The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-12-02
Read BEFORE CONGRESS- TODAY
A FULL S SIS
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
THE LATE ARBITRATION AND BOUND

s.oo1 hio III DoStoU. IL refers TO the
Geneva Arbitration and its satisfactory re-
suits which left the two governments o.
America and England without shadow or
their friendly relations, which it is sincerely
hoped may forever remain equally uncloud-
ed. 1t recommends the immediate creation
OF board Of commissioners to decide on
the amounts to be paid to individuals, II
compliments Mr.. Adams and Mr.. Bancroft,
for their eminent services in the matter
OF the Geneva and San Juan arbitrations the
decisions in the latter leaving the United
States for the first time without any case
as to disputed boundaries.
THE TREATY OF WAsHINGTON--vIEN
Ma EXPOSITION.
In regard to the fisheries and our relations
with the British North American provinces
the President says that he has received
netice that the Imperial Parliament and
the Dominion Government had passed laws
to carry the provisions of the Treaty OF
Washington into operation, and he there
fore recommend legislation by Congress
in the same direction. He speaks of the
friendly relations of the United States
with all the Governments of Europe. He
refers to the Vienna International EXPOSE
ton, end recommends the fitting up of two
natioral vessels to convey the goods Of ex.
hibitors to Trieste, and suggests that appro .
priatlon be made to have the next
great exposition in this country. in 1876. at
the time Of the Centennial Celebration in
Philadelphia.
TIE WAR IN CUBA.
lie refers to the disturbed condition of
affairs in Cuba, and says that no advance
towards pacification in that island has been
made, while the instruction had gained no
advantages and exhibited no more of the
elements OF power or prospective success
than year ago; neither had Spain sue
ceeded in depressing the insurrection. The
parties to the strife were standing
in the same attitude as for a long
time past. The continuation of
slavery in that island he regards
among the strongest causes of the con-
tinuance of strife, and he thinks that the
abolition of slavery and the institution of
other reforms there could not fail to adj
vance the restoration of peace and order.
Il was greatly to be hoped that the present
liberal government of Spain will voluntarily
adopt that view.
CHINA AND JAPAN.
Referring to our relations with China and
Japan, the President recommends provision
for maintaining four American Youths in
each OF the countries as part Of the diplo-
matte family of ministers.
REVENUE AND TAXATION.
He gives details of revenue received in
the past year, and of reduction to amount
OF over one hundred million of public debt.
He expresses doubt whether any fur
ther reduction in taxation is practicable for
the present, and he recommends that no
more legislation be had on that subject, ex-
cept to correct errors of omission or COM
mission IN the present laws, until sufficient
time shall have elapsed to prove that it ca
be done and still leave sufficient revenue to
meet current expenses, pay interest on
public debt, and provide for sinking fund.
lie suggests also the currency shall be
as soon as possible brought to par with
gold.
OUR WATER LINES.
He says that various enterprises will be
brought to the attention of Congress for
the cheapening of transportation of pro.
duce from the West to tho Atlantic sea.
coast, and suggests that steps should be
taken to gain all available information to
ensure equitable and iudicious legislation.
In this connection he refers favorably to the
proposed route to connect the Mississippi
Valley with the Atlantic at Charleston
and Savannah, by way of the Ohio and
tennessee rivers; also to the proposed ex-
tension of the Kanawha and James river
canal and the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal, and to the proposed canal around
Niagara Falls. He says that there should
be an almost continuous system Of land.
navigation from Maine to the Gulf Of
Mexico nature having provided a create,
part of the route, and the obstacles to be
overcome being within theskill of engineers.
THE NAVY.
He calls attention to the weakness of the
American navy, and endorses the recon
mendations of the Secretary of the Navy
IN that respect. He recommends subsidies
for steamship lines to Brazil, and between
San Francisco, New Zealand and Australia
also, and increase of salaries of heads OF
Bureaus.
THE FRANK.
He favors the abolition of the Thanking
privilege, and recommends modification
of the existing evils.
POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
He also recommends the adoption by
Congress Of the best method of acquiring
the title to all telegraph lines now in ope.
ration, and OF the connection Of that ser
vice with the postal service. It is no,
probable that the subject can receive prop.
er consideration at this session, but he
thinks the movement might be initiated SC
that future action may be had--fair to the
Government and to the private parties con.
cerned.
THE CARRYING TRADE.
lie calls attention to the alarming falling
oil in the American carrying trade. AM
says that yearly expenditure of five mil
lion dollars for the next five Years to restor
that trade would be profitable invest
ment.