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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-04
ARADE AND FINANCE.
A General Condition of Prosper
ity Prevails.

Within our own borders a general condi-
ton of prosperity prevails. The harvests of
the last summer wee exceptionally album
dant, and the trade conditions now prevail
ing seem to promise q successful season to
the merchant and manufacturer and general
employment to our working people The re-
port of the secretary of the treasury for the
fiscal year ending June so, 1889. has been
prepared, and Will he presented to con-
gress. 1t presents with elearness the fiscal
operations of the government and l avail
myself Of it to obtain some facts for use
here. The aggregate receipts from all
sources for the year were S3S1, O0t.
1884. derived as follows: From Gus
oms, 1888. s32, 741.68; from internal
eous sources, SIS. 235, SO32 The or
binary expenditures for the same
period were 1921 ,9g6. SIS. CO. and the total
expenditures, including the sinking fund.
was 1858, 92925. The excess Of re-
ceiDts over expenditures was. after provid-
Jig for the sinking fund, S57.47n, 1850.
For the current fiscal year the total revenues,
actual and estimated. are $3.50. 10000 !, and
the ordinary expenditures, actual and esti-
mated. S293.0 0,O00. making, with the sink
ing fund, a total expenditure of S341.32l,-
1869. leaving an estimated surplus of
S43.G7S. SS3.0I During the fiscal year there
was applied TO the purchase of bonds, in adj
dition 10 those of the sinking fund. $50. 456,
is2.35, and during the first quarter of the
current year the sum of 1888. 937.77, all
of which were credited to the sinking fund.
The revenues for the fiscal year ending June
80. 1891. are estimated by the treasury de-
partment at IS ., 600, 600, and the expendi-
lures for the same period, including the sink
ing fund. at S34l ,43l, 47T.7'I. This shows
an estimated surplus for that year of S43,-
500. 522.3 80. which is more likely to be in
creased than reduced when the actual trans
actions are written up.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-04
DEALINGS WITH RED MEN.
Lo Must Be Civilized and Made
Self.SuppOrting,

Substantial progress has been made in the
education of children of school age and in
the allotment OF lands to adult Indians. 1t is
to be regretted that the policy of breaking up
the tribal relations and of dealing with the
Indian as an individual did not appear
earlier in our legislation. Large reservations
held in common and the maintenance of the
authority of the chiefs and head men have
deprived the individual of every incentive to
the exercise of thrift, and the annuity
has contributed an affirmative impulse to-
wards a state of confirmed pauperism.
Our treaty stipulations should be observed
with fidelity, and our legislation should be
highly considerate of the best interests of an
ignorant and helpless people. The Teserva-
tons are now generally surrounded by white
settlements We can no longer push the In
dian into the wilderness, and it remains only
by every suitable agency to push HIM upward
into the state of a Self-support1ng and re-
sponsible citizen. For the adult the first
step is to locate him upon farm, and for
the child TO place him in school. School at
tendance should be promoted by every moral
agency, and those failing should be COM
PEELED. The national schools for Indians
have been very successful and should be null
tiplied and as far as possible should be so
organized and conducted as TO facili-
tate the transfer of the schools to the
states and territories in which they are
located whom the Indians III neighbOrhood
have accepted citizenship, and have become
otherwise fitted for such transfer. This
condition of things will be attained slowly,
but it will be fastened by keeping it in mind,
and in the meantime that cooperation be-
tween the government and the mission
schools, which has wrought much good,
should be cordially and impartially sus-
tanned. The last congress enacted two dis
unct laws relating to negotiations with the
Sioux Indians OF Dakota for relinQuish.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-04
REDUCE THE SURPLUS.
IL Is Disturbing Element in the
Conduct of Private Business.

