Weekly Phoenix herald. [volume] (Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Territory [Ariz.]) 1882-1896, 1884-12-04
TELEcRAPHIc.
The Presidents Message

ing is the substance of the Presi-
dents message delivered to Congress
yesterday. 1t begins by stating that
since the close of the last session
the American people have chosen
their chief magistrate for the next
four years. It congratulates the
people on the good order preserved
throughout the country, during one
of the most exciting elections. 1t
calls the attention of Congress to
the necessity of more precise regu>
lations for the counting of the cleo
ioral vote, before conflicting claims
for the Presidency again distract
the country. 1t refers to our ami
cable relations with all foreign
powers. States that the treaty re-
strictlng Chinese immigration is
likely to be again the subject of de-
liberation in Congress, owing to the
| true Interpretation of the recent
treaty with China. Suggests that
Congressional action be taken to-
ward the completion of the pedestal
for the Bartholdi statue, presented
to this country by the people of
France. Favors a continuance of
the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty for
seven years. Calls attention to the
| suggested abolition of import duties
| on American works of art made
abroad, but expresses fear that it
may result in the exclusion of Amers
lean painters and sculptors from
European art galleries. Expresses
qualification at the good VIII exist
ing between the Mexican and Amer
lean governments. Says the ratifi-
cation of a treaty of commercial
reciprocity with Mexico will, he |
hopes, claim the earliest attention
of Congress. The treaty with the |
Republic of Nicaragua has been |
concluded, authorizing the construc>
tion and use of a canal railway and !
telegraph line across the Nicara-
guam territory. Says that the polit-
zeal and commercial advantages of |
such project can scarcely be over
estimated. Alludes to the sympa-
thy expressed by the Imperial Rus
sian government over the death of
the American representative to Rus
STA. Says the adoption of the COM
mercial agreement between the
United States and Spain respecting
the traffic with Spanish Antilles has
been superseded by a more CONS
prehensive treaty. which he will
submit to the Senate for approval.
The commercial treaty with the Dos
minican Republic has been conclud>
ed. Calls attention to the unsatis>
factory manner in which the claims
of The Ottoman Empire have been
adjusted. Says the Turkish govern
ment withheld from the American
Congress the right of favored treat-
ment of which the United States
under existing treaties is entitled.
Our foreign establishment now ems
braces nearly double the area of
operation that it did twenty years
ago. The confinement of such a
service within its limits of expendi-
then established, is not it seems, to
me, in accordance with true econo-
my. A project for the 1eoganiza~
ticn of the consul service and for
recasting The scheme of extra terri-
torial jurisdiction is now before you.
If The limits of a short session VIII ,
not allow its full consideration, /
trust you will not fail to make suit
able provisions for present needs for
such services. 1t has been custo-
mary 80 define in the appropriation
acts the rank of each diplomatic
officer, 10 which salary is attached ,
| suggest that this course be abaud>
Dned and that it b. left 10 The Pre~i
ient with The advIt c and consent "f
he Senate, to fix from time to time,
he diplomatic grade of the rerre- ,
nfthis government abroad j.,
rs may seem advis bile, provisions :,
being definitely made, however, as p
now, for The amount oil salary at -
ached to the respective stations. p
his government is in frequent re-
:eipt of invitations from foreign :
states 10 participate in international o
exhibitions, often of the greatest !,
Importance, occupying as we do :,
IN advanced position in the worlds .
and aiming to secure {. :,
profitable share for Industries, in h
he general competitive markets. II :,
s matter of serious concern that -
he want of'means for participation Il
n these exhibits should so often ex> :,
dude our productions from the adj :,
-antages enjoyed by those of other !,
Daring the past year the .
tteniion of Congress was drawn to :,
he formal invitations in this regard :,
endered by the governments of Eng u
and, Holland, Belgium, Germany =,
nd Austria The executive has in
ONE instances appointed honorary -,
commissioners, this is, however, a =,
most unsatisfactory expedient, for a;
some provision to meet the \,
working expenses of a -
commission, it can effect little or -.
othing IN behalf of the exhibitions -
In international inventors exhibi. .
ion is to be held in London next
lay. This will cover a field of =,
luch Importance, in which our r.
ouetry holds a foremost rank, but =.
he executive is at present powers -
ess to organize proper representa-. -
we of our vast national interests in
his direction. / have in several
reviOus messages referred 10 this