The Penn's Grove record., 1888-12-08

declarations 10 Jusbtlg Ut aSbiVht
ding impugnent of the Executive an
ate of the United States, IN coun4
with important questions now pend
controversy between Two Govcrnmen
Tie orense thus cummitted was -
grave. involving disastrous possibility
tbe eood relations OF the United State
Great Britain, constituting a gross b Ow
of diptomatic privilege and an invasiAW .sb
the purely domestic affairs and essent !.
sovereignty of the Government TO VIII Y
the envoy was accredited.
Having first fulfilled the just demands b
international comfy, by afrording full
portunlty for Her Malesty's Government Z
act in RELIEF OF the situation, ! cousidei
prolongatlon OF discussion 10 be UNIV
ranted and thereupon declined TO furtf
recognize the diplomatic character OF :
person, whose continuance In such lut Z
ton would destroy that mutual conffdelJ
which is essential TO the good UNDERTAKING
ing Of the two Governments, anc was
consistent with the welfare ana seli-
spect Of tho Government OF the Unitbd
States,
TN usual interchange OF communicatikn
has since continual through Her Aajesty's
legation in this city.
NV epdeavors to establish by interna-
tional cooperation measures for the pre-
yention of the determination OF fnr-seals
In Behring Sea have not been relaxed, aud
l have hopes OF beng GRABBED shortly to
submit an effective and satisfactory eon-
ventional projet with the maratIme powers
for the approval of the Senate.
IL 10 much to be desired that some agree
ment should be reached with Hor Majesty's
Government BY which the damages 10 life
and property on tho Great Lakes may be
alleviated by removing or humauely regu-
lating the obstacles to reciprocal assistance
to wrecked or stranded vessels.
The act of June 10, 1873, which offers
Canadian vessels free access to our inland
waters in aid of wrecked or disabled YES
sells, has not yet become effective through
concurrent action by Canada.
The due protection of our citizens OF
French origin or descent, from claim OF
military service, In the event of their re-,
turning to or visiting France, has called
ferth correspondents which was laid be-
fore you at the last session.
! renew my recommendation OF two
years ago for the passage of bill for the
refunding to certain German steamship
lines of the Interest upon tonnage dues H.
legally exacted.
On the 13thof April last, l laid before
the House OF Representatives full Informal
ton respecting our interests in Samoa;
ana in the subsequent correspondence on
the same subject, which will be laid be-
fore you in due course, the history OF
events in those Islands will be found.
IN a message accompanving my approval,
on the LIST day OF October last, Of a bill for
the exclusion OF Chinese labOrers, / LAID
before Congress all information and all
correspondence touching the negotiation
Of the treaty with China, concluded at
this Capital on the 18th day of March, 1888,
and which, having been confirmed by the
Senate, with certain amendments, was
rejected by the Chinese Government. This
message contained a recommendation that
q sun of money be appropriated as com
pensation to Chinese subjects who had
suffered injuries at the hands OF lawless
men within our jurisdiction. Such appro-
,~rIat,an he rino haan hnlv mazda fha fnnd
awaits reception by the Chinese Govern
men
It is sincerely hoped that by ths:.eessation
OF tho influx Of this class of Chinese sub
jeets, in accordance with the expressed
wish Of both Governments. a cause OF un
kind feeling has been permanently re-
moved.
A diplomatic mission from Corea has
been received, and the formal intercourse
between the two countries contemplated
by the treaty Of 1882, is now established.
Persia has established diplomatic repre-
sentation at this capital and has evinced
very great interest in the enterprise and
achievements of our citizens.
The wisdom OF concluding a treaty OF
commercial reciprocity with Mexico has
Congress, and the lapse OF time and
growth of with that close
neighbor and sister Republic confirm the
Judgment so expressed.
Al6 DFtSlSt ES-lDChJiuu VI our UUunudTI
line is needful, and adequate appropriation
10 now recommended.
Tho ong-pendipg- = Boundary dispute
between Coste. RIca and Nicaragua was re.
TERED tqISTy arbitration; and by an award
made "a the 22d Of March last, the ques
tom has 'Deen finally settled to the ex
dressed satisfaction of both of the parties
In interest.
As authorized by the Congress, preliml
nary steps have been taken for the assem-.
blage at this Capital, during the coming
year, OF the representatives Of South and
Central American States, together witt
those OF Mexico, Hayti, and San Domingo Il
discuss sundry important monetary and
commercial topics.
Excepting in those cases where, from
reasons of c%ontiguity OF territory and the
existence Of a common border line incapa'
BILE OF being guarded, reciprocal CONNER
cial treaties may be found expedient, 1t fs
believed that commercial policies inducing
freer mutual exchange Of products can De
most ad~vantageously arranged by indepen-
dent but cooperative legislation.
In the mode last mentioned the controi OF
our taxation for revenue VIII be Away
retained in our own hands Unrestricted by
conventional agreements with other gov
ernments.
With the rapid Increase of immigration
to our shores and the facilities OF modern
travel, alb Uses OF the generous privileges
HhDTutu ny our II VI dllShtiOi ~ S'@
for their careful revision.
The easy and unguarded manner IN
which certificates of American c,tizensntr
can now be obtained has induced u class,
unfortunately large. to avail themselves
OF the opportunity to become losotVeu
from allegiance 10 their native land and
vet by a foreign residence to escape any
just duty and contribution OF service TO the
country Of their proposed ADOPTION. Thus
while evading the duties of citizenship 70
tho United States, they make prompt claim
Tor its national protection end demand lts
intervention in their behalf. international
complications of n serious nature arise,
and the correspondence OF The state
Department discloses tho great numoer
and coTplexIty of the questions which
have been raised.
Our laws regulating the issue OF pass
ports should be carefully revised, and the
institution OF a central bureau OF registra'
ton At the Capital IS again strongly rec
commended. BY this means full particulars
OF each case of naturalization In The United
states would be properly indexed and re-
corded and thus many cases of spurious
citizenship would be detected and unjust
responsibilities would be avoided.
The reorganization of the consularsser-
vice is q matter of serious Importance to
our national interests. The number OF
existing principal consular offices is
believed to be greater than Is at all neces-
sary for the conduct of the public business.
Irepeat the recommendations heretofore
made by me, that the appropriations for
the maintenance of our diplomatic and
consular service should be recast; that the
so-called notarlal or unofficial fees, which
our representatives abroad are now
permitted to treat as personal perquisites,
hould be forbidden; that a system OF
consular inspection should be instituted;
and that a limited number OF secretaries
of legation at large should be authorized.
The report of the Secretary OF the
Treasury exhibits in detail the condition
OF our national finances and the opera-
tions of the several branches OF the Gov
eminent related to his Department.
The total ordinary revenues OF the Gov
eminent for the fiscal yea ended June 30,
amounted to 1919, e66, 074. 20, of which $780,
091, 1898 was received from customs du-
ties and sfgf,Sw,eft9o from Internal reve-
d Taxes.
The total receipts from all sources, ex-
ceeded those for the fiscal year ended June
8, 1857, by 1862, 791 10.
The ordinary expenditures OF the Gov
m for the fiscal year ended June 30,
1851, were s259,653. 95s 81, leaving q surplus
of si1y, 6i2, 11609.
The decrease in these expenditures, US
compared with the fiscal year ended June
80, 1881, was S,27S,2 2i 80, Notwithstanding