The New York herald., 1878-12-03

the Executive and Judicial departments OF IN, govern
ment each in its province. to inquire into and Anish
violations of the laws of the United States which have
occurred can but repeat what said in this
nection in my last Message. that whateyer authority
rests with 10 this end shall not hesitate TO put
forth. and am unwilling to forego renewed ap-
peal to the legislatures the courts the executive
authorities and the people of the States where these
wrongs have been perpetrated to give their assistance
toward bringing to justice the offenders and prevent
ing repetition of the crimes. No means within my
power will be spared to obtain full and fair inyesi
CATION of the alleged crimes and 10 the conyic
tion and Just punishment of the guilty.
THE EsFoRoE EMESr ACT.
is 10 be observed that the principal appropriation
made for the Department of Justice at the last session
contained the following clauso:--
And for defraying the expenses which may be in
0lrred in the enforcement of the act approved Feb
rusry %. 1871 entitled "An act to amend act sp
proved May 80. 1870, entitled act TO enforce the
rights OF citizens Of the United States to vote in the
several States OF the Union and for other purposes
or any acts amendatory thereof or supplementary
thereto
1t is the opinion of the Attorney General that the
expenses of these proceedings will largely exceed the
amount which thus provided and rely con-
fdently upon Congress to make adequate appropria-
tions to enable the Executive Department to enforce
the laws.
respectfully urge upon your attention that the
Congressional elections in every district in very
important sense. are justly matter Of po-
liticial interest and concern throughout the
whole country. Each State, every political
party is entitled to the share of power which il
conferred by the legal and constitutional suffrage. 1t
is the right of every citizen possessing the quahcs
.ions prescribed by law to cast unntimdsted bal
lot end 10 have his ballot honestly counted. So long
as the exercise OF this power and the enjoyment Of
this right are common and equal practically we'll
formally submission to the results of the suffrage
will be accorded Loyalty and cheerfuy. and all the
departments of government will feel the true vgor
of the popular will thus expressed. No tempo
rary administrative interests of government. how
urgent wcighty. will ever dispace the zeal OF
people in defence Of the primary rights Of citi
zenship. They understand that the protection of lib
crty requires the maintenance in full vigor Of the
manly methods Of free speech. free press and fres
suffrage and will sustain tho full authority of gov
ernmcnt to enforce the laws which framed tn
these inestimable rights The material progress
afforded to their citizens. There be- no pescs
without such protection. prosperity without
peace and the whole country is deeply Interested in
the growth and prosperity OF all its parts While ths
country has not yet reached complete unity OF feel
ing and reciprocal confidence between the COM
absolute that the tendencies in that
direction aud with increasing force. The power of
and all sectional or State attachments In demanding
that all over wide territory the name and char
acter OF citizen OF the United States shall mean
and tho thing and carry with them unchalenged
security and respect. #s
oun RELATIONS WITH OTHER COUNTRIES.
Our relations with other countries continue peace-
ful. Our neutrality in Contests between foreign
Powers has been maintained and respected r
The Universal Exposition held at Paris during the
past summer has been attended by large numbers Of
citizens Tho brief period allowed for the prepa
ration and arrangement Of the contributions of our
energetic and jndicious efforts to overcome this dis
advantage. These efforts. led and, directed by the
and the exhibition the products of American indus
try crediable and gratifying in scope and charac
ter. Tho reports OF the United states Communications
ers giving its results in detail will be duly laid be-
fore you. Our participation in this international
competition for the favor and the trade OF the world
may be expected to produce useful and important
suits in promoting intercourse friendship and COM
merce with other nations. @4
In accordance with the provisions Of the act Of Feb
ruary ~, M76. three commissioners were appointed
to an International Conference on the subjec. OF
adopting common ratio between gold and silver. FOR
the purpose Of establishing internationally. the uss
OF bimetallic money and securing hxty Of relative
value between those nietS1s. Invitations were al
dressed to the various governments which had ex.
pressed Willingness to participate in its dclibera
tons The Conference held its meetings In Paris, in
August last. The report Of the commissioners, here
with submitted, will show its results. No common
ratio between gold and silver could be agreed upon
by the Conference. The general conclusion was
reached that 1t is necessary maintain in the world
the monetary functions OF silver well OF gold.
leaving tho selection of the Of the other of
these metals of both to be made by each State.
THE HALIFAX AWARD.
Congress having appropriated at its last session the
sum OF $5 500 900 pay the award of tho Joint Com
mission at Halifax it, after correspondence with the
British government on the subject Of the conformity
the award the requirements Of the treaty and to
the terms OF tho question thereby submitted to tho
commission, the President shall deem it his duty to
make the payment communications upon these
points were addressed to the British government
through the legation Of the United States at London
Failing to obtain the concurrence of the British gov
ernment in the views Of this government respecting
the award have deemed it my duty to tender the
sum named within the year hxed by the treaty.
companicd by notice of the grounds OF the pay:
ment and protest against any other construction OF
the same The correspondence upontiis subject win
be laid before you.
THE CUBAN RESURRECTION.
The Spanish government has officially announced
the termination of the iusurretton ~ Cuba and the
restoration Of peace throughout that island. Conf
and prosperity, which 1t is earnestly hoped may prove
well founded Numerous claims Of American citizens
for relief for injuries or restoration Of property have
been among the incidents OF the long continued hos
tilties Some these claims in process of adjust.
ment BY spain and the others are promised early and
The treaty made with Italy in regard to reciprocal
consular privileges, has been duly ratined and pro-
No questions Of grave Importance have arisen with
any other Of the European Powers.
CHINA AND JAPAN
The japanese government has been desirous of .
vision such parts OF its treaties with foreign Powers
relate to commerce, and IT is understood has adj
dressed to each OF the treaty Powers request TO open
negotiations with that view The United states gov
has been inclined to regard tho matter favor
ably. Whatever restrictions upon trade with Japan
found injurious to that people cannot but affect
irturbrsiy nations holding commercial intercourse
with them. Japan. after long period Of seclusion.
has within the past few made rapid strides in
the path of enlightenment and progress and not un
reasonably. is looking forward TO the time when her
relations with the nations OF Europe and America
shall be sssiniilated those which they hold with
each other. A treaty looking to this end has been
made which will be submitted for the consideration
of the Senate.
After MI interval OF several years the Chinese gov
ernment has again sent ENJOYS 10 the United States
They have been received. and permanent legation
il now established here by that government II 10
doubted that this step will be OF advantage to both
nations in promoting friendly relations and removing
causes Of difference. The treaty with the Samoan
Islands having been duly ratified and accepted on the
part OF both governments, In In operation. and
survey and soundngs If the hsrbor Of have
been made by naval vesecl OF the United states,
with view OF its occupation naval station. Il
found desirable 70 the service.
MEXICO AND sourH AMERICA.
Since the resumption OF Diplomatic relations with