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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
rhe .nrnIn. y nI,tnrhInr Element

The existence OF SO large an actual and antict
Vatei surplus should have the immediate atten
uou ut congress, with view to reducing the re
celpts of the treasury 20 the needs OF the govern
Wtut AS closely as may be-. The collection OF
moneys not needed for public uses imposes an
unnecessary burden upon our people, and the
presence OF 81 large a surplus in the public vaults
is a disturbing element in the conduct OF private
business lt has called into use eNpcdients for
putting no into circulation of very questionable
propriety We should not collect revenue for the
purpose OF anticipating our bonds beyond the
requirements Of the sinking fund, but any unap
pruVriated surplus in the treasury should be SO
used as there is no other lawful way OF returning
the money 90 circulation and the profit realized
by the government offers a substantial advantage
The leaning OF pubh, funds TO the banks
without interest upon the security OF gov
trumsnt bonds | regard as an unauthorized
and dangerous eNpedient; 1t results IN temper
Of capital in favored localities, and compels
cautious ami gradual recall OF the deposits e
avoid injury Is the commercial interests IL IS
not 10 be expected that the banks having these
deposits will sell their bonds 70 the treasury, SO
long as the present highly beneficial arrange
meut Is continued They now practically get
interest both upon the bonds and their proceeds.
No further use should be made Of this method Of
getting the surplus into circulation, and the de-
p0Sits nov outstanding should oe gradually
withdrawn and applied to the purchase y bonds
IL Is fortunate that such use can lee made OF tina
existing surplus and for some time 70 come ot amy
casual surplus that may exist after congress has
/ aiken the necessary steps for reduction OF the
revenue such legislation should be promptly
but very CONSIDERABLY enacted.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
Rightr Of Nntnralired CltIrens.

Especially Is this the case with France, Italy.
Russia and Turkey, and TO a less extent NTH
Switzerland. From time 70 time earnest efforts
have been made TO regulate tins subject by con
yentOns. An improper use OF naturalization
should not be permitted, but it is important that
those who have been duly naturalixed should
every whore be awarded recognition OF the
rights pertaining 10 citizens Of the country OF their
adoption. The appropriateness OF special conven
lions Tor that purpose recognized in the treaties
which this gov ernment has concluded With mum.
sar OF European States, and it u advisable that
the difficulties, which now arise In our relations
with other countries on tho same subject, should
be similarly adjusted
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
Free TOBACCO and Spirits

The removal OF the internal tax upon tobacco
would relieve an important agricultural product
from a burden which was imposed only because
our revenue from custom duties was insufficient
for the public needs If safe provisions against
fraud can be devised. the cIuoval Of the tax upon
spirits used ia the arts and manufacture would
also offer an understandable method Of reduction
Of the slIrnlus.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
THE CIVIL SERVICE
Public Confidence Somewhat shaken ="
the Impartiality of Appointments

On the 4th of March last, the civil serves u
mission had but O single member Lu9 m
ces were filed on the Itn cay "
AMI since then the commissioners ha'e - h
dustrlOusly, though with an inadeqlAIe wv, (
gagged lu executing the law. lhey "ele
Dy me that a CORDIAL support would % 80 A
IN the faithful and impartial euIofCelleII-.- 49,
statute ana OF the rules and regulations TX n
aid of II. Heretofore the book or eilss-f
been closed 10 every one except a. oei u 80
were made upon the requisluou OF tue aPpy,5 n
officers. This secrecy was the source y '--'I I. a
picIoH and of many charges OF ia,oiil s.-., 81
administration OF the law. W hAl ls ~ -
ways suspected, and what is open can u .s ~
Tie commission, with the full appfoFal = ~, - A
bars, has now opened the list of eng
public. The eligible lists for classinel pa h 4
and custom houses are now publicly pgs~-s,ggl
respective offices, as are also LDe n "A
uous for appointments. The puIiY5 IN
service law was absolutely 70 eAeiee'- ms
consideration IN connection WIN Afft "A
under ID, than that of merit, IS iesle4 \! M
animation. The business proceeds npu ~ ~ I'M
that both the examining boards aht ~ ~ e
ing officers are absolutely ignorant p y 800 h
lCaI views and associations OF al Pc 800 Il
civil service lists. IL is not too mleD 1's.r-,s
ever, that some recent congressional V sss 4
have somewhat shaken pubic coll11Ls,-,s.. 4
lmparilallty of the selections fcT app''- 1
lam a Civil Service Retorrneh
The reform OF the civil seryi~s WI. -l -,
safe or satisfactory advance until me Pttss,N II
and ITS equal administration are wen R y
m the confidence Of the people Lh.lsu -
pleasure as il Is my duty, 10 see thst ~ n ~.
ecuted with drmness and impartlAi!y' .x,5st |
lls provisions have been fraudnlenll ssesigI
appointing officers, our resentment - Il
suggest the repeal OF the law, but fsl,i ~ q Il
administration. We should have ois i. pE
mAlter and hold Il with sincerity ,,fy q ~ (
tected by the consideration that the P''E \
&c belong is for the time In power, r.-r,-, II
My predecessor, on the 4th day g, U.s. :
BY an executive order TO tase ~ n. ~ ~ \
brought the railway mail service 49, ~. ~ - L
that the order should take effect 80
stat. where an eligible List was soeA"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
or the American system,

