Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-12-06
PRESIDENT MESSAGE.

Hayes was read before both Houses of
Congress at the opening on Monday last.
i is a very lengthy document, occupying
ak columns of fine type in the Record
Union and is not a. all strong in cny
point, if we except its length. Below is
brief synopsis Of the message which can
be read more quickly than the original
and will probably be as satisfactory to
most of our readers.
After congratua.ing the people on the
general prosperity prevailing, special
congratulations are offered to Congress on
the success of the Resumption of Special
Pay which has been followed by a
revival of business and increased improve
ment of the public credit.
The National Debt is next referred to
as being in most satisfactory condition
per cent. bonds have been sold at and
above par and it is believed that other
portions of the debt can be lquidated by
issuing more per cents to the extent of
saving Sll 100000 annually on in terest
account in theSggregate
The coinage of gold and silver last
year was S0l 900, 900, about one half :
of which amount was in silver dollars
only S12. 200, 900 of which have been is
sued and are in circulation. The coinage
of silver dollars shou Id cease.
The retirement from circulation of le
gal tender notes is advised. The laws
against poygamy should be firmly and
effectively executed.
All American citizens should have
equal protection IN any State and hopes
are entertained that the time will come
when they will get it.
Civil Serv ice Reform is touched upon
at length. The grave evils and perils of
partisan spoils system Of appointment
to Office and office tenure are now gener-
ally recognized. Civil Service Reform
has not progressed as it should have done.
Good officers should not be removed for
political reasons and the system of po-
litical assessments is condemned.
Our relations with foreign countries
have continued pes ceful.
Reference to the Chinese Question af-
fords no satisfaction to the prevailing
sentiment on this Coast.
Border ra ids have been quieted and
continued quiet is anticipated.
The Nicaraguan Canal project is to be
encouraged.
Cordial relations continue unintcrrupt-
ed with the South American States.
There is a gratifying increase Of trade
with European and other foreign coun-
tries.
An organized government is recon-
mended for the Territory of Alaska.
The Public Finances arc in good con
dit ion, although the large amount ex-
pended for arrears of pensions. amount
ing to about $22 100000 has prevented
the application of the full amount Hequir-
ed by law for the sinking fund. but these
arrears have now been substantial lily paid
Enlis:ments for the army to the FIJI
mum ber of %, 900 men are recommended,
as also the disposition of Il large number
Of Indian Military posts rendered useless
by the advance of civilization.
The navy department is commended
for continued improv and the sim
gular fact is noted that a m ilion and a
half Of lasts years appropriation remains
unexpended.
An appropriation is asked for aok-pay
of u s. Marshals who have been serving
without compensation and also for further
expenses in this branch of the Department
of Justice.
The bus mess of the u. S. Supreme
Court Is largely in arrears, and addition
al Curcuit Judges and the establishment
of Court of Errors and Appeals are adj
vertsed.
The Pot Office Department makes
good showing with deficiency of seven
millions.
The general conduct of the Indians
is praised, and humane and peaceful
influences regarded as the proper treat
ment for these National wards. The
rights of the Indians in the Indian Terri
tory should and will be fully protected
Timber depredations have been prose>
cuted and the destruction OF public for
ests has decreased.
Former recommendation in favor of
enlarging the facilities of the Department
OF Agriculture are renewed.
Educational privileges throughout the
United States haVe advanced during the
year, and should meet with further en-
eouTagement.
The cree ton OF a building suitable for
the care and preservation of the Nationa!
Library is urged.
Further appropriation is asked for the
completion of The Washington Monu,
ment.
The message closes with reference and
recommendation relative to tho govern
ment of the District of Columbia.
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