Huntsville gazette., 1882-12-09
President MESSAGE.
WASHINGTON. December 4,

WASHINGTON. December4
The following synopsis Of the Message
ssses every important measure advanced by
the President:
70 the Senate and House Of Representatives OF
the United States:
1t is provided by the Constitution that the
President shall from time to time give to Con-
gress information of the state OF the Union
ana recommend to their consideration such
measures as he may judge necessary and ex-
pedlent In reviewing the events of the year
which has elapsed since the commencement
OF your sessions, first call your attention to
the gratifying condition of our
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Our intercourse with other powers has con-
tinned to be of the most friendly character
such slight differences as have arisen during
the year have been already settled or are
hkely to reach an early adjustment The ar
rest OF citizens of the United States in Ireland
under recent laws which owe their origin to
the disturbed condition of that country has
led TO somewhat extended correspondence
with the Government OF Great Britain. A dis
position to respect our rights has been prac-
tically manifested by the release of the ar
rested parties.
Our long established friendliness with Rus
s1a has remained unbroken, and it has
prompted me to proffer the earnest counsels
OF this Government that measures be adopted
for suppressing the prescription which the
Hebrew race in that country has lately suf-
fered.
At aninternational convention held at Paris
IN 1850, and attended representatives of the
united states, an agreement was reached in
respect to the protection of trade marks
patented articles and the rights of manufac-
turing firms and corporations. The formula
ton into treaties of the recommendations
thus adopted is receiving the attention which
1t merits.
and Spain as to the effect of judgment and
certificate of naturalization has not yet been
adjusted, but 1t is hoped and believed that
negotiations now in progress will result in the
re establishment of the position which seems
to this Government so reasonable and just.
have already called the attention of Con-
gress 10 the fact that in the ports of Spain and
Its colonies onerous fines have la: ely been
imposed upon vessels of the United States for
trivial technical offenses against local regu-
lations Efforts for the abatement of these
exactions have thus far proved unsuccessful
The death of Mr.. Marsh, our late Minister
to Italy, has evoked from that Government
expressions of profound respect for his ex
alted character and honorable career in the
diplomatic service of his country.
The extradition convention with Belgium
which has been in operation since 1874, has
been lately supplanted by another. The SEN
ate has signified its approval, and ratiflca-
tions have been duly exchanged between the
contracting countries. To the list OF extradita-
BILE crimes has been added the assassination
or attempted assassination of the chief of
State. Negotiations have been opened with
Switzerland looking to a settlement by treaty
OF TIE question WnttDer It's CltiEenS can re-
nounce their allegiance and become citizens
OF the United States without obtaining the
consent of the Swiss Government. 1 am hap
DIV to inform YOU that the emmigration of
paupers and criminals from certain of the
cantonS of Switzerland has substantially
ceased. and is no longer sanctioned by the
au thorities.
The recent legislation restricting inmigra-
grafton of laborers from China has given rise
to the question whether the Chinese proceed
ing to or from another country may lawfully
O
act of May 6, 1882, in connection with the
treaty of November 7, 1880 the restriction
would seem to be limited 10 Chinese immi
grants coming to the United States as labor
ers and should not forbid mere transit
across our territory. ! ask the attention of
Congress to the subject for action, if any
may be deemed advisable.
The reciprocity treaty with Hawaii will
become terminable after September 9, 1888, on
two months notice by either party. While
certain provisions OF that compact may have
proved onerous, its existence has fostered
commercial relations which it is important to
preserve. | suggest. therefore, that early
consideration be given to such notifications
of the treaty as seem to be demanded by the
interests of our people.
recent agreement with Mexico provides
for the crossing of the frontier by the armed
forces of either country in pursuit of hostile
Indians. In my message of last year called
attention to the prevalent lawlessness upon
the borders and to the necessity of legislation
for its suppression. l again invite the atten-
ton OF Congress to the subject.
No change has occurred in our relations
with Venezuela.
The elevation of the grade of our mission
in Central America to the plenipotentiary
rank, which was authorized by Congress at
its last session, has been since effected.
renew myrecommendationo Of such legisla-
ton as will place the United States in harmony
with other maritime powers with respect to
the international rules for the prevention of
collisions at sea.
THE TREASURY.
f1I1 and interesting exhibit of the oDera-
tions of the Treasury Department is afforded
by the report of the Secretary. 1t appears
for the fiscal year ended June 80, 1882, we e as
follows: From customs, $220 410, 1923; from
internal revenue, SAC, ,497 95.45; from sales of
pubic lands, S4,753, l40.3I; from tax on cir
culation and deposits of national banks,
s., $50, ,794.45; from repayment OF interest by
Pacific railway companies, SS4O, ,55437; from
the sinking fund for the Pacific railroad com
panies, 96,27i.42; from customs fees, fines,
penalties, etc, 81 ,343 CO., from fees, consu-
lar letters patent and lands, g 53S, ,99O9I; from
proceeds of sales of Government property,
deposits and assays, 81 JIG, ,693.7 10; from Indian
trust funds S., ,705, ,243 p; from deposits BY in
dividuals for surveying pubic lands, S2,u32,-
3g6. .36: from revenues of the District of CO.
lumbia, Sl,715 l76.4l; from miscellaneous
sources g 3,3S3, ,445.43. Total ordinary receipts,
S403, ,525, ,250.2S.
EXPENDITURES.
The ordinary expenditures for the same
period were: For civil expenses, $500, ,3S642;
for foreign intercourse, 81, ,357 ,5o2. .9; for In
dians S9 1856 40 for pensions, S6l 345, 39o
for the military establishment, including river
and harborimprovements and arsenal, $3.50
494. 10: for the naval establishment, including
vessels machinery and improvements at
Navy Yards SIS OBJ 046.26; for miscellaneous
expenditures, including public buildings,
light houses and collecting the revenue, s4,-
539 2S7. so; for expenditures on account OF the
District of Columbia s., $50 543.8T; for interest
on the public debt, Sll ,0IT ,206 10: total ordl-
nary expenditures, S251 ,9sl 1891, leaving
surplus revenue of ll5,54S. .5l0.7l, which, with
an amount drawn from the cash balance in
the Treasury of So 1871 69i.4, making Sl66, ,28l,-
505.55 applied to the redemption of bonds for
the sinking fund; $500, ,79l 800 of fractional
currency for the sinking fund; 5,705 ,559 OF loan
of July and August 1861; s52, ,572 050 of loan OF
March 1868 81 472 800 of the funded loan of 1881
s37 1874 450 of 1883; 81, 900, 600 of the loan OF
February 1861; S303, 600 of the 5-20s of 1852:
100000 of the 52Os of 1884 40 coo of the 520S OF
1855 $3.50 600 of the To- 40s of 1854 S5i $40 OF the
consols Of 1855; S55, ,4j0 of the consols OF 1861;
s4os 80 of the consols of 1868; SAL 400 OF the
Oregan war debt; S675 $50 of the old demand;
compound interest and other notes SlS,350;
total, Sl66, ,2Sl ,505.55.
FOREIGN COMMERCE.
The foreign commerce of the United States
during the last fiscal year, including imports
and exports of merchandise and specie, was
as follows:
Observation-Disclosures $50, ,742, ,272; specie,
s49 Iii. .479; total, S799 959, 1885,
Imports-Merchandise S324 639,5I4; specie,