Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-12-18
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

To the Senate and House Of Representatives.:
In submitting my seventh annual message to
Congress, in this centennial year of our national
existence a free and independent people, 1t af-
to dS
colony, one hundred years ago.
A CENTURY's GROWTH.
We were then people numbering only three
millions. Then our industries were confined al
mSnufactories mani absorb M much 81 the T IabeT S Of the
country. Our liberties remain unimpaired. The
of the s NOT the
ship, OF all civilized nations. Our progress has
been great I'm all the arts. and science In agricul-
ture, In commerce, in navigation, In mining,i In
mechanics, In law, medicine, etc., and In general
education the progress has been likewise encolir-
aging. Our thirteen States have become thirty
eight, including Colorado, which has taken the
initial steps to become State, and eight Terrific
tending from the Atlantic to the Pacific. On the
south we have extended to the Gull of Mlxieo' ie
One hundred years ago the cotton gin, the steam
ship, the railroad the telegraph, the reaping, sew
other inventions of scarcely less value to out bu-
sness and happiness, were entirely unknown.
INCREASE OF MANUFACTURES.
In 1776 manufactures scarcely existed even In
name in all this vast territory. In lS7Omore than
S res. Producing s more than * Of produce
In amount annually nearly equal to our National
o bene engSged in the one 'e
agriculture, In 1870 50 numerous and diversified
had become the occupation of our people that less
than 16 100000, out OF more than 40,OOO,0OO were
engaged The extraordinary effects produced
In country byu resort to such occupations, has
distant from the scaboard and the markets Of the
world. The American system OF working various
and tss
and steamboats, has produced In our distant
country results not e9ualed by the Intelligent
of American mechanics have been demonstrated
at home and abroad, in a manner most fattering
and ability of our mechanics, the achievements of
our agricutursts, manufacturers and transport
ers, throughout the country, would have been im-
possible OF attainment
GROWTH oP OUR MINING INTERESTS.
The prO.ress Of the miner has also been great.
OF coal, our production was once smal now
many millions of tons arc mined annually So
ciable part OF our products half a century ago,
we now produce more than the world consumed
at the beginning Of our national existence. Lead
zinc, and copper, from being articles OF imports,
we may expect TO be large exporters Of, In the
near future. The developments of gold and sill
has not only been remarkable, but has had a large
influence upon the business OF all commercial ma
tions.
OUR MERCHANTS
In the last Hundred years have had success. and
have established reputation for enterprise, sa-
gacity. progress and integrity unsurpassed by the
people Of older nationalities. This good name is
not confined to their homes, but goes out upon
every sea, and into every port whero commerce
enters, , rs cl. t
With equal pride, we can point to our progress
In all of the learned professions.
AGENEnAL RETROSPECT
As we are now about to enter upon our second
IL IN na oIF t6e ss
study what will be best to preserve, and ADVANCE
our future greatnes From the fan Of Adam for
prosperity, pro and happiness. Weshouid look to the
as es IN We " whsren
one man is as good as another before the law.
utmost Importance that ali should be possessed
EDUCATION AND INTELLIGENCE,
Enough to cast a vote with a right understand
ing of its meaning. large association of igno-
rant men cannot for considerable period, oppose
successful resistance to acquiescencs to the will
of intelligence, whether directed by the deL1a-
masses becomes the first necessity for the preser
serving. because they have secured the greatest
gooa to the greatest, pro2orsion OF she popuia;;
other forms Of government approach it just in
proportion to the general diffusion OF education
and independence q thought and action. AZ the ,,
that has marked our prcgres. "a the past century,
suggest for your earnest consideration and most
amendment be submitted to the legislatures of
the several States for ratification, making 1t the
duty of each of the several States to establish and
forever maintain free public schools, adequate to
the educataion OF all the children In the rudi-
o doe or
foibidding the teaching In said schools Of relig-
ious atheistic or pagan texts, and prohibiting the
ipal or any power for the benent OF any other OBJ
ject of any other nature or kind whatever In con-
nectiun with this Important question.
TAXATION or RELIGIOUS ceRponATIcNs.
would also call your attention to the impor-
tance of correcting an evil that II permitted to
VIII d issd to , srSas o%Sle IL IL
church property. In 1858. believe, the church
nicipal or State. amounted to about $S30Oo.0Oo.
In 1850. the amount had doubled In 1875 It Is
safe to say, this property will reach sum exceed
ing $3, So vast sum receiving all the
protection and benefits OF the government with,
expenses Of the same will not be looked upon
acquiescently by those who have paid taxes. In a
rapialy as In the United States, there Is scarcely
a limit to the wealth that may be acquired
to retain real estate without taxation. The con:
temptation Of so vast property as Is here alluded
to. without taxation, may lead to sequestration
without constitutional authority and through
/ would suggest taxation Of all property equally,
the last resting place OF the dead, and possibly
with proper restrictions, church edifces,
RELATIONS WITH FOREIGN POWERS.
Our relations with most of the foreign powers
continue on satisfactory and friendly footing
Increased Intercourse, the extension OF CONNIE ce
and cultivation Of mutual iaterests have steadily
improved our relations with the large majority
OF the powers of the world, rendering practicable
the peaceful solution OF questions which from
time to time necessarily arise, leaving few which
demand extended or particular notice. The cor
respondence Of the Department of State with our
diplomatic representatives abroad Is transmitted
herewith. .sa.
| 3 / am happy to announce the passage of an act
by the general Cortes of Portugal proclaimed
| since the adjournment of Congress for the abolt
ten OF servitude In the Portugal colonies 1t is To
| be hoped that such legislation may be another
step toward the great consummatiOn, to be reach
ed when no man shall be permitted directly or In
directly nnder any guise, excuse or form Of law "a
hoii his fellowman In bondage. am Of the opin-
lon also that It s the duty OF the United states a
contributing toward that end and required by the
| spirit OF the age Ia which we live TO provide oy
suita BILE legislation that no citizen OF the United
States shall hold slaves property In any otheI
| county or be Interested therein.
| WITH CHILLI.
/ Chill has made reparation In the case Of tbs
| wha.eship Good Return, seized without sumcienl
cause upw ards OF forty years ago. though she nae