The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-12-09
the MESSAGE.
Pungent Paragraphs From
the Longest of those
State Documents.
Mutilated by the Associated Press
II Comes slowly and in
Odd Sections.
hut the War on silver Opens
Briskly and is Favorable
to Gold.
Everything Receives Fail Atten-
ton and the Statements are
Bold and Clear.

Luz pitbiuchts hcb5hBo eotuhhchNcp
coming at 2:3o yesterday, but in de-
tached portions, compelling us to go
to press with a mutilatcd report.
For instance, we have not got sheet
one yet; we have sheets and
8 but A is out. just
why the associated press should
send II TO us in that form IL will take
wiser man than the EXAMINER TO
say. No part of the fault is ours.
We have done the best possible under
the circumstances.
The constitution. which requires
those chosen TO legislate for the peo-
pie to annually meet in the discharge
of their trust, also requires the presi-
dent to give to congress information
of the state Of the Union and to re-
commend 10 their consideration such
measures as he shall deem necessary
aud expedient. At the threshold of
compliance with these constitution
al directions, it is well for us to bear
in mind that our usefulness to the
peoples Interest will be promoted by
constant appreciation of the scope
and character of our respective du-
ties. as they relate TO federal legisla-
ton. While the executive may re
| commend such measures AS he shall
deem expedient to them, the respon-
sibility for Legislative action must
and should rest upon those selected
by the people to make their laws.
Contemplation OF the grave and res
ponsible functions assigned to the cx-
eculive branches of the government,
under the constitution, will disclose
the partitions OF power between our
respective departments and their nee
essary independence, and also the
need for the exercise for all the pow
err intrusted TO each in that spirit OF
comfy and cooperation which is es.
sential to the proper fultillment OF
the patriotic obligations which rest
upon us as faithful servants of the
people. The Jealous watchfullness
of our constituency is great aud sup
plements their sufi'rages, and before
the tribunal they establish, every pub
lie servant should be judged
A question has arisen with the gov
eminent of Ausiro Hungary, touch
ing the representation of the uDiteo
States al Vienna. Having under my
constitutional prerogative, appointe,
an estimable citizen OF uniinpeacheC
problty and competency as minister
at that court, the government of Aus
tro-Hnngary invited this government
to the cOgnizance of a certain excep
ton, based upon allegations agains
the personal acccptability of Mr.. koi
ly, the appointed envoy, asking tina
in view thereof, the appointment
should be Withdrawn. The reason
advanced were such Ms would not b.
acauiesced in without violation o
,ny oath of office, aud the precepts o
the constitution, since they involve
Limitation, in favor of foreign gov
eminent, upon the right ofselectio
: by the executive, and required sue
: an application ofa religioua test, as
/, qualification for office under tn
: United States, as would have resulte
In the practical Acknowledgement OF
large class of our citizens, and til
7, abandonment OF a vital principle
our government. The Austro-Hul
garian government finally decide
not to receive Mr.. Kelly as the envo
of the United States aud that gentle
: man has since resigned his commi
sion, leaving the post vacant.
have made no new nominatio
aud tho interests OF this goyernmel
!; at Vienna are now in the care of Il
secretary obligation, acting as chart
d. affairs ad interium.
Early in March last n war broke oil
in Central America, caused by the a
tempt of Guatemala to consolidate Il
several states into single COVER
ment. In these contests between OF
neighboring states the United Stat
forebore to interfere actively, b
lent the aid of their friendly offices
depreciation Of war, to promote pea
and concord among the beligeran
and by such counsel Gontri
, uted Importantly TO the pI
70 servation of tranquility thcl
The execution of this delicate al
responsible task necessarily involv
police control, where the local q
ihority was temporarily powerle
but always in aid of the sovereign
\ of Colombia. The prompt and 81
- cossful fultillment of its duty by Il
government was highly appreciat
by the government of Colombia q
has been followed by an expressi
lad of its satisfaction. High praise
due.to the officers and men engag
as' In this service. The restoration
hus peace on the lslhmus by the re-est
lishment of the government the
being thus accomplished, the for
a., W. hlr ~ 4
Pending these occurrences a quest
'e'' of much importance was presented
the DEGREES OF the Colombian COVE
ment proclaiming the closure of {
IVY tain ports, then in the hands of ins
gents, and declaring vessels held
The reyolutionists to be piratlcal |
liable to capture by any power.
neither OF these propositions co
the United States assent. An eff
'e" tive closure OF ports, notin the |
session of the governm
,... but held by hostile pa
"e'e sans, could not he recognii
role. The interest of of tho United ST
bic, in practicable transit for 81
across the strip of land separating
back Atlantic from the Pacific, has |
repeatedly manifested during the
half century. NV immediate pr
'ome cessor caused TO be negotiated !
His Nicaragua, q treaty for the oonst
.,., ton, by and along the whole COS
'' h United 8 atpF,of canal thrc
\ icaragua's territory, and laid \
fore the senate, but pending the AZ
Of that body thereon, Withdrew
treaty for denomination. After
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