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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15

The Swiss government has solIeite,. the good
oHiees OF our diplomatic and consular agents for
the protection of its citizens in countries where
Is not itself represented This request has, within
proper limits been granted. Our agents in swift
erland have been instructed to protest against the
conduc. OF the authorities Of certain communes in
permitting the emigration to this country Of Grim,
inals and other Objectionable persons Several
such persons. through the cooperation of the
commissioners Of emigration at New York. have
been sent back by the steamer which brought
then continuance OF this course may prove a
nere effective remedy than diplomatic remon-
STRANGE.
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The feeling Of good viii between our own gov
eminent and that d Great Britain was never more
marked than at present. Ia recognition of the
pleasing fact, directed, on the occasion Of the
late centennial celebration at Yorktown that y
salute be given to the British flag
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CONFERENCE.

The participation Of Americans in tue exhi
billions at Melbourne and Sydney will be ap-
proylngly mentioned in the reports Of the
Two exhibitions soon to be presented to con-
gress They viii disclose the readiness Of our
country men 10 make Is successful competition 10
distant fields Of enterprise. Negotiations for an
international copy right treaty 10 hopeful
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Our consular agreement with Italy has been
sanctioned and proclaimed in the case Of crimes
on shpboard. Several important international
congresses have been held in ITALY during the
year. At the geog aphical congress of Venice
the art congress of Milan and he peace
congress of Turin this country represented by
delega tes from branches Of the public service or
by private citizens daily accredited in an honorary
capacity Ii is hoped that congress win We
such prominence to the results of their par
Iieipaton they may seem to deserve
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The neighboring states Of Central America have
preserved Internal peace and theiF outward
relations toward the United States
have been those OF intimate
friendship. There are encouraging signs OF their
growing disposition to subordinate their Local
Interests 10 those which are common to them by
reason e their geographical t,sations. LIE
boundary dispute between Guatemala AMI
Mexico has offered this government an oppor
;un'ty to exercise its good offices for preventing
rupture between these states and for procuring
eaeeful solution of the qu 'sIoB. cherish
strong hope that in view OF our relations o.
amity with both countries our friendly eounsels
viii prevail.
The Costa RlGan government lately formed an
engagement with Columbia Tor settling, by srbi
trati0n, the boundary question between thos,
countries, providing that the post of srbitrSnts
should be offered successfully 10 the King Of the
Belgians, the King Of Spain, and the President q
the Argentine Confederation. The King of the
Belgians has declined to act but l am not as yet
advised Of the action Of the King Of Spain. As
We have certain interests in the disputed territory
which are protected by our treaty engagement
with one Of the parties II is Important that the
arbitration should MT without our consent affect
our rights, and this government has accord
ingly thought proper TO make its views known
70 the parties to the agreement also to intimate
them TO the Belgian government.
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TURKEY

The in,ec nifty of life and property in many
parts OF Turkey has given rise to correspondence
with the Torte, looking, particularly 70 the bet
ter protection Of American missionaries in the
empire.
The condemned murderer of the eminent mis-
sinuarv De- Justin W. Parsons. has not vet been
exeeu ed. although this government has repeated
Is demanded that exemplary justice be doue.
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RUSSIA

The senate resolutions of coincidence on the
assassination Of the Gar Alexander III.
were appropriately communicated to the Russian
government which in turn has expressed its sym
pathy in our late national bereavement. 1t is
desirable that our cordial relations with Russia
should be strengthened by proper engagements
assuring 20 peaceful Americans who visit that
empire this consideration which is due to them
citizens Of u friendly state. This is especially
needful with respect to American Isrealites
whose classification with tbs native Hebrews has
evoked euer, etic circumstances from this govern
meut.
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Webster was an esthete, because he
enthusiastically says in his dictionary
that the very speak Is too uttur.
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The Editor wishes to know if there is one of his
readers suffering with rheumatism II so let HIM
try ;, bottle Of Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. 1t
is taken internally and never has and never can
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.EEWALE CONrLAINrs.

slSpeaker Keifers name is pronounced
as if spelled Keefer
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Secretary Blaine will visit the Atlanta
Dec. IL
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MEXICO.

