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

not be easy, and it may never. perhap:
necessary to define with precision the pr
limit of political action on the part of Fet
officers. But, while their right TO hold
freely express their opinions cannot be
toned, it is very plain that they should ne
be allowed to devote to other subjects the
| needed for the proper discharge of theirof
duties, nor to use the authority of their off,
enforce their own opinions, or to coerce
| political action of those who hold diffe
| opinions. Reasons of justice and public p{
| quite analogous to those which forbid the
OF official power for the oppression of the
yate citizen impose upon the Government
duty OF protecting its officers and agents
| arbitrary exactions. In whatever aspect
| sldered, the practice of making levies
party purposes upon the salaries
officers is highly demoralizing to the pu
service and discreditable to the coun
Though an officer should be as free any OF
citizen TO give his money III aid Of his oplnl
or his party, he should also be as free as
Other citizen to refuse TO make such gifts.
salaries are but fair compensation for
| time and labor of the officers, il IS gross mi
| tice to levy tax upon them. If they are m
excessive III order that they may bear the
| the excess 1s an indirect robbery of the pu'
funds. | recommend, therefore, such
VISION and extension of the present statutes
life Or public employment the protection
which a great and enlightened nation s.
| guard those who are faithful in it's service.
Foreign Relations.
! Our relations with foreign countries b
continued peaceful. With Great Britain til
are still unsettled questions, glowing out OF
local laws OF the maritime provinces, and
action OF provincial authorities deemed to bt
! der0gatlon of rights secured by treaty to Am
lean fishermen. The United States Ministe
London has been instructed to present
mand for SlO5,3O5,O2 in view of the DANA
received by American citizens at Fortune
on the 9th day of January, 1873. The sub.
has been taken into consideration by the
ish Government, and an early reply is
ticipated Upon the completion
the necessary preliminary exam
ton, the subject of our participa;
in the provincial fisheries, as regulated
treaty, will at once be brought to the attenl
of the British Government with view &C
early and permanent settlement or the WI
question, which was only temporarily adius
by the treaty of Washington. Efforts b
| been made to obtain the removal of restrict
found injurious to the expectation of catti.
the United Kingdom. Some corresponds
has also occurred with regard to the rescue
saving of life and property upon the lal
which has resulted in important mOdifcati,
of the previous regulations Of the Domin
Government on the subject, in the interest
humanity and commerce.
In accordance with the joint resolution
the last session of Congress, Commission
were appointed to represent the United States
the two International Exhibitions in Austria
ore of which is now in progress at Sydne
and the other to be held next year st NJ
bourne. A desire has been expressed by
merchants and manufacturers Interested in T
important and growing trade with Austria
that an increased provision should be made
Congress for the representation of our indu
tries at the Milbourne Exhibition of next yes
and the subject is respectfully submitted
your favorable consideration
The assent Of the Government has been Civ
to the landing on the coast of Massachusetts,
a new and independent transatlantic cable
tween France, by way of the French Islal
of st. Pierre and this country, subject to q
future legislation of Congress on the subieC
The conditions imposed before allowing t
connection with our shore to be establishe
are such as to secure its competition with a.
existing or future lines of marine cable, a.
preclude amalgamatlon Herewith to provi
for entire equality of rights to our Go
eminent and people with those of Fran
in the use of the cable, and prevent al
exclusive possession Of the privilege as a
corded by France to the disadvantage Of al
future cable communication between Fran
and the United States which may be proiect
and accomplished by our citizens. An il
portant reduction of the present rates
communication with Europe, felt to be too bU
dens0ne to the interests of our commerC
must necessarily flow from the ESTABLISHING
Of this competing line. The attention Of Co
Gress Was drawn to the propriety Of some ge
eral regulation by Congress- of the whole su
Ject of transmarine cables by my pre-
ecassor in his message of Dec. Z, 1875, and
respectfully submit to your consideration Il
importance Of Congressional action in th
matter.
The questions of grave Importance Wi
Spain, growing out of the incidents of Il
Cuban instruction, have been for the mo
part happily and honorably settled. Il ma
reasonably be anticipated that the commissiC
low sitting in Washington for the decision
private cases in this connection will soon
able to bring its labOrs to g conclusion II
long standing question of the East Flori(
claims has lately been renewed as a subject
correspondence. and may possibly requi
Congressional action for its final disposition
A treaty with the Netherlands with respect
Consular rights and privileges similar to thOS
with other powers has been signed and ratife
and the Publications were exchanged on tt
31gt of July last.
Negotiations for extra9ition treaties with Il
Netherlands and with Denmark are now
progress.
Some questions with Switzerland in regard
pauper and convict emigrants have arisen, br
1t is notdoubted that they will be arranged upo
just and satisfactory basis. a question hs
also occurred with respect to an asserted clai1
by Swiss municipal authorities to exercise tute
age over the persons and propertyo OF Swiss Cit
zens naturalize1 in this country. 1t is poseib
this may require adjustment by treaty. Wit
the German empire frequent questions arise
connection with the subjects of naturalzatio
and expatriation, but the Imperial Governmer
has constantly manifested a desire to strictl
maintain and comply with all treaty stipulation
in regard to them.
In consequence of the omission of Congress
to provide for diplomatic representation
Athens, the legation to Greece has been with
drawn. There is now no channelof diplomat
communications between the two c0untrie
and the expediency of providing for ore i
some form is submitted to Congress. Rela
tons with Austria, Prussia, Italy, Portuga
Turkey, and Belgium continue amicablt
and marked by no incident of especial impol
lance.
A change of the personal head of the Govern
ment of Egypt has taken place. No change
however, has occurred in the relations betwee
Egypt and the United States.
The action of the Egyptian Government i
presenting to the city Of New York one of tb
ancient obelisks which possess such histories
interest is highly appreciated as generou
mark of International regard. If prosperit
should attend the enterprise of its transporta
ton across the Atlantic, its erection in a con