Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-12-11

ernment of Chill are in fair way TO
. be settled. Our claim against Den
mark has been declared invalid. Our
relations with the French republic have
been cordial. The Samoan treaty of
last year is producing salutary effects.
The new extradition treaty with Great
Britain, after due ratification, was pro-
claimed on the 25th of last March. 1t
is already working benefcially. Some
friction still exists in the seal fishery
business, but nothing serious is feared.
The new tariff does wrong to Hawaii
which Congress is asked to set right.
Claims Of citizens of the United States
against Hayti, growing out Of political
troubles there are in fair way to a
peaceable settlement. Propositions to
amend the extradition treaty with Ita-
ly are under consideration. The ltal-
ian government will soon invite us to a
general conference to consider the adop-
tion of universal prime meridian
from which to reckon latitude and lon
gitude. We ought TO accept. We ought
to accept all such invitations to interna-
tional conferences where advance in re-
forms are sought. In 1889 Portugal
imposed upon one Of our citizens who
was building railroad in that country.
The matter is now in course of arbitra-
ton. Revision of treaty relations with
Japan are under way and it is hoped
that they will come ont all right. The
friendship between us and Mexico is
close and growing closer. Our mission
there should be raised to the first-class.
1t is hoped that our relations with
Spain, which are cordial, will result in
an increase Of trade with that country
and with Cuba. The return Of the re-
mains of John Ericsson to their native
land made stronger the friendship that
has long existed between us and Swe-
den. We have not settled quite all our
matters with Venezuela, but expect to
get through soon. 1t is important in
view Of commercial growth, that we
keep up the high standing of our con-
sular service.
THE REvENrEs AND EXPENDITURES.
Our entire revenue for the fiscal year
ending June SOth, 1890, was $685.
1868, ,080; our expenditures for the
same period were 1858, ,6ls.5s4. The
surplus was sl05, ,S44,4 ,496. This was
derived from various sources and used
for the general purposes of the govern
ment.
SILVER AND rHE CURRENCY.
The silver question is discussed and
the fact appears that the increased cir
culation which the silver act secured
has exerted and viii continue to exert
a beneficial influence. The increase of
circulation during the | . months of the
administration of the present secretary
OF the treasury aggregates sos, &c.,
S32; about 81 80 per capita of tie
population. Internal revenue receipts
have increased about SI2, 900, 900 and D
the cost of collection has been less by c
more than $4,000. The customs rev !
enue has fallen of, but small surplus "
will still exist.
AFFAIRS OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
The report Of the secretary Of war :,
shows some gratifying results. The Of
of desertions as compared s
with the previous year has been redue- tv
ID nearly one-third He thinks there g
hould be appropriations tor coast de-
ence works and for ordnance. The
tate militia organizations should be
ncouraged. - =
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
He makes some recommendations =,
nd statements regarding the protection vi
f postmasters in the discharge Of duty, la.
he enforcement Of naturalization laws, ou
nd the violation of election laws and - ::
fienses against United States officers
J the discharge of duty.
THE POSTAL sERvICK.
There has been gratifying progress int
! the work of this department. There eel
as been a large increase in receipts. da
larked decrease in the deficiency. An ss e
Stension Of mail routes has been made ~