The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1879-12-04

CANAL By tho Nioar.gua route. would have to
pass. II is trusted that enlightened states-
manshiP on their part will see thst the early
prosecution OF such . work will largely cnure
to tue benefit not only of their own citizens
aud those 0f the United S.ateA, but of the COM
meroe of the civilized world. It In not doubted
that should the work be undertaken under the
protective auspices of the United States, and
upon satiAfactory concessions for the riaht Of
"ay and security by tho Central American
government, the cap pital for its completion
would be readily furnished from this country
ard Europe, which might. such guarantees
falling. prove inaccessible.
SOUTH AMERICA.
Diplomatic relations with Chill have also
been strengthened by the reception of minis
ter from that country. The war between Peru
Bolivia and Chilli still continues. The United
States have not deemed it proper to interpose
th the matter farther than to convey to all tho
governmental concerned the evidence that the
friendly offices OF the government of the United
States for the restoration oe peace upon al hon.
orable basis will be extended in case the beliig-
or .nts ahal exhibit . readiness to accept them.
C,rdial relations Continue with Brazil aud
tn Argentine republic, and trade with those
countries u improving. A provision for regu.
Lar and more frequent mail communication in
our own ships between the ports of this country
and the nations of South America seems to me
to deserve the attention of Congress ~ an easen-
.ia! precnrsor Of an Enlargement of our CON-
merce with them, and IN extension of our car
ryiag trade.
A recent revolution in Venezuela 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 in expected to give it the sanc-
tisn ut constitutional forms.
A nav Il vessel has been sent to the Samoan
islands to make surveys and take possession OF
the privileges ceded to the United State. by
Samoa In the harbOr of PaRo PseO. @ allnx
station is to be established there which will TO
convenient and useful to the United States
vessels.
RoUMANA AND sERy1A.
The subject Of opening diplomatic relations
with Roumania and Servia, now become 1nde-
pendent sovereigoties, il at present under
confederation and is snbject uf d,r,lo,c attic
correspondence.
FOREIGN TRADE
There il \ gratifying incseas. Of trade with
nearly all European and American countries,
and it il believed that by judicious action n re-
gard to its development it can and will be still
more enhanced, and that American products
and manufactures will find new and expanding
markets. The reports Of diplomatic and con-
su'ar oticers upon this subject under the sys.
tenn 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.
ALASKA.
The third article of the treaty with lsussia Ut
March 30. 1867, by which Alaska was ceded to
hal TASf fol fAta &Lr&
tants of the cedcd territory. with the exception
Of uncivilized native tribes. shaii be admitted
to the enjoyment of all rights of citizens Of
the United States, and shall be maintained and
protected in the free enjoyment of their lib
erty. prosperity and religion. Tho uncivilized
tribes are subject t. such laws and regulations
as the United States may from time to time
adopt. In regard to the aburigin tribes Of
that country, both the obligations Of the treaty
and the necessities of the people demand that
some organized form of government over the
territory Of Alaska be adopted. There appear,
to be no law for the arrest of persuns charged
with common law offenses, such Us assault
robbery and murder. and no magistrate author
izeu to issue or execute psOcesa IN such casa
Serious difficulties have already arisen
from offenses OF this charac er, not only
among tho original Inhabitants but
among citizen. of the United States and other
countries who have engaged in mining, ii ti,hins
and other business operations within the terri
tory. A bill authorizing the appointment of
justices of the peace and constables, and the
arrest and detection If persons charged with
criminal offenses and providing for m APT al to
United States conrta for the district of Oregon
o suit b . cases will At the proper time be sub
mitteu to Congress.
THE TREASURY.
Tie attention Of Congress is csrei to the
annual report of the secretary of the treasury
on the condition of tho public finances.
The ordinary revenues from all
sources for the fisca year end
ing June 30, 1879 were. .... .S273, ,S27, 1874 46
The ordinary expenditures for
the same period were. ....... 26G, ,9l7. .863 53
Leaving surplus revenue for
tho year of............ 6,s79. 800 %
The receipts for the present fiscal year ending
June 80, 1880, actual ald estimated, are ~ fol.
lows:
Actual receipts for frat qaa.ter
commencing July, 1879. 79,853,663 81
Estimated receipts for remain
ing three quarters of the year 2OS, 156, ,334 80
Total receipts for the current
fiscal year, actual and est!-
mated..... .............. 2SS, S,O00. .0UO 90
The expenditures for tho asme peri,d will
be. actual and estimated as follows:
For the quarter commencing
July !, 1879. actual expendi-
lures ~ 6S3, 38J III
For the remaining three quar-
terra of the year the expendi-
lures are estimated at....... i7?,3l6,G ,Gl4 90
Making the total expenditures 264 O00, QUO 10
Leaving an estimated surplus
of revenue for the year end
ing June 80, 1850. Of. ...... 24,0O0,0 900 90
The total receipt. during tho
next fiscal e, ding June 80,
1871. cstim:ted accnrdirg to-
existing laws, will be. ..... 28s 600, coo %
And the "st,mat'd ordinary
expenditures for the same
period will be....... 27S, ,O97, ,964 80
Leaving surplus Of 80, 902 ,695 81 for that
year.
The largo amount expended for tho arrears
Of pensions during the last and the present
fiscal year, amounting to $2l, ,747, ,2249.6O, has
prevented the appropriation Ut 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 sink
tn9 fand can hereafter be maintained without
eny change of the exis.in2 Law.
THE WAR DEPARTMENT..
Tho secretary of wn1lreports that the wari,te-
partment estimates for the fiscal year ending
June 50, 1881, are O3Sj, ,ilU.93, the same
being for less SUN of money than any annual
estimate rendered to Congress- from that de.
partment during period Of ut least twelve
years. He concurs with the general ut the
army in recommending such Legislation Us will
authorize the establishment Of the full number
of Is, QUO men Tor the line Of the army. exclu-
sive Of s,46s men required for detached duties.
aud therefore not available ior >rrvice 10 the
field.
BE Also recommends taat Con :r<sz be sk,d
to provide by law f.r the .i.~;".-..;,,, al I.
large lnunber Of abAudonct m,!i:s.y posts
and reservations which, though very valuable
in themselves, have .b.cn rendered uselcss
for military purposes by the advance of civili-
zaticn and settlement.
He unites with the auartermaster general in
recommending TINT appropriations be made TO,
the construction of cheap and perfectly fire.
proof building for the safe storage of = vast
amount OF money, accounts. vouchers, claims
and other valuable reports now in the quarter