Our diplomatic agents In those countries should
be OF uniform rank OF envoy extraordinary and
minister plenpotentiary, Certain missions were
so elevated by the last congress with happy effect
and recommend the completion OF tho reform
thus begun with the inclusion also OF Hawaii and
Hhyti In view Of their relations 10 the American
system OF states | also recommend that timely
provisions be made for extending 10 Hawaii an
Invitation 20 be represented In international con.
ference now sitting at this capitol.
Our relntiuns with
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.


wAsHINGToS. D. G., Dec ?.
The Senate and House u Representation.
There are few transactions Ia the administra'
tion Of government that are even Temporarily
held In the confidence Of those charged with the
conduct Of the public business. Every step taken
Is under the observation Of an Intelligent anu
vatchful people. The state Of the Union Is known
from day TO day, and suggestions as 70 needed
legislation viii find an earlier voice than That
which speaks In these annual communications OF
the president 70 congress
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
Tho purchasc of nnnd,

in addition 10 those for the sinking fund $50 $50.
ll23j, and during the first quarter OF the current
year the SUM OF $50 SIS 93 - all Of which we're
cr,,ilrd to the sinking fund The revenues for the
fiscal wear ending june 30 1891, ara estimated by
cine treasury department At s}S5, 00O, 600 and the
expenditures fCr the same period including the
sinking fund al sAi+3O, 3,5tO This shows an
estimated surplus for that year of SIS 5d9, 522 80
which is more likely 10 be increased than reduced
when the actual transactions are written up.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
FINANCIAL


mcnt shows Too Much Aonoy.
within oxr own borders general condition OF
prosperity prevails The hsrvests OF the last
summer were exceptionally sbundant, and the
trade conditions now prevailing seem to promise
= successful season to the merchant and the man
ufacturer and general employment TO our work.
Ing people The report Of the secretary Of the
treasury for tho fiscal year sndisg June so, 1899,
has been prepared and will be presented 20 con
gree Il presents with clearuess tho fiscal ope-
ratiOns OF the government and avail myself OF
t 10 obtain some facts for uss here The aggre-
gate receipts from an sources Tor the year were
S3SI 050, 0Sb 81, derived as follows
From customs Observation-Disclosures. SIS, Si2. al o.
From internal revenue .......... 1870 Ssi, 5lS %
From miscellaneous sources ...... 81 s3o, ep3 -
The ordinary expenditures for the SNme period
were y2sl, 906 6l5 go And the total expenditures
including the sinking fund were 1922 55s nv ..
The excess of receipts over expenditures was
sitter providing for the sinking fund 81 40, l2959
For the current fiscal year the total revenues
actual and estimated, are SSS 10000, and the or
binary expenditures, actual and estimated are
S33 One OoO, making, with the SINKING tund,
total expeuditare OF sal 82l 6ss, lsarlas an
estimated surplus Of ii3,67SSSa0i.
During me fiscal year there was applied TO
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
Condition of Our Navy

