Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-12-07
C0REl.

eoREA.
A diplomatic mission from Corea has been re-
ceiyed, and the formal intercourse between the
two countries contemplated by the treaty Of 1892 is
cow established. Legislative provision is hereby
recommended TO organize and equip consular
courts in Corea-
PERSIA
las established diplomatic representation at this
capital and has evidenced every great interest III
ne enterprise and achievements of our citizens
am, therefore, hopeful that beneficial CONNER
ciaI relations between the two countries may De
brought about.
On the 18th of April last laid before the house
of representatives full information respecting our
interests in Samoa; and IN the subsequent COTE
spondence on the same subject winch VIII De laia
before you in due course, the history OF events
in those islands will be found.
CHINA.
In message acc4mpanying my II, approval val ON on
clusion of Chinese Iaborers, laid before congress
ful information and all correspondence touching
the negotiation of the treaty with China concluded
at this capital ON the 18th day OF March. 1885, and
which having been confirmed by the senate, with
certain amendment, was rejected by the Chinese
government. This message contained recon,
mendatiOn that sum OF money be appropriated
as compensation to Chinese subjects who have
suffered injuries at the hands of lawless men
within jurisdiction; such appropriation hay
ing been duly made the fund awaits deception by
the Chinese government 1t is sincerely hoped
that by the cessation of the influx of this class Of
pressed wish of both governments, a cause of
Bkind feeling has been permanently removed
HAYTI.
announce with sincere regreat that Hayti has
again become the theatre of instruction, diSor
der and blOOd-Shed. The titular government OF
President Saloman has been forcibly overthrow
and he was driven out of the country to France,
where he has since died. The tenure OF power mas
been so unstable amid the war of factions that has
pnsued since the expulsion of President Saloman.
that no government constituted by the VIII OF
the Haytien people has been recognized as admin
tering responsibility the affairs of that country
Dur REPRESENTATIVE has been instructed to abstain
from interference between the warning factions,
and vessel of our navy has been sent to Haytien
waters TO sustain our minister, and for the pro
lection of the persons and property of American
citizens. Due precautions have been taken TO en-
force our neutrality laws, and prevent our terri
cory from becoming the base of military supplies
for either Of the warning factions. Under color
of a blockade, of which no reasonable notice had
been given, and which does not appear TO have
been efficiently maintained, n seizure OF vessels
under the American flag has been reported, and
IN consequence measures to prevent and redress
any mOlestation Of our innocent merchantmen
have been adopted.
Proclamation was duly made on the 9th day Of
November, 1887, of the conventional extensions OF
the treaty of June B. 1875, with Hawaii, under
which relations of such special and beneticent in
tcrcourSe have been created.
MEXICO.
The wisdom of concluding a treaty of CONNER
cial reciprocity with Mexico has been heretofore
stated in my messages to congress, and the lapse
of time and growth of commerce with that close
neighbor and sister republic confirm Judgment 50
expressed The precise relocation of our boun
Diary line is needful, and adequate appropriation
is now recommended.
HONOLULU.
In the vast field of Oriental commerce, now I'M
folded from our Pacific borders, no feature pre-
-ents stronger recommendation for congress
SiOnal action than the establishment OF communl-
atiOhs by submarine telegraph with Honolulu.
The geographical position of the Hawaiian group;
n relation to our Pacific states, creates natural
ntcrdependency and mutually interest, which
our present treaties were intended to foster, and
which make close communication logical and
commercial necessity.
BOUNDARY DISPUTE.
1t is with sincere satisfaction that am enabled
10 advert to the spirit Of good neighborhood ana
friendly cooperation and Cancellation that has
marked the correspondence and action or the
Mexican authorities in their share of the task or
maintaining law and order about the line OF our
common boundary. The long pending boundary
dispute between Costa Rica and Nicaragua was
referred to my arbitration. By an award made on
the 22d of March last the question has been set
tied to the expressed satisfaction of both parties
in interest.
SOUTH AMERICA.
The rmpii-, of Brazil in abolishing the last vest
igc Of slavery among ChrstiGn nations, called
forth the earnest congratulations of this govern
ment in the expression of the cordial sympathieS
of our people.
The claims OF nearly all other countries against
Chill. growing out Of her late war with Bolivia
and Peru. have been disposed of, either by arb
tration, or by n lump settlement Similar claims
of our citizens will continue to be urged upon the
Gillian government, and it is hoped will not be
subject to further delay.
