Smyrna times., 1872-12-04


States, at the time of the Centennial Celebra-
ton, in 1876; and following this, is a reference
to the International Exposition, to be held
next year IL Vienna, with recommendation
that an adequate sum be appropriated to aid
in the effort to have the products and inven-
tiOns OF Americans fairly represented in that
Exposition; and further suggestion that the
Secretary OF the Navy be authorized to fit up
two naval vessels to transport American articles
intended for exhibition at Vienna.
Regret is expressed in view Of the many law
less acts which disturbed the quiet of our
Mexican border during the recent revolutionary
condition Of Mexico, accompanied by an ex-
preston of the hope that with more settled
rule and order under the existing Mexican
Government, chosen with such unanimty
these disturbances and depredations may cease.
The President also regrets that he has again to
announce a continuance of the disturbed con-
dltlon of Cuba, no advance having been made
towards the pacfication of the discOntented
part OF the people. This contest has lasted
now for more than four years, aud Is at our
door. The President does not doubt that the
continued maintenance of slavery in Cuba is
among the strongest Inducements to the con
tlnuance of the strife, and he holds the opinion
that its abolition and the introduction of other
reforms III the government Of Cuba could not
III.
tie hopes the present liberal Government of
Spain may take the same view. The President
expresses his regret in having to believe that
citizens OF the United States, or those claiming
to be such, are large holders of slaves in Cuba.
In view of the fact, he again recommends
such a legislation by Congress as may be
proper to discourage, if not to prevent, Ameri.
can citizens from holding or dealing in slaves
In that island or elsewhere
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that sum be appropriated for the education
and support OF at least four American youths
III each OF the empires of China and Japan, so
that when educated, our ministers and eOnsuls
there may have Interpreters apd traDslators
Oelohglng TO our own country; he also suggests
that provision be made to enable our consuls in
foreign countries to relieve cases of distress
occurring to our seamen and other citizens.
Then follows a summation Of the receipts
and expenditures of the United States, and the
condition OF the public debt, from which il
appears that the total reduction of the debt
since LIST OF March, 1869, to the lst of Novem-
ber, 1872, was 1868 G96 999 g. On the sub
Ject OF taxation, the President says it is very
doubtful whether any further reduction can be
made ~ addition to that provided TOR by recent
acts OF Congress. As measure of Justice TO
I o the holders OF the national debt certificates.
ne recommends that 10 more legislation to
teduce the taxes be had, unless to correct errors
IN me present laws, until time shall prove thA
further reduction ought to be made. The
preservation of our national credit is of the
h'gheSt Importance, and next in importance is
the duty to provide note currency, which at
as cary period as is practicable will be con
verted into gold at par.
hlVer and harbOr improvements are endorsed !
as returning more than their cost to the coun- !
try I'D the losses thereby prevented The |
auehtlon OF Congress is invited to the desira |
Dlty OF better facilities for the transportation
u the surplus products of the West to the |
Atlantic seaboaTd, and in this connection |
certain interior water routes are mLntioned. |
such as the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. |
aIthough no recommendation for National aid |
IS IS made at present. The Message suggests |
commission to examine the whole subject A
: olhmISSlo is Also rec Dmmended to inquire
INTO the best method for acquiring for the |
UoVernment the title TO all telegraph lines IN !
operation SO as to connect them with the
postal service. Liberal contracts to certain
lnall steamship lines are recommended, with a /
vie" 10 oenrhttlng trade and commerce Law.
leS%ness has become less frequent in the
Southern States, and at the close of a concila
tory passage under this head, the President
expresses the hope that there may never be
any further cause for the execution OF the
enforcement Acts. The present Indian policy
OF the Administrations which continues to work
well, will be maintained without material
change
Referring 10 Territorial affairs, the President
recommends the passage Of law for Utah. to
secure peace and equality among all its citizens
before the law, and the ultimate extingui<h-
ment of polygamy. An expression Of the
Presidents determination to enforce the re-
form regulations in the Civil Service" closes
the comprehensive exhibit of our national
affairs embraced in the message.