Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-12-16

The provision made by Congress, at its last
which had been appointed to enter upon
negotiations with the Imperial Government
OF China. on subjects OF great interest to the
relations OF the two countries, enabled the
commissioners to proceed ut once upon their
mission. The Imperial Governments was pre-
pared to give prompt and respectful attention
TO the matters brought under negotiation,
and the conferenSe proceeded with s9eh
MEMBER last, two treaties were signed at
Fekin. one relating to the Introduction of
Chinese into this country and one relating to
sioners, is now on his way home bringing the
treaties. and 1t Is expected that they will be
received in season to be laid before the Sen
OUR SISTER REPUBLICS.
In my lastannual message expressed hope
that the prevalence OF quiet on the border be-
come assured as to justify the modification
of the orders. then in force, to our military
commanders. In regard to crossing the iron.
tier, without encouraging such disturbances
as would endanger the peace of the two coun-
tries. Events moved in accordance with these
ly withdrawn, to the entire satisfaction of our
own citizens and the Mexican Government.
the v OF ne order s
command of Chief Victoria, but, by the COM
bined and harmonious action of the military
forces of both countries, his band has been
broken up and substantially destroyed.
There is reason to believe that the obstacles
which have so long prevented rapid and con-
.veniept communication between the United
States and Mexico by railway, are on the
point of disappearing and that several i'm
be set on foot which can not fail to contribute
largely to the prosperity of the two countries
Bolivia, venezuela and Nicaragua have re-
Gently arrived ut this capital, whose distinc-
ton and enlightenment afford the best guar
antee of the continuance of friendly relations
between ourselves and these sister Republics.
The relations between this Government and
that of the United States of Colombia have
attention
year, mainly by reason of the project OF an
interoceanic canal across the Isthnus of Pan
concession from the Colombian Government
for that purpose The treaty obligations sub
ssting between the United states ana C2ioint ~
the transit and the sovereignty and property
of Colombia in the Isthmus, make it necessa-
ry that the conditions under which so stu
pendous q change in the region embraced in
this guarantee should be effected-transforn-
ing, as it would, this Isthmus, from barrier
between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, into
a gateway and thOrOughfare between them
for the navies and the merchant-ships OF the
Government. as being compatible with the
discharge of these obligations on our part
and consistent with our interests as the prin-
cipal commercial power OF the western HeH-
isphere. The views which expressed IN
special message to Congress in March last, In
relation to this project, deem 1t my duty to
press upon your attention. Subsequent con-
sideration has but confirmed the opinion
THAT it is the right and duty of the United
ion and authority over anyinterocean1c canal
across the Isthmus that connects North and
South America as will protect our national
interest"
The war between the Republic of Chilli on
the one hand, and the allied Republics OF
Peru and Bolivia on the other, still continues.
This Government has not felt called upon to
Interfere in a contest that is within the bel.
ligerent rights of the parties as indie
held ourselves in readiness to aid in accom-
modating their difference, and have at differ
ent times reminded both belligerents OF our
Willingness to render such service
Our good offices, in this direction, were re-
Gently accepted by all the belfigerents, and it
was hoped they would prove effcacious but
i regret to announce that the measures which
the Ministers of the United States mt Santiago
and Lima were authorized to take, with the
view to bring about peace, were not success
full. In the course of the war some questions
have arisen affecting neutral rights; in all of
these the Ministers of the United States nave,
under their instructions, acted with prompt
ness and energy in protection OF American in
terestS.
The relations of the United States with the
Empire of Brazil continue to be most cordial,
and their commercial intercourse steadily in
creases, to their mutual advantage.
OUR NATIONAL FINANCES.
The condition of the financial affairs of the
Secretary of the Treasury, is very satisfactory
1t is believed that the present financial stu
ed with respect to trade, currency, credit.
growing wealth, or the extent and variety OF
our resources, is more favorable than that OF
any other country of our time, and has never
been surpassed by that of any country at any
period Of its history. All our industries are
thriving: the rate of interest is low new rail
roads are being constructed; Il vast fmmig1a-
ton is increasing our population, capital, and
labor; new enterprises in great number are in
progress; and our commercial relations with
other countries are improving.
The ordinary revenues, from all sources, for
the fiscal year ended June 80, 1880, were
From customs .............. .SlS6, 522 Of 60
From internal revenue........... 124 ,O09 1913 81
From sales of public lands...... LOIS 5O6 60
From tax on circulation and de-
pOsitS of National Bank5.....-.. 1,Ol491l II
Pacific Railway Companies 49,. 1907 ,3s7 Is
Railway Companies. 7s6,62l %
ties. etc.........: ................. 1l4s,sOo l6
emit, and lands. 1881 ,o2s 90
From proceeds of sales of Govern
ment property. 2S2,616 80
From profits on coinage, etc.. 2,792, lS6 IS
Columbia .................~.... I,so9, 1869 20
From miscellaneous sources...... 4O99 SOB 50
Total ordinary receipts. 1888 526 $40 9s
The ordinary expenditures for the same
period were
For civil expenses. Il, s93, 1868 IS
For foreign intercourse........... I'LL O IS
For pensions, including sls,sii,-
OBS 20 arrears of pensions....... 56,777,l74 A
For the military establishment,
including river and harbOr Inn
prOvements and ARISEN ais. IS, Zig, 9l6 D
For the naval establishment, in
Guiding vessels, machinery,
and improvements at navy
yards. l5 ,o36,9S4 "a
For miscellaneous expenditures,
including public buildings.
light houses, and collecting
the revenue. 1855 ,69l 90
For expenditures on account OF
the District of Columbia. 3,272,3s4 e3
For interest on the public debt. 95,757, 575 IL
For premium bonds pur-
chased 2,7S, $40 ~
Total ordinary expenditures. s267 .642 ,s57 7s
Leaving a surplus revenue off,. s65 1888 1853 20
Which, with amount drawn
from the cash balance in Treas
ury, of. ................. sOS4l34 q
Making. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S73, 96s ,0s7 Al
Was applied to the redemtion-
OF bonds for the sfnking-fund. S13, 65290 90
OF fractional currency........... 25l,7l7 Al
OF the loan OF 1858. .............. 1000 90
OF temporary loan .............. loo 90
OF bounty land scrip. Is %
OF compound interest notes.. 1880 90
OF 73O notes of lSS4-'5........... 1850 90
OF one and two-year notes. 300 90
OF old demand notes. ............ 405 90
S73 9sS OS7 Al
The amount due the sinking fund for this