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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03

The difference between the two governn ents
touching the fur seal question in the Behring
Sea Is not yet adjusted, as Will De seen by the
correspondence which will soon be laid before
Congress. The offer to submit the question TO
arbitration, as proposed by her Maiestys Gov
eminent has not been accepted, for the reason
that the form of submission proposed il not
thought TO be calculated 20 assure n conclusion
tisfactcry 20 either party. 1t is sincerely
hoped that before the opening OF another seal
ing season some arrangement may be effected
which viii assure to the United States prop
erty right derived from Russia, which was not
disregarded by any nation for more than eighty
years preceding the outbreak OF the existing
trouble.
In the tariff act n wrong was done TO the King
dom of Hawaii which i am bound 20 presume
wholly unintentional Duties were levied
on certain commodities which are included in
the reciprocity treaty now existing between the
United States and the Kingdom OF Hawaii with
out indicating necessary exception in favor OF
that Kingdom. hope Congress will repair what
mi ht otherwise seem 70 be n breach of faith on
the part of this Government
An award in favor of the United States I'm the
matter of the claim OF Mr. Van Bokkelen again 81
Hayti was rendered on the 4th of December 1883
but owing 70 disorders then and afterwaTd pre-
vailing in Hayti, the terms of payment were not
observed. A new agreement 90 the time of
payment has been approved aud is now in
force. Other just claims OF citizens OF the
United States for redress Of wrongs suffered
during the late political conflict in Hayti WILL
II is hoped, speedily yield 90 friendly treatment
Propositions for the amendment OF the treaty
OF extradition between the United States and
Italy are now under consideration.
You will be asked TO provide the means Of ac-
cepting the invitation OF the Italian Govern
ment TO take part in nm approaching conference
TO consider the adoption OF n universal prime
meridian from which to reckon longitude aud
time. As this prop )sal follows in the track OF
the reform sought to be initiated by the merid-
ian conference at Washington, held on the invi-
tation OF this Government, the United States
should manifest friendly interest in the Ital-
ian proposal.
In this connection may refer with approval
TO the suggestion OF my predecessors that
standing provision be made for accepting whom
ever deemed advisable. the frequent invitations
of foreign governments 20 share in conferences
looking 20 the advancement OF international
reforms in regard 10 science, sanitation COM
mercial law, and procedure, and other matters
nit
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
Reduction Of Indian reservations

The several Acts of Congress looking 20 the
reduction of the larger Indian reservations TO
the more 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
tive Agreements have been concluded since
March 4, 1889 involving the cession 10 the
United states OF about Ia, 726, 900 acres of land
These contracts have IA required by law,
been submitted to Congress for ratification
and for the appropriations necessary 20 carry
them into effect. Those with the Sisseton and
Wabpeton Sac and Fox, Iowa, Potta watomies
and Absentee shawnees and Cnur dAlene
tribes have not yet received the sanction OF
Congress. Attention is also called to the fact
that the appropriations made In the case Of the
Sioux Indians have not covered all the stipula-
ted payments. This should be promptly cor
rected III an agreement Is confirmed all OF its
terms should be complied with without delay
and full appropriations should be made.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
some Statistics.

The general trade and industrial conditions
throughout the country during the year have
shown marked improvement. For many
wears prior 20 1SSS the merchandise balances OF
foreign trade had been largely in our favor. but
during that year and the year following they
turned against us. IL is very gratifying 70
know that the last fiscal year again shows
n balance in our favor of over S6s OOO, 900. Th9
bank clearings which furnish good test Of the
volume of business transacted, for the first ten
months of the year 1890 show, as compared with
the same months OF 1889, an increase for the
whole country OF about ga per cent, while the
increase outside the city OF New York was
over 10 pc. cent During the month OF October
the clearings OF the whole county showed
an increase of 81 per cent over October, 1889,
while outside OF New York the increase was
lli6 per cent These figures show that the in
crease in the volume OF business was very
general throughout the country. That this
larger business was being conducted upon n
safe and profitable basis is shown by the fact
that there were 500 less failures reported In
October 1890, than in the same month of the
preceding year, with liabilities diminished by
about S5 1000.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
POSTAL DEPARTMENT..
Methods Greatly Improved.

