Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-12-13

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probable that the points of disagreement will
in due time be settled, and more explicit
treaty be made.
THE FISHERY COMMISSION
under articles XVIII to xxx of the Treaty of
Washington, has concluded its session. The re-
suit of the deliberations Of the Commission. as
made public by the Commissioners, will be
communicated to Congress.
A treaty for the protection of trademarks
has been negotiated with Great Britain, which
has been submitted to the Senate for consider
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W IA MEXICO.
The revolution which recently occurred in
Mexico was followed by the accession of the
successful party in power, and the installation
of its Chief General, Preferio Diaz, in the
Presidential office. 1t has been the custom OF
the United States when such changes of Cow
erpment have heretofore occurred in Mexico
10 recognize and enter into official relations
with the de facto Government as soon as il
should appear aud prove to have the approval
OF the Mexican people and should manifest a
disposition to adhere to the obligations OF
treaties and international friendship. In the
present case such official recognition has been
deferred by the occurrences on the Rio Grande
border, the records Of which have already been
communicated to each house of Congress In
answer to their respective resolutions OF inqui
ry assurances have beer received that the
authorities at the seat of the Mexican Govern
n,ent have both the disposition and power to
prevent and punish such unlawful invasions
and depredations. 1t is earnestly to be hoped
that events may prove these assurances to be
well founded. The best interests OF both
countries require the maintenance OF
peace upon the border and the develop
ment of commerce between the two Repub-
lies 1t is gratifying to add that this tempo
rary interruption OF official relations has not
prevented due attention by the Represents
tives of the United States in Mexico to the
protection of American citizens as far as prac-
ticable. nor has it interfered with the prompt
payment of amounts due from Mexico TO the
Islander the treaty OF July 4, 1868 and the
awards of the Joint Commission. While do
not anticipate an interruption of the friendly
relations with Mexico. yet ] cannot but look
with some solicitude upon continuance OF
the border disorders as exposing the two
countries to a disruption of popular feeling
and the mischances of action which are natur-
ally unfavorabe to complete amity. Firmly
determined that nothing shall be wanting on
my part to promote good understanding be-
tween the two nations, Iyet must ask the at
tention Of Congress to the actual occurrences
on the border, that the lives and property OF
our citizens may be adequately protected and
peace preserved. aa l&
THE CURAN REVOLUTION.
Another year has passed without bringing to
close the protracted troubles between the
Spanish Government and the insurrectionsts
on the island of Cuba. While the United
States has sedulously abstained from any in
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not to feel that it is attended by incidents af>
fecting the rights of American citizens. Apart
from the effect of hostilities upon trade be-
tween the United States and Cuba, its progress
is inevitably accompanied by complaints hav>
ing more or less foundation, of searches, arr
rests, embargoes and oppressive taxes upon
the property of American residents, and unpro-
voked interference with our vessels and COM
merce. It is due to the Government OF Spain
to say tina. during the past year it has prompts
lydisavowed and offered reparation for any
unauthorized acts of unduly jealous SUBJ
ordinates whenever such acts have been
brought to its attention. Nevertheless such
occurrences cannot fail to excite feelings of an
noyance, suspicion and resentment, which are
greatly to be deprecated, between the respec-
tive citizens and subjects of the two friendly
powers
Much delay, consequent upon accusations OF
fraud in some of the awards, has occurred in
respect to the distribution of the limited
amounts received from Venezuela under the
treaty of April 20, 1866, applicable to the
awards of the joint commission created by that
treaty. eGus 94
So long as these matters are pending in Con-
gress the Executive cannot assume either to
pass upon the questions presented or to dis
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sirable that definite legislative action should
be taken either by deciding the awards to be
final or providing some other method for re-
examination of the claims.
Our relations with the republics OF Central
and South America and with the empire OF
Brazil, have continued without serious change
further THAI the temporary interruption OF di-
plomatic intercourse with Venezuela and with
Gautamala Amicable relations have already
been fully restored with Venezuela and it is not
doubted that al / grounds of misunderstanding
with Gautamala will speedily be removed. From
all these countries there are favorable indica-
tons of a disposition on the part of their gov
ernments and people to reciprocate our efforts
in the direction ofincreased commercial inter
course. rs
The government of the Samoan Islands has
sent an envoy in the person of its Secretary oil
State 10 invite the Government Of the United
States TO advise and protect their independ-
ence, TO establish commercial relations with
their people, and to assist them in their steps
towards regulated government. The inhabit-
ants Of these Islands having made considerable
progress in Christian civilization and the de-
veopment of trade, are doubtful of their abll-
ity TO maintain their peace and independence
without the aid of some stronger power. The
subject is deemed worthy of respectful atten-
ton, and the claims upon our assistance by
this distant community will be carefully con-
sidered.
THE PREVAILING DISTRESS.
The long commercial depression in the
United States has directed attention TO the
SUBJECT of the possible increase of our foreign
trade and the method OF its development, not
only with Europe but with other countries,
and especially with the States and sovereign
ties of the Western Hemisphere. Instructions
from the Department of State were issued to
the various diplomatic and consular officers OF
the Government, asking them TO devote atten-
ton to the question of methods by which
trade between the res pective countries of their
official residences and the United States could
be most judiciousy founded. In obedience TO
the instructions examinations and reports up
on this subject have been made by many of
these officers and transmitted to the depart.
ment, end the same are submitted to the con-
sideration of Congress.
GOVERNMENT REVENUE.
The annual report of the Secretary of the
Treasury on the state of the finances presents
important questions for the action of Con-
gress, upon some of which | have already re-
marked.
The revenues of the General Government
during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1877
were $260,000 1852. The total expendit-
ures for the same period were $23S ,boO,OO8.-
SO leaving surplus revenue of $50, $40, oI7.-
90. This has substantially supplied the re-
quirements of the sinking fund for that year.
The estimated revenues of the current fiscal
year are S265, 500, 900, and the estimated ex
penditures for the same period are $232, AGO.
643.72. Ifthese estimates prove to De correct
there will be a surplus revenue oil S33,Oo9,-
356.6S, an amount nearly sufficient for the
sinking fund for that year. The estimated
revenues for the next fiscal year are $3.50,
250, 900. II appears from the report that dur
ing the last fiscal year the revenues of the
Government compared with the previous
year have largely decreased, this decrease
Mounting to the sum Of SIS, 46l ,452.54 main
iy in customs and duties, caused by large
falling off of the amount of imported dutiable
goods and partly by the general fall OF prices
In the markets of the productions OF such ar
ticlss as pay valorem taxes. While this Is
felt injurious in the diminution of reyenae, It
has been accompanied with very large in
crease of expectation The total exports