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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Reduction of Indian Reservations.

The several Acts of Congress looking to the
the rapid settlement of the Indians upon
individual allotments, and the restoration to
the public domain of lands in excess of their
needs, have been largely carried into effect.
so far the work confded to the Execu-
tive. Agreements have been concluded since
March A. 1889, involving the cesson to the
United States of about IA, 726, 900 acres of land
These contracts have, as required by law
been submitted to Congress for ratification
and for the appropriations necessary to carry
them into effect. Those with the Sisseton and
Wahpeton, Sac and Fox, Iowa, Pottawatol,14s
and Absentee shawnees and Cpur d'Alens
tribes have not yet received the sanction o.
Congress- Attention is also called to the fast
that the appropriations made in the case # tre
Sioux Indians have no. covered all the stipula-
ted payments. This should be promptly c, l.
rected. If an agreement is confirmed. all Of )
terms should be npIied with without della =
and full appropriations should be made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Coast DefenSeS.

| concur in the recommendations of the Sec
rotary that adequate and regular appropria-
tons be continued for coast-defense works and
ordnance. Plans have been practically agreed
upon and there can be no good reason for delay
ing the execution Of them while the defense
less state of our great seaports furnishes an ur-
gent reas for wise expedition
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
THE NATIONAL LAWS.
Satisfactorily Administered.

The report Of the Attorney General is under
the law submitted directly to Congress- but
as the Department Of Justice is one OF the
executive departments, some reference to the
work done is apprapriate here
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Useless Public BuiId ing Bills.

At the last session had occasion to return
with my objeo tions several bills making pro-
visions for the erection OF public buildings, for
the reason that the expenditures contemplated
public need. No class OF legislation is more
liable to abuse, or to degenerate into an IN
seemly scramble about the public treasury,
than this. There should be exercised In this
matter wise economy based upon some re-
sponsible and impartial examination and report
as to each case, under q general law.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Affairs i'll Utah.

The incrs asing numbers and influence of the
non-Mormon population in Utah are observed
with satisfaction. The recent letter Of Milford
Woodruff, President Of the Mormon Church in
which he advised his people "to refrain frtli.
contracting any marriage forbidden by the law,
OF the land has att rected wide attention aud
it is hoped that It's intiue ce will be highly enc
fetal in restraining infractions of the laws OF
the United States. But the fact should not be
overlooked that the doctrine or belief
of the church that polygamous marriages are
rightful and supported by divine revelation
remains unchanged President Woodru :
does not renounce the doctrine. but refraius
from teaching it, and advises against the
practice of it because the law is against it.
Now, it is quite true that the law should not
attempt to deal with the faith or belief of any
one; but it is quite another thing, and the
only safe thing, so to deal with the Territory
of Utah as that those who believe polygamy
to be rightful shall not have the power to make
it lawful
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
The Militia.

The encouragement that has been extended to
the militia of the States. generally and most
appropriately designated the National Guard, y
should be continued and enlarged. These
military organizations constitute, in a large
sense, the army of the United States, while
about fve-sixths of the annual cost of their
maintenance is defraYed bY the States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
THE TARIFF AND ITS EFFE CTS,
Congress Congratulated.

I congratulate the Congress of the country
upon the passage at the first session of the
Fifty-first Congress of an unusual number of
laws of very high Importance. That the re-
suits of this legislation will be the qulckening
and enlar cement of our manufacturing indus
tries, larger and better markets for our bread
stuffs and provisions both at home and abroad
more constant employment and better wages
for our working people, and an increased supply
of safe currency for the transaction of bust
ness, do not doubt. Some of these measures
were enacted at so late period that the bene-
fetal effects upon commerce which were in the
contemplation of Congress have as yet but
partially manifested themselves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
tisfactory Results Attained

The report Of the Secretary of the Interior
exhibits, with great fullness and clearness,
the vast work OF that great department and the
satisfactory results attained. The suggestions
made by him are earnestly commended to the
consideration of Congress, though they cannot
all be given particular mentio here
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Wages of Working People.

From the time of my induction into Office, the
duty OF using every power and influence given
by law to the Executive Department for the
development of larger markets for our prod
uats especially our farm products. has been
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
The Silver Question.