The exiSte nee of so large an actual and
anticipated surplus should have the imme-
diate attention of congress, with a view 10
reducing the receipts of the treasury to the
needs of the government as closely as may
be- The collection of moneys not needed
for public uses imposed an unnecessary bur
den upon our people. and the presence of so
large surplus in the public vaults is dis
turDing element in the conduct Of private
business. 1t has called into use eXpedients
for putting into circulation of very question
able propriety. We should not collect reve-
nue. for the purpose of anticipating our
bonds, beyond the requirements of our sink
lug fund, but any unappropriated surplus
in the treasury should be s'ttled, as there is
no other lawful way of returning the money
to circulation, and the profit realized
by the government offers substantial
advantage. The loaning of the public
funds to the banks, without interest, upon
the secuity of government bonds, i regard as
an unauthorized and dangerous expedient.
1t results in a temporary and unnatural in
crease OF the banking capital OF favored To-
calities. and compels cautious and gradual
recall OF the deposits to avoid injury TO the
commercial interests. 1t is not to be expected
that the banks having these deposits will sell
their bonds to the treasury so long as the
present highly beneficial arrangement is con-
tinued. They now practically get interest
both upon their bonds and their proceeds.
No further use should be made of this method
of getting the surplus into Circulation. and
the deposits now outstanding shOuld be
gradually withdrawn and applied to the pur-
chase of bonds. 1t is fortunate that such a
use can be made of the existing surplus. and
for some time to come of any casual surplus
that may exist after congress has taken the
necessary steps for reduction of the reve-
nue.. Such legislation should be promptly,
bnt very considerably enacted.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-04

coinage of silver at present ratio free we
must expect the difference in bullion values
of the gold and silver dollars will be taken
account of in commercial transactions, and
fear the same result would follow any con-
siderable increase of present rate of coin
age, Srch q result would be discreditable to
our financial management and disastrous to
ali business interests. We should not tread
the dangerous edge of such peril, and, in
deed, nothing more harmful could happen TO
the silver Any safe legislation upon the
subject must secure the equality of the two
coins In the commercial uses. / have al
ways been an advocate of the use of
silver III our currency. We are large
prodnctors of that metal and should
not discredit il. To the plan which will be
presented by the secretary of the treasury for
the issuances of notes and certificates upon
the deposit of silver billion at it's market
value | have been able 10 give only hasty
examination, owing TO the press of other mat
ters and 10 the fact that il has been so re-
Gently formulated The details of such law
require careful consideration. but the gen.
eral plan suggested by him seems 10 satisfy
the purpose to continue the use of silver in
connection with currency, and at the same
time to obviate the danger of which have
spoken. At u later day may communicate
further with congress upon this subject. A
table presented by The secretary of the treas
ury. showing the amount of money of all
kinds in circulation each year from 1878 to
the present time is of interest. 1t appears
that the amount of national bank notes in
SllI. 100. 100, of which S37.799. 900 is
charged 10 the last year. The circulation per
capita has increased about So during the
time covered by the table referred TO.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-04
no ROOM FOR CHINESE.
American Interests Demand the
Exclusion of CeIeStials.


