Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-12-06

by Just revision of out tariff laws, will
reasonably demand through such re-.
vision s,eadier employment, cheaper
means of living, freedom for themselves
and their children from perpet.
ual servitude and an open
door 70 their advancement.
Communism 10 a hateful thing and a
menace To peace aud organized govern.
ment. But the communism Of combined
wealth and capital. the outerowth of
over weening cupidity and selishuess,
which insidiously undermincs the justice
aud integrity of free institutions is not
less dangerous than tho communism
of oppressed poverty and toll
A just and sensible review of our tarin
laws should be made for the relief for
those of our countrymcn who suffer I'M.
der present conditions. The necessity of
the reduction of our revenue Is so appar'
ent as to be generally conceded, but the
means by which this end shall be accom-
plshed and the sum of direct hen
eft which shall result TO our
citizens present u controversy Of the ut
most importance. The selfish and pri
waite interests which are SO persistently
heard when efforts are made TO deal In u
just and comprehensive way with our
tariff laws are related TO, II they are not
responsible for, the sentiment largely
prevailing among the people that the
general government is the fountain OF
individual and private aid; that II may
he expected TO relieve with pa,ernal care
the distress of citizens and communities
aud that from the fulness
of its treasury II should
apply the public funds to the benefit of
localities and individuals, The failure
to support claims against the govern.
ment by proof, is often supplied by no
better consideration than the wealth of
chG government and tho poverty Of tho
claimant in the form of pensions
are granted upon no other ground
than the needy condition of the
applicant or for reasons less valid.
A revision of our pension laws could
easily be made which would provide for
every worthy applicant, But while our
general pension laws remain confused
and imperfect, hundreds of our private
pension laws are annually
passed which arc tho sources of dis
elimination and popular decentralization
What has been said is deemed not map
propriatc at time when from cen
tury's height, we view the way already
lrod by the American people and attempt
TO discover their future path.
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS,
have the satisfaction TO announce
that the close of the year finds the United
States in enjoyment OF domestic tran.
guilty and at peace with all tho nations.
Since my last annual message our foreign
relations have been strengthened and
improved by the performance Of inter.
national good offices and by new and
renewed treaties of amity There Ia no
existing subject OF dispute between tho
United States and any foreign
power that is not susccpti-
bic OF satisfactory adjustment.
Since March ., 1887 no case has been re-.
ported To the department of state where.
in complaint has been made of unfricpd.
w or unlawful treatment OF American
fishing vessels on the part of the Cana
dian authorities IN which PREPARATION was
not promptly and satisfactorily obtained
by the United States consul general at
Halifax.
THE sACkyIJLE WEST EPISODE.
Near the close of the month Of Oct.
last occurrences of deeply regretted
nature were brought TO my knowledge
which made IL my Imperative dury to oh.
tain, with as little delay as possible. n
new channel of diplomatic inter
course in this Country with the
Government Of Great Britain
The correspondence in relation to this in.
cidcnt will in due course be laid before
you and will disclose the objectionable
conduct of the official referred TO in his
l,s.. a.
the sulfrages of American citizens. IIav-
ing first fulfilled the just demands of In.
tcrnntional comfy, ] considered pro-
l)ngation Of the discussion to be unwar-
rantcd and declined 10 further recognize
the diplomatic character Of the person.
NATURALIZATION LAWS,
With the rapid increase Of Foreign
immigration to our shores and the
facilities of modern travel, abuses Of the
generous privileges afforded by our
naturalization laws call for their careful
revision. The easy manner in which
certificates Of American citizen
ship can now DO oh.
tanned has induced class
unfortunately large, 10 avail themselves
of opportunity TO become absolved from
allegiance TO their native land and yet be
foreign resident to escape any just
duty and contribution of service to the
country OF their proposed adoption. The
institution Of aceDtent bureau Of regislra
ton at the capital is again strongly
recommended
GENERAL suERIDAN's DEATH.
The death of General Sheridan In
August last was a national ailliction.
The army then lost the grandcst of It's
chiefs. The country lost brave and
experienced soldier, a wise and discreet
counsellor. modest and sensible man.
Those who In any manner came within
the range OF his personal association will
never fail to pay deserved and willing
homage to his greatness and the glory of
his career; but they will cherish with
more tender sensibilty the loving mem.
DRY Of his SIMPLE, generous and cons.d.
crate natarc.
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
The report of the postmaster general
shows marked increase of business in
every bravct of the postal services The
number Of postofllces on July !, 1883,
was 1916. an increase OF o, 124 In three
years and of 2,219 for the last fiscal year.
fhc latter mentioned increase Is classified
as follows: New England states, 8;
Middle states, 1871; Southern and Indian
territory. al; the states and territory of
the Pacific coast, 100; the states and ter.
ritorics Of the west and northwest, 135;
District of Columbia. 2; total, 2,2!9.
A department whose revenues have In.
creased from $40, re 600 in 1870. to $751;
100000 in 1888, despite deduction of
postage which have famOusly reduced
rates OF revenues, while greatly in.
creasing its business, demands the
careful consideration OF the congress.
Another class of postal employees whose
condition seems to demand legislation Is
that of clerks in postoflices. and | call
special attention to the repeated recon-
mendation of the postmaster general for
their classification for the current year 10
provide tor them.
THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
Il Is gratifying to know that some.
thing has been done at last 10 redress
the injuries to people and check the
perilous tendency Of the reckless waste
Of national domain that over eighty
million acres have been mr.
rested from illegal usurpation,
improvident grants and fraudulent
entries and claims to be taken for the
homestead of honest industry although
less than tie greater areas thus