The report OF the secretary Of the navy shcu
A reorganization of the bureaus Of the depat
ment that will, | do not doubt, promote the Y
fciency of each. In general, satisfactory proga
has been made In the construction OF the 1'
ships Of war authorized by congress. The nH
vessel Of the new navy, the Dolphin, was subIHa
to a very severe trial test and 70 very much
verse criticism. But it is gratifying 70 be abe =
state that a cruise around the world frOnWlcnM
has recently returned, has demonstrated that "
IA a first-class vessel of her rate. The Iepone
the secretary shows that while the effective i2'r
of the navy is rapidly increasing by reason o. Y
improved build and armament Of the new shP
the number OF our ships 1T for sea duty grows ysl
slowly. We had on the 4th of March last nll
seven serviceable ships, and though four hayesas
been added to the list, the total has not beel ,
creased, because In the mean time four have ~
lost or condemned. Twenty-six additional 7ess'.
have been authorized and approprlated t0r y
Il is probable that when they are completed "
list viii only be increased 10 forty-two gal 1
five. The old wooden ships are dlsappesfa3 >
most as fast as the new vessels are added. Iu@
facts carry their own argument. one Oh lns .ts1
ships may, in fighting strength, equal g'o o. y
Old, but it cannot do the cruising duties o. w.
1t is important therefore, that we shOulu HaW
a more rapid increase in the numher OF service
BILE ships. / concur in the recc mmendaA,.
the secretary, that the construction Of eisl.
mored ships three gunboats and h'e WE7
boats be authorized.
An appalling calamity befen three OF our ~
vessels on duty at the Samoan Isles IN the lai'
of Apia in March last, involving the loss OF Y
officers and foTty-seyen Seameu, OF Two 1eS
the Trenton and Vandalia and the disaDuls
third the Nipsic, The vessels OF tne wv
navy alBo in the harbor shared with ouf J.
the force Of the hurricane, aud suffered .. y
more heavily. While mourning the brave gsss
and men, who died facing with hlgn les
perls greater than those Of battle, IL is mos
flying to state the credit of the American p
for seananship, courage and generosity EasL ~
nificently sustained in the storn-beaten hA''
Apia.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
TUE pEPARTMENTs
Operations I'm the Postal Branch OF the
Government During the Year

The report of the post;naster-Reneral not only
exhibits the operations of the department for the
fiscal year, but contains many valuable sugges-
tons for the improvement and extension OF the
service, which are commended 70 your attention,
No other branch of the government has so closely
a contact with the daily life Of the people. Almost
every one uses the service IL Offers and every
hour gained in the transmission of the great com
mercial mails, has actual and possible value
that only those engaged IN trade can understand.
The saving OF one day in the transmission OF
the mails between New York and san Francisco,
which has recently been accomplished, IS an Incl
dent worthy Of mention. The plan suggested Of
q supervision Of the p0StOftiCe on separate dis
truts that shall involve instruction and suggestion
and q rating Of efficiency Of the postmastefs,
would, | have no Doubt greatly improve the
service.
A pressing necessity exists for the erection of
building fer the joint use Of the department and
OF the city postoiice. The department was par
TALLY relieved by renting outside quarters for
part of los force but 1t is again over-crowded.
The building used by the city office never WAS III
for the purpose and Is now Inadequate and un-
wholesome The atistactory condition OF law
relating % -hs transmission through the mails %
lottery advertisements and renlittances is clearly
stated by the postmaster general and his suggeS
ton as 70 amendments should have your tsvor-
able consideration
Agricultural Department
The creation of an executive department, to be
known As the department of agriculture, by the
act Of February last was Wise and timely re
spouse 10 q request which had long been rpspect-
f1ily urged by the farmers Of the country, but
much remains 10 be done 10 perfect the organiza.
ton or the department SO that Ii fairly realizes
the expectations which is creation excited In
this connection attention is called TO suggestions
contained in the report Of the secretary, which is
herewith submitted. The need OF a law officer for
the department, such a. Is provided Tor the other
executive departments, Is manifest. The failure
1f the last congress 10 make the usual provision
for the publication Of the annual report should
Oe promptly Temsdied. The public interest in the
report and lts value 20 the farming community
! am sure, will not be diminished under the new
organization OF the department
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
Protection of WItnesses.