The report OF the Postmaster General shows
the most gratifying progress in the important
work committed 10 his direction. The business
methods have been greatly improved A large
economy in expenditures and increase Of
four and three-quarters millions in re-
cepts have been realized. The deficiency this
year is -. 1885, 500 against $3.50. 1873 last
year, Notwithstanding the great enlargement Of
the service Mail routes have been extended
and quickened. and greater accuracy and dis
patch in distribution and delivery have been at
tanned. The report will be found To be full Of
interest and suggestion, not only TO Congress
but TO those thoughtful citizens who may be in
terested 10 know what business methods can do
for that department # public administration
which most menrlY tOuches all our eonle.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
Foreign Criticisms of the Bill.

The criticisms OF the bill that have come to
us from foreign sources may well be rejected
for repugnancy. IL these critics really believe
that the adoption by us of II free-trade policy,
or OF tariff rates having reference solely to
revenue, would diminish tho participation
Of their own countries in the COM
merce OF the world, their advocacy and the
promotion by speech and other forms of
organized effort of this movement. among our
people is a rare exhibition OF unselfi shness in
trade. And on the other hand If they sincerely
believe that the adoption OF n protective tariff
policy by this country inures 10 their profit and
our hurt, IL is noticeably strange that they
should lead the cutlery against the authors OF Il
policy so helpful 10 their countrymen and crown
with their favor those who would snatch from
them substantial share OF trade with other
lands, already Inadequate TO their necessities.
There as no disposition among any OF our peo-
pie 20 promote prohibitory legislation. Our
policies are adopted not 10 the hurt OF others,
but TO secure for ourselves those advantages
that fairly grow out of our favored position n
nation. Our form of government with its Incl
dent OF universal suffrage makes IL imperative
that we shall save our working people from the
agitations and diBtresses which scant work and
wages that leave no margin for comfort always
beget. But after all this is done il will be found
that our markets are open 10 friendly CONNER
cial exchanges OF enormous value TO other great
mowers
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
COMING LEGISLATION.
Work that Remains to BE Dome.

In addition 10 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 advanced toward final vote
and now stand upon the calendars OF the
two houses in favored positions The present
session has fixed limit, and IL those
measures not now brought to n final vote
all the work that has been done upon them by
this Congress is lost. The proper con-
sideration 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 some sugges.
tions that would otherwise he made and most
earnestly invoke your attention to the duty OF
perfecting the important legislation now well
advanced To some OF those measures which
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
Increase in Exports.

chandise during the last year was over Sl15,-
600 COO greater than the preceding year, and
was only exceeded once in our history. About
products. The production Of pig iron-always
n good gauge OF general prosperity-is shown
by recent census bulletin TO have been
153 per cent. greater in 1897 than in 1880.
and the production of steel 90 per cent.
greater Mining in coal has had no limitation
except that resulting from deficient transporta-
is everywhere fully employed, and the reports
for the last year show smaller number Of em-
ployes affected by strikes and lockouts than In
any wear since 1884 The depression in the
prices of Agriculture al products bad been greatly
relieved and n bouyant and hopeful tone was
beginning TO be felt by all our people.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
Desertions Dccrea sing.

The report OF the Secretary OF War exhibits
several gratifying results attained during the
year by wise and transformations methods. The
percentage OF desertions from tho army ian evil
Tor which both Congress and the department
have long been seeking n remedy has been re-
duced during the past year "a per cent. ana Tor
the months OF August and september. during
which time the favorable effects OF the act OF
June Is were felt, 33 per cent. as compared with
the same months OF 1859.
The results attained by reorganization ana
consolidation of the divisions having charge OF
the hospital service records OF the volunteer
service are very remarkable. This change was
effected in July, 1859, and at that time there
were 40, 654 cases awaiting attention, more than
half OF these being calls from the Pension Or
fico for information necessary 10 the adIudica-
ton of pension claims. On the 3Oth uay or june
last though over 100000 new calls had come IN,
there was not single case that had not been
examined and answered.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
The Pension once.

The disability pension act. which APP
proved on the 9th of june last, has been put
into operation as rapidly as practicable. The
increased clerical force provided was selected
and assigned 10 work, and considerable part
OF the force engaged in examinations i'm the
field was recalled and added TO the working
force of the office. The examination and adj
Indication of claims have, by reason OF
improved methods, been more rapid than
ever before. There il no economy TO the Gov
eminent i'm delay while there Is much hardship
and injustice to the soldiers. The anticipated
expenditure while very large, will not, IL il be
lieved he in excess OF the estimates made be-
fore the enactment OF the law. This liberal gen.
eral law should suggest more careful scrutiny
OF bills for special relief, both as to the cases
where relief Is granted and as To the amount
al
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
The Customs ,eryice.