Our relations with China have the attentive
consideration which their magnitude and in
terest demand The failure of the treaty ne
gotiated under my predecessor for the fur
Their and more complete restriction of Chi
nese labor immigration. and, with II, the
legislation of the last session of congress de-
pendent thereon. leave some questions
open which congress should now ap-
proach liz that wise and just spirit
that should characterize the relations
IF two great and friendly powers. While
our supreme interests demand the exclusion
Of q labOring element which experience has
shown TO be incompatible with our social
life. all steps 10 compass this imperative
need should be accompanied with a recogni-
ti0n of the claim of those stran rers now law
fully among us to humane and just treat
ment. The accession of the young emperor
of China marks we may hone, an era of
progress and prosperity for the great
country over which he is called to rule.
The enforcement of the Chinese exclusion
act has been found to he very difficult on the
Northwestern frontier. Cinnamon landing
al Victoria find it easy to pass our borders.
owing to the impossibiiity with force at
command of the customs officers of guarding
SO long an inland line. The secretary of The
treasury has authorized the employment of
additional officers. who will be assigned to
this duty. and every effort will be made to
enforce the law. The Dominion eXacts
4 head tax of SO for each Chinaman
landed, and when these persons, in
fraud of our law. cross into our territory
and are apprehended. our officers do not
know what TO do with them, as the Dominion
authorities will not suffer them to be sent
back without a second payment of the TAX.
An effort will be made to reach an under
stan ling that win remove this difficulty.
PIRATTCAL SEALERs.
The proclamation required by section of
the act of arch 2, 1889. relating to the kill
ing of seals and other fur-bearing animals
was issued by me on the 2lst day of March.
and revenue vessel was dispatched to en-
force the laws or the United States. The eE-
adjustment of a refuge station at Point Bar
row. as directed by congress- was success
fully accomplished. The president reviews
the Samoan troubles and says the treaty ne
gOliatiOus at Berlin will be submitted TO the
senate Tor approval
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-04
ALASKA AND ITS NEEDS.
The Land Laws should BE Ex-
tended to the Frozen North.

Provision should be made fer the acquisi-
ton of titles to town lots IN towns now estab-
lished in Alaska. for locating town sites and
for the establishment OF municipal govern
ments. Only the mining laws have been ex-
tended to that territory, and no other form of
title to lands can now be obtained. The gen.
eral land laws were framed with reference to
this disposition of agricultural land, and tits
doubtful if their operation in Alaska would
be beneficial. We have fortunately not ex-
tended to Alaska the mistaken policy of
establishing reservations for the Indian
tribes and can deal with them from
the beginning as individuals with,
l am sure, better results. But
any disposition of the public lands, and any
regulations relating TO timber and to the fish
cries. should have kindly regard to their
interests. Having no power TO levy taxes,
the people of Alaska are wholly dependent
upon the general government, TO whose
revenues the seal fisheries make a large an
nual contribution. An appropriation for
education should neither be overlooked nor
stinted. The smallness of the population,
and the great distances between the settle
ments offer serious obstacles to the establish
ment of the usual territorial form of govern
ment Perhaps the organization Of several
suh-districts, with small municipal council
of limited powers for each, would be safe
and use full. Attention is called in this con-
nection to suggestions of the secretary of the
treasury relating to the establishment Of an
other port of entry in Alaska. and of other
needed customs, facilities and regulation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-04
FOUR BRIGHT STARS.
The Advent of the New States Into
the Union

The advent Of four new states. South Da-
kota, North Dakota, Montana and Washing
ton. into the Union under the constitution
in the same month, and the admission Of
their duly chosen representatives to our
ational congress at the same session, is an
event as unexampled as 1t is interesting. The
ratification of the votes cast and of the
constitutions adopted in each of the states
was filed with me as required by the eighth
section of the act of Feb. %, 1879, by the
governors of said territories respectively.
Having, after a careful examination,
found that the several constitutions and
governments were Republican in form
and not repugnant TO the constitution
of the United States; that all the provisions
of the act of congress had been complied
with, and that a majority of votes cast in
each of said proposed states was in favor of
adopting the constitution submitted therein,
did so declare by O separate proclamation
as to each; as to North Dakota and South Da-
kota on Saturday, Nov. 9; as to Montana on
Friday, Nov. 8, and as to Washington on
Monday: Nov. IL. Each of these states has
within its resources the development of
which will employ the energies of and yield
a comfortable subsistence to great popula-
ton The smallest of these new states,
Washington, stands twelfth, and the largest,
Montana, third among the forty-two in area
The people of these states are already we'll
trained, Intelligent and patriotic American
citizens having common Interests and SYM
pathies with those of the older states, and
common purpose to defend the integrity Of
and uphold the honor of the nation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-04
sOLACE FOR SETTLERS.
The Land Laws Should Be Broad
Iy Construed.

