Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08

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zens residing abroad, where such question
is not regulated by treaty, are all sources Of
frequent, difficult discussion Legislation
on these and smaller questions, and par
tieularly defining when and under what
circumstances expatTiation can be accom-
plished or is 10 be presumed, is especially
needed.
FraudulenE Naturalization.
In this connection earnestly call the at
tention of Congress to the difficulties
arising from fraudulent naturalization.
The United States wisely, freely and liber-
ally offers its citizens help, TO all who NAV
come in good faith to reside within its
limits, on the complying with certain
prescribed, reasonable and simple formali-
ties and conditions. Among the highest
duties Of the government i. that to afford
firm, Efficient and equal protection to all
its citizens, whether native born or natural
lied. Care should be taken that right,
carrying with it such support from the
government, should not be fraudulently OBJ
tanned, and should be bestowed only upon
full proof of q compliance with the law,
and there are frequent instances of illegal
and fraudulent naturalization, and of tie
unauthorized use Of certificates thus in
properly obtained, In some cases the
fraudulent character of naturalization his
appeared upon the face of the certificate it
self In others, examination discloses that
the holder had not complied with the lawand
in others the certificates have been obtain
ed where the persons holding them not
only were not entitled to be naturalized.
but had not been within the United States
at the time of the pretended
naturalization. Instances Of each
Of these classes of fraud are discovered at
our legations where the certificate of nat
uralization are presented, either for the
purpose Of obtaining passports, or in de-
handing the protection OF the legation.
When the fraud is entirely apparent on
the face OF such certificates, they are taken
up by the representatives of the govern
ment, and forwarded to the Department of
State. But even the record of the court in
which the fraudulent naturalization occur
ed, remains, and duplicate certificates are
readily obtainable. Upon the pTesenta-
ton of these for the issue of passports or
demanding the protection of the govern
ment, the fraud sometimes escapes notice.
and such certificates are not unfequentlS
used in the transaction of business to the
injury of innocent parties. Without placing
ing any additional obstacle in the Way of
the obtainment of citizenship, by the
worthy and well intentioned breigner,
who comes in good faith, 1 nevertheless
recommend further legislation to
punish fraudulent naturalization, and to
secure the ready cancellation Of the record
Of every naturalization made in fraud.
ExtradItIOn.
Since my last annual message, The ex-
change has been made Of the ratification of
treaties of extradition with Belgium, Ec-
IuadOr, Peru and San Salvador; also of a
treaty of commerce and navigation with
Peru, and one of commerce and consular
privileges with San Salvador, all of which
have been duly proclaimed, az has also a
declaration with Russia with reference to
.rade marks.
The Federal Treasury.
The report of the Secretary of the Treas
lry, which, by law, is made directly to
Congress, and forms no part of this mes
age, will show the receipts and expendi- |
ures of the Government for the last fiscal
rear, the amount received from each source |
If revenue, and the amount paid out for |
Zach of the departments of the Govern |
nent. 1t will be observed from this report |
hat the amount Of receipts over expendi- |
ures has been but 1884, $3.50 for the |
iscal year ending June 80, 1874, and that |
or the current fiscal year the estimated re-
eipts over expenditures will not exceed |
g, 100000.
The Sinking Fund Behind.
In view of the large national debt exist
ne and the obligation to add one per cent. |
'er annum TO the sinking fund, a sum /
now to over S34, 0O0, 900 per an
Ium, / submit whether the revenues should |
lot be increased or the expenditures d. /
to reach this amount of surplus. |
'ot to provide for the sinking fund is a
artial failure 10 comply with the contracts
nd obligations of the Government. At /
he last session of Congress a very consid-
rable reduction was made in the rate of |
lxatiOn and in the number of articles sub
litted to taxation; the question may we'll
e asked whether or not in some instances
nwisely.
In connection with this subject too, the
piniOn is that the means Of collecting the
especially from imports, have
cen embarrassed by legislation as TO make
questionable whether or not large
are not lost by failure to collect,
D the direct loss of the Treasury and to
be prejudice Of the interests of honest i'm
Orters and taxpayers.
BristOw's Recommendations.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in his re-
OFT, favors legislation looking to specie
ayments, thus supporting the views pre-
iously expressed in this message. He also
economy in the appropriations,
nd calls attention TO the loss of revenue
ON repeating the tax OIftea and coffee
-ithout benefit to the consumer. He rec
an increase of so cents a gallon
q whisky; and further, that no modifca-
on be made in the banking and currency
i'll passed at the last session of Congress,
Mess modification should become necessa-
! by reason Of the adoption Of measures
II returning to specie payments. In these
commentators l cordially concur.
The Tariff.
l would suggest to Congress the pro-
'iety Of resdjusting the tariff so as to in !
ease the revenue and at the same timh
screase the number Of articles upon whica
lties are levied. Those articles which !
tier into our manufactures and are not {
oduced at home, il seems to me, should !
entered free. On those articles of manu- Z
cture which we produce a constituent
ut of, but do not produce the whole, that /
.rt which we DO not produce should en- {
r free also. l will instance fine wool I
res, etc. These must be imported TO form
part of the manufacture of the higher
AIDES of wool goods. Chemicals used as 7
-es, compounded in medicines, and used q
various ways in manufactures, come I'M ,
r this class. The introduction, free of a
les, of such woods as we do produce +
Ould stimulate the manufacture Of goods
luiTing the use of those we do not pro q
zoe, and, therefore, could be benefit to &
me production. There are many articles e
tering into home manufactures which we II
not produce ourselves, the tariff on which '
,reaSeS the cost of producing the manu- v
,tured article. All corrections in this re- 81
ri are in the direction of bringing labor b
d capital in harmony with each other. G
d of supplying one Of the elements much a
eded. "
The Army. L
The report of the Secretary of War, here
III attached, and forming a partp this mes Q
e, gives all the information concerning
the operations, wants and necessities,
l contains many suggestions and recon- r.
which l commend to your q,
cial attention. There is no class of gov 81
ment employees who are harder worked q,
N the armyl officers and men, none who \.
form their tasks more cheerfully and r
re efficiently, and under circumstances -