Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-12-18

sion acts had bean passed. Since the last
mentioned date and during the last sezl1 q
OF congress GA such acts became laws.
More than & column f0iloWs5 In which the
presidents position relative 20 claims made
without merit the justice Of the soldiers
claims generally and compliment to the
DISCHARGED soldiers and sailors OF the COun-
try 1t Is STATED that the business Of the
pension Once 81 being materially eLp5dits d
ana that in q few months, the delay which
has been the rule in this once for years will
be bat nominal.
The plan1 OF the secretary OF the interior
for change In ths manner Of payment o.
the indsbtednesss Of the Pacific subsidized
roads 70 the government IS endorsed.
The president recommends that congress
take hold Of the question Of inter state con-
meros aEd the regulation OF transportation
fees which are not within the control OF
the states
The labor question receives some atten-
1Ou5 and the system OF arbitration by rep
resentatiVes Of the general government.
when Differences reach suoh q stage a. tC
result in the interruption Of commerce be
tween the states Is recommended. Ihs
president addss "But after an
has been done by tks passage Of
laws. either federal or state to Eel1-Ve
situation full II BoHciEuds, more remains
t. b accomplished by the reinstatement
and cultivation OF a true American s6nEl-
n6ut which recognizes the equeIty Of
American citizenship. This, in the light
OF our traditions ana In loyalty 20 tbs 51irits
Of orr institutions, would t6adh that
hearty cooperation on the part Of all inter
estsis the sursst path 30 national greatness
and the happiness OF all our people. That
capital shoulds in recognition of the Z yther-
hood Of our citizenship, and In q split OF
American fairness generously accord 20
labor It's Just compensation and Cou5IG8ra-
ton, AMI that contsntsd labor Is capitals
best protection and faithful ally. It WOul0
L5Ach5 TOO that the diverse situations OF
our people are Inseparable from our civil
ZaECns that every citizen should IN his
sphere, be a contributor TO the general good,
that capital does not necessarily tend to
the oppression Of labor, and that violent
disturbances and disorders ALLEVIATE from
their promoters true American sympathy
and kindly Zee iuRs.'
Agriculture and the department In charge
1t receives a good word
The suggestions Of the commissioner Of
agriculture regarding plsurO- pneumonia
are commended to the consideration Of con
gr6ss
civil service and also his recommendation
that the commissioners be made equal to
other officers or the government having
Ike duties and responsibilities.
The president recommends that the gov
eminent pay the balance due to deposition
of the Fresdman's saving and trust com
panys amounting TO 15ZSl, 1880.
The affairs of the District Of Columbia
are mentioned and special matters are given
necessary attention.
In conclusion the president says
In conclusion ! earnestly invoke gucl
wise action on the part Of the peoples leg
islators as will subserVs the public good
days Of congress as at present organized
its ability and incl nation TO so meet the
peoples needs, that 1t should be gratefully
remembered by an eZpectant constituency