Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-12-08

the document TO our readers. NO intel
ligent and self-respectful citizen Of the
United States can afford to be ignorant
of the facts it presents in regard to the
condition and prospective interests of
the nation. We shall try to give the
gist of it for the benefit of those of our
readers who may not have the oppor-
tunity to digest the document for them.
selves.
Our country is at peace with the
world. No controversy with other
nations, except, perhaps, on matters Of
merely formal import.
France again admits the importation of
swine products from America. Germany
repels our overtures looking to a similar
result. Experts have been appointed to
investigate the trichina charge, and they
will report upon the matter accurately
for the information of the world.
Our relations are becoming closer and
more intimate with the Republic of
Mexico continuously, owing to the influx
Of American capital into that country,
the material developments being made
by our people and the great interests
many Of them own therein.
Complaints concerning our reciprocity
treaty with the Hawaiian Islands seem
exaggerated. It should, however, be
modified in the interest of equitable
commercial traffic.
Our relations with the nations of the
Orient are being extended. During the
last year legations at Washington have
been established by Persia, Corea and
Siam, and an embassy from the latter
county is now en- route hither.
The differences between Great Britain
and Monrovia are about to be amicably
adjusted. Attention is called to the in
terests Of our citizens who are settling in
the Valley Of the Congo under the
auspices OF the International African As
sociation, of which the King of Belgian
is the President and a citizen of the
United States one of the Executive
officers.
Congress is asked to pay the actual TX
penses Of specialists in America who are
invited to Europe to discuss social and
scientific subjects with specialists there.
Steps ought to be taken to stop, by
retaliation, restrictions imposed on our
commerce by Spain and the Ottoman
Empire.
The surplus Of revenue over Govern
ment expenditures for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1888, reaches the enor-
nous sum of sl34, ITS, 1855 90. Money
enough coming in to call in all 3 per cent
bonds at maturity and all others before
maturity.
The question Of the national currency
requires legislation. Deposits on which
the currency of the National Banks are
supported is the 8 per cent bonds. When
these are withdrawn a contraction is to
be feared unless provided against. 1t is
suggested that the banks be allowed to
issue notes for 80 per cent of the market
value, instead Of as now for the face
value of the bonds deposited, and re.
move the tax ON circulation.
The trade dollar should be redeemed
for it's value as bullion with a slight pei
cent added.
Sea coast defenses should be looked t
now that money abounds. Our present
defenceless condition invites attack and
we may be Inundated by some puny ma
ton that has q feet.
The organization Of the militia should
be encouraged throughout the States.
Desirable additions are being made il
. limited number to our little navy.
The Postofice Department exhibits
gratifying condition.
The President does not agree with thu
Postmaster General in favoring a Gov
eminent Postal Telegraph system, on the
ground Of competition with private en-
terpriseS unless such service can be hai
by the Government through contract
with i%ndividuals or corporations.
United States District Attorneys ant
Marshals should be paid salaries in or
der to discourage litigation which is pro
NOTED by those officers for the sake o.
their fees. ISIS
Polygsmy in Utah is 10 strongly en-
trenched that it is profitless to attack il
with any but the stoutest weapons that
Constitutional legislation can make.
A government and laws are seriously
needed for Alaska which is important in
ito u and on account Of its geo
graphical situation.
Equitable legislation should be had a.
hekwaon railroad m~ononolies and the