Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-07

TO protect the citizen and his property; of all
who believe that the contended competence
and comfort Of many accord better with
the spirit Of our institutions than colossal
fortunes unfairly gathered In the hands OF
g% Oh and nd fratertr among our people
which, recognize the value OF every American in,
terest are the sUrest guaranty Of our national
progress and of all who desire 10 see the products
Of American skill and ingenuity in every market
Of the world, with resulting restoration Of
American commerce.
The necessity of reduction OF our revenue is so
apparent as to be generally conceded, but the
means by which this shall be accomplished, and
the Of direct benefit which shall result to our
citizens, presents a controversy Of the utmost i'm
2ortance. There should be no scheme accepted
unsatisfactory by which the burdens Of the people
are only apparently removed. Extravagant ap-
preparations of the public money, with all their
demoralizing consequences should not be tolerated
either as means of relieving the treasury OF the
present surplus furnishing pretexts for
resisting proper reduction in tariff rates Exist
ing evils and injustice should be honestly recog-
nized boldly met, and effectively remedied. There
should be no cessation Of the struggle until plan
is perfected fair and conservative toward existing
industries but which viii reduce the cost TO con
sumers Of the necessaries of life, while it provides
for our manufacturers the advantage of freer raw
Of American labor. The cause for which the bat,
tie Is waged, is comprised within lines clearly ana
distinctly defined. II should never be compro-
missed, il is the peoples cause.
PRIVATE AID.
It cannot be denied that the selfish and private
interests which are 50 persstently heard when
efforts are made 10 deal in just and comprehen-
sive way with our tariff laws related TO Ii they
not responsible for the sentiment largely pre-
vaiing among tine people That the general gov
eminent is the fountain OF individual and private
aid that It may be expected to relieve with paterna
care the distress of citizens and communities, and
that from the fullness of its treasury it should
upon the slightest possible PeteXt of promoting
the general good, apply public funds to benefit
Of localities and individuals, can IT he denied
that there IS a growing assumption that as against
he government and IN favor of private claims ana
interests, the usual rules and limitations Of bust
ness principles and just dealing should be waived
these ideas have been Wihappily much en-
couraged by legislative acquicsccncc. Relief
from contracts made with the government is too
lastly accorded in favor of the citizen. The fail
ure to support claims against the govern
ment by proof is often supplied by GA
better consideration than the wealth of the
government and the poverty Of the claimant;
gratuityes in the form of pensions are granted
upon no other real ground than the needy condl-
ton of the applicant cr for reasons les3 valid and
large sums are expended for public buildings and
other improvements upon representations scarce
ly claimed to be related 10 public needs and nee
esstieS. The extent to which the consideration
ton upon subjects Of great public Importance but
involving no special, private or partisan interest
should arrest attention and lead to reformation
THE SEVENTH PRESIDENT
of the United States-the soldier and statesman,
and at all times the firm and brave friend of the
peOple-in vindicatiOn of his course as the pro
tectOs of the popular rights and the champion
Of true American citizenship, declared the
ambition which leads on is anxious
desire and fixed determination to restore
to the people uninpaired the sacred trust
they have confided to my charge, to heal the
wounds Of the constitution and preserve 1t from
further violation to persuade my cOuntrymen so
far rs may, that it is not in a splendid govern
meHt supported by powerful moHopolies and arts
tpcraticaI establishments that they will find hap
pursS or their liberties protected but IN a PLAN
system void Of pOmp, protecting all and granting
iuYurs To none, dispensing its blessings like the
drwS of Heaven, unseen and untelt save IN the
freshness and beauty they contribute to produce.