As is natural with contiguous states with like
institutions and like aims Of advancement aud de-
veiopncBt, the friendship Of the United
maintained The government has lost no
occasion e encouraging the Mexican gov
ernmcut. and beneficial realization Of the
mutual advantages which will result from more
Intimate CONNER .ial intercourse ani from the
opening O; the rich interior of Mexican railway
enterprise deem It important that means be
provided 60 rest rsia the lawlessaess unfortunate
" common ON the frontier, and to suppress the
forays OF the reservation.
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auEsTIoSs Or iSABlliTY.

Questions which eeneera the very existence Of
the government aud The liberty Of the people
were suggested ~ the prolonged Illness q the
late president and his consequent ineapaeity
to petfcrIa the functions Ut his office.
1t il provided BY the "a article Of the eonsti-
tuition in the 9Th clause Of It's first section, thAt
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HOLLAND.

The abolition IF all discriminating duties
against Dutch colonial productions of the Dntch
East Indies as sIe imported hither from Hi
land. has been already considered by congress.
trust that at the present session the matter may
be favorably concluded.
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progress. The surrender Of Sitting Bull and his
fore upon the Canadian frontier has allayed all
apprehension, although bodi Of British Indians
stIl cross the border IN quest of sustenanee Up
this subject a correspondence has been opened
which promises an adequat understanding. Our
troops have orders TO avoid, IN the meanwi lie, al
collisions with alien Indians.
YORKTOWN.
The presence at the Yorktown celebration Of
presentatives Of republicans descendants Of La
iyette aud Of his gallant compatrots who were
ur allies in the revolution, has served to strength
en- the spirit of good will which has always exist
ed between the two nations.
RIMETALLIc.
You viii be furnished with the proceedings Oh tn"
Uinetalhe conference, held during the summer a.
.hc city Of Paris. No accord was reached, bu. q
valuable interchange Of views was had, and the
conference will next year be renewed. At tbs
electrical exhibition and congress, also held a.
Paris, this country was sredlbly represented by
eminent specialists, who, in the absence Of an mp
Iropriation generously lent their efficient aid
the instance Of the state department; while
exhibition in thiI almost dstinctiyely American
Held Of achievement has won several awards. /
recommend that congress provide for the re-
payment Of the personal expenses incurred
a the public interest by the honorary commits
storcrs anu telegates.
STATUS OF GERMAN CITIZENS,
40 new question respecting the status OF our
aatufalized citizens in Germany have arisen dur
my the past year and the causes OF complaint
especially in Alsace and Lorraine have practically
ecaei through the liberal action Of the lmperia
government, in accepting our often expressed
views on the subject. The application Of the
treaty of 1899, to the lately acquired RheniSh
provinces has received very earnest attention ami
definite and las ing agreement on this point is
confidently expected. The participation Of the
descendants Of Baron Won Steuben in the York
town festivities md their subsequent reception
by their American tiusmen, strikingly comedies
with the good will which unItes the German people
with our own.
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Secretary Kirkwood and his wife have
gone to housekeeping in Washington in
Grant Row
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RorNAxiA Avp sESvIa,

The TREATIES Of commerce and navigation for the
regulation OF consular privileges, have been con
Guided with Roumania and Seryia, SINCE their Rd-
mission into the family Of Europeans.
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regret to state that the people of Alaska have
reason to complain that they are as yet unpro-
vided with any form Of government by which
fe and property can be protected. While the
extent of its population does not justify the APP
peatien of the costly machinery of territorial
administration there is an immediate necessity
for constructing such form Of government rs
will promote the ,dueati0n Of the peope and
SECURE the administration Of Justice.
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Beecher'S Bows Married.

