The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1873-12-11

ton has become necessary. l, therefore, commend
gress, and transmit herewith copies Of the seve-
raj opinions Of the principal officers Of the Execu-
tive Departments, together with other correspond
ject The United States, who led the way in the
overthrow Of the feudal doctrine Of perpetual alle-
glance, are among the last to indicate how their
indicate
sary to place rs on . par with other leading ma
tons IN hberatty Of legislation on this
Sgs; =; S We nas s in
need to be embodied in laws intended to accom-
plish such results. We have agreed that citizens
Of the United States may cease to be citlaehs, and
ers. We have agreed that residence in , foreign
land, without intent to return, shall Of itself work
expatriati0n. We have agreed, in some instances
invite Congress now to mark out and define when
ana how expatriatiOn can be accomplished, to reg
ulate BY law the condition Of American women
born In foreign country Of American parents re-
siding more or less permanently abroad, and to
make rules for determining such other kindred
points ~ may seem best to Congress.
REPUBLIC or SPAIN.
In compliance with the request Of Congress,
transmitted to the American Minister at Madrid.
with instructions to present It to the Spanish Gov
Of March last, rendering 70 the people Of Spain,
lit the lame and On behalf OF The American peo,
pie. the congratulations Of Congress upon the e.
70 CVucVliu0tC Sphlu pflnC1Qlc9 OF UQ1
versal liberty in Republican form Of government.
The existence Of this new Republic was naugurated
BY striking the letters FROM the slaves ip Porto
Rico r. s Ssnscent measure vas followed
persons illegally sold Is slaves in Cuba. Next,
the Captain General Of that colony was deprived
Of the power to get aside the orders Of his supe-
rnce 1875 The sequestered estates Of American se
citizens, which had been the cause Of long and
frequent correspondence, were ordered to DO rc-
were taken in the face of violent opposition, d.
rected by the reactionary shareholders Of Havana,
who are vainly striving to stay the march Of Ideas
o si eas n ,S Cuba
influence hss thus far Succeeded in defestine the
efforts Of all liberalminded men in Spain TO sbol
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political supremacy continues. The pro.slavery
aristocracy in Cuba s gradually arrayfng itself in
"Ts sad more hGst and defiance Of The
icel connection with the Republic in the PENN
sula, and although usurping and defying the
authority of the home Government when
in the direction Of oppression or Of
the maintenance Of abuses, 1t is still a
power in Madrid and recognised by the Govern
the continued colonial relations between Cuba and
Spain than that which inspired the insurrection at
Yarra. An element opposed to granting any relief
from misrule and abuse. with ne aspirations after
breasts, aiming to rvet still stronger the shackles
OF siavery and oppression, has seized many Of the
emblems Of power in Cuba, and under professions
Of loyalty to the mother country IL eHhausting
the resources Of the island and doing acts which
are at variance with those principles Of justice,
Sesa y. and IEn Which give nobility Of char
Of civilization, and Of progress 1t IL to be hoped
that this evil influence may be soon averted.
THE vIRGNIUs DIFFICULTY.
The steamer Virglnius was, ON the a6th day Of
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York o. part Of the commercial marine of the
United States. On the 4th Of October, 1870, hav-
ing the certificate Of her register in the usual legal
and has not since been within the territorial
jurisdiction of the United States. On the
s1st Of October last, while sailing under
seas, she was forcibly seized BY the spanish
gunboat Tornado and was carried into the port Of
Santiago de Cuba, where many of her passengers
ana Sn and 50 @ At
States, without due process Of law, put to death.
