The Mineral argus., 1885-12-17

Subjects P~rsriMin9 10 the
NatiWs's Welfare.

rciatIons OI the United States with nj
foreign countries continues to b,
friendly. The Argentine governmer
claims indemnity from the United
States for the Falkland islands tn,
government considers the claim a,
groundless.
The acquisition of new and distant
territory is not favored, and the Tehu
antepec ship railway is therefore pre-
ferred to the Nicaraguan canal, the
former route being more secure from in.
ternal troubles.
The harmony of our relations with China
is fully sustained. yet the unsatisfactory state
of the Chinese question requires the great
est exertion on the part of the government
to maintain them. If existing laws are in
adequate to regulate Chinese emigration
an prepared to consider any further reme-
dial measures the wisdom of congress may
devise.
IL is recommended that congress pro-
vide for the appointment of commission
to settle. with Great Britain, the rights of
Canadian and American fishermen.
II is hoped that a satisfactory extradition
treaty will be made with Great Britain for
surrender in a number of cases not includ.
ell in the present treaty.
In view of the growing Importance of
Alaska. 1t is recommended that provisions
be made for establishing the boundary line
between Alaska and Great Britain.
Relations with Mexico are most cordial.
An extention of time to relocate the bound
ary line is hoped for.
The extradition and citizenship treat les
between the United States and Peru expire
March 81, 1856.
Further legislation regarding citizans shin
and naturalization is recommended to pre
vent the naturalization Ofsuch as go through
the form for no other than hostile pur-
pose toward their original government.
Congress is urged to recast the appropria.
tions tor diplomatic and consular services
ON a footing commensurate with the i'm
por'ance Of our national interest.
Removal of duty on works Of foreign
artists is recommended.
The report of the secretary of the treas.
ury exhibits the condition OF the public
finance, to which your attention is called.
The fact Df the revenue being in excess of
actual need<, justiiies a reduction in duties.
1t is recommended to reduce the revenues
on imported necessaries of life.
In "a long and able argument the coinage
of silver is recommended to be discontinue
ed, at least for time.
There seems to be a propriety in transfer
itly .l,tt.- -.,sf far
navy department.
The attention of congress is called u the |
REPORT OF the secretary of war and his sug-
gestions for the improvement of the SER
vice.
The present condition of the navy is de-
I'lored. ani the attention of congress di-
rected to the humiliating features of this
department in the hope of its reconstruct
ion at all early date.
The present mode of com,ensating 4. S.
.larshals should be changed to fixed salar-
les. tDier the present method unscrupu-
ous narshals are found encouraging frivo-
ous prosecutions.
After an exhaustive review of the Indian
question, their education, ETC., the presi-
lent says: II recommend the passage of "A
aw authorizing the appointment of six
three of whom shall be de-
allied from the army, to be charged with
he duty of a careful Inspection from time
% time o. all the Indians upon our rcser-
'ations, or subject to the care and control
II the government, with view of ascer-
a m fhai |
md determining what steps should be
AIKEN on behalf of the government to re-
ieye Their situation and in direction of /
heir sell support and complete civilization. I
The message recommends the repeal and \
notification of certain of the land law. a
nd depmcates the falling o. large tracts /,
ito the lands of syndicaies and specula- a
Drs. The president urges that transconti- Il
entail roads be held To strict accountability Il
the mater of its grants |,
Polygamy is denounced and a continu- %
nee ot finn aid just execution of the pres- o
At laws igainst IT. recommended. Further y
gsla,ion to that end wouli be approved v
Regarding civil service reform the pre,i- u
mt says; Il venture tn hope that We shall d
ever again tie remitted To that system IA
hich distributes public positions purely e,
reward for partisan services b,
Ia conclusion | commend to the wise in
re and ihoughtful consideration of con A
e,s. the needs OF the welfare of the III
alton. IA,
GROVER tLEyEL,XD. 4
opinions On the Message. III