Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-04
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
A National Paper Which Will be
Read With Interest. l
recommendations Which Should
Satisfy the Most Ar 1
dent Advocate of
Reform. .fs

uenC AuVOCaCC OIL
Reform. .gfs
I'VE have endeavored to give the pres.
ident's message, delivered today, in con-
neoted form, but its great length COM
pels us tp partially disappoint our read,
era. The document comes to us over
the wires in sections, which have to be
arranged in their proper places after the
whole is received. AS it has not all been
transmitted there are many gaps in the
article that should be filled. We give it
in as good shape as possible, regretting
our inability TO produce it ertire.-EDs.] /
To the iSenqle. and House of Representatives.
ofths United States:
Washington. d. O., Dso. 4th.-It is
provided by the constitution that the
president shall, from time to time, give
to the congress information of the state
of the union and recommend to their
consideration such measures as he shall
Judge necessary and expedient IN review.
ing the sevents Of the year which has
elapsed since the commencement ofyour
session.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
I first call your attention to the graf.
flying condition Of our foreign af-
fairs. Our intercourse with other
countries has continued to be Of the
most friendly character. Such slight
e'feDes. are already ds naes settled, eA's'ea lor
are likely to reach an early adjustment
The arrest of citizens of the United
States in Ireland, under recent laws,
which owe their origin to the distressed
condition of that country, has led to a
somewhat extended correspondence with
the government Of Great Britain. A dis
position to respect our rights has been
practically manifested by the release of
arrested parties. In view of the frequent
occurrence of conferences for the consid-
GRAFTON of important matters of common
interest TO- civilized nations, l respect.
fully suggest that the executive be in
vested by, congress with discretionary
powers to send delegates to such conyen-
tions and that provision be made to de-
fray the expenses incident thereto.
The differences between the United
adjustment of certificates of natufallza-
y
hoped and believed that negotiations
now in progress will result in the estab-
lishment OF the position which seems to
become q government 80 reasonable and
just, The claims of this nation in,re-
gard to the supervision and control of
an inter-oceanic canal across the Ameri-
can isthmus has continued to be the sub
Jet Of conference. H.; ,iss
{, more powerful than discussion in re-
moving the differences between the two
nations. whose friends are SO closely &C.
/! mented by the intimacy Of their relations
+ and the community of their interests.
Our long established friendliness with
Russia has remained unbroken. 1t has
prompted me to protfer the earnest coun-
sells of this government that some meas
ures be adopted for suppressing the
prescription which tho Hebrew race in
that country 30 lately suffered.
It has not transpired that any Ameri.
oan citizen has been subjected to arrest
or injury, but our courteous remon-
STRANGE has, nevertheless, been courte.
ously received. There is reason to be-
lieve the time is not far distant when
Russia will bo able to secure liberation
to all faiths within her borders.
At an international convention, held al
Paris Sin 1880, and attended by
the Representatives OF Tie United
States 6au agreement resulted in
respect to the protection Of trade marks
and patented articles and the rights o
manufacturers and corporations. The
formulating into truths ofthe recommen
dations thus adopted is receiving the at
tention which it merits. The protector
of submarine cables is subject now un
der consideration by the internationa
conference at Paris. Believing that it il
clearly the true policy Of the govern
means of intercourse, requested on
minister to France to attend the confer
ence as delegate. also delegated TIVE
of our eminent scientists to attend n
our representatives at the meeting OF n,
international committee ut Paris for con
sidering the adoption of "a common
nnit to measure electric forces
The German govern ment has invited
the United States to participate in al
international exhibition OF domestic cat
tie to be held at Hamburg in July, 1888
If this country is to be represented it il
important that. in the early days of thi
session, congress should make suitable
appropriation for that purpose.
The death of Mr.. Marsh. our late min
lister to Italy, has evoked from that gov
ernment expressions of profound respec
for his exalted character and for his
honorable career in the diplomatic ser
wee Of his country. The italian gov
ernment has raised a question as to tn
propriety Of recognizing in dua
capacity the representative of this coun
try recently accredited both as secretar.
of the legation and as consul general q
Rome. He has been received as secre
tary, but recognition IS consul genera
has been thus far withheld.
I:have already called the attention o
congress to the fact that in the export
of SPAN and its colonies fine
have lately been imposed upon vessels {
the United States for trivial otfense
against local regulations. Efforts for IL
abatement OF these exactions have tn,
far proved unsuccessful I regret 20 i,
form, you also that fees demanded b
Spanish consuls in American ports are
some cases 90 large. when compared vii
the value Of the cargo, as to amount !
effect to . considerable export duty; th
remonstaances in this regard have n
a. yet received the attentic
which they seem to deser,
The extradition convention with b,
GUM, which has been in operation sin
1874, has been lately supplanted by a
other. The senate has signiilcd its n
proval and ratification has been duly g
changed between the contracting cou
tries. To tho list Of extraditables ],
been added that ot the assassination
attempted assassination OF the chief