Events which have been brought to my atten-
ton happening Ia other parts of the country,
have also suggested the ptopriety OF extending
by Legislation fuller protection to those who may
he called as witnesses in the courts OF the United
States. The law compes those who arc supposed
to have knowledge OF public offenseS 70 attend
upon our courts and grand juries and 10 give evil
dence There is a manifest resulting duty that
these witnesses shall be protected from injury on
account OF their testimony. The Investigations
OF criminal orenses are often rendered futile and
the punishment OF crime impossible, by the in
timidation OF witnesses
Needs of tho supreme Court,
The necessity Of providing some more speedy
method for dsposng OF cases which now CONS
every year more apparent and urgent. The plan
OF providing some intermediate courts having
final appellate Jurisdiction OF certain Glasses OF
questions and cases has think received a more
General approval from the bench and bar OF the
country than any other Without attempting %
discuss details recommend that provision should
bs made Tor the establishment OF such courts
Coast Defense.
Judged by modern standards vo arc practically
witi out coast defenses. Many OF thu structures
We have would enhance rather than diminish the
perils Of their garrisons II subjected TO the fire OF
improved guns; and very few are 90 located "a 10
.yo full effect to the greater range OF such guns
as we are now making for coast defenses. This
general subject has had consideration in congress
for some years and the appropriation for the
construction OF large rihed guns made one year
ago vas l am sure, the expression OF a
purpose 70 provide suitable works ia which these
guns might be mounted An appropriation now
made for that purpose would not advance the
completion OF the works beyond our ability to
supply them with fairly effective guns. The Sc
curity Of Oiu coast cities against foreign attack
should not rest altogether in the friendly dspos
Non Of other nations There should be second
line wholly in our own keeping ! very urgently
recommend al appropriation at TINS session Tor
the construction Of such WorEs in our most ex
posed hArborS
Naturalization and Bankrupt Laws.
Cur naturalization laws should be so revised as
% make the inquisy into tie character and good
disposition towards or government OF the per
sons applying for citizenship more thorough
This can only be done by tasvng fuller control Of
the examinations, by hxing times for hearing
such applications Hnd by requiring the presence
81 some one who shall represent the government
m the inquiry Those who are the enemies OF
social order who come to our shores TO swell the
injurious influence and TO extend the evil prac-
tees of any association that defes our laws,
should not only be denied citizenship but domiclle
The enactment OF national bankrupt law OF a
character 10 De = permanent part Of our general
legislation * desirable II should be simple In its
methods and inexpensive in It's administration
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
Sarnoan Islands

IL encouraging. The conference which was held
TN this city in the summer " 1857 between the
representatives Of the United States and Ger.
NmAny and Great Britain have been adjourned bn.
cause Of the persistent divergence ot views, which
was developed in its deliberations The subse
Quent course of events In the Islands gave rise to
questions Of a serious character. On the 4th OF
February last, the German miuiYter at
this capital, in behalf OK his gorornment.
proposed resumption OF tho conference
a. Berlin This proposition was accepted.
congress In February last informed.
Pursuant 20 the understanding thus reached com
mssouers were appointed by me, by ami with
the advice aud consent OF the senate Who pro.
ceedrd 10 Berlin where the conference was renew
pt. The deliberations extended through several
weeks and resulted IN the conclusion uf treaty
which VAL hc submitted TO the senate FOR It's sp
proyu trust that tho efforts which have been
made 10 effect an adjustment OF this question
will he productive OF the permanent establish
ment of law and order in Samoa, upon the basis
of the maintenance of the rights and interests OF
the native These questions winch have arisen
during the past few years between Great Britain
and tEr United States, are ina ahseyance or 10
course OF adjustment
q hF fna f7f Ina of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12

