Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-12-11
From TIE Baltimore S,R.
TIE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Senate and House of Representatives opens
with his congratulations on the continued
and increasing prosperity OF the country
The recent presidential election, and the
immediate general and cheetul acquiescence
of all good people in its result he regards
rs an example that cannot fail TO impress
profoundly thoughtful people ofother coun-
tries with the advantages which republican
institutions afford. In respect to several OF
the late ,lave-hoiding states he declares
thar the colorcd people there are still pre-
vented the free enjoyment of the rights OF
citizenship. and while admitting that they
were subjected % no acts OF violence and
intimidation at the late election, asserts that
they were defeated in the exercise OF the
suffrage bv fraudulent practices IN connec-
ton with the ballots and count, and IN other
wavs. lie remarks Justly that 1t Is the de-
sire of the good people OF the country that
sectionalism a, a factor in politics should
diappear: ami he trusts that the two houses
of Congress will investigate the returns and
qualifications of their respective members,
and see t. it that no benefit from such vio-
h,iOp shall accrue % any person or party,
and that the Executive, with sufficient APP
propriations for the purpose, will prosecute
unsparingly all who have been engaged IN
dcpriying citizens OF their constitutional
rights
ON the subject of education President
HAYES is an enthusiast. lie holds that uni-
verSal suffrage should be supported by uni
vlrsll education, and nc recommends that
C.neres, take the matter in hand and sup
p,emenJ the local funds by grants OF pub
lie lands, and, if necessary, by appropria-
tons from the treasury-the proceeds, 1t Is
To be presumed % be discussed by federal
agents. On civil service reform the theo-
rctical views of President HeyCS have I'M
dergone no modification. lie still believes
thaJ there Is gree. danger to Dc apprehend-
cd from appointments for personal or paru-
san considerations danger that threaten
thc stability of the government. w herever
connective examinations have been institu-
+ ted. he asserts that they have confirmed his
opinion I'm favor OF this system OF selection.
He. therefore. recommends an appropriation
of $4,000 Der annum 10 meet the expenses
of a commission q examine into the Illness
of candidates. under the authority given to
the President i'm the Revised Statutes, see
+ ton 1913. He would do away with pOlltl-
( cal patrons and have only open competition,
+ lut he does not add that the service should
+ De nou-parti,an. although he recommends
+ such legislation as Will leave every officer
/ free To express his political opinions, and to
feel safe in refusing % pay political ASSESS
ments. lie holds further that 1t Is depar-
ure from the spirit of the constitution to
allow member, of Congress 70 make noml-
/ nations for oiiice-I strong reflection upon
I President Garfield letter, pledging himself
+ 10 consult the wishes of members OF Con-
/ cress In respect % nominations.
The next subject taken up IN the message
+ +, polvgamv i'm Utah. A. il cannot be put
I down by local action, and as all laws against
+ II are imperative. it Is recommended that
new government be organized in Utah, to
I be composed wholly OF Gcntilcs or that the
I Normons be deprived by law OF the right
70 vote. hold Office or sit on juries If they
either practice OF uphold pOlygamy.
Ia regard to our relations with foreign
powers. the message tells us that we are at
peace with all: that the fishery outrage at
Fortune bav. Nova Scotia, Is i'm process OF
settlement with Great Britain; that the ex-
hbition of arts and industries in New
south Wales ma, resulted IN awarding quite
"a number OF prizes % American exhibitors
that a convention with France has been
b concluded and ratified for the settlement OF
claims of citizens of both countries, and
tie commission for this purpose Is now III
session az Washington. Our relations with
/ Germany are friendly. and in the interna
uoual ti~h commission American exhibitors
took many prizes of a high class; but the
naturalization question Is still unsettled.
+ Tac trouble With Spain Tor Interfering with
our merchant marine Is undergoing lnFeS-
/ i.,.ion. and the Joint commission for adj
+ iu,tinr other claims of United States ciu-
/ zen, against Spain is about 10 terminate It's
/ ia51rs.
The consular treaty with Belgium will be
I adjusted at am early day, but the treaty OF
.xiraditiou with Denmark has failed New
treaties have been agreed upon between the
United States and China which are soon to
. b, laid before the Senate. There Is peace
and good order ON the frontier between the
United STATE, and Mexico, and the obstacles
a.liuSt building railways To connect the two
countries are ON the point of disappearing.
/ The iutsr-nccanic canal about to bc con-
~truetci hv WAY of Panama Is referred ID ~
recalling the treaty obligations subslsung
between the United states and the Colon
hiau government by which We guarantee
the neutrality OF the transit and the ~ovcr-
eighty and property of Colombia In the
i,,hmus. The Prosjdcn; repeats his prcvl-
GUS opinion that the United States must
assert and maintain such supervision and
authority over any inter-oceanic canal Is
will protect our national interest The
~ar between Chilli, Peru and Bolivia Is
touched upon. but our attempt at mediation
+. announced TO have failed With Brazil
SIC hold cordial relations aud our trade l.
extending. Congress is asked torthc ncccs-
-arv appropriations 20 meet the expenses OF
thc international Sanitary Conference to be
held 40 Washington at the beginning OF the
year.
The prompt attention of Congress isasked
20 measures calculated 10 develop our for
eign commerce, and it Is suggested that
great service might be expected from the
aving of tran,marine cable from san
Frn.i,co o the Islands OF the Pacific, ia
pan and Australia, by private capital, and
il necessary by congressional aida rec
ommendation which has strong leaning
towards Il renewal of the old system OF
subsidies
Our financial condition Is reported to be
very satisfactory. The totalof ordinary re-
ccipt- for the fiscal year ending June 30 Is
put 40 $50. j26.6l0 9S; the total of eXpen-
diurcs az S257. 6l2. 957 -, leaving a surplus
revenue of 500. SS3 ,6j3 ~, which, added to
rfr, cq-h bq'4ur. i'm rh.. treasury of - OS4 .