The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-12-04

the part OF other treaty Powers.
The attention of Congress is again invited
to the subject of the indemnity fund received
some years since from Japan and China,
which, with their accumulated interest, now
amount to considerable sums.
The Government of China has signifed its
willingness to consider the question of the
emigrations of its subjects to the United States
with dispassionate fairness, and to cooperate
in such measures as may. tend to prevent in
furious consequences to the United States.
The negotiations are still proceeding, and will
bepressed with diligence.
OUR SISTER REPUBLICS.
1t is a qualification to be able to announce
that through the judicious and energetic action
of the military commanders of the two ma
tions on each side of the Rio Grande, under
the instructions of their respective
Governments, raids and depredations have
greatly decreased, and in the localities
where formerly most destructive, have now
almost wholly ceased.
In view of this result, entertain conf
dent expectation that the continuance of this
prevalence of quiet on the borders will soon be-
come SO assured as to justify a modification of
the present orders to our military commanders
as t0crossing the border without encouraging
such disturbances Us would endanger the peace
of the award against Mexico, under the Claims
Commission of July 4, 1868. was duly paid,
and has been put in course of distribution in
pursuance of the act of Congress providing for
the same. The satisfactory situation between
the two countries leads me to anticipate an ex-
pansion Of our trade with Mexico, and an in
creased contribution of capital and industry by
our people to the development of the great re-
sources of that country. 1 earnestly commend
to the wisdom of Congress the provision of
suitable legislation looking to this result.
Diplomatic intercourse with Columbia is
again fully restored by the arrival of Minis
ter from that country to the United States
This is especially fortunate in view of the fact
that the question of an inter-oceanic canal has
recently assumed a new and important aspect,
and is now under discussion with the Central
American countries through whose territory
the canal, by the Nicaragua route, would
have to pass. 1t is trusted that enlightened
craftsmanship on their part will see that the
early prosecution of such a work will largely
inure. to the benefit, not only Of their own
citizens and those of the United States, but of
the commerce of the civilized world.
Diplomatic relations with Chilli have also
been strengthened by the reception of Minis
ter from that country.
Cordial. relations continue with Brazil and
the Argentine Republic, and trade with those
countries is improving.
A recent revolution in Venezula has been
followed by the establishment of Provisional
Government. This Government has not yet
been formally recognized, and it is deemed de-
sirable to await the proposed action of
the people, which is expected to give it
the sanction of constitutional forms
The subject of opening diplomatic relations
with Roumania and Seryia, now become inde-
pendent sovereignities, is at present under
consideration, and is the subject of diplomatic
correspondence.
There is gratifying increase of trade with
nearly all European and American countries,
and it is believed that with judicious action
in regard to its development it can and will be
still more enhanced, and that American pro-
ducts and manufactures will find new and ex-
panding markets. The reports of diplomatic
and consular officers upon this subject under
the system now adopted have resulted in OBJ
tanning much valuable information, which
has been and will continue to be laid be-
fore Congress and the public from time te
time.
PUBLIC FINANCES.
The attention Of Congress is called to tn,
annual report of the Secretary of the Treasury
on the condition of the public finances. /. Th,
ordinary revenues from all sources for tn,
fiscal year, ended June 80, 1879, were $273,.
1927, ,lS446. The ordinary expenditures fo
the same period were 1886 ,947 ,883.53 leaving
surplus revenue for the year, OF Sc, 1873 ,300 SO
The receipts for the present fiscal year, endin,
June 80, 1880, actual and estimated, are a
follows Actual receipts for the first quarter
commencing July l, 1879, $40 ,S43, ,663.61 esti
mated receipts for the remaining three-quar
ters of the year, S2Os, ,l56 ,336.39 total receipt
for the current fiscal year, actual and esti
mated, $685., 100000. The expenditures for lh
same period will be, actual and estimated, a
follows: For the quarter commencing July
1879, actual expenditures, S9l ,6S3, 1886. 10, an
| for the remaining three-quarters of the year tn
expenditures are estimated at $172, ,3l6, ,614. 80
making the total expenditures S264, 900 600
and leaving an estimated surplus revenue 70
the year ending June 80, 1880, of S24, 900 ,000
| The total receipts during the next fiscal year
| ending June 80, 1881, estimated, according t
existing law, will be $288, ,000, 900, and the esti
mated ordinary expenditures for the same pc
riod will be 8,097 ,364.39, leaving surplu
of $9,902, ,635.61 for that year. The larg
amount expended for arrears of pensions dur
ing the last and the present fiscal year, amount
ing to S2l ,247 ,249.60, has prevented the ap
| plication of the full amount required by law t
the sinking fund for the current year; bu
these arrears having been substantially paid
it is believed that the sinking fund can here
after be maintained without any change of ex
| isting law.
OUR FIGHTING FORCES.
The Secretary of War reports that the Wa
| Department estimates for the fiscal year end
ing june 30, 1881, are $40 $3.50 ,42S.93, the sam
| being for less sum of money than any annua
| sfi ta fo hot na
partment during period of at.least twelv
| years He concurs with the General of tn
Army in recommending such legislation q
will authorize the enlistment of the full numbe
of 25, 900 men for the line of the army exclusiv
of the 3,463 men required for detached duty
and therefore not available for service in th
field. He also recommends that Congress /
asked to provide by law for the disposition of
large number of abandoned military posts an
reservations, which, though very valuable
themselves, have been rendered useless for mi
itary purposes by the advance of civilizato
and settlement. In these several recommends
tions 1 concur.
THE NAVY.
The report of the Secretary of the Nav
shows continued improvement in tn
branch of the service during the last fsc
year. Extensive repairs have been made upc
vessels, and two new ships have been con
pleted and made ready for sea. The total e,
penditures of the year ended June 80, 1S7
including specific appropriations not estimat,
for by the Department, were Sl3,555, 100
In expenses ehargeable to the year, after deduc
ing the amount of these specific appropriation
were $13, 3,343, ,317.79, but this is subject to
reduction of S283, 1859, that amount havi1
been drawn upon warrants but not paid o
during the year. The amount of appropri
tions applicable to, the last fiscal year W
$14 ,538, ,646.17. There was, therefore, ba
ance of $1,479,954.37 remaining unexpend
and to the credit of the Department on Ju
80, 1879. The estimates for the fiscal ye
ending June 80, 1881, are $l4,S64, ,147.!
which exceeds the appropriations for the pre-
ent fiscal year, 1901 ,S97.2S. The reason
this increase is explained in the Secretar.
report.
THE SUPREME COURT.
The business of the Supreme Court is
, present largely in arrears. 1t can not be e
pected that more cases can be decided than
now disposed of in its annual session, Or tt
by any assiduity the distinguished Magistrat
who compose the Court can accomplish MT
: than is now done. In the Courts of many
! the Circuits, also, the business has increas
to such an extent that the delay of just
!, ,, will call the attention of Congress to an a
propriate remedy. 1t is believed that all
done in each Circuit which can fairly be e
pected from its judicial force.
The remedv ed hv the Attnrne