Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-05
The PreIident's Message Slight.
Condensed.

The PreIidenI's Message Slight.
IyCOndensed.
We are on friendly terms with the ma
tions of the earth, and must forever re.
main SO, unless the navy is reconstructed
The fisheries exemptions Of the British
government will expire July l, 1885, and
this question, as usual, win require fur
ther attention.
More legislation is required in regard
to the deportation of paupers from the
British Islands, through Canada and
otherwise
American swine products can go 10
France, but not to Germany. A COM
mission has been appointed to investigate
the subject, and its expenses should be
paid.
Aspecial envoy and a representation Of
the navy attended the coronation of the
Car.
Protests of the government against the
restrictions which burden our trade with
Porto Rico and Cuba have not been res
garded, CWe have no navy) Spain has
not paid certain claims allowed by the
late commission to American citizens.
This country is participating in a revi-
sion of the tariff of the Ottoman empire.
The initial steps for better understands
ing with Mexico have been taken, and a
treaty is still before the Senate awaiting
its approval
II is recommended that Consular
General be placed at each SouthAmerican
capital.
Legations have been established in Per-
aa, Siam and Corea.
A good understanding should be main
tanned with China and Japan.
This country should cooperate with
other powers in the opening of the Congo
valley under the auspices of the King Of
Belgium, with an American citizen
Stanley-as chief executive officer.
The national Indebtedness should not
be too rapidly extinguished. The Presi-
dent does not desire the adoption of any
measure at this session fora large diminu-
ton Of national revenues.
1t may become necessary to make i'm
portant changes in the laws by which the
nationalbank circulation Is controlled.
The trade dollar should be retired at a
small percentage above the market price
Of such silver. "From the report ofthe
Secretary of War 1t will be seen that in
only q single instance has there been any
disturbance of the quiet condition of our
Indian tribes, There was raid from
Mexico into Arizona by a small party Of
Indians, which was pursued by General
Crook into the mountain regions from
which it had come. 1t is confidently
hoped that serious outbreaks will lnot again
occur, and that the Indian tribes which
have for so many years disturbed the
West will hereafter remaiu in peaceable
submission. l again call your attention
to the present condition of our extended
seacoast, upon which are 80 many large
cities, where wealth and importance to
the country would in time of war
invite attack from modern
armed ships against which our
existing defensive works could give no
adequate protection. These works were
built before the introdu ction of modern
heavy riAed guns in maritime warfare
and if they are not put in an efficient con-
dition we may easily be subjected to hu-
initiation by hostile power greatly infe-
rior to ourselves. AS germane to this
subject, l call your attention to the i'm
pcrtance perfecting our submarine tor
pedo defenses. The board authorized by
the last Congress to report on the method
which should be adopted for the manu-
facture of heavy ordnance adapted to
modern warfare, has visited the principal
iron works in this country and in Europe.
1t is hoped that its repon. will soon be
made, and that Congress will thereupon
be disposed to provide suitable facilities
and plans for the manufacture of such
guns as are needed"
The organization of Stnte militia should
be encouraged by the National govern
ment.
The work of strengthening the navy
has been begun and should be continued
until it is placed in condition of eff
cheney,
We have no wish for foreign conquest,
and the peace which we have long en-
joyed is in no seeming of interruption,
but that our naval strength should be
made adequate for the defens of our har-
bOrs, the protection of ur commercial
interests and the rnAiu tenanoe of our
national honor is apropc ,sition from which
no patriotic citizen carl withhold his as
sent. One cent per let ter IS enough fol
drop letters.
The President feit crates his former
views in regard 10 the telegraph. He op.
poses the government taking charge of thI
system, but fsvors contracts for postaI
telegraphy with private companies.
PolySsmy should be wiped out. The
existing government should be abolished
entirely and the n ational government
lake rontrol.
congress should protect the people
against the discriniin alton Of railroads
where State government is are powerless Il
| interfere, and the forests should be pro
tected and extended.
International exhibitions have produc
cd good results, and the cotton centennia
at New Orleans next year should be pro
NOTED and encouraged.
The work of the civil service commits
sion has been beneficial.
Provision should bemade ior the Pres
Dental succession, in case Of resignation
removal or vacancy other wise caused.
The President renews hds recommends
ton that he be given pow,sr to veto sp'
eifc items in the appropriation bills will
out vetoing the whole
Congress should supplementthe defunS
Civil Rights bill with further Legislation
THE Little Rock Democrat and th
Nashville Banner Of yesterday, each COZ
tanned two column synopsis OF the Pre-
idents message. None of it came to tn
LEDGER office in time for use, although
we all get our news through and from pa
ners that belong 10 the associated press