\ comprehensive treaty of amity and commerce
with Peru proclaimed on November 9TH last
and it is expected that under its operation, mutual
prosperity and good understanding will be pro
mOted.
IN pursuance of the policy of arbitration, a
treaty to settle the claim of Santoes an American
citizen, against Ecuador, has been concluded under
my authority, and will be duly submitted for the
approval + the senate.
Like disposition Of the claims of Carlos Butter
field against Denmark and of Van Bokelen against
lluyu viii probably be made, and trust the prln-
cipla Of snch settlements may be extended in
practice under the approval of the senate.
Through Unforeseen causes, foreign to tine will OF
both governments, the ratification of the conven-
ton of December g. 1885 with Venezuela Tor the
rchearug of the claims of citizens of the United
States, under the treaty of 1866 failed to exchange
within the term provided, and supplementary
convention further extending the time for eN-
change of Publications and explanatory of an
ambiguous provision of the prior convention now
await the advice and consent of the senate. Al
though this matter in the stage referred to CON
Germs only the concurrent treaty making power Of
one branch of congress, | advert To it i'll view of
the interest repeatedly and conSpicuouSly shown
10y you in your legislative capacity in favor of a
speedy and equitable adjustment of the questions
growing out of the diSCrpditcd judgments of the
desire to do justice to the representation Of Nene-
Ninla in this regard The time seems to have
come to end this matter, and trust the prompt
confirmation Of both parties of the supplementary
action referred to will avert the need of Legislative
or other action 70 prevent The longer Withholding
of such rights Of actual claimants as may be
shown TO exist.
CENTENNIAL. CELEBRATION.
Preparations for the centennial celebration on
;Al,rll 30 1889, of the inauguration of George
Washington as President of the United States,
ut the city of New York, have been made by a
voluntary organization of the citizens of that 10
calty, and believing that an opportunity should
y" afforded for the expression of the interest felt
throughout the country with this event, respect
:'lly recommend fitting and cooperate action by
congress ON behalf of the people of the United
States
THE TREASURY.
The report of the secretary of the treasury ex-
hihitS III detail the condition of national finan-
crS and the operations of the several branches of
the government related to his department. The
total ordinary revenues of the government for the
fiscal year ended June 30th 1888, amounted to
Sit9,>vdH rltG. Of which S2lS 09l, l13 63 was re
reiv"d from custom duties, and 124296, 81 .9S
from internal revenue taxes. The total receipts
from all sources exceeded those for the fiscal year
ended June 20, 1887, by S7,S62,797.10. The ordi-
nary expenditures of the fiscal year ending June
sr 1879, We're $3.50 653, 95S 60 leaving surplus of
Sil3dl2, 1860. The decrease in the expenditures
-~ g. impaired with the fiscal year ended June 80
l~r, VAS SS2IS. 80
Notwithstanding the payment of more than five
Wt.ii"n dollars, for pensions in excess of what
pad Tor that purpose in the latter mentioned
year the revenues of the government for the
year ending June 30th, 1889, aScertained for the
quart rcnded September Both, 1888, and estimated
ter the remainer of the time amount to S317. COO
0N and the actual estimated ordinary expenditures
for the same year are S273 600 600 leaving an est
mated surplus of S10i. 600 900.
The estimated receipts for the year ending June
~ 1890 are S311. 600 900 and the estimated orli
nary expenditures for the same time are SRI. 767
1851, showing a surplus of S10l 232 51166 The
foregoing statements on surplus do not take into
account the sum necessary to be expended to
meet the requirements of the sinking fund account
amounting 70 more than Sl7, 600, 900 annually. The
cost of collecting the customs revenues for the
last fiscal year, was 2.+i per cent. For the year
lSS5 II was 81 FER cent
The excess of internal revenue taxes collected
during the fiscal year over these collected for the
year ended June ~, 1887, was IS, 400. ia 2G and
the cost of collecting this revenue decreased from
"a of one per cent. in 1887 to less than "a of one
per cent. for last year. The tax collected on
oleOmargartne was 1928 S.O4 for the year ended
June 30, 1887, and 1854. 159 IS for the following
year
The requirements of the sinking fund act have
been met for the year ended June 50, 1885, and
for The current year. also, by the purchase of
luniS After complying with this law, as posi-
lively required, and bonds sufficient for that pur
l"sfN had been bought at premium, it was not
deemed prudent to further eNpend the surplus in
IIIC purchases until the authority TO do so should