Arizona citizen., 1873-12-13
Pith of the Presidents Message.

Following is @ summary of President
 Grants annual message delivered at the
 opening of Congress, telegraphed to The
 Daily Union at San Diego:
 WASHINGTON, December l, 1S73.-To the Senate and House of Representatives
 The year that has passed since my last
 message to COngress-especially the latter
 part of the year-haS been an eventful one
 to the country. In the midst of great na- tiOnal prosperity financial crisis has oc- cured that has brought low the fortunes of great many persons. Political parti- SanShip has almost ceased to exist, eSpe- cially in the agricultural regions of the
 Union. The capture on the high seas of vessel bearing our flag, has for time threatened the most serious consequences, and has agitated the public mind from one end of the country to the other. The mat ter is happily now in course of SatiSfac- tory adjustment which will be honorable to both nations.
 take pleasure in saying that the Amer ican exhibitors received a gratifying num-
 Der of diplomas and medals during the International Exposition at Vienna.
 The President recommends Congress to enact additional measures for the suppress sion of the coOlie traffic.
 The money awarded to the United States from Great Britain in satisfaction of the Alabama damages has been invested in the five per cent. registered bonds of the United States and is held subject to the disposition of Congress. The President recommends the creation of a commission for the purpose of auditing and determin- ing the amounts due the various claim ants of damages sustained by the depre- datiOns of the English privateers during the war.
 The President recommends the payment of the AnglO-American claims for dama- geS sustained during the rebellion on 1hnnt millions nf q al lars, as awarded by the commission ap- pointed under the provisions of the Treaty of Washington.
 In March last, in the name of the Amer ican people, 1 sent the congratulations of the American Congress to the Spanish people upon their efforts to establish re- publican form of government.
 Unhappily, in the island of Cuba, the baneful influence of the shareholders of Havana has thus far succeeded in defeat ing the efforts of all liberal-minded men in Spain to abolisl slavery in Cuba. The struggle for political supremacy contin- ueS, and the prO-Slavery aristOcracy in Cuba is gradually arraying itself more and more in open hostility to and deff ance of the home government, while still maintaining political connection with the Republic in the Peninsula. This ariStOc- racy ill Cuba, although usurping and de lying the authority of the home govern ment whenever such usurpatiOn or defi- tlllcH lcnuS III Ilc Ol ODDG6SSlOn, or in the maintenance of abuses, is still a power in Madrid and is recognized by the government. This is an element more dangerous to the continuance of colonial relations between Cuba and Spain than that which inspired the inSUrrectiOn at Yarra-an element which is opposed to granting any relief from misrule and abuse, with no aspirations of freedom, no SympathieS in humane breasts, aiming to rivet strOngerthe shack e.1. fl power in Cuba, under professions of loyal ty to the mother country, is eXhauSting the resources of the island, and is doing acts which are at variance with those principles Ot justice, liberality and right which give nobility of character to Re | Civilization, and of progress, it is to be | hoped that this evil element is in the fu- | ture soon to be broken down.
 The President, after reciting the partic- | ulars in the case of the Virginius says: | Spain recognizes the justness of our de- | and has arranged for the immedi- | ate delivery of the captured vessel, the | of the survivors of her crew, | and a salute to our flag, and for proceed | ngs looking to the punishment of those | proved guilty of illegal acts of violence | towards citizens of the United States, as also towards the indemnity of those who | may be entitled to it. The President says | he will submit the papers to Congress when the lUll text OI IHe correspondence arrives by mail. Orders have been given % place our navy on war footing.
 The President recommends action look ng toward better method of electing the President.
 The President also recommends the en- lctment of a law that no bills shall be | passed during the last twenty-four hours ,f Congress except on vetoeS.
 Strict economy and retrenchment in the of the government are trOngly recommended; including the of appropriations for public buildings in many cities where the work las not yet been commenced, and appro- nentS in those localities where the inn movements will be of but little benefit to . eneral commerce. Economy in the mat ! er of Notifications is also suggested.
 Laws looking to the establishment of heap transportation will receive the Pres IentS hearty support. 7 The progress made during the past year l American ship building is referred to s very satisfactory.
 The President recommends the eStab- J Shment of more hints. Attention is directed to the necessity of g repairing for war in time of peace, and l le President recommends the re-Opening c f promotion in the staff corps of the rmy.
 The President favOrs POstmaster-Gener- V CreSwell'S recommendation to extend r le free delivery and prepayment system a printed matter of second class. The a Ostal savings bank system is also recom- | tended, as well as the proposition for a OStal telegraph, which last is commend to the careful consideration of Con- o 'eSS. - The message touches on the Utah ques- 1T on, and the President recommends. leg- - - lation to secure the administfzf3n of Il rTf-. N N-