Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1890-12-04
HARRIS0N'S MESSAGE.
Tho Presidents Annual Communi-
cation to Congress.
The Government Revenues and tho silver
Question The New Tarln HllI Defended
Passage Of tho Federal Election
Iilli Urged Other Recon-
mendations.

nlll Urged Other Recon-
msndations.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The Presi
de'nts message was submitted to-day
1t is mainly as follows;
To the senate and House Of Representatives
The reports OF thu several executive de
partments, which win be laid before the Com
gress in the usual course, will exhibit Ia de-
tail the operation OF the Government Tor the
last fiscal year. only tho more i'm.
portant incidents and results, and chiefly
such as may be the foundation Of reccm
mcndatlons submit is all that wili be re-
Terrell u IN this annual incs-ape.
The vast and increasing business Of the
Government has been transacted by the sev
cral departments during the year with faith
fulness, energy and success. The revenues
amounting 20 above $45O0o0,00o, have becf
collected and dsbursed without revealing
- ial as l can ascertain a single case of de,
falcatlon or embeKzlcment. An earnest II.
fort has been made 10 stimulate a sense oi
responsibility and public duty IA all officers
and employees Of cNsrS grade, and the work
done by them he's Almost wholly escaped nn.
favorable c.4siuism. / speak OF these mat
ters with needom, because crcdit nf this good
work ~ not mine, but Is shared by the heads
of uhe several departments with tho great
body OF faithful officers and employees who
serve the Government.
THE PAM AMERICAN CONGRESS-
The closest scrutiny of Congress Is invited
to all the methods Of administration and 10
every item of expenditure, The friendly re.
lations of our country with the Nations Of
EuroDe and of the East, have been uhuis.
turbed, while the ties of good viii and com.
mon interest that bind US 20 the States of the
hprnfaAhafp huUa haa
strengthened by the conference held In this
capital te consider measures for the general
welfare,
Pursuant to the invitation authorised by
Congress, the representatives OF every indie.
pendent State of the American continent and
of Haytl, met In conference Ia this capital ~
october, 1883, and continued la es-ion until
the 18th OF last April. This Important convo-
cation marks a most Interesting ana lnin.
ential epoch ia the history OF the Western
hemisphere.
1t is noteworthy that Brazil, invited while
under an imperial form of government,
shared as a Republic in the deliberations and
results of the conference
The recommendations of this conference
were all trapsmitted ia Congress AZ the last
session, fho international marine confer
cnce which sat At Washington last year
roschcd very gratifying result. The regu.
lations suggested have been brought TO the
atteation of all Governments represented
and their general adoption Is confidently ex.
pectcd.
The legislation OF Congress at the last sos
sion is in conformity OF the propositions
with the conference, and the proclamation
therein provided will he issued when the
other Powers have given notice OF their ad.
hesions,
THE sLAVE TRADE CONFERENCE AT BRUSSELS.
The conference at Brussels, to devise means
o. Al.
forded an opportunity for new expression
of interest the American people feel IN that
great work. IL soon became evident that the
measure proposed would tax the resources
of the Congo basin beyond tho revenues
available under the general act .. Berlin of
1884. The United states not being party to
that act could not share in its revision, but
by a separate act the Independent state OF
the Congo was freed from the restrictions
upon customs revenue.
The demoralizng and destructive tfafiic in
ardent spirits among the tribes also claimed
the earnest attention of the conference ana
the delegates OF the United states were fore.
most IN advocating measures for Its repres
sion. An accord was reached, the Influences
of which will be very helpful and extend
over a wide region. As soon as these meas
ures shall receive the sanction OF the Neither
lands, for a time withheld, the general acts
viii be submitted for the ratification Of the
Senate. Meanwhile, negotiations have been
opened for a new and complete treaty of
friendship, commerce and navigation be.
tween the united States and the independent
state OF the Congo.
THE NEW REPUBLIC or BRAstL.
Toward the end Of the past year the only
independent monafchical government on
the Western continent, that of Brazil, ceased
TO exist and was succeeded by republic.
Diplomatic relations were at once established
as TO the new Government, but IL was not
completely recognized until an opportunity
had been afforded 20 ascertain that II had
popular approval and support. when the
course of events had yielded assurance OF
this fact no time was lost in sending the new
Government full and candid welcome into
the family of American communities. IL is
confidently believed that good relations
between the two countries viii be preserved
and the future VIII witness an Increased in
timacy of intercourse and an expansion of
their mutual commerce
THE CENTRAL AMERICAN T. OUDLEs,
The peace of Central America has again
been disturbed through a revolutionary
change in Salvador, which was not recog-
nized by other states, and hostilties broke
out between Salvador and Guatemala, threat.
enlng to involve all Central America in con.
nict and to undo the progress which had
been made toward union of ther interests.
The efforts of this Government we're prompt
ly and zealously exercised to compose their
differences and, through the active efforts OF
the representative of the United States, a
provisional treaty OF peace was signed
August rs, whereby the right of the Republic
of Salvador to choose its own rulers was rec
ognized. General Ezeta, the chief of the
Government, has since been con
firmed in the Presidency by the Assembly,
and diplomatic recol n tion duly followed.
THE BARRUNDIA KILLING.
The killing of General Barrundia on board
the Pacific mail steamer Acapulco, which
on transit in the port Of san Jose de
demanded careful inquiry. Hav-
ing failed in revolutionary attempt TO in
wade Guatemala from Mexican territory,
General Barrunda took passage at Acapulco
for Panama. The consent OF the represent
atives of the United States was sought to ef-
feet his seizure, first at Champrico, where
the steamer touched, and afterward at san
Jose. The captain of the steamer refused to
give up his passenger without written or
der from the United states Minister The
latter furnished the desired letter, stipulat-
ing as the condition OF his action that Gen
eral Barrundia's life should be spared and
that he should be tried only for onenses
growing out of his insurrectionary move
ments. This was produced 10 the captain of
the Acapulco by the military commander at
San Jose as his warrant 20 take the passenger
from the steamer. General Barrundia re-
sisted capture and was killed. II being Cy-
dent that the Minister. Mr. Miner, had ex
ceeded the bounds OF his authority In per-
mittlng, in compliance with the demands OF
the Guatemalan authoities. in effect in viola
tion Of precedent, the seizure ON vessel of
the United states Of a passenger in transit,
charged with political ofienses, in order that
be might be held for such offenscs under
" hat was described as martial law. l was
TO recall Mr.. Mizner from his
post.
GENERAL FOREIGN MATTERS.
The Nicaragua canal project, under the
control of our citizens, is making most en-
progress, all the preliminary con
ditions and initial operations having been
within the prescribed time.
During the last year negotiations have
been renewed for the settlement OF the
claims OF American citizens against the GOV /
eminent of Chill. principally growing out of
he late war with Peru The reports from
our Minister at Santiago warrant the expect /
alton Of an early and satisfactory adjust
ment.
Our relations with China. which have for /
several years occupied so important place /
in our diplomatic history, have called for /
careful consideration and have been the sub /
cct OF much correspondence. The commu-
nications OF The Chinese Minister have 1
brought into view the whole subject of our I
relations with his country and /
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