The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1873-12-05
FRIDAY MORNING, DEcEMBER-5. ISIS.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

message 10 congress on luhsHhN. we
are unable 70 reproduce it this week,
but will cndcavnr to give 4 short sum-
mlry Of the points presented and rec
concentrations made. With respect to
the Cuban difficulties, the PrrSiaen! re-
counts the good feeling hitherto existing
between the United States and the new
republic of Spain. but dcplores the evil
influence of the unobstructcd power of
the Shareholders Of Cuba. which is in
iinical both TO Spain and the United
States. often resulting i'll dcpriving
Americans of their lawful rights and
property-and too often life itself. and
exercising this sentiment: In the III
terest of humanity, Of civilization and Of
progress, it IS 10 be hoped that this evil
influence may be soon averted.' Oar
Government has demanded of Spain. in
settlement for the Nirginius outrage,
that she restore the captured EirginiuS.
release the surviving passengers and
crew, make due rcparation to the flag,
and that She indemnify, 50 far as practic-
able. the families of such American ci;i-
zrns rs We're slaughtered. In addition
the Cu5an authorities, who have been
guilty of Illegal acts. are to be properly
punished. To each and all these de-
lmands Saain has promptly acceded, 50
that the war excitement will he COM
pletely blown away by this message.
Two constitutional amendments are
suggested: First. to authorize the Ez-
rcative 20 approve Of 50 much Of any
measure passing both houses of Con
gress, as his Judgment may dictate, |
without approving the whole. the disap-
proved portions TO be returned to the
house in which it originated, to he sub |
iect to TIE SAME rules governing 4 vetoed
hill. Second, that when an extra scs-
ZION is called, the legislation be confined
20 such subjects - may from time to
time be brought before it by the Exccu-
tive in writing.
The receipts ofthe government during
the past fiscal year were S55333,1 5S, POI:
expenditures. $3.50, 2iQ,2i5. thus show
iG= an excess OF receipts Of &i$.S9:. so.
The President recommends a rcduc-
ton of Governmental expenses, and
points out two ways-lirSt. ceasin" the
Sc T,-.r,,nr, lu;IIiprz ~.
minor points; and. second. stopping I'M
important river and lake Improvements.
No a~linsion is made in this connection
10 a reduction OF salaries Of Govern
nieat officers.
The country is congratulated upon thc
appreciation OF its currency aud it II
that The late panic may be Il bless
in@ in disguise, ~ hasten the return to
specie basis, which the Presi lent be-
licves the only true basis. |,
i revision and codii:ation Of the .
laws. and the opening of more i
niinis 10 coin for any country that may |
apply. is recommended.
Ii is recommended that 4 census of ,
the country be taken in 1873. that an I
accurate s,en1s parison Of the country's '
progress in tn first century Of lis exist i.
rnce may be made. !
Congress is recommended to take 4
steps in the week of civil service
20 Tic end that honest and capa- =,
BE officials may be secured.
The President recommends the admis- q
sion of Colorado-as n s:a1e; the build s
Of 4 canal, for purposes OF iriiga- !
don, from the eastern slope ofthc Rocky
Mountains to the Missouri river; a ter O
.itorial form Of Government fer the In q
lian Territory: az extension Of the !.
delivery system to cities OF !,
Il, $50 inhabitants; action Of Congress "
straighten up the mixed condition of C
lfrairs in Utah; a repeal or modification 7
If the Bankrupt law; the organization q
# 4 commission to resist the great num-
,cr OF claims against the Government u
out Of the late rebellion. many =
Il .hcm fraudulent, and a~g%regating to II
fabulous SIN. rencws his previous c:
recommendation Of general amnesty, l
nj suggests the enactment of a law to -
more fully throughout the country Il
se civil rights TO all classes which thor ii
ugh freedom should secure. 81