Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-12-13
The Message,


to Congress on the 4th inst, as pro
vided, by the Constitution that be
shall do.
| He pronounces foreign affairs to
be in a gratifiing condition.
Citizens of the United States that
were arrested in Ireland have been
released at the request of this gov
ernment.
The claim of this people to control
the proposed canal route from ocean
to ocean in Central America, is the
subject of conference.
| The suggestions to the Russian
Government TO be less proscriptive
in the treatment of the Hebrew race
has been courteously received.
An international protectorate Of
submarine cables has been urged
upon the attention of governments
Of the old world.
The relationship with Spain on the
question of naturalization, and fines
imposed for trivial offenses upon
American ships visiting Spanish
ports are not satisfactory.
The German Government has in
vited the United States to partici-
pate in an international exhibition OF
domestic cattle to be held at Ham
burg in July, 1883. II this country
is to be represented ii ID important
that i'll the early days OF this session
Congress should make suitable ap-
preparation for that purpose"
It is contemplated between gov
ernments that the list Of crimes for
which person may be taken from
one government to another shall be
enlarged so as to comprehend that
Of assassination and attempted assassin
alton.
The Swiss Government is dispos-
! Ell to consent to agree that her citi-
zens may become citizens OF United
States of America, without first ask
ing their native government as to
whether they may do SO.
"The recent legislation restricting
immigration of laborers from China
has given rise to the question wheth-
er Chinese proceeding to or from
another country may lawfully pass
through our own. Constituting the
act of May 1882, in connection
with the treaty of November I, 1880,
the restriction would seem to be
, limited to Chinese immigrants COM
ing to the United States aslsborers,
and would not forbid a mere transit
across our territory. I ask the at
tention Of Congress to the subject
for such action, if any, as may bo
deemed advisable"
IL recant agreement with Mexico,
provides for the crossing of the from
tier by the srmed forces Of either
country in pursuit of hostile Indians. ;"
The relationship with the South
American Governments is peaceful,
while they themselves are engaged
in war The question OF Peace Con
gross for the governments of South
America, to meet at Washington is
left with Congress- to dispose Of
The President, however, expresses
the trust, that the time is nigh, when
with the universal assent of civilized
peoples, all inter national differences
shall be determined without resort
to arms, by the benignant processes
of arbitration.
The receipts of Government from
all sources as per exhibit of the
Treasury Departments is S403, ,525,-
$50 % from which, after all current
expenses were deducted balance
of Sl66, 2S1, ,505.55 WAS left for the
redemption of bonds and so forth.
The excess of exports the past
year over imports is S25. .902, ,663, q
sum much less than in any one of the
past 6 years.
During the year there have been
organized III National banks and of
these institutions there are now
in operation 2,269, larger number
than ever before. The value of their
notes in active circulations on July l,
1882, WAS S324,656,45S.'
The excess of assets causes the
President to urge upon Congress
the importance of relieving the in
dustry and enterprise Of the country
from the pressure of unnecessary
taxation. Taxes are burdensome.
! For the fiscal year ended June 80,
1881. the surplus revenue amounted
to S1OO,000,000 for the fiscal year
ended the 30th Of June last the sur
plus was moro than s145, 100000.
| 1t is recommended that all inter
nal taxes save those which relate to
distilled spirits be repealed s2,500,-
900 for collection would by this be
saved, and 1900 to 1000 Office hold
ers would be thus retired.
The only outbreak among Indians
the past year, took place in Arizona.
The sea coast defense suggests
the gravest reflection. The harbor
protection to cities is notoriously in
adequate.
The President reviews the ques-
ton of the River and Hsrbor Bill.
The executive and appropriation
bills. The report of the Secretary
of the Navy; mentioning the Jeanette
disaster. II is stated that the avail
able naval force of the United States
consists of 81 cruisers, Ii single tur-
reted monitors, built during the re-
bellion, large number of smooth
bore guns and parrot rifles and 81
rihed cannon. The cruising vessels
should be gradually replaced by iron
and steel vessels, the monitors by
modern armored vessels and the
armament by high power rifed guns.
The decadence of the Commercial
Marine is discussed, but no definite
remedv ia Dointed ont