Il y wcllestablished principle asserted by the
United States from the beginning Of national in.
maritime powers, and stated by the Senate in q
resolution passed unanimously the 10th of June,
ls5S, that American vessels on the high seas, in
under the jurisdiction Of the country to which they
belong, and therefore, any visitation, molestation
or detention Of sach vessel by force the part Of
Of the United States. In accordance with this
principle. the restoration Of the Virgnius and the
surrender Of the survivors Of her passengers
and ana . crew and due PREPARATION to the dag.
had been guilty Of the illegal acts Of violence,
were demanded. The Spanish Government has
recognized the justice OF the demand and
vessel, and for the surrender Of the survivors of
the passengers and crew, and for q salute to the
flag, and for proceedings looking to the punish
ment Of those who may be proved to have been
guilty Of illegal acts of violence toward citizens Of
the United States, and also toward indemnifying
those who may be shown to be entitled to indem-
the Of State and the spanish
Minister, in which the terms Of this arrangement
were agreed TO- will be transmitted herewith. The
correspondence on this subject with the Lega.
ton Of the United States is in cipher and by cable
and needs the verifcaion of the actual text of the
correspondence. 1t has seemed to me to be due
to the Importance Of the case not to submit this
correspondence until the accurate text can be
received by mail. 1t is expected shortly, and
will be submitted when received. In taking
leave Of this subject for the present, l wis6
existence Of African slavery in Cuba IL principal
cause Of the lamentable condition Of the island.
l do not doubt that Congress shares with me the
tha! peace and prosperity may follow its abolition
Embargoing Of American estates in Cubs, cruelty to
American citizens detected in act Of hostility to
The Spanish Government the nurdering Of Pris
the capture upon the high seas Of vessel sailing
under the United States flag and bearing United
States registry, have eliminated in an outburst Of
war. Pending negotiations between the United
States and the Government Of Spain ON the subject
Of this capture, have authorised the Secretary Of
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for that branch Of the service, trusting tt
Congress and the public opinion Of thu
American people to justify my action
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.
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| In tnstructing the Committee ON Privilege,
and Elections, to prepare and report to this Con
grees constitutions: amendment to provide bet
q seS the s@d and Vice
necessity OF such an amendment, that there vii
be submitted to the State Legislatures for rati6ca
ton such improvement in our Constitution, sug
gest two others for your consideration; First t
| authorize the Executive to approve Of SO much o.
any measure passing the two Houses of Congress
as his Judgment may dictate, without approving
be subjected to the same rules as now. to-wit: t,
be referred back to the House in which the meas
ure or measures originated, and il passed by two
thirds vote Of the two Houses, then to become
add , to tn; provision that there should b
twenty -four hours of its sitting, except upon
tunity to examine and approve or disapprove nm
derstacdingly. Second, 10 provide, by an amend
ment that when IN extra session Of Congress Il
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during the Continuance of such extra session shall
be confEed to such subjects as the Executive ma,
bring before 1t from time to time in writing. Thu
advantages to be gained by these two amendment
are obvious One session in each year IL provided
for BY the Constitution, in which there are no re
strictfons - to the subjects Of legisaton by Con
gress Il more are yequired, 1t 10 always in tn
power OF Congress, during its term Of ONCE, Il
provide for sessions at any time. The first o
these amendments would protect the publ,
against the many abuses and waste d publ,
moneys which creep into Appropriation bills ana
other important measures passing during the ex
pfrfng hours Of Congress, to which Otherwise du,
consideration cannot be given.
REvBNUEs AND ExPIND1TUREs.
The receipts Of the Government from all sources
for the last fiscal year were $33a go, 904 and tn
expenditures ON all accounts $29O, S45, thu
showing an excess Of receipts over the expendi
lures Of 81, SEA $50; but it Is not probable tina
this favorable exhibit will be shown for the presen
fiscal year. Indeed, 1t is very doubtful whether
except with great economy ON the part Of Congress
In making appropriations, and the same econom!
In the Administration in administering the variou
departments Of the Government, the revenues vii
NOT fall short Of making the annual expenses, in
GLIDING the interest on the public debt. / com
mend to Congress such economy and point ont tw,
sources where it seems to me It might commence
to-wit: In the appropriations for public building
tn the many cities where work has not been com
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