The act directing the purchase of silver bull
ion and issue of Treasury notes thereon" ap-
proved July, Il, $780, has been administered by
the Secretary OF the Treasury with earnest
purpose to get into circulation at the earliest
possible dates the full monthly amount of notes
contemplated by its provisions and at the
same time to give to the market for
silver bullion such support as the law contem-
plates. The recent depreciation in the price of
silver has been observed with regret. The
rapid rise in price which anticipated and fol-
lowed the passage of the act was Influenced in
some degree by speculation, and the recent re-
and in part of the recent monetary disturb
ances.
Some months of further Trial will be necessary
to determine the permanent effect of the recen,
legislation upon silver values but it is crafty
ing to know that the increased circulatiln }
cured by the act has eXerted and will continue
to exert q most beneficial influence upon bust
ness and upon general values.
While it has not been thought best to renew
formally the suggestion of interna tional
conference looking to an agreement touchin ,
the full of silver for coinage at a uniform
ratio, care has been taken to observe closely
any change Ill he situation abroad, and no
favorable opportunity will be lost to promote
confer very large benefits upon the commerce of
the world.
The recent monetary disturbances in Engla nd
are not unlikely t. uggest a reorganization O
opinions upon this subject. Our very large
supply of gold will, if not lost by impulsiNe
legislation in the supposed interest of silver
give position of advantage in promoting q
permanent and safe international agreement for
the free of silver a coin metal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Divers Foreign Matters.


The communications of the Chinese Minister
have brought into view the whole subject of our
conventional relations with his country, and aG
the same time this Government through it's
legation at PekIn, has sought to arrange vari-
Gus matters and complaints touching the inter-
ests and protection of our citizens in China.
In pursuance or the concurrent resolution of
Oct. L, 1880, L have proposed to the Govern
ments OF Mexico and Great Britain to consider
conventional regulation of the passage OF
Chinese laborers across our southern and
northern frontiers.
On the 22d day of August last Sir Edmund
Monson, the arbitrator, selected under the
treaty of December, 1888, rendered an award to
the Danish Government to the United States on
account of What is commonly known as the
Carlos ButGeIfeld claim.
Our relations with the French republic con-
tinue to be entirely cordial Our representative
at that court has very diligently urged the re-
moval or the restrictions placed upon our meat
products and it is believed that substantial
progress has been made toward a just settle
ment
The Samoan treaty, signed last year at Ber-
I'm by the representatives of the United States
Germany and Great Britain, after due ratifica-
ton and exchange has begun to produce salu-
tary effects. The formation of the government
agreed upon will replace the disorder of
the past by stable administration, alike Just
to the natives and equitable to the three powers
most concerned in trade and intercourse with
| the Samoan Islands. The Chief Justice has
been chosen by the King of Sweden and Nor way
! on the invitation of the three powers, and will
| soon be installed The Land Commission and
| the Municipal Council are in process of organ
tzation. a rational and evenly distributed
| scheme of taxation, both municipal and upon
! imports, is in operation. Malietoa is respected
rs king.
The treaty of extradition with Great
Britain, after due ratification, proclaimed
on the 25th of last March. Its benefcent work
Ing is already apparent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
COMING CTSLATION.
Work that Remains to Re Done

Work mat Remains to Re Done.
In addition to the important bills that be-
came laws before the adjournment of the last
session, some other bills of the highest import
ance were we'll adv anced toward final vote
and stand ulon the calendars of the
two houses in favored positions. The present
session has fixed limit, and if those
measures are not now brought to q final vote
this Congress is lost. The proper con-
stderation of these, OF an apportionment
bill, and of the annual appropriation
bills, will require not only that no work
ing day of the session shall be lost but
that measures of minor and local interest shall
not be allowed to interrupt or retard the
progress Of those that are OF universal interest
In view OF those conditions l refrain from
bringing before you at this time sugges-
tions that would otherwise be made, and most
earnestly invoke your attention L the duty of
perfectin9 the impOrtan legislation now well
advanced. 10 some or those measures which
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04

MILE. BERNHARDT made great mis-
take in sending her son Maurice to fight
a duel with the critic who had printed an
adverse criticism upon her performance
in cleopatra" She is said to be an ex-
pert with the foils and the pistol, and she
should nave fought the duel herself. There
would have been great advertising from
the event, and we are surprised that Sara
let the opportunity GO by unimproved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
CONDITION OF THE UNION
President Harrison Transmits His
Annual Message to the Two
Houses of Congress.
A Liberal Review Given OF Our
Foreign and Domestic
Relations.
The State of the Nations Finances
Discussed at Length-ReciprOcity
Endorsed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The follnwing
is President Harrison's message trans
mitted to congress today:
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04