New York Special to the Gil cago Times.
William G. Beecher, son of the Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher, and at present
assistant district attorney in this city,
was married recently at Plymouth
church, Brooklyn. to Miss Jessie Bige-
low, daughter of G. B. Bigelow, of
No. 12l Columbia Heights. The cere-
mony was conducted by Henry Ward
Beecher. At the reception which fol
lowed at Mr. Bigelow's house there
were music and collation. The young
people danced in the front parlors.
The gifts were shown on the parlor
floor. Mr.. Bigelow gave his daughter
the house at No 1913 Columbia Heights,
and furnished ii throughout Henry
Ward Bee cher gave full set of hand
painted plates, full set of royal Wor
cester ware, and complete set of
brea fast, dinner and tea set of china.
The staff officers of the Fifth division
of the National guards, of which divi-
sion the bridegroom is judge advocate,
gave full set of decorated china. AT
the same time in which this marriage
took place Herbert A. Beecher, q broth
er Of the Bridegroom, WAS married IN
Nevada.
THREE years ago the admiration of
every one to whom the knowledge of the
facts came was aroused at the efforts of
Herbert G. Squires, of Wisconsin, to
get commission IN the army. Twice
he passed a satisfactory examination
and was rejected on account of his
small stature General Sheridan and
General Crook. both of whom are about
Squires' height, interested themselves,
aud had the rule set aside for his bene-
fit. Squires was given commission OF
second lieutenant, and was stationed at
Fortress Monroe. Itappears now that
he has been as successful in love rs in
war, and mas captured the daughter of
the late Mr.. Fargo, the famous express
man, who is the heiress of six or seven
millions. Miss Fargo, with her mother,
spent the summer at Old Point Com
fort, n summer resort adjoining Fort
Monroe, and the young people became
attached TO one another and were EN-
gagged. The mother refused her con-
sent to the match, but the lovers were
secretly married and concealed the fact
until a few days ago, when Lieutenant
Squires, securing a leave of absence,
went To Buffalo to claim his bride. Her
friends had no suspicion of the fact,
but when the young lady produced the
marriage certificate they wisely ac-
cepted the situation and announced
the marriage.
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The senate at its last session passed bin pro-
viding fer the construction Of a building for the
library of congress, but it failed to become law.
The provision Of such able protection for this
great collection Of books and for the copyright
department connected with it, has become sub
ject Of national Importance and should receive
prornnt attention.
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wAsHINeroN IMPROVEMENTS.

The report of the comm ssloners OF
the District Of Columbia herewith transmit
ted. will inform you fully of the eondi-
ton of tie affairs Of the district, the vital inn
portanee Of legislation Tor the .reclama-
lion and improvement Of the marshes
aud for the establishment Of tie harbor.
II is Represented that in their present condition
the sea marshes seriously affect the health Of the
residents of the adjacent parts OF the city. and
TINT they greatly mar the general aspect OF the
park in which stands the Washington monu-
ment. This improvement would add TO the park
and the park south OF the executive mansion-a
large. area of valuable lard and would trans
form what is now believed to be dangerous nui-
sanee in an attractive landscape, extending to the
river front.
They recommend the removal d the steam rail
way lines from the surface Of the streets of the
city, and the location Of the necessary depots in
such places as may be convenient tor the public
accommodation. They cali attention TO the def
cheney Of the water supply which seriously at
feet the material prosperity Of the city. and the
health and comfort Of its inhabitants. COM
mend these Subjects to your favorable eonsidera-
tien.
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rheumatism.

General Robert Toombs says: "Gui-
teau ought to be kicked to death by a
mule"
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SPAIN.

Our intercourse with Spain has been frien Fly
aRd the agreement concluded in February last
fixes n term for the ab0rs for the Spanish ann
American claims commission The Spanish gov
eminent has been requested to pay the late awards
Of the commission and will it is believed accede
To the request as promptly and courteously as on
former occasions. BY recent legislation on rous,
fine hns been imposed upon American shipping in
Spanish and colonial ports, for slight Irregular
ties
One case Of hardship is specially worthy of
mention. The bark Maso ca bound Tor Japan
entered Manila in distress and is
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TIE Importance Of timely legislation with re-
spect to the aseetainfnent and declaration OF the
vote for presidential electors sharply called 70
the attention of the people four years ago.
Ii IS to be hoped that some we'll defined measures
NAV be devised before another national election
which will render unnecessary a resort to any ex-
peslient Of a temporary character Tor the deter
mination 81 questions contested returns.
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- cIvlL sRRvIcE.