In the administration of the land laws the
policy of facilitating III every proper way
the adjustment of the honest claims OF lndi
vidual settlers on the public lands has been
pursued. The number of pending cases had
during the preceding administration has
been greatly increased during the operation
of orders for time suspending final action
West and Northwest, and by the subsequent
use of unusual methods of examination.
Only those who are familiar with the condi-
tons under which our agricultural lands
have been settled can appreciate the serious
and often fatal consequences to a settler of
policy that puts his title under suspicion. or
delays the issuance of his patents While
care is taken to prevent and expose fraud. it
should not be imputed without reason. The
manifest purpose of the homestead and pre-
emptiOn laws was TO promote the settlement
of the public domain by persons having r
bona fide intent tn make home upon the
selected lands. Where this intention is we'll
established. and the requirements Of the law
have been substantially complied with, the
claimant is entitled 10 q prompt and friendly
consideration of his case. But where there
is reason to believe that the claimant is the
mere agent of another, who is seeking to
evade law intended to promote small hold
ings, and to secure by fraudulent methods
large tracts of timber and other lands, both
principal and agents should not only be
thwarted in their fraudulent purposes. bnt
the penal ties of our criminal statutes should
be imposed. The laws should be SO admins
tered as not to confound these two classes,
and to visit penalties only upon the latter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-04
PREPARE FOR TROUBLE.
Now Is a Good Time To Construct
Coast DefenSes.

Judged by modern standards we are prac-
ticaily without coast defenses. Many of the
structures we have would enhance, rather
than diminish, the perils of their garrisons if
subjected TO the fire of improved guns, and
very few are SO located as to give full effect
to the greater range of such guns as we are
now making for The coast defense use. This
sc, al subject has had consideration in
congress for some wears, and the appropria-
ton for the construction of rifled guns,
made one year ago. was, am
sure. the expression OF pur-
pose 10 provide suitable works in which
these guns mi"ht be mounted. An appro-
priation now made for the purpose would
not advance the completion of the works be-
yund our ability to supply them with fairly
effective guns. The security of our coast
cities AGAINST foreign attack should not rest
altogether in the friendly disposition of other
nations. There shonld be a second line,
wholly in our own keeping. very urgently
recommend an appropriation at this session
for the construction of such works in our
most exposed harhors. / approve the sug-
gestion of the secretary of war, that pro-
visions be made for encamping companies of
the national guard in our coast waters for
specified time each year. and their training
in The use of heavy guns, His suggestions
thath an increase of the artillery force of the
army is desirable is also, in connection, COM
mended to the consideration Of congress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-04
NATURALIZrU AMERICANS.
Their Rights in oreIgn Countries
Should Re respected.

Questions continue to arise in our relations
with several countries in respect 10 the
rights of naturalized citizens Especially is
this the case with France. Italy, Russia and
Turkey. and to a less extent with SwltZer-
land. From time TO time earnest efforts have
been made TO regulate this subject by con-
ventouS An improper use of haturallZa-
ton should not be permitted. but IL Is i'm
portaut that those VINO have been duly nat
urallZed should everywhere be accorded
recognition of the rights pertaining 10 clu-
ZenShip in the country OF their adoption.
The appropriateness of special ennVen-
uons tor that purpose is recognized III
treaties which this government mas
concluded with number OF European states,
and 1t is advisable that the Difficult les
which now arise i'll our relations with other
countries on the same subject should be
similarly adjusted.
Our naturalization laws should be so re-
viSed as to make the inquiry into the char
acter and good disposition towards our gov
eminent of the persons applying for citizen
ship more thorough. This can only be done
by taking fuller control of the examinations,
by fixing the time for hearing such applica-
tons, and by requiring the presence of some
one who shall represent the government III
the inquiry. Those who are the enemies OF
social order. or who came 10 our shores TO
swell the Injurious influence and to extend
the evil practices of any association that de-
teS our laws. should not only be denied cit
iZenship, but a domieile. The enactment OF
q national bankrupt law of character to be
a permanent part of our general legislation
is desirable. 1t should be simple in its
method and inexpensive ID its adminlstra-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-04
FOR THIS WAS TANNER FIRED
Every Veteran Incapacitated for
Labor Should Be Pensioned.