The value of our exports of domestic mer-
chandise during the last year was over SIl5,-
100000 greater than the preceding year. and
o. O. hs excess isl o Was B
products. The production of pig iron-always
a good gauge of general prosperity-is shown
by O recent census bulletin to have been
153 per cert. greater il 189 than in 1880,
and the production of steel go per cent
greater. Mining in coal has had no limitation
except that resulting from deficient transporta-
ton. The general testimony is that labor
is everywhere fully employed, and the reports
for the last year show smaller number of en-
ployes affected by strikes and lockouts than il
any year since 1884. The depression in the
prices of agricultur al products had been greatly
relieved, and a bouyant and hopeful tone was
beginning to be felt by all cur people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04

preceuug year. me export Jrade m Deer ana
pork products and in dairy products was very
largely increased the increas in the articles of
butter alone being from Is 504 976 pounds to g.
In the value of meat and dairy prod
ucts exported being S34O0Q, 600 This
trade so directly helpful to the farmer it is be-
6eved viii be yet further and very largely in
creased when the system of inspection and
sanitary supversion now provided by law is
brought July into operation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04

THE other day Partisan and his wife
beat to death the lover of their daughter.
They were acquitted in court, but i'm
mediately aftorward were attacked by a
mob which intended to lynch them. For
tunatey they were rescued. The affair
suggests the thought that Judge Lynch Is
losing his distinctive western character
and is penetrating in affecte European
circles. An interesting question for de-
batting societies this winter might be
divided in two parts. Resolved, that his
honor, Judge Lynch, is becoming civilized,
or, Resolved, that barbarism in France is
increasing.
WiTH the yHung Alphonso sickly, and
quite likely not to live to attain his ma
jority the republicans of Spain feel en-
couraged in the hope of the emancipati on
of their country from monarchial rule.
Thu" government by regency, which will
last for many years, is a practical lllustra-
ton of the uselessness of the king, and
will be an everyday exemplifcation to the
people of the perfect practicability of run
ming the affairs of the country without a
royal family. There are strong republi
can leaders in Spain who will not be slow
to take advantage of this situation, and
Alphonso, even if he should live to grow
up, is not at all sure of ever coming to the
throne of his father
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Protecting American Meats

The efforts of the Secretary to establish the
healtbfulness of our meats against the dispar-
aging innputations that have been put upon
them abroad have resultsd in substan-
tial progress Veterinary surgeons sent out
by the Department are allowed to par
ticipate in the inspection of the live cattle
from this country landed at the English docks,
and during the several months they have
been on duty no of contagious
pleuro-pneumonia has been reported. This
inspection abroad and the domestic inspection
OF live animals and pork products. provided for
feet a guaranty for the wholesomeness of our
meats offered for foreign consumption as is
anywhere given to food product, and its nom
acceptance will quite clearly reveal the real
motive of any continued restriction for their
use; and that having been made clear, the duty
of the Executive viii be very plain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
NIne Sta tistics.

The general trade and Industrial conditions
throughout the country during the year have
shown marked Improvement For many
years prior to 1888 the merchandise balances Of
foreign trade iisd been largely in our favor. but
during that Y eat and the year following they
know that the last fiscal year again shows
a balance il our favor of over sos 900. The
bank clearings which furnish good test of the
volume of business transacted for the first ten
months ofthe year 1890 show, as compared with
the same months of 1889, an increase for the
whole country OF about "a per cent while the
Increase outside the city of New York was
over IL per cent. During the month of October
the clearing5 of the whole country showed
an increase of 81 per cent. over October, 1889,
while outside of New York the increase was
1115 per cent. These figures show that the in
crease in The volume of business very
general throughout the country. That this
larger business was being conducted upon a
safe and profitable basis is shown by the fact
that there were 800 less failures reported in
October, $780, than in the same month of the
preceding year, with liabilities diminished by
about SIS 0CI,O00,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Beet Sugar Interests.

The Information given by the Secretary of the
progress and prospects of the beet sugar in
dustry is full of interest. 1t has already passed
the experimental stage and is commercial
success. The area over which the sugar beet
can be successfully cultivated is very large, and
another field crop of great value is offered to
the choice of the farmers.
The Secretary of the Treasury concurs in the
Recommendation of the Secretary of Agricult-
ure that the official supervision provided by
the tariff law for sugar OF domestic production
shall be transferred to the Department of Agri-
culture.
The law relating to the civil service has, so
far as can learn, been executed by those hay
ing the power of appointment in the classified
service has been increasingly satisfactory. The
report of the commission shows large amount
of good work done during the year with very
limited lamentations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04

THE more we know about Stanley and
his explorations the darker Africa seems
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04

The man with the well-flled smoke
house can bid defiance to money panics.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
They Are Friendly.

