The Dickinson press., 1888-12-08
HB VIEWS WITH PRIDE
And satisfaction the Bright Pic.
ture OfOur COuntry's Growth
and Prosperity.
But Sees Cause for Sombre Forebod.
ings in the Wide Gulf Between
Capital and Labor.
A Short Synopsis Of President Cleye-
lands Annual Message to
Congress.

"A 'ohVAS ShVlvSlS VI ISSlNSut NlctVs
lands Annual Message to
Congress.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.-Thc presidents
message was delivered to congress
shortly after that body reasscmbled for
the afternoon. In Introduction he calls
attention to the fact that with the ex-
piratlon of this session the first century
of the congress as Il constitutional body
expires. Although law and liberty has
survived the first 100 years of its exist
cnce, this is not sufficient to assure us
that we have no longer dangers to
fear i'll the maintenance. with all its
provisional blessings, of a government
founded upon the freedom of the peo-
pie. The times rather ~admonishcs us to
soberly inquire whether before usthe way
is plain and clear and leads to happiness
and prosperity.
We view with pride and satisfaction
the bright picture of our country's
growth and prosperity while only Il close
scrutiny develops a sombcr shading.
Upon careful inspection we find the
wealth and luxury of IL cities mingled
with poverty and wr%ctchcdncss and m
rcmunerative toll.
The gulf between employers and en-
ployed is constantly widening and
classes arc rapidly forming. one COM
prising the rich and powerful while in
another are found the toiling poor.
Our farmers cannot but SEQ the falla-
cies that they must accept prices for
their produce fixed in foreign markets.
Their lands are declining in value and
their debts increasing and without COM
pcn>ating favor they are forced to pay
for the benefit of Others the enhanced
prices caused by the protective tariff.
y Just and sensible revision of the tariff
laws should be made.
The arguments of his former message
in favor of a reduction of the cvcnue
are reiterated and enlarged upon in sew
cral points.
PUBLIC LAND LAWS.
Recommendations arc submitted for
the amendment of the laws relating to
public lands. preventing their use for
other purposes than for homes for honest
settlers.
The propricty of the erection of more
ASSSA&A ~ i'ppito 10 NlStJlllttI.
A revision of
THE PENSION LAWS
which would rest OIL more Just princi-
pies is suggested and the passage of pri-
waite pension bills is dcplorel.
He announces that The close of the
year finds the government in the cnioy-
ment of domestic tranquility and pcace
with all nations. The fact that the fish
cries troubles are not yet settled is de-
Tlorcd and attention is called to the
message sent to congress in September
last. asking for fuller powers Of %retalia-
ton.
The conduct of Lord SackviIle and the
demand for his recall is recitcd.
Attention is called to tho necessity of
an accurate survey of the boundary be-
tween Alaska and British America.
The re- lection of the Chinese treaty by
that country is mentioned and a consul
ship recommended for Corea.
The overthrow of the Haytien govern
ment and the complications arising
from the g
SEIZURE OF AMERICAN VESSELS
is fully recorded.
In regard to
FOREIGN RELATIONS
he says: In the vast field of oriental
commerce now unfolded from our Pa
cltic borders no feature presents stronger
recommendations for congressional ac-
ton than the establishment of commu-
nlcation by submarine telegraph with
Honolulu.
The long pending boundary dispute be-
tween Costa Rica and Nicaragua was re-
ferred to my arbitration, and by an
aware made on the 22d of March last
fIn nunGfinD bnr junn, I;,,o11, ,.I4l.1
the expressed satisfaction of both parties
in interest.
The emperor Of Brazil, in abolishinr
the last vcstige of slavery among Chris,
tlan nations, called forth the earnest con
gratulations of this government in ex-
pressions of the cordial symmthics of
our people. The claims of nearly all
other countries against Chill, growing
out of the late war with Bolivia and
Peru, have been disposed of either bv
arbitration or by a lump settlement.
Similar claims of our citizens will con
tinue to be urged upon the CHILEAN gov
eminent, and. it is hoped, will not be
subject to further delay.
The president announces an advanta-
geous treaty of amity with Peru. and
the satisfactory settlement of claims of
American citizens against Ecuador and
Denmarck and lIayti by arbitration. and
the extension of time for the ratification
OF a treaty for a rehearing OF claims
against Venezuela. He advises rccipro-
cal ,commcrce treaties with south and
central American countries and with
San Domingo and lIayti.
The wisdom of concluding a treaty of
commercial 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 the
Judgment s o expressed.
REVISION OF THE STANDARDIZATION LAWS.
With the rapid increase of immigra-
ton to II shores and the facilities of
modern travel. abuses Of the generous
privileges afforded by our naturalization
laws call for their careful revision. In
ternational complications of a serious
nature arise. and the correspondence of
the state department disclosdas the great
number and compleXity of the questions
which have been raised.
THE FINANCES
OF the government are summarized from
the reports of the various heads of de-
partments. In regard to the silver cur.
rency he says: 1.-The secretary RECON-
mends the suspension of the further
coinage of silver. and in such recon-
mendntion l earnestly concur.
Reports of the secretaries of war
and the navy, of the post.
master general. of the department
of justice and Of the secretary of the in
terror are given and concurred in. He
commends also the recommendations
that appropriate measures be taken te
complete the adjustment of the various
grants made to the states for internal
Improvements. and of swami and over.
flowed lands as we'll as to adjudicate and
finally determine the validity and ex.
tent Of the numerous private land claims
he also oncur in the suggestion Of
the secretary regarding the Turtle noun