The law provides pension for every SOL
der and sailor who was mustered into the
service of the United States during the civil
war and is now suffering from wounds or
disease having an origin in the service and
the line of duty, two or three necessary
facts, viz: Muster and disability are usually
susceptible of easy proof; but the third
origin in the service is often difficult and in
many deserving cases impossible to estab-
lish. That very many of those who endured
the haTdships of our most bloody and ardu-
Gus campaigns are now disabled from dis
eases that had real though not traceable
origin in service we do not doubt;
besides, there is another class COM
posed of men many OF whom
served an enlistment of three full
years and of re-enllsted veterans who added
fourth year OF service. who escaped the
casualties Of battle and the assaults of dis
ease, who were always ready for any detail
who were IN every battle line of their COM
mand, and were mustered out in sound
health and have since the close of the war,
while fighting with the same in1omitable
and independent spirit the contests of civil
life, been overcome by disease and casualty
/ am not unaware that the pension roll al
ready involves very large annual expendi-
ture, neither am deferred by that fact from
recommending that congress grant pension
to such honorablv discharged soldiers and
sailors of the civil war; as having rendered
substantial service during the war, are now
ueDSnQcuG upon GlHlT OWN ldDOr IOr a. Uldlu-
tenance and by disease or casualty are inca
pacitated from earning it. Many of the men
who would be included in this form
Of relief are now dependent upon
public aid, and it does not, in
my Judgment, consist with the ma
tional honor that they snail continue to sub
sis upon the local relief given indiscrimi-
nately to paupers instead of upon the special
and generous provision of the nation they
served so gallantly and unselfshly. Our
nnnnln will ppnpPa1Iv n
prove such legislation. and am equally sure
that the survivors of the Union army and
navy will feel a grateful sense of relief when
this worthy and suffering class of their COM
rades are fairly cared for There are some
manifest inequalities in the existing law that
should be remedied. To some of these the
secretary of the interior has called attention.
1t is gratifying TO be able to state that, owing
to the adoption of new and better methods
in the war department. the calls of the pen
sion Office for information as to the military
and hospital records of pension claimants
are now promptly answered. and the I'M uri-
GUS and vexatlous delays that have hereto
fore occurred are entirely avoided. This will
greatly facilitate the adjustment of all pend
ing claims.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-12-04

of a republican form of government is an
event of great interest to the United
States. Our minister at Rio de Janeiro
was at once instructed TO maintain
friendly diplomatic relations with the pro-
vIsional government. and the Brazilian rep
resentatives at this capital were instructed
by the provisional government TO continue
their functions. Our friendly intercourse
with Brazil has, therefore. suffered no inter
rupiion. Our minister has been further in
structed TO extend, Gu the part OF this gov
ernmenL formal and cordial recognition of
the new republic as soon as the majority OF
the people of Brazil shall have signihed
their assent to its establishment aud main
tenance. The president recommends that
Judicial rights and processes in Corea be
established on a Il m basis by providing the
machinery necessary TO carry out treaty stlp-
ulaIi0ns in that regard. The friendliness of
the Persian government continues 10 be
shown ly its generous treatment OF Amer
leans engaged i'll missionary labors, and by
the cordial disposition of the shah To eneour-
age the enterprise of our citizens in the de-
velopment of Persian resources. discus
sion is in progress touching the jurisdic-
tional treaty rights of the United States in
Turkey. An earnest effort will be made 10
define those ri shts 10 the satisfaction OF those
governments.