In my letter accepting the nomination Of Vice
President I stated that in my judgment man
should be an incumbent Of an Office whose duties
he * for any cause unfit TO perform who Is lack
ing IN the ability, fidelity or integrity which
proper administration OF that 0fioe de-
mansIs, This sentiment would doubtless meet
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THERE soucnr TO BE coNrIscArrn

under the Spanish revenue laws for an alleged
shortage in her trlnshpped cargo Though eff
forts for her relief has thus far proved unavaing
it Is expected that the whole will he adjusted in
friendly spirit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15

The report Of the secretary of the treasury
represents in detail highly satisfactory exhibit
Of the state aud condition Of the various branches
of the public service administered by that de-
Partment The ordinary Teve1nes from all
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I regret that the commercial interests between
the United States and Brazil, from which great
advantages were hoped a year ago, have suffered
from tie withdrawal of the American line OF
communication between Brazilian ports and ours.
Through the efforts of our minister resident al
Buenos Ayres and the United States minister al
Santiago, q treaty has been concluded between
the Argentine Republic and Chill, disposi.s OF
the long pending Patagonia boundary question.
1t is a matter Of congratulatiou that our govern
ment has been afforded the opportunity of yuo-
cessfully exerting its good influence for the Lre-
veDton of dsagreements between the Republics
of the American continent.
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The king of Hawaii, in the course of his home
ward return after journey around the world, has
lately visited this country. While our relations
with that king are friendly. this government has
viewed with concern the efforts to seek repenish
meut OF the diminishing population of the island
from outward sources to degree which may i'm
pair the native sovereignty and independence in
which the United States was among the first to
testify lively interest.
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OF pensions, IHat slilte lcOD, toS,Ou0
sion claims have been filed; 4509l9 of these have
been allowed and inscribed in the pension roll
| Y $50 have been rejected and abandoned, beng
| thirteen per cent. Of the whole number
of claims settled There now pending
/ for settlement 265 SIS original pansIon claims,
227 0l0 of which were filed prior to july lst 1880
| These when allowed, will involve the payment OF
arrears from the date of discharg in cass OF an
invalid and from date OF death or termination OF
prior right in all other cases. From all the data
obanable it is estimated that 10 per cent. OF me
number OF claims now pending will be rejected Or
| abandoned. This would show the probable re-
lection OF 80 040 cases and the prob ble admis ion
| Of about 1913 900 claims, all Of which involve the
| payment of arrears of pension. VITA the present
| foica employed, the lmbef OF ad1udcations r.
| naming the same and no new business lnteryen-
| ing this number Of claims-lJ3, 000--could be
4 acted upon in a period of sx years, AID taking
! January FIST, 1884, as near period from which
to estimate in each the average amount Of
arrears It Is found that every case allowed
/ would require for the first payment up
this amount by the whole number Of probable ad-
/ mi ssans gives $3.50 600 900 rs the sum required
| for first payments This represents the sum
which must be paid upon claims which we re
| fled before July LIST 1880 and are now pending
| and entitled to the benefit of arrears. From this
amount. $3.50 900 000, may be deducted from ten
| to fifteen millions for cases where the claim
| ant is dying. There is no person who under the
law is entitled to succeed TO the pension leaving
| S235 coo coo as the probable amount to be pald
| on these estimates No account has
been taken Of the $500 esses filed
| since June 50 1880, and now pending which must
! receive attention rs current business, but which
do not involve the payment Of any arrears be-
yond the date Of filing the claim of this number.
Il il estimated that So per will be allowed as
has been stated. With ths present force OF the
pension bureau SIS clerks it is estimated that it
/ viii take six years to dispose Of the claims now
pending Ii is stated By the commissioner Of PEN
sions that by an addition of 250 clerks increasing
the adjudieating force rather than the mechanical
| double the amount OF work could be accom-
I plished so that these cases could be acted upon
within three years, from consideration OF JUS
tiee which may be urged for speedy settlement
of the elsims now on HE in the pension Office. 1t
Is no less important the score Of economy, in
ssmueh as fully one-thrd of the clerical force OF
the office is now wholly occupied in giving atten-
ton 70 correspondence with the thousands Of
claimants whose cases have been Oh the files for
the past eighteen years
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CHINA.

The intimacy between our country and Japan
he most advanced of eastern nations continues
70 he cordial. 1 am advised that the emperor
cyntemplates the establishment of a constitutional
govein ment, and that he has already summoned
l parliamentary congress for the purpose of ct.
wa,d the complete assimilation with the western
eystem cannot fail to bring Japan to a closer and
more beneficial relationship with ourselves the
chief Pacific power.
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DrLlL1H 8. McMLLAS. Arlington, Ga