Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-12-11


present government to carry into effect the
law OF 1870. I have not failed to urge the
consideration of the wisdom, the policy, anC
| theJustice Of a more effective system for the
abolition of the great evil which oppressed
race and continues a bloody and de-
structive contest close to our border
as well as the expediency and the
justice of cOnceding reforms of which
the prOpriety is not questioned. Deeply inn
pressed with the conviction that the cOntinu-
ance of slavery is one of the most active causes
of the continuation Of the unhappy condition
in Cuba, regret believe that citizens of the
United States, or those claiming to
be such are large holders in Cuba
OF what is there claimed as prop
erty,; but which is forbidden and denounc-
ed 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 sickeuing contest. In my last
annual message referred to this subject, and
again recommend such legislation as may be
proper to denounce and if not prevent, at
least to discourage, American citizens from
holdingor dealing in slaves.
| SPAIN AND THE SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS.
1t is gratifying to announce that the ratifica-
ton of the Convention concluded under the
auspices OF this government between Spain
on the one part, and the allied republics of the
Pacific on the other providing for an armis-
| tlce, have been arranged. & copy of the in
strument is herewith submitted. 1t is hoped
that this may be followed by a permanent
peace between the same PARTIES.
SOUTH AMERICAS AFFAIRS.
The differences which at one time threaten
ed the maintenance of peace between Brazil
and the Argentine Republic, it is hoped are on
| TIE way to 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, / announce that the govern
ment of Venezuela has made no further pay
ments on account of the awards made under
the convention of the 25th OF April, 1866. That
republic is understood to be now almost if not
quite tranauiliZed. 1t is hoped, there
fore, that it will lose no time in
providing for the unpaid balances of
its debts to the United States, which, having
originated IN injuries to its citizens by the
Venezuelan autoritles, and having been ac-
knowledged pursuant to a treaty in the most
solemn form known among nations would
seem to deserve preference over debts Of a
different origin, and contracted in different
manner. This subject is again recommended
to the attention of Congress for such action
as may be deemed proper.
RELATIONS WITH JAPAN.
Our treaty relations with Japan remain I'M
changed. An imposing Embassy from that
Interesting and progressive nation visited this
country during the year that is passing, but
being unprOYided with powers for the signing
sion in tnat direction was reached. 1t is
hoped, however, that the interchange of opin-
ion which took place during their stay in this
country, has led to mutual appreciation of
the interests which may be promised when
the revision of the existing treaty shall be
undertaken.
In this connection Irenew my recommends
ton of one year ago, that, to give importance
and to add to the efficiency Of our diplomatic
relations with japan and China, and to fur
,4oI, g
those people, aud to secure to the United
States s. share Of the commerce destined to
flow between the two great nations
and the balance of the commercial world,
an appropriation be made to support at least
four American youths in each of these coun-
tries to serve part of the Official family OF
our ministers there. Our representatives
would not even then be placed upon an equal
| lty with the representatives OF Great Britain
! or some other powers. AS now situated our
representatives In Japan or China have to
depend for interpreters and traDslatOrS upon
natives of those countries who know our lam
guage imperfectly, or procure for the occasion
the services of employees i'll foreign business
! houses, or the interpreters to other foreign
! ministers.
THE TERRITORIES.
F.! Ircnew the recommendation made on a pre-
/ viou5 occasion, of the transfer to the Depart.
nlent of the Interior, now to which they seem
i more appropriately to belong, all the powers
and duties in relation to the territories with
which the Department of State is now charged
by law or by custom.
RELIEF OF DISTRESSED CITIZENS.
! Congress, from the beginning of the govern
ment. has wisely made provisions for the re-
| lief Of distressed seaman in foreign countries
| No similar provision, however, has hith-
| erto been made for the relief of citizens
in distress abroad other han seamen.
1t is understood to be customary
with other governments to authorize consuls
to extend such relief to their citizens or sub
| jects in certain cases. A similar authority and
an appropriation to carry it into effect are re-
| commended in the case of citizens OF the
/ United States destitute or sick under such
circumstances. tt is well known thai such
citizens resort to foreign countries in great
numbers Tho1Ieh most of them are able to
] bear the expenses incident to locomotlon, there
are some, who through accident or otherwise,
| become penniless and have no friends at home
| able to suecor them. Persons in this situation
| must either perish, cast themselves upon the
charity of foreigners, or be relieved at the prI-
vate charge Of Onr own officers, who usually,
e~en with the most benevolent dispositions
! have nothing to spare for such prTpC 5es
| Should the authority and appropriation asked
| for be allowed, care will be taken to carry the
benetcence Of Congress into effect and that il
shall not be unnecessarily or unWorthlly be-
| slowed.
!
The moneys received and carried into the
| treasury during the fiscal year ending june
| 30th, 1872, were: -.
From customs s...........-.-- SIZE, ,37O, 206. ~
From sales of public lands. s....-. 2,575, 7l4.1s
! From internal revenue. ......... l3O, 642, ,lfi.E
! From tax on national bank cir
culatIon, &c.................. 6,523, ,396. .3G
From Pacific railroad companies 749, SCI 81
| From customs, fines, &c....... LIST, ,442.3z
2.284, ,O95 o:
From Miscellaneous Sources A. 1872 ,254 n
| Total Ordinary Receipts 364 694, ,229.9
From Premium on Sales of Coin 9,4l2, 639 81
! Total net receipts. ............ 374, lOC, ,o37 .5t
1871 Observation-Disclosures. 109, ,935, 7O5 IS
Including 18,228.35 received
from unavailable funds.
Net total available cash.. 4S4, O42, ,573 Il
The net expenditures by warrants during
the same penod were as follows:
For civil expenses. S..............S 5 16, 9,Uf9V
For foreign interests. .....=... Is, ,409, 1863 l.
indians Observation-Disclosures. 7,065, 1888
/ Pensions Observation-Disclosures. 29, ,533, ,402. II
For military establishments, in
cluding Notifications, river
and harbor improvements and
arsenals.. ls..................... 35 5,372, 157. q
For naval establishments, in
cludinS vessels and machinery
and improvements at navy
yard. ...................... 21,249, ,8O9 81
For miscellaneous civil expendi-
lures, including public build
ings, lighthouses and collect
ing the revenues. ......... 42,95S, ,3a9 o.
Interest on thepublic debt...... LII, 1857 Z:
1 Total, inclusive of principal on
public debt. ............ 27O, $50 ,695, 8
For premium on bonds purchas-
ed. 4,95S, 1861
For redemption OF the public
debt. .-.................... 99,9eo, ,2O3.5
Total. ..:................. 106, ,919 81
1o5al net disbursements. 377, ATS ,216.2
Balance i'll the treasury June
Both, 1872 ................... 1864, 1868
Total. .......................$ $4s4, ,O42 ,573. L
70 PUBLIC DEBT
From the foregoing statement it appear
that the net reduction of the Drinci
pal of tle debt during the fiscal year endir;
June 30, 1872, was $99 $50, ,253.54.
| Tho source of the reduction is as follows
Net ordinary receipts during the
year :......-....... 80. 1864, 694 229. 8