, although humanity could not be
unmoved by many of its incidents wherever
they might occur. 1t is, however, at our door
1 cannot doubt that the continued main
tenance of slavery in Cuba is among the
strongest inducements to the continuance OF
this strife. A terrible wrong is the natural
cause of terrible evil The abolition of sla
very and the introduction of other reforms in
the administration of government in Cuba
could not fail to advance the restoration Of
peace and order. 1t is greatly to 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
1t was but a feeble step towards emancipation
but it was the recognition of right, and was
hailed as such, and exhibited Spain in har
mony with sentiments of humanity and Of
justice, and in sympathy with the other Pow
ers of the Christian and civilized world
Within the past few weeks the regulations fol
carrying out the law of emancipation have
been announced, giving evidence Of the sin
cerity of intention of the present Government
to carry into effect the law of 1870. I 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 oppresses race and continues a
bloody and destructive contest close to oul
border, as we'll as the expediency and the
justice of conceding reforms Of which the pro-
priety 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 unhap'
py condition in Cuba, I 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 for
hidden 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 my last annual message l refer:
red to this subject, and I 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.
RELIEF OF CITIZENS ABROAD IN DISTRESS.
Congress, from the beginning of the Gov.
ernment, has wisely made provision for the re-
lief of distressed seamen in foreign countries
No similar provision, however, has been made
for the relief of citizens in distress abroad
other than seamen. 1t is understood to be
customary with other Governments to author
ize consuls to extend such relief to their citi'
zens or subjects in certain cases.
A similar authority and an appropriation
to carry it into effect are recommended in the
case of citizens of the United States destitute
or sick under such circumstances. 1t is well
known that such citizens 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.
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 granted, care will
be taken to carry the bene6cence of Congress
into such effect thatit shall not be unnecessari-
ly and unworthily bestowed.
TREASURY.
Themoneys received and conveyed into the
Treasury during the fiscal year ending June
3Oth, 1872, we're: From customs, S2l6,37O,-
2S6.77; from sales of public lands, $685.
71419; from internal revenue, $130,642,177.-
72: from tax on national bank circulation,
&C., s1,136,45234; from Pacific Railway
COMPANIES, s74,9S6,187; from customs, fines,
&C., 81, ,136, ,442.34; from fees, consular, pa
tent, land, &C., s2,284,O95.92; from miscella-
neous sources, S4,441 ,25471; total ordinary
receipts, 1854 ,794 ,22991; from premium on
sales of coin, $941 ,263, ,765; total net receipts,
1914, LOG, ,367.56; balance in Treasury June
3Oth, 1871, s1O9, ,705.59, including s18,-
22S.35 recei ived from unavailable; total avail
able cash, s484,O42, ,573.15. The net expend.
itures by warrants during the same period
we're: For civil expenses, s16,1S7,O59.2O ;
for foreign intercourse, 81 1889, ,369.14 for In
dians, 81, 7,O61, 1882; for pensions, s28, $780,
4O2.76; for military establishment, including
fortifcation, river and harbor improvements,
and arsenals, s35, ,372,157.20; for naval estab-
lishment, including vessels and machinery,
and improvements at navy-yards, $2l ,249,-
SO9.99 for miscellaneous civil purposes, in
cluding public buildings, lighthouses, and