II is such government that the genius of our PEG
pie requires, such a one only answers which our
States may remain for ages to come, united pros
ferrous and free
In pursuance Of a constitutional provision re
qrrilg the president from time to time TO give to
the congress information of the
STATE OF THE UNION,
/ have the satisfaction to announce that the
year finds the United states in the enjoyment OF do
nestle tranquility and peace with all the nations
Sine" my last annual message, our foreign rela-
tiUHs have been Strengthed and improved by per
fOrmauCc of international government officers, and
10y new and renewed treaties Of amity, commerce
and reciprocal cXtTaditOn of criminals. These in
tcnationu questions which still await settlement,
are all reasonably within the domain Of amCable
negotiation, and there isno existing subject OF dis
pute between the United States and any foreign
power That is not susceptible Of satisfactory adj
questions between Great Britain and the United
States, relating TO the rights OF
AMERICAN FISHERMEN,
under treaty and international comfy, in the ter
ritorial waters of Canada and New Foundand,
regret to say are not yet satisfactorily adjusted
These matters were fully treated in my message
to the senate Of February -, 1885 together with
which n convention, concluded under my author
ity with her maieSty's government on the 18th
of February last, for the removal of all of
Misunderstanding was submitted by me for the
approval of the senate. This treaty having been
rejected by the senate transmitted n message to
congress ON the BIRD of August last, reviewing the
transaction and submitting for consideration, Ger
tain recommendations for legislation, concerning
the important questions involved. lafterward, on
the f2th of September, in response TO resolution
of the senate, again communicated fully all the in
formation in my possession, as TO the action of
the government Of Canada, affecting the com
mcrcal relation between the dominion and the
United States, including the treatment of Ameri-
can fishing vessels in the ports and waters of
brtlSh and North America. The communications
have all been published, and therefore opened the
knowledge of both houses of congress, although
two were addressed to the senate alone Com
iurut upon, repetition of their contents would
! t." Sup"r,iu"usr and am not aware that anything
| 10 the facts therein stated therefore, | merely
! repeat Is applicable TO the present time the
! statement which will be found in my message to
| the senate of September IL last, THAT since
March 81, 1884, no case has been reported TO the
department Of state, wherein complaint has been
made of unfricndly or unlawful treatment Ameri-
can fishing vessels on the part of Canadian
authorities, in which reparation was not promptly
and satisfactorily obtained by the United States
Consul General at Halifax.
Having ossaycd in the discharge of my duty to
procure 10y negotiation the settlement of a long
standing cause OF dispute, and TO remove con
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countries and continuing To the opinion that the
treaty Of February last, which failed To receive
the approval of the senate did supply a Satisfac
Tory, practical and final adjustment upon a
basis honorable and just to both parties Of
the difficulty and vcNed question II which
| u related. Aud having subsequently and
unaN ailingly recommended other legislation
to congress which l hoped would suffice
to meet the CNtgency created by the rejection by
The treaty, ! need again envofe the earnest and
immediate attention of the congress to the
I5on OF this important question as it now stands
ment Of which am deeply sollcitous
LORD sACKvTLE.
Nenr the close of the month of October last, o.
CuIrenCCS of n deeply rcgretable nature wcr,,
brought To my knowledge, which made it my
PAINFUL hut Imperative duty to obtain with as lit
tie delay as possible, personal channel OF
diplomatic intercourse in this country with the
government OF Great Britain; the correspondence
in relation to this incident will IN due course re
laid before court ami win disclose the unpar,l,I,-
able conduct OF tn, onci 1. referred to in ms iurr
lCrrnc" 10y ady;y" @HI counsel with the sun'rl.yuS
of American rtiErA. in the very crises of the
lfrSidenlal rl"'jr'.t. ih"u u'tr 1T haul and ako
IN his subsequent puhlic declarations IL Justify
his action supCraddng nupiugmmcut of the t,y-
ccutiNc and senate OF the Cnted States in con
nection with important questions pending in
controversy between the two governments
The oucus2 thus committed was most grave,
involving disastrous possibilities to the good rcla-
tons OF the United states and Great Britain con
shutting u gross breach of diplomatic privilege
aud an invasion of the purity of domestic affairs
and essential sovereignty of the government
first fulfilled the just demands of internal
uonal comfy by affording full opportunity
for her nlajcsty's government to act in relief Of
the situation, considered prolongation of discus
sion to he miwananted and thereupon declined
10 further recognize the diplomatic character of
the person whose continuance in such function
would destroy that mutual confidence which is
essential to the good understanding Of the two
governments. ami was inconsistent with the wei
fare and self respect of tho government of the
United states The usual Interchange of com
muneatlon has since continued through her
maiestys legation in this city.
alaska
My CUdeavorS to establish by international CO
operation measures FOR to prevention of the ex-
termination Of fur seals in Bchring sea, have not
been relaxed, and have hopes of being enabled
shortly to submit an effective and satisfactory
vep,iuual project with the maritime powers for
the approval of the senate The coast boundary
between our Alaskan possessions and British
Columbia, n Crct To say, has not received the at
tension demanded by its Importance, and which
ON SCNvGal occasions heretofore L have had
the honor tu recommend TO the congress
The admitted impractlcability of making an &C
Curslte and precise survey and demarkation of the
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