The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-01-14
HAWAIIAN GAZETTE
Presidents Message.

We give below a synopsis of the prin-
cipal suggestions made to Congress- by
President Grant in his late message.
After congratulating Congress on the
friendliness of our relations with foreign
powers. and on the result of the American
display at the Vienna Exposition, the au-
dience question in China, the Geneva arbi-
tration and the settlement of the north
western boundary, he says, In reference to
CLAIMS OF ALIENS,
al recommend legislation to create a
special Court, to consist of three judges,
who shall be empowered to hear the
claims of aliens upon the United States.
arising out of the acts committed against
their persons or property during the IN
surrection. The recent conference under
the Treaty of Washington was confined
to the claims of British subjects, arising
during the period named in the treaty,
but it is understood there are other British
claims of similar nature arising after the
Sth of April, 1865, and it is known that
other claims of like nature are advanced
by citizens or subjects of other powers.
1t is desirable to have these claims also
examined and disposed Of" He also coun-
sells forbearance towards the Venezuelan
Government, pending the settlement of
claims against that country.
SANTA DOMINGO.
The President refers to Congress the
application of the San Dominican Govern
ment for Protectorate without recon-
mendation.
AMERICAN CITIZENS ABROAD.
The President invites Congress to mark
out and decline when and how expatria-
ton can be accomplished-to regulate by
law the condition of American women
marrying foreigners; to fix the status of
children born in foreign country of
America parents residing more or less
permanently abroad, and to make rules
for determining such other kindred points
as may seem best to Congress-.
SPAIN AND CUBA.
After congratulating Spain on the Or
ganization of Republican form of Gov
ernment he says that she has in Cuba an
element more dangerous to the continued
Colonial relation between Cuba and Spain
than that which inspired the insurrection
at Yarra-an element opposed to grant
ing any relief from misrule and abuse,
with no aspiration after freedom, COM
manding no sympathy in human breasts,
aiming to rivet stronger the shackles of
slavery and oppression-their power in
Cuba and under professions of loyalty to
the mother country is exhausting the re-
sources of the island, and is doing acts
ah ~ AZ,
pies of justice, liberality and of right,
which give nobility of character to re-
public. In the interests of humanity, of
civilization and of progress, it is to be
hoped that this evil in future may be soon
broken. BIB 1890
THE vIRG1N1Us" MASSACRE.
In referring to the "Virginius" outrage,
the President recites the agreement made
between the two countries, merely adding
that as the protocol is in cipher he prefers
to wait until it is confirmed by mail before
he lays it before Congress.
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.
The President suggests two amend
ments to the constitution. First, that the
Chief Executive shall have power to ap-
prove part of any measure passing Con-
gress and to reject the balance. Second,
that the business of extra sessions of Con-
gress shall consist only of such measures
as the President may suggest to its atten-
tion.
CHEAP TRANSPORTATION.
In regard to this most important SUBJ
ject, the President simply SAYS: "Cheap
transportation is subject that has attract
ed the attention of both producers and
consumers for the past few years, and
laws of Congress on this subject will have
the hearty support of the Executive"
SHIPPING INTERESTS.
he estimates the increase in ship build
ing during the past year, to be about three
per cent, and urges that some measures be
instituted to still further stimulate this en-
terprise. He recommends that govern
ment shall pay the expenses of keeping
up the Illinois and the Erie canals, if the
States through which they run will en-
large them to the capacity of large ves-
sells. He also recommends an expedition
up the Amazon In the interest of Ameri-
can commerce.
POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.
After reciting the condition of the Post
Office Department, he says: "And es-
pecially do l urge favorable action of Con-
gress on the important recommendation
of the Postmaster-General for the estab-
lishment of United States Postal Savings
Depositories Your attention is also
again called to the consideration of the
question of postal telegraphs, and the ar
guments adduced in support thereof, in
the hope that you may take such action in
connection Herewith, as in your judg-
ment will most contribute to the best in
terests of the country"
THE ARMY AND NAVY.
The President calls the attention of
Congress, to the necessity of preparing
for war in time of peace, and suggests
that our sea coast defenses be put in full
and ample repair, and that the Navy be
kept in its most effective condition.
JUSTICE IN UTAH.
In view of the decision in the case of
Clinton against Englebrecht, he says,
"That to prevent anarchy there, it is eyi-
dently necessary that Congress provide
the Courts with some mode of obtaining
jurors, and 1 recommend legislation to
that end, and also that the Probate Courts
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