The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-07

would draw the United States into complica-
tions which it has waited long and already suf-
fered much to avoid.
After thus disposing of the question Of rec
ognition, he concludes that foreign interyen-
ti0n and mediation are the only means left for
bringing about termination of the strife.
The Government of Spain has recently sub
mitted to our Minister at Madrid certain pro-
posals, which may be found to be the basis II
not the actual submission Of terms to meet the
requirements OF particular griefs OF Whicn tnis
Government has felt itself entitled to complain.
These proposals have not yet reached me In
their full text On their arrival they Will be
taken into careful consideration, and 1t may
BIZ hoped will lead to a satisfactory adjustment
OF the question to which they refer, and re-
such as has given rise TO our just COMPLAINTS.
The Mexican troubles are next referred to
at same length. The maraudlng excursions
have been the subject Of renewed remon-
strances by the United States to the Mexican
Government, but without effect.
/ am happy to announce that VENEZUELA Of
fered no objection to paying to us the share OF
its revenue allowed towards the extinguish-
ment of the claims of foreigners.
1t is to be regretted, however, that payments
on account OF the United States, are still 30
meagre in amount and that the stipulation OF
the treaty in this respect should have been go
signally dIsregarded.
The President discusses then the Alabama
claims. 1882 claims have been presented, OF
WHICH Oo% nave Dcen ulSpObtW VI w tuo udb0 Va
the report on the subject.
He then discusses at length the Atlantic
cable monopoly, and makes certain ImportanG
recommendations for their better control and
regulation in the interest Of the people and
the Government ezxxsA
He invites the attention OF Congress to the
necessity Of regulating by law the. status OF
American women who may marry foreigners,
and Of defining the status OF children born OF
American parents in foreign countries: Inc
| message then reviews the report OF the Secre-
| tary OF the Treasury.
| 1t will be source of great qualification to
| the President to be able to approve OF any
measure OF Congress, looking effectively 70,
wards Lsecuring resumption. Unlimited
imitation would accomplish it but at the sacri'
| fee of honor.
| Referring to the report Of the Secretary o.
| War, he recommends an appropriation Of
100000 for the Extra Subsistence Department
available before the beginning Of the nex'
| fiscal year.
| OF the nve double turreted monitors now Oh
stocks. The report of the Postmaster Genera
| is next discussed, and various recommends
| tions made Herewith. The report OF the In
terIor Department Is next reviewed.
The treatment Of the Indians adopted at th'
beginning Of my first term has been steadil!
pushed with satisfactory results, and will b'
continued as. far as possible.
He recommends that the Government con
| trlbutions to the Centennial Exhibition be of;
character, quality and extent in keeping will
the wealth and dignity OF the nation.
| The reports of the several departments ar
briefly referred to. He closes as follows:
AS this will be the last annual messag
which will have the honor OF transmitting g
| Congress before my successor is chosen, vii
recapitulate some questions l deem Of vita
Importance.