The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1872-12-21

ance OF slavery is one of the most active causes
of the continuation of the unhappy condition
in Cuba, l regret to believe that citizens of the
United States, or those claiming to
be such are large holders in Cuba
erty,s 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 sickening contest In my last
annual message | referred to this subject, and
l 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.
SPAIN AND THE SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS.
1t is gratifying to announce that the ratlfica-
ton of the Convention concluded under the
auspices of this government between Spain
on the one part ami the allied republics OF the
Pacific on the other, providin. for an arms-
tice, 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
the way to satisfactory adjustment. With
these states as with the Republics of Central
AID 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 tranouized. 1t is hoped, there
fore, til, that : it will lose no time in il.
its debts to the United States, which, having
originated III Injuries to its citizens by the
| Venezuelan autorltles, and having been ac-
| knowledged pursuant to 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 unprovided with powers for the signing
| of q convention. In this country no conclu-
sion i'll that 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 NAV be promised when
| the revision of the existing treaty shall be
| undertaken.
In this connection renew my recommends
| ton OF one year ago, that to give Importance
diiu ~ W Tue tlllCltHCN Oh
relations with Japan and China, and to fur
| Their aid in maintaining the good opinion Of
those people, and to secure to the United
| States 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 as 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 trans!atOrs upon
| natives of those countries who know our Ian
9ua8c mperfectly, or procure for the occasion
| the services ot employees in foreign business
houses, or the interpreters to other foreign
! ministers.
| THE TERRITORIES.
renew the recommendation made on pre-
| vlOus occasion, of the transfer to the Depart.
| mcnt of the Interior, now to which they seem
| 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
mont, has wisely made provisions for the re-
| lief of distressed seaman in foreign countries.
| No sin liar provision, however, has hith-
erto been made for the relief of citizens
| in distress abroad other han scamen.
| 1t is understood 10 be customary
with other governments to authorize consuls
! to extend such relief to their citizens or sub
| iects in certain cases. A similar authority aud
an appropriation "a carry it into effect are re-
commended 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 III great
numbers. Thou II 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 suecor them. Persons III This situation
must either perish, cast themselves upon the
charity of foreigners, or be relieved at the prl-
vatc charge Of onr own officers, who usually,
! e-en with the most benevolent dispositions,
| have nothing TO spare for such purposes.
Should the authority and appropriation asked
for be allowed, care will be taken to carry the
| benefcence Of Congress into effect and that it
shall not be unnecessarily or unwOrthily be-
| slowed.
| RECEIPTS.
The moneys received and carried into the
treasury during The fiscal year ending June
| Both, 1872, were:
| From customs .........-..--. .s216,370, 2S6 80
| From sales of public lands .-..- 2,575, 714.1S
From internal revenue. .......-- $50, 642, 177.72
| From tax on national bank cir
culatlon, &c.................. G,523, 500. 80
| From Pacific railroad companies 749,861. 81
| From customs, fines &c....-... 1,13o, 4i2.34
From fees, consular, patent land,
| .............. 2,2S40959 90
From Miscellaneous Sources. ). 44,122, 254 II
i Total Ordinary Receipts ....... 36i, G94, 229 81
! From Premium on Sales of Com 9,412, 639 65
| Total net receipts. ........... 374, LOG, 1877 Sc
| Balance in Treasury, June Goth,
1871 ....,.......... 100, 935, 7O5 so
Including S1S,22S35 received
| from unavailable funds.
Net total available cash - 4St 40 573 IL
| The net expenditures by warrants during
! the same period were as follows:
| For civil expenses. ...........s 1919, 079 20
Tor foreign interests ........ 1S,4O9, 1863 Il
, adams Observation-Disclosures. 7.C65, 72S. 80
| PENSIONS Observation-Disclosures. %, $50, 402 76
| For military establishments, in
| Guiding Notifications, river
| and harbor improvements and
arsenals.. Observation-Disclosures 1892, 157. 90
For naval establishments, in
GLIDING vessels and machinery
ard improvements at navy
yard ................. 21,2i9, 800 90
| For miscellaneous civil expendi-
| lures, including public build
! iuGs lighthouses and collect
/ ing the revenues. AZ 95S, 329. 08
Interest on the public dobt..... 117,357 ,S39 ~
| Total, inclusive of principal
public debt .............., 27O,559, s95, 81
| For premium on bonds purchaS-
d..................-... 4,95s, Ice. 76
| For redemption of the public
debt. Observation-Disclosures. 90, 1850, 2O3. 81
| Total Observation-Disclosures. 106 9lS $40. 30
| Total net disbursements. 81, AIS, ZIG. 81
/ Balance i'll the treasury June
30th, 1872 ............. 1864, 35s %
! Total Observation-Disclosures. s48i ,042, 573. Is