Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-12-11


Forts to overcome this disadvantage. These ef-
iorts, led and directed by the commlsso ner- gem
eral. were remarkably succ essfnl. and the exhi-
oition OF the products OF American industry was
crsditable aud CRAFTY ng in scope and character.
The reports OF the U. s commissioners giving
It's results in delal will Dc duly laid before YOU
Our participation in this international COMPETE
ton IOr the favor and the trade Of the world may
be expected 10 produce usefui and important ro-
suits IN promoting intercourse. friendship and
commerce with other nations.
THE INrsRNA IoNAL SILVER CONFERENCE.
In accordance with the provisions OF the act OF
congress OF Feb. ., 1873, three commissioners
We're appointed to an International conference on
the subject OF adopting. common rate between
establishing, internationally, tho use OF
Dimetallie money and securing fxIty OF relative
dressed to the various governments which had ex-
pressed Willingness to participate IN Its delibera-
August las. The report Of the commissioners here
with submitted will show its results. No common
BY the conference. The general conclusion Was
reached that II Is necessary to In the world
gold leaving the selection OF the use OF one or the
others these two metals or OF both to be made by
THAT LITTLE Ss5oo.Oo0
congress ssxno at It, last session
commiss on at Halifax; Its after correspondence
with the British government on the subject of the
the treaty ana the terms of the question the eby
submitted to the commission, the president shall
munications upon these points We're addressed to
the British government through the legation of
the U. ). at London failing to obtain the concur
renee of the British governm ent in the views of
this government respecting the award. have
in the year fixed by the treaty. accompanied by
notice Of the grounds of the payment and pro-
The correspondence upon this subject will be laid
before you.
END OF THE CUBAN REBELLION.
The Spanish government has officially ANNOUNCED
the termination of the insurrection in Cuba and the
restoration of peace throughout that island. Conf.
dert expectations are expressed OF areviya OF trade
and prosperity, which it is hoped may prove we'll
founded Numerous claims of american citizens for
relief for injuries restoration of property have
been among The incidents of the long continued hos
Utilities. Some of these claims in process of ad-
justmen by Spain and the others are promised early
and careful consideration.
THR TREATY WITH ITALY.
The treaty made with Italy in regard to reciprocal
consular privileges has been duly ratified and pro-
claimed.
OTHER POWERS.
No questions of grave Importance have arisen with
any other Of the European powers.
THE JAPs.
The japanese government has been DESTROYS of a
revision OF such parts OF its treaties with foreign
powers as relate to commerce, and, it is understood
has addressed to each OF the treaty powers request
to open negotiations with that view. The L. 5. gov.
eminent has been inclined to regard the matter IA
vorably. Whatever restrictions upon trade with ia
pan are found injurious to that people cannot but
affect inuriously nations holding commercial inter
course with them Japan, aftet long period OF Sc
clusion, has, within the past few years, made rapid
strides in the path of enlightenment and progress,
ADD not unreasonanly is looking forward to the time
when her relations with the nations of Europe and
America shall be assimilae to those which they
hold with each other. treaty looking To this end
has been made which will be submitted for the
sideration OF the senate.
THE CHINESE.
After an interval of several years the Chinese gov
eminent has again sent envoys to the United States
They have been received and permanent legation
is now established here by that government 1t is
not doubted that this step will be of advantage to
both nations in promoting friendly relations and re-
moving causes of difference
SAMOAN ISLANDS. d.. ....
The treaty with the Samoan Islands has been
duly ratified and accepted on the part of both gov
ernments and is now in operation and a survey and
soundings of the harbor of Sego pago have been
made by naval vessel of the United states with a
view Of the United states occupation AS naval sta
tion II found desirable to the service.
MEXICO.
Since the resumption Of ipomatc relations with
Mexico correspondence has been opened and still
continues between the two governments upon the
various questions which at one time seemed to en-
danger their While no formal
much l has been done to repress and diminish them
y faFfr CT Natal taes on &
Instructions has done much TO remove the source
force M rs nsw ON the osr t sae Of
river Is also making an energetic movement against
maranding Indian tribes. This government looks
with the greatest satisfaction upon every evidence
of strength In the national authority of Mexico,
ana upon every effort put forth to prevent or pun
sumo any action attitude for the control OF these
"r
and property OF our own citizens | shall take the
o ps y ws ta
ity OF the Mexican government to restrain effect
Sf %
leo and 1t Is believed that the display of the agri
nations will tend to better Understanding and in
creased commercial intercourse between their
SOUTH AMERICAN STATES
With Brazil and the republics Of Central and
the development of closer commercial Intercourse
Diplomatic relations have been resumed with CO.
between anu the he" Argentine I RepuSlic '; ana
Paraguay has been submitted By those govern
mcnts for arbitration TO the president Of the
United States and have, after careful examina-
ton, given decision upon it. A naval expedi-
ZION up the Amazon and Madeira rivers mas
brou hit back information valuable both for
scientific and commercial purposes. A like expe
dition is about visiting the coast OF Africa and
the Indian Ocean. The reports of diplomatic and
consular officers in relation to the development
OF our foreign commerce have not only filrnis he'd
many facts that have proved OF public interest,
but have stimulated TO practical exeriion the en-
terprise OF our people
THE TREAsURER's REPORT.
The report OF the secretary Of the treasury fur
nished a detached statement of the operations Of
that department OF the government and of the
condition Of the public finance. The ordinary rev.
enues from all sources for the fiscal year end
ed June 30th 1873. were $257, e63 s7s.fO. The or
binary expenditures tor same period were $685.
964 326 50, leaving surplus revenue for the year
OF FL, 500 55l SO. The receipts for the present fs
cal year ending June so. 1872 actual and esti-
mated. are as follows: Actual receipts for the lst
quarter CONNIE nchg July /, 1878, S73 389, TAB AZ ;
estimated receipts Tor the remaining three-qua
tiers OF the year, Slgl ITO, 256 Total receipts
t364, 100000 The expenditures for the same peri.
cd will be, actual and estimxted, as follows: For
the quarter commencing July l, 1878, actual ex-
penditures, &73,344 51327, and for the re-
naming three-quarters of the year