An earnest effOf: win 10 made 10 define those
rights 10 the satisfaction OF both governments.
Questions continue 70 arise in our relations With
several countries In respect to the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12

continues TO be shown by It's generous treatment
Of Americans engaged in missionary labors and
by the cordial disposition of the Shah 70 encour
age the enterprise Of our citizens 70 the develop
meut of Persian resources.
A discussion is in progress touching the Juris
dictinnal treaty rights of the Uuited States Ia
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
Japan

has been evidenced by the recent PRONUNCIATION
OF q new. constitution, valued for guarantees OF
liberty and providing for a responsible ministry
- conduct the government. II is earnestly rec
Hmmended that judicial right and processes in
Jugca be established on a firm basis by providing
tJr machinery necessary to carry our treaty slip.
ulBtions IN that regard.
The frieudliupgs of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12

the inter oceanic canal company has begun the
construction Of the important waterway between
the two oceans which its organization contem.
plates Grave complications for time seemed
imminent in view OF supposed conflict OF luris-
diciion between Nicaragua and Costa Elca IN
regard 70 the accessory privileges to be con
construction OF works on the San Juan
river Of which the right bank Is Costa Hcan ter
ritOry. | am happy TO learn that a friendly ar
raugement has been effected between the two
nahons. This government has held Itself ready
% promote In every proper way the adjustment
Of all questions that might present obstacles 70
the completion OF a work Of such trans -condent
Importance 10 the commerce OF this country, and
indeed to the commercial interests Of the world.
similar issue is now pending with
Portugal
The Delagoa Bay railway in Africa was con.
structed under concession by Portugal to an
American citizen. When nearsg completed the
road was seized by the agents Of the Portuguese
government. Formal protest has been made
through our mhnster at Lisbon against this act
and no proper effort win be spared to secure
The traditional good feeling between this coun
try and
The French Republic
has received additional testimony in the partici-
paEon Of our government and people n the in
ternational exposition held at Paris, during the
past summer The success OF our exhibitors has
been gratifying. The report OF the commission
VIII be laid before congress In due season
This government has accepted under proper re-
serve 10 Us policy IN foreign territories the in
yitaiion Of the government u
Belgium,
10 take part Ia an international congress which
opens at Brussels, on the 10th OF November for
the purpose Of devsing measures 10 promote the
abolition Of the slave trade la Africa to prevent
the shipment Of slaves by sea. Our interest In the
extinction OF this crime against humanity in the
regions where II YET survives, has been increased
by the results Of emancipation within our own
borders.
With Germany,
the most cordial relations continue The cues
tons arising from the return 10 the empire OF
Germans uaturalized In this country are consid.
cred and disposed of Ia a temperate spirit, TO the
entire satisfaction OF both governments
IL Is a source Of great satisfaction that the In.
ternal disturbances Oh The republic Of
Hayti
are at last happily ended and that an apparently
stable government has been constituted It las
been duly recognized by the United States
mixed commission is now In session In this
capitol for the settlement o. long standing claims
against the republic Of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
VeueIeula,

and II Is hoped that a satisfactory conclusion will
be speedily reached This government has not
hesitated 70 express its earnest desire that the
boundary dispute now pending between Great
Britain and VeBezeula may be adjusted amicably
and In strict accordance with the historic title Of
the parties.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12
Protection OF Federal Officers.

The assault made by David S. Terry upon the
person OF Justice Field of the supreme court Of
the United States at Lathrop California, In Au
gust last, and the killing of the assailant by a
deputy United States marshal, who had been de
puted TO accompany Justice Field and to protect
him from anticipated violence at the hands OF
Terry, in connection with the legal proceedings
which have followed, suggest questions which, M
my Judgment, are worthy the attention of con
gress. recommend that more definite provision
be made by law, not only for the protection Of
federal officers, but for full trial for such
cases in the United States courts. In recon-
mending such legislation do not at all impeach
either the general adequacy OF the provision
made 10y the state laws for the protection OF all
citizens or the general disposition Of those
charged with the execution OF such laws 10 give
protection TO the officers of the United States
The duty u protecting its officers such, and of
furnishing those who assault them on account Of
their official acts should not be devolved express
ly or by acquiescence upon the local authorities
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-12-12

with Germany,


are at last happily ended and that an apparently
stable government has been constituted Il has
been duly recognized by the United States
mixed commission is now In session in this
capitol for the settlement o. long standing claims
against the republic OF