The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1879-12-04

9valence OF quiet on the border OF the two
intries.
he third installment of the award against
xico under the Claims Commission of July
1868. was duly paid, and has been put in
1rse of distribution in pursuance of the act
Congress providing for the same. Ihls sat
actorv situation between the two countries
dis me to anticipate an expansion OF our trade
III Mexico, and an increased contribution Of
pital and industry by our people to the devel
ment Of the great resources OF that country.
earnestly commend to the wisdom of Con-
9ss the provision Oh suitable legislation look
2 to this result.
Dlplomatic intercourse with Colombia is
ain fully restored by the arrival Of the Min
er from that country to the United States
lis is especially fortunate in view of the fact
at the question of an lnteroceanic canal has
Gently assumed an important aspect, and is
wv under discussion with the Central Ameri-
.n countries, through whose territory the
nal by the Nicaragua route would have to
Dss 1t is trusted that enlightened statesman
zip on their part will see that the early prose-
ldon Of such work will largely lnure to the
9netit not only of their own citizens and those
the United States, but OF the commerce Of
10 civilized world. 1t is not doubted that,
lOuld the work be undertaken under the pro-
ctiye auspices Of the United States, and upon
,tisfaCtory concessions for the right of way
I'd it's security by the Central American Gov
'nments, the capital for its completion would
}adily be furnished from this country and
urOpe, which might, failing such guarantees,
rove inaccessible Diplomatic relations with
nil have also been strengthened by the
,cepti0n Of a Ministry from that country
he war between Peru, Bolivia, and Chill
i'll continues The United States has not
semed it proper to interpose in the matter,
yrther than to convey to all the Governments
,ncorned the assurance that the friendly Off
q Of the Government OF the United States for
q restoration of peace upon an honorable
sis will be extended in case the beligarents
all exhibit a readiness to accept them. Cor
al relations continue with Brazil and the Ar
ntne Republic, and trade with those CouG-
res is improving.
A provision for regular and more frequent
all communication in our ships between the
}rts of this country and the nations of South
merica seems to to deserve the attention
Congress as an essential precursor of an en-
rgement of our commerce with them and an
tension Of our carrying trade.
recent revolution in Venezuela has been
)llowed by the establishment of a Provisional
overnment This Government has not yet
cen formally recognized and it is deemed
9sirable to await the proposed action of the
9Ople, which is expected to give it the sanction
constitutional forms.
lands to make surveys and take possession of
lepriyileges coded to the United States by
amoa in the harbor of Pago-Pago A coaling
tation is to be established there, which will be
Onvenient and useful to United States vessels
The subject of opening diplomatic relations
18th Roumania and Servia now become indie
Jendent sovereignties, is at present under con
liberation, and is the subject of diplomatic cor
espOndence.
There is a gratifying increase Of trade with
nearly all European and American countries,
md it is believed that with iudicious action il
.egard to it's development it can and will be still
more enhanced, and that American products
and manufactures will find new and expands G
markets. The reports of diplomatic and con-
3llar officers upon this subject under the sys-
5em now adopted. have resulted in obtaining
much valuable information, which has been,
and will continue to be, laid before Congress
and the public from time to time.
Condition of Alaska.
The third article of the treaty with Russia of
March 30, 1867, by which Alaska was ceded to
the United States, provides that the inhabitants
Of the coded Territory, with the exception Of
the uncivilized native tribes, shall be admitted
to the enjoyment of ali the rights of citizens of
the United States, and shall be maintained
and protected in the free enjoyment of the
liberty of property and religion The unciv-
ilized tribes are subject to such laws and
regulations as the United States may
from time to time adopt in regard to the
aboriginal tribes of the country. Both
the obligations of this treaty and the necessi-
ties Of the people require that some organ
lied form Of government over the Terri
tory of Alaska be adopted There appears
to be no law for the arrest of persons
charged with common-law offenses, such as
assault robbery, and murder, and magistrate
,,clk ,s
cases. Serious difficulties have already arisen
from offenses of this character, not only among
citizens of the United States but of other coun-
tries who have engaged in mining, fishing, ard
other business operations within the Territory
A bill authorizing the appointment OF Justices
of the Peace and cOnstables, and The arrest
ard detention of persons charged with criminal
and providing for an appeal to United
States courts for the District Of Oregon of suita
BILE cases will, at the proper time, be submitted
to Congress.
Public Finances.
The attention of Congress is called to the an
nual report o. the Secretary of the Treasury on
the condition OF the public finances. The Or
binary revenues from all sources for the fiscal
year ended June 80, 1879, were 1928, 1921, 1874 49,
The ordinary expenditures for the same period
were, $3.50 947' 083 So, leaving surplus revenue
for the year of $6,S 800 90. The receipts for
viz P4CoChO iASC|A yOn13 OuhlIIS uhC y , lCCO,
actual and estimated, are as follows: Actual
receipts for the first quarter, commenc-
ing July /, 1879 $79, $40, 663.6l es-
timated receipts for the remaining
three quarters of the year, $208 1876, 336 49,
Total receipts for the current fiscal year, act
ual and estimated, $2S8, 900, 900. The expend-
itures for the same period will be, actual and
az follows: For TIE quarter COM
mencing July /, 1879, actual expenditures,
so, $50, $50 10. For the remaining three-qua
ters of the year the expenditures are estimated
at $172, 6,6l490 making the total expend-
lures 1864 900, 900, ana leaving an estimated
surplus revenue for the year ending June 80
1881, of $24 100000. The total receipts
during the next fiscal year ending
June 80. 1881, estimated according
to existing laws, will be $2S8, COG, 000,
and the estimated ordinary expenditures for the
same period will DE $27S, cor, 364 80, leaving a
surplus ot 50 gJ2 635 81 for that year. The
large amount expended for arrears of pensions
during she last and present fiscal years.
amounting to $21 ,747, 24060 has prevented the
application of the full amount required by law
to the sinking fund for the current year, but,
these arrears having been substantially paid, it
Is believed that the sinking fund can hereafter
oe maintained without any change OF the exist
ing law.
Army and Navy.
The Secretary of War reports that the War
department. estimates for the fscal year ending
June 80, 1881, are SAC, $50, 428 G3, the same be-
Ing. for less sum OF money than any annual