The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-12-05

VIII lose no time in,providing for the un
paid balances of its debts to the TJnited
States, which, having originated in iriu.
rIes to its citizens by the Venezuelan au
thorltles, and having been Acknowledged
pursuant to a treaty in the most solemn
form known among nations, would seem
to deserve a preference over debts of
different origin and contracted in $ diff
erent manner. This subject ls again rec
commended to the attention Of Congress for
su 'c; action as may be deemed proper.
Ia oors Japan g. CHINA.
Ourtreaty relations will Japan remain
unchanged. An imposing embassy from
t hat Interesting and progressive nation
has visited this country during the
year, that is passing, but being
nnpro aided with pawers for theI
signing of q convention this country
no conclusion In that direction was reach 1
ed 1t is hoped, however, that the inter
change o. opinion which took place du-
rlng their StIy in this country. has led to a
mutual appreciation Of the interests
which may be promoted when the,revis :,
lon4ot sthcoexisting treaty shall be under
TAKEN. In this connection i renew IN VI
of one year ago, that to
give importance and to add to the efficicnA
cygof our diplomatic reL,tionsowith ia pan
and China, and to further aid in main
talniDg ta good opinion of these people
and to secure to the United, States it's
share OF the commerce destined to4fiaw5
between these nations and the balance of
the commercial world, an appropriation
be made TO support at least tour Ameri
yoRths1n each of these c0un tries to serve
as a part of the official family of our.
ministers theregOdrrepreaentaiyes would
not even thenGbe placed Ola aa equality
with the representatives OF Great Brit
AIN or some other powers. As aOW stu
ated, our representatives. in Japangand
China have to depend for interpreters
and translators upon natives of those
Countries who u derstand our Language
imperfectly, or procure for the occasion
the services of employees in foreign BUSH
ness houses or tue interpreters to pther
IoreigL minister's seHo s..7 alo nIAle.B9 :
~ CONSOLIDATION OF BUREAUS g 6 90
l renew the recommendation made on a
previous occasion, for the transfer to the
Department of the Interior, TO which
they seem more appropriately to belong
ali the pOwersand duties in relation to
the territories with which the Depari nett
of State is now charged by law or by cusr
tom. gag
RELIEF FOR AMERICANS ABROAD
Congress, from the beginning of the
Government, has wisely made provision
tor the relic of distressed seameH in fer
eli. n countries. No similar provision,
however, has. hitherto been made for the
relief of citizens IN distress abroad other
than seamen. 1t 10 understood to be Gus.
tomary with other governments to author
lze cnnsuls To extend such relief to their.
citizens or subjects in certain cases. 1 A
similar authority,and an appropriation to
carry it into effect, are recommended ia
case OF citizens Of the United States dies.
tltute or sick under such circumstances
1t Is well known that ouch citizens resort
to foreign countries in great numbers
Though most of them are Obliged to bear
the expenses incident tn locomotion, there
are some who through accident or other
wlse,,e become pennIlesS, i.ad, have no
friends at home able to succer them.
Persons In this situation must either per-
Ism, cast themselves upon tho charity of
Foreigners, or be relieved at the private
charge OF oul own officers, who usually,
even with the most benevolent dispOsi
lions, have nothing to spare for such pur-
poses Should the authority and the APP
preparation asked for be made, care will
be taben to carry the beRefcence of Con-
gress into effect,so that 1t shall not be UNI
necessarily or UNIV orthily bestowed.
THE TREASURY. .gasasH saut
The moneys received and carried into the
Treasury during the fiscal year ending June
SOth, 1879. were
From custom ............... S2l6, $40, 1856 II
For sales Of public lands..... 1878, TIA 10
From internal revenue. 0,642, TIT 70
For tax on national bank cir -. r
culation,, etc............... 6,623, 396 80
From Pacific Railroad COM ".s esm
panies... ,................ TAG, S61 81
Fem customs, fines, etc. 49,. 1856, Az "a
From fees, consular, patent, 4 la.4eaa.
land, etc. .,............... 2,2s4, o95 90
From miscellaneous sources. 4,4l4,225 II
t t*'@ #t a8 #'"t @8B ..Ek So gfG s.
Total ordinary receipts, ... S64, e94,sa9 81
From premium on sales Of
coin. ,,..,........... $500 9,4ls,es7 65
s.W haR H7ulQUhe mlgv ----T--------- --------
Total receipts. s74,lo6,Ss7 Sc
Balance In Treasury June S0th .ge ~rs e. -
1s7l..................,.... 100, 03s. 7o5 50
Received from unavailable 4 'ra4an vItm8.
sources. .................. 1885,, 1896
/ IL "a atIoJ#9 sN0. Is hbl 1NaH5t.sf ts,tss
Total available cash. ....,... 49,. o42, 57s Is
The net expenditures by warrants during
the same period were;, aanf s.. .s..4.
FOR civil expenses. ..g.. ....l.. $16.1e9 orc, 10
Forlforeign Interests . ~ = af,12 400 $40 Ia