The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-05

tect the rich. and that they in turn will
care for the iaborins poor. Any intermediary
or the least delegation OF the care and pro.
| lection W, ich the Government owes To the
humblest citizen In the land. makes the boast
the pretended boon of American citizenship a
shameless imp sition. A Just and sensible re-
vision 81 our tariff laws should be made for the
relief OF those OF our countrymen who suffer
under the present conditions. Such n revision
should receive the support OF all who love that
justice and equality due TO American citizenship;
OF all who realize that I'm this justice and equality
our Government finds its strength aud its power
TO protect the citizen AMI his 'opsrty; OF all
who believe that the contentei competence and
comfort OF many accord better with the spirit OF
| our institutions than colossal fortunes unfairly
| gathered, in the hands OF a few of all who APP
preciae that the forbearance and fraternity
among our people, who recognize the value or
every American interest, are the surest guaranty
| OF our national progress and all who desire TO
see the product OF Am -rican skill and ingenuity
] in every market OF the world, with resultant
restoration of American commerce.
| The necessity OF the reduction of our revenue
tho means by which this END shall be accom-
pished, and the sum of direct b nefit which
shall result 10 our citizens, present contro.
versy of the utmost importance. There should
be no scheme nccepsed as satisfactory by which
the burdens of the people are only apparently
removed. Extravag mt appropriations OF pub
| lie money, with all their demon tiizing conse-
quences, should not be tolera ed. either as
means OF relieving. the Treasury OF its pres
ent surplus as furnishing pretexts for
resisting n proper reduction in tariff lates.
Exis Ting evils and injustice should be honestly
recognized, boldly met and effectively rome
died There should be no cessation of the
struggle until plan is perfected, IA r and con
servative toward existing industries, but which
will reduce the cost TO consumers OF the neces-
saries of life whIlo IL provides for our manu-
fecturers the advantage OF free raw materials,
and permits no injury 10 the interests OF Amer
lean labor. The cause for which the battle ia
waged is comprised within lines clearly and
promised. 1t is the people cause.
SOME NEGLECTED MATTERS
In a1verting TO the manner in which priv a.e
interests attended To while action Is post
poned upon sub ects of great public importance.
the message proceeds 10 enumerate some Illus
trations Anon, them are the crowded con-
dition of the calt ndar OF the supreme Court
which has been strongly urged upon the atten-
tion of Congress- but has remained without of
foctive consideration. while many laws have
been passed covering matters of mere local inn
poriance.
Repea ed recommendations have been sub
mitted for the amendment and change OF the
laws relating TO our public lands that their
spoiliation and diversion to other than
homes for honest settle might be prevented.
While measure to meet this conceded neces-
sty of reform remains awaiting o action of
the ongress, many claims TO the public lands
and applications for their donation in favor of
States an individuals have been al owed.
plan in aid of Indian management recon-
mended by those well informed as containing
valuable features in fur ,hcTance of the solution
of the Indian problem, has thus far failed OF
legislative sanction, while grants Of doubtful
expediency e. railroad corpora ions permit ing
them TO pass through Indian reservations have
greatly multiplied.
The propriety and necessity OF the erection OF
one or more pris ms for the confinement Of
United States convicts, and Il postoiiice build
ing in the National Capital are not disputed
But these needs yet remain unanswered, while
scores OF public buildings have been erected
where their necessity fof pubic purposes is not
apparent,
made, which would rest upon just principles and
provide for every worthy applicant. But while
our general pension laws remain confused and
imp perfect, hund eds of private pension laws are
annually passed, which ar "a sources of I'M
just discrimination and popular decentralization.
Appropriation bills for the support of the Gov
eminent are defaced by items and provisions to
meet private ends. aud il is freely asserted by
responsible and experienced parties that bill
approprating money for public internal inn
provenent would fail TO meet with favor un-
less il contained more for local and private
advantage than for public benefit. These state
ments can be much emphasi ed 10y m ascer-
tainment of the lrol ortion of Fedt raj legis-
letion which either bears upon it's face its
private character or which. upon examina-
ton developed such motive power. And
yot the people wait and expect from their
chosen representatives such patriotic action
will advance the welfare of the entire country.
and this expectation can only be answered bv
the performance of public duty with unselhsh
purpose. Our mission among the ma ions of the
earth and our success in accomplishing the work
God has given the American people to do re-
qupe of tuose intrusted with the making and
execution OF our laws perfect devotion, above
al OH IT things. TO the public good
In pursuance of u cOnstitu tional proYisiCn
requiring the President from time TO time to
give 10 the Congress information OF the state Of
he Union have the satisfaction to announce
that the close of the year finds the Unie ed states
in the enjoyment II domestic tranquility aud at
peace with all the nations.
since my last annual MESSAGE our foreign re-
lations have been strengthened ana improved
by performance OF internation good Office and
merce and reciprocal eXtradtion of criminals.
Those international questions which still await
settlement are all reasonably within the domain
Of amicable negotia ion, and there is no exis ing
subject of dispute botwee the Uni cd States
and any foreign power that is not susceptible Of
satisfactory adjustment by diplomatic treat
ment.
THE F1sHERIEs QUESTION
The ques tons between Great Britain and the
Unite States relating 20 the rights OF American
fisherm in the territorial waters of Canada
and Newfoundland. re ret 10 say, are not yet
satisfactorily ad listed These matters were
fully treated in my message 10 the Senate OF
Feb. -, 1-6S. together with which convention
concluded under my authoritywith her Majes-
tvs Government on the 18th of February last.
for the removal Of all causes Of misunderstand-
ing, was submitted by me for the approval Of
the Senate
This treaty having been rejected by the SEN
ate | tran shifted q message TO the Congress- on
the 23d OF August last, reviewing the transac-
tion and submitting for consideration certain
recommend ,tions for Legislation concerning the
the 18th of september, in response 10 resolu-
tion OF the Senate, L again communicated fully
all the information in my possession as
OF Canada afiectinr the commercial relations
between the Dominion and the Unite States
including the treatment OF American fishing
vessels in the ports and wa. ers of British North
America The communications have all been
pub ished and there fore open 10 the knowledge
Of both houses OF ongress although two were
address q To the Senate alone. Comment upon
or repeti. ion of/ heir contents would be super
fluous, an | not aware that ANYTHING
has since oc "urred which should be added TO
the facts therein stated. Therefore, merely
repeat applicable To the present time the
stu emeut which will be found in my message
TO the Sena o of September II, last THAT since
March g. 1857 no case has been reported to the
Department of State wherein complaint has bee
made of unfriendly unlawful treatment OF
American vessels on the part OF the Canadian
authorizes, in which reparat ion was not prompt
ly and satisfactorily obta ne by the United
States Consul G., neral at Halifax.
Having essayed IN the discharge OF my duty
10 procure by negotiation the settlement Of
Ion - anding cause of d.spute and TO remove a
! constant menace 10 the good relations OF the
two countries. and continuing to be- of op MON
that the treaty of February last. which failed To
receive the approval OF the Senate. I'D supply "A
satisfactory, pr lctical, and final adjustment
upon n basis honorab and just to both parties,
OF the difficult and vexcd question TO which IL
related, and having subsequently aud unaval-
ingly recommended other legis alton TO Con-
gress which / hoped would suffice To meet the
exigency crea oil by the relec ion of tho treaty.
4 NJ ouain invoke tt.o earnest and immediate