The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-12-10
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E1aOel.ted Fre.. DlsDlatels4T
washington CITY.

W ASILINGlON, UcCtmDSE line IEtel-
dents message is not yet completed, owing
to delay IN receiving the report Of the Com
missioners Of the District Of Columbia.
Copies are being made to-day for Congress
and the press, although the President has
not shown it, except to the Cabinet and
the cOpyists. There is the best reason for
believing that it will contain substantially
the following points, founded on express
sions Of the President to intimate friends.
The President says be did not begin the prep
aration Of the message till q week ago.
Some Of the newspapers prognostieated the
contents, although he had consulted no one
as to What.it should contain: There is no
doubt but that the message will state that
our relations with all foreign powers arc
fnendly, though there Is an unsettled ques-
ton with Venezuela, whioh has not paid the
awards of the joint commission under the
convention of 1866. Congress strongly ex-
pressed its sense on this subject IN February,
| 1878. The President, in his last message,
said there was reason to believe that
the hesitancy of that Republic in rec
ognizing the claim was for the want of
funds in part, therefore forbearance is ex-
pedient We have, also, unsettled ques-
tions with Spain, growing out of the Nir-
ginus affair and other previous transac-
tons in connection with Cuba. The pres
ent unsettled state Of affairs cannot long
continue Then it may become necessary to
interfere to terminate the instruction which
has long prevailed, the Spanish govern
ment having unsuccessfully attempted to
suppress it. In the meantime the COM
merce of all the countries, and especially
that of the United States, suffers, the
flag of the United States and England
having been insulted- The President, in
conversation, said that the United States
purchased about eight per cent. of GER
tain exports, and therefore the duties paid
by the American citizens contribute to
this extent in helping Spain continue
the war against the insurgents. The Pres
ident hoped that, by the meeting of Con
gress, the present negotiations with Spain
would have been ended, but was disap-
pointed, therefore he says little or nothing
| in his message about the indemnity pending
negotiation, but at some future time will
present the subject to a special considera-
ton of Congress. The position of the
President on the financial question is as fol-
lows: Notwithstanding before speculations
Of those who spoke without authority, he
desires and will recommend resumption of
specie payment at the earliest practicable
time, but don't think this will be as soon
as first of January, 1876. He does not
name any day, leaving it to Congress. The
Illegal tender clause of the currency acts
should be repealed. Power should be given
Secretary of the Treasury to obtain gold
from and after the date fixed for resump-
ton, by issuance of bonds. Greater economy
should be practiced in all the departments.
The revenue laws should be changed. Bank
} ing should be free; blll-holders should
continue to be protected as at present; there
should be no limit to the volume of cur
rency, as the community should determine
what amount is required for business, in
stead of leaving the Executive and Sec
rotary and Congress to fix it.
The President will recommend that Con-
gress do not interfere with the. present cur
rency act, unless to amend it so as to conform
with plan for the resumption. of specie
payment. The President wiz make no rec
ommendation on the subject of internal i'm
provements by the general government.
He devotes much space to Arkansas affairs,
giving the reasons why he declined to in
terfere. He RdYerts to facts in his special
message to Congress in February, 1878,
relative to Louisiana, in which he said
he had no specific recommendation to
make on the subject. He was ex-
tremely anxious to avoid, on any
pretence, an undue interference In the
State affairs, and if Congress differed with
him as to what ought to be done, he re-
quests an immediate decision to that eff
feet; otherwise he should feel obliged
to put an end to an unhappy contro-
versy which disturbed the peace and pros
trated the business of Louisiana, by the
recognition and support of that State gov
eminent recognized by the State courts.
The President reiterates his confidence In
the Indian peace policy. If adhered to,
he says it will produce additional beneficial
results, and ultimately relieve the frontiers
of Indian depredations. He says the civil
service reform has produced good results,
and has been as clearly adhered to as the
opposition permitted. He again recon-
mends the passage of law establishing
court for the adjudication of the claims
of aliens against the government. Does
not allude to Utah affairs, the subject be-
ing left open for future consideration.
Calls attention to Chinese immigration to,
this country under the conditions of sla-
very, and women whose character is such
as to demorallze the communities in which
they are located. He invites legislation.
The President, in conversation, said he.
had three vacant judgeships to fill, namely,
in Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana He
would probably be successful in getting suit
able appointees for Alabama from that State,
but he might be forced to appoint persons
not now residents in those States. As to
Arkansas, those best fitted for the place
were either in favor of the Garland govern
ment or desired its total overthrow. An
officer of the army or navy, he said, would
be appointed to look after the comfort of
the King of the Hawaiian Islands during
his sojourn insWashington. They will be
located at a hotel, the government paying
the expense. The President will entertain
him ct q state dinner in addition 10 the
courtesy to be extended him By the secre-
tary Of State. His will be tie first visit of
king to Washington.
WASHINGTON, December Tn the House,
$50 OF the 500 members were present. Three,
new members were seated, Chittenden and
Schell of New York, Cand Carpenter, of
South Carolina.
Congressional.
WAsmNGToN, December S.-H0use Pc
land made his report regarding Arkansas !;
ordered printed. fte
The bill reducing allowances to bank ex-
aminers passed. 81
The bill amending the national bank act
in the matter Of proceedings in liquidation,
postponed until TO morrow.
A large number of bills were introduced
and referred.
The House went into committee on genera
al calendar, and took up the billintroduced
last session by Kelly, of Pennsylvania, pro-
viding for the issue of S65 bonds, c0nEeEtil
BILE and recoverable into currency.
A long and important debate sprung up
on this bill, which was advocated by Kelly,
and Butler, Of Massachusetts,, and opposed
By Garfield, Of Ohio, and. Dawes, 81 Massa-
ehusetts. Finally it went over without
action. Adjourned.
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NEW ORLEANS, December s.-H. a.
Walsh, Kellogg's sppointes,was to-daB rec
ognized by the Superior District Court,
Judge Hawkins, as city attorney. Hawkins
issued an injunction restraining Jonas, who
was elpefpd Inv the ftnnnffl frorn 1iSchar.,.