, 1872-12-02
What tho President Touckes on In
Els Message.
He Thinks the Taxes Should Not
Be Reduced.
The Country's Finances in a
Favorable and Satisfac-
tory Condition.
The Estimates for the Fiscal Year.
1854,

1854.
TIE MESSAGE.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 1.-The Presidents
message has been transcribed, and will be sent
to the Capitol for presentation to the two Houses
between IL and O'Clock. The message longer
than the last one, and the reading Of it will take
nearly an hour.
On the subject Of Finance he refers to the re-
port Of Secretary Boutwell,, and says he does not
believe that tho taxes ought to be much farther
reduced; TINT the present income is required for
the payment Of the debt, the interest On tho
bonls aud the current running expenses Of the
Government. He regards the finances as in .
ye-y satisfactory and favorable condition, and
hopes, with the present prosperity, and with
wise legislation, the time is not far distant
when the currency of the country will be ad-
justed to specie basis.
He speaks in terms of praise of the extensive
improvements in the District Of Columbia, and
urges upon Congress liberal appropriations, to
enable the work to so on. Until Washington
becomes worthy Of being the Capital Of the
Ns.ion.
He mikes no recommendation regarding the
internal Revenue Bureau, but it is known that
ury Department, which abo1iehes the Offices
CT Assessor and Assistant Assessor Of Internal
revenue. He asks the special attention Of Con-
52eEs to the report Of the Postmaster General
On the matter Of postal telegraphy but he makes
10 recommendation On the subject.
tie discusses ct considerable length our re1G-
tons with Spain and the Island Of Cuba, and:ro-
g1ets TINT no advance has been made toward a
settlement Of the difficulties between that conn-
try and the United States. He regards tho
trouble in Cuba as largely due to the existence
OF slavery IN that island, and hopes tLat the es-
adjustment of amicable relations will not be long
delayed. Much space in the message is devoted
to the critical condition Of affairs on the Mex
lean border, and asks the attention OF Congress
to the report Of the Commissioners and to the
subject generally. No mention whatever will
be maze ID the message of tho Old project to an
mex Santo Domingo.
Mr.. coLFA8.
Vice President Colfex arrived here this morn
ing, and has taken quarters at Wormley's His
wife, on account Of delicate health and their re-
cent athiction, Will spend but short time in the
city during the winter. and will not arrive until
January. Mr. Colfax thinks the eeEsion will be
quiet one, and that there will be little if a,y
bitterness between parties.
GENERAL BAkEs
also arrived here this morning. He says he has
not announced any intention OF reBignlnE the
Craftsmanship Of the Foreign Committee, aId
that he has never given thought to the subject.
He says he has written no letter. and will be
guided by circumstances.
CIVIL SERVICE.
Ihe larger portion Of the Senators and Repre-
sentatiyes are here tonight, and the leading ho-
tells, SO long deserted, are crowded to their ut
most capacity. Tie lending Congressman Nl eeem en-
to be uniformly impressed with the conviction
that the session which begin tomorrow will bo
one OF the dulless on record. Theloaaing topics
thleh Ehleh are uppernost in the minds of all who
have arrived relate to tho Postal Telerranh
eche1ne and Civil Service Reform On tie latter
eub1ect, several Of the most distinguished mem
Der pegs, agel such as rs "A MeFton Wilson. Logan
heid, and Chesterfield. Of the House, had a long
and serious consultation with the President On
SATURDAYS and to the conflicting views which
we're offered, the President simply had the reply
to make, tii:t go long Is the law imposed UPON
him the Civil Service rules and regulations. he
felt compelled to stand by and enforce them.
Those who are opposed to this reform are
the absence of other issues, its adoption viii
csuse dissension in tie Republican pcrty far
moe serious than any which has yet threatened
1.s organization.
here indicate that the sentiment in favor of this
reform has largely Increased since last winter
Members are beginning to find out that the new
1eS,t2ll:icn relieves them Of an immense amount
74:ts. Some Of the members still adhere to the
t::'-iucn that the new system is not popular with
80 seople, and assert that the last election WAS
q clear and positive verdict against it.
POSTAL TELEGRAPHG.
On the Postal Telegraphic scheme Congress-
1noa, so far as decided opinion is concerned,
are fully as much at sea as one year ago. The
1'oiz.ts in the report o. the Postmaster General
ownership by the Government of a telegraphic
E?stean, have been largely discussed to-day. The
Chairman Of the Committee on Ways and
!Mesns, a1r. Dawes, does not think the country
scheme. He does not know but |
thai he would give his support
to some such intermediate plan as would con
template Government ownership Of the teIe- !!
HraNH. bHt tn IA 1narAfa3 fhro7,f f1,
OF private company, SO as to prevent large |
increase OF Government of1lce-holders. It is
but a fair statement to say that bpt few mem
hers re2 " nave any practical ideas on this SUBJ
such as Palmer, Farnsworth, Hubbard, Garfield
the t.:.:t main .,, points and details. Tie at- IT.
Committee has already paid tho subject las not
resulted IN anything tangible. Something is
looked for in the Presidents message, to-mor-
xoww, which, together with tile Postmaster Gen
e5a to 4ha vii gEe some Rraetjeal direction
which has heretofore been published in the de-
e2atches. with some notifications or addition.
vii be the first one introduced on this subject.
The more experienced members Of The House
are of the opinion that all the legislation % that
can be procured on this subject will merely
be the appointment of commission
to collate statistics: and that in any event Con-
gress would only sanction such scheme which,
while 1t contemplated ownership of the lines !
would simply regulate the rates of messages.
BID then let tho work out to be bid for as Other
Government contracts.
APPROPRIATION BILLS.
The regular Appropriation bills will be ready
% be reported on the first working day of the
session. General Garfield Will take the floor to-
no;Tow @ after the reading Of the journal, to have
'ach I'LL reported fixed as a special order.
TIE OPENING DAY.
The Republican Senators will hold their eau
'us at about 2 o'clocl. tomorrow. The Senate |
VII organize at noon, with the Vice De- -
he chair. when the 11a---' =
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