To the Senate and House of Representatives
The reports of the several executive depart
ments, which will be laid before Congress in
the usual course, will exhibit in detail the
operations of the Government for the last
fiscal year Only the more important incidents
and results, and chiefly such may be the
foundation OF the recommendations l shall
submit will be referred to in this annual mes
sage.
The vast and increasing business of the Gov
ernment has been transacted by the several de-
energy and success. The revenues, amounting
to above four hundred and fifty million dollars
have been collected and disbursed without re-
vealing, SO far as | can ascertain, single case
OF defalcation or embezzlement. An earnest eff
Tort has been made to stimulate sense of re-
Eponsibility and public duty in all officers and
employees of every grade, and the work done by
them has almost wholly escaped unfavorab1e
criticism. speak OF these matters with free
dom, because the credit of this good work is not
mine, but is shared by the heads of the several
departments with the great body of faithful
officers and employees who serve under them
The closest scrutiny CT Congress is invited to all
methods of ADMINISTRATION and 10 every item
of expenditure.
The friendly relations of our country with the
nations of Europe and The East have been IN
disturbed while the ties of good Eill and COM
mon interest that bind to the States of the
western hemisphere have been notably strength
ened by the conference held in this capital to
consider measures for the general welfare. Pur-
suant to the invitation authorized by Congress-
the represel tative of every independent state
of the American Continent and of Havti met in
conference in this capital in October 1889 and
continued in session until the 10Th of last April
This important conyocatiOn marks a most in
teresting and influential epoch in the history of
the western hemisphere. It is noteworthy that
Brazil, invited while under an imperial form of
government, shared as q Republic in the de-
liberia lions and results of the conference The
recommendations Of this conference were all
transmitted to Congress at the last session.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
The Country's Finances-ReceIpts and Ex-
Denditures.

The revenues of the Government from all
sources for the fiscal year ending June go
1890, were S4G3, 9G3 080.55, and the total ex-
penditures for the same period 1858, 618,-
584.52 The postal receipts have not here
tofore been included in the statement Of
of comparison the of S60, 1882, 097 80
should be deducted from both sides of the &C
count. The surplus for the year, including the
amount applied to the sinking fund, was S105-
344, 496.03. The receipts for 1890 were $16, $780,
92379, and the expenditures So, 739 81 in
of those Of 1889. The customs receipts in
creased So 635 $40. So. and the receipts from ill.,
ternal revenue ST., 725, ISL SO, WHILE the side
of expenditures, that for pensions was $40, 312,-
075 SO in excess of the preceding year.
The Treasury statement for The current fiscal
year, partly actual and partly estimated, is as
follows: Receipts from all sources, 5406 900 600
total expenditures 1854, 100000, leaving sur
plus OF $52000,000-not taking the postal re-
ceipts into account on either side. The loss of
revenue from customs for the last quarter is es-
gain of about SIG 900, 600, realized during the
first four months of the year.
For the year 1892, the local estimeted receipts
are $373, C00,t00 and the estimated expenditures
1857. $50. 200 a. leaving estimated surplus of
$15,147, 76O.5S, which. with cash balance of
$500 900 at the beginning of the year, will give
S67, 147 1908 as the sum available for the re-
demption of outstanding bonds or other uses.
The estimates OF receipts and expenditures for
the Post Office Department being equal, are
not included in this statement on either side.
notice with great pleasure the statement of
the Secretary that the receipts from internal
revenues have increased during the last fiscal
year nearly So 000 900, and that the cost of col
Letting this larger revenue was less by $50, 617
than for the purpose in the Neceding
customs revenue was less for the last fiscal
wear than ever before.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Good Friends with Spain.

The cordial character of our relations
with Spain warrants the hope that by The con
tinuance of methods OF friendly pegoliauol
much may be accomplished il the direction Al
an adjustment OF p noirg questions and o
the increase OF our trade. L he extent and de-
yelopment of our trade with the Island OF
Cuba invest the commercial relations OF the
United States and Spain with peculiar i'm
pCrtance. 1t is not developed that q special
arrangement in regard to commerce based
upon the reciprocity provision Of the rece nj
tariff act, would olerate most beneficiaIly for
both governments. This subject is now re-
ceiving attention.
The restoration of the remains OF John Eric
son to Sweden afforded a gratifying oct aston Il
honor the memory of the great inve.to "a
whose genius our country owes so much, and to
bear witness 10 ne unbroken friendship which
has existed between the land which bore min
and our own, which claimed him as citizen