Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-12-17

%,5s-e,ore commend 10 your attention the re-
men lation contained in my report of the
fsry Of the Interior, with reference 10 the
SSensai aud modification Of certain of our land
a 1se nation has made friendly grants and sub
s--e A sYsrEx OF RAILROADS
i...-..l as great national highways to connect
He Pacific states with the east IL has been
cLoryed that thsse donations from the people
Seye been diverted to private gains ana corrupt
- and thus public indignation has been
sro,ised and suspicion engeuderei Our great
abhors speculating and fraud; and th- favorable
,sgard OF our people Tor the great cor07ratons
~ which these grants we!r nade "'v be
rsvived by restoration Of conn'ir1 u" Sc
cured by their constant unequivecS l.t early
manifested integrity.
faithful application Of this undlmiuished
,roeeeis of the fraud TO -is construction and
I,-fact5ng OF their roads, an honest discharge
"a their obligations and entire justice 70 alt the
people in the enjoyment OF their rights on me
vii be content with no less. To secure these
things should be the common purpose Of the
officers Of the geyeFnes as Wen as Oh oee cor
iYyould be permanently secured TO the roads and
national praise would take the place Of nation
a. complaint
IN THE TERRITORY OF UrAE
,te law Of the Usited States passed for the sup
,,-+ssI.n OF p0lygamy has been esersctically ana
fitnfully executed during the past year, with
,'sssrrauIy good results. number OF conyic-
- nave been secured for unlawful cohabita-
ION aua in some cases pleas OF guilty have been
rtsred aud slight punishment impased, upon
Tr6aise by the accused that they would moi again
offend AGAINST the law, Bor
amer ia any way its violation by others
me Utah commissioners express the opinion
based upon such information as lney are able 10
0btain that bbt few poygamous marriages have
taken place In the territ ~ during the last year
They furtgrr report that while there cannot DO
foInd upon the registration lists Of voters the
name OF man actually guilty OF poygamy
vel at the last election in the territory all the
officers elected, except in one county, were men
who, though not actually living IN the practice OF
,,ofrgamv. SUBSCRIBE 70 tho aUoErine or polyga-
mons marriages as a divine revelation and a law
INTO all higher and more binding upon the con
science than any human law. local or national.
Thus is tbs strange spectacle presented Of a com.
community protected by republican FORM OF gov
ernmenstJ which they owe alegtanoes sustaining
iy their SURFACES principle and belief which set
al naught THAI obligation of absolute obedience TO
the law OF the land, which lies ut the Foundation
of republican, Institutions. The strength, the
perpetuaty, and the destiny OF the nation rest
updn our homes established by the law or God,
guarded by parental care, regulated by parental
authority and 8anctitied by parental love
These are not the homes oS polygamy. The
mothers of our land, who rule the nation as they
their sons live according 10 Ged's holy ordinance
and each, secure aud happy in the exclusive love
Of the father OF her children, sheds She warm
light of trus Wornanh0Od, unperyerted and IN
p5imted upon ak within her pure and whole
some family circle. These are not the cherries,
crushed and unwcmanly mothers OF polygamy.
The fathers Of our families are the best citizens
Of the republic. The wife and children are the
sources OF patriotism, and conjug al and parental
Affection Oeget devotion TO the country The
man who unidentified with plural marriage, sur
rounded IN his single home wiki his VIE ana
children, has a stake in the country which in-
gpifes him " itu respect for its laws and courage
for It's defense. These are not the fathers OF
povgamous families. There Is no feature of this
practice, or the system which sanctions IT. which
is not opposed to all that Is Of value Ia oar ipsti
tutOnS.
There should be no relaxation In the firm but
Just execution of the law now in operation, and
should be glad To approve ouch further discreet
upon its fair fame. Since the people unfolding
pOlygamy In our territories are REINFORCED By
the Immigration from other lands, recommend
that law be passed to prevent the importation
Of Mormons into the country. The agricultural
interests Of the country demands just recognition
and liberal encouragement. IL sustalns with GER
tatuy and uufalllng strength, our nations
prosperity by the products of Its steady toll, and
bears its full share of tho burden of taxation
without complaint.
OUR AGRTouLTURALrsTs
have but slight personal representation in the
councils of the nation, and are generally content
with the humber duties of citizenship, aud willing
trust TO the bounty OF nature Tor e reward 30
their labor, But the magnitude aud vaue OF utN
industry Is appreciated when the Statement is
made that OF our total annual exports, more chan
three fOdrtks TIE products of agriculture. 49,"
of our total population nearly one-haI ARE eNcid-
avely engaged IN that occupation The de- att
ueuu OF agriculture was created FOR tbs purpose
uf acquiring and diifusing among the people use
fm information respecting the subjects
DO has in charge aud aiding Ia ihe
cause Of intelligent and progressive farming.
hy the collection OF statistics, by testing the
ysIu- and usefulness of new seeds and plants aud
Distributing such are found desirable aHou-
agricu turalists. This and other powers and duties
with which this department IL invested, are 81
the utWeS Importance, and II wisely exercised
must bee OF great benefit TO the country. The aim
Of our beneilscnt government Is the Improvement
Of the people IN every state, and 10 the ameliora'
ton of their condition. surely our agricuiturHl
lists should rot be- neglected. The Instrumental
ity established In aid OF the farmers of the lard
should not ouly b. well equipped for the accom-
plishment Of it's purpose but those for whose
benefit il has been adopted should be encouraged
20 avail themselves fully Of its advantages.
ARIED AT TIE Hoa.
The prohibition OF the importation into seVera'
countries of certain OF our animals aud thelr
products based upon the suspicion that health is
endangered in their use and consumption sug
gestS the importance OF such precautions for the
protection of oar stock OF all kinds against dis
ease as will disarm the suspicion OF danger, and
cause The removal OF such an injurious prohibl-
ton Ii the laws now in operation are INSULT.
Gent 10 accomplish this protection recommend
their GWeudmeat To the necessitosof the situation
tue suggestions contained Ia the report OF the
commissioner OF agriculture calculated TO in
crease the value and efficiency OF thiss depart
menL The report OF the
SUCCESSION.
The preset condition Of the law IN relation 70
The succession 10 the presidency in the event Of
the death, disability or removal Of both the pres
llent and vlce-pCesident is such as - require
immediate amendment, This subject hes re-
peatadly been considered by congress but no
result has been reached. The recent lament2be
death Of the vice president and the vacancies at
'Le same time in all other Offices the incumbents
* which might Immediately exercise the func-
tons Of the presidential office, has caused public
AnSiety and Just demand that recurrence Of
slgh a condition Of affairs should not be permit
ted.
IN CONCLUSION
commend to the wise and thoughtful atten-
Ton Of congress the needs, the welfare and the
cooperation OK an Intelligent and generous
hatnn. To subordinate these to the narrow ad-
'9ntages Of paEtisaushp or the accomplishment
on selfish aims, Ia 70 violSte the peoples trust
ana betray the peoples interests. But an iudi-
visual sense OF responsibility the part OF each
x uS and a stern determination 70 perform our
lety well must give US place among those who
nave added IN their day and gene5 alton 10 the
glory ana prosperity Of our beloved land
Signed GROVER CLEVELAND
WASHINGTON D. c., Dec. g. 1885.