The Customs Administration Board provided
for by the act OF June 10, 1890. selected with
great care and IL composed in part Of men
whose previous experience in the administra-
ton Of the old customs regulations had made
them familiar with the evils To bo remedied, and
I'm part OF men whose legal and judicial acquire
ments and experience seemed TO AZ them for the
work of interpreting and applying the new stat
ute The chief aim OF the law Is TO secure honest
valuations OF all dutiable merchandise, and to
make these valuations uniform at all our
ports OF entry. It has been made manifest by
n congr essional investigation that system OF
undervalt alton had been long in use by certain
classes Of importers, resulting not only in n
great loss OF revenue but I'm n most intolerable
discrimination against honesty. 10 Is not seen
how this legislation, when IL is understood, can
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
THE TARIFF AND ITS EFFECTS.
Congress Congratulated.

I congratulate the Congress Of the country
upon the passage az the first session of the
Fifty-frst Congress of an unusual number of
laws of very high Importance. That the re-
suits OF this legi Station will be the quckening
and enlargement 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 yet but
partially manifested themselves.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
About Circulation.

The efforts OF the Secretary to increase the
volume of money in circulation by keeping
down the Treasury surplus 10 the lowest prac-
ticable limit have been unremtting and in "A
very high de-ree successful The tables pre-
sented by him, showing the increase during
the nineteen months he has administered the
affairs OF the department are interesting
and instructive. The increase OF money
in circulation during the nineteen months
has been in the aggregate S93 sec, sl3.
or about Sl.5O per capita and OF this increase
only 81 100000 was due TO the recent silver
legislation. That this substantial and needed
aid given 20 commerce resulted in an enormous
reduction OF the public debt and OF the annual
interest charge is matter Of increased satisfnc-
tion. There have been purchased and redeemed
since March 4. 1890, and AZ per cent bonds TO
the amount of S2ll S32 $50 at n cost Of !. As go
74l resulting in the reduction OF the annual i'm
terest charge OF IS 967, GO and total saving of
interest of S5I, sc, zoo
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
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
d 3velopment OF larger markets for our prod
ucts, especially our farm products, has been
kept constantly in mind, and no effort
has been, or viii be, spared TO promote that
end We are under no disadvantage in
any foreign market except that we pay our
workingmen and workingwomen better wages
than arc paid elsewhere-better abstractly, bet
ter relatively to the cost OF the cessaries OF
life. j do not doubt that very largely in
creased foreign trade is accessi TO us without
bartering for either our home market for such
products OF the farm and shop as our own peo-
pie can supply or the wages OF our working
people
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
Fraudulent Naturalization.

The vacation by judicial DEGREES of fraudulent
certificates OF naturalization, upon bills in
Circuit Court of the United States, is new
application OF n familiar equity Jurisdiction
Nearly one hundred DEGREES have been taken
during the year. tho evidence disclosing
that very large number OF fraudulent
certificates OF naturalization have been issued.
And in this connection beg 20 renew my recon-
mendatiOn that the laws be so amended rs to
require IA more full and searching inquiry into
all the facts necessary to naturalization before
any certificates are granted. 1t certainly il not
too much 10 require that an application for
American citizenship shall be heard with
much care and recorded with as much fOrmality
are given 10 cases involving the pettiest
tr,rffrl Ia
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
THE NAVY.
SnIenhid Now XesseIs

The construction and equipment OF the new
ships for the navy have made very satisfactory
progress. Since March f. 1889, nine new yes
sells have been put in commission, and during
this winter four more, including one monitor
will be added The construction Of the other
vessels authorized is being pushed both in the
Government ana private yards. with energy
and Mntchel with mOat scrunulnus care
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
EnrIand's Financial Panic.

These promising influences have been in some
degree checked by the surprising aud very un-
favorable monetary events which have recent "
taken place in England. IL Is gratifying 10
know that these did not grow In any degree out
OF the financial relations of Lonoon with our
people or any discredit attached TO our securi-
ties held I'm that market The return of our
bonds and stocks was caused by a money strin-
gency I'm England, not by any loss OF value or
credit in the securities them selyes.We could not
however wholly escape he i'll effects Of n foreign
monetary agitation accompanied by such ex-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
Valuable Experiments.

The experiments conducted during the year
10 test the relative resisting power OF armor
plates have been 50 valuable as 10 at
tract great attention in Europe. The only
part of the work upon the new ships that is
threatened by unusual delay is the arinor plat
ing, and every effort is being made to reduce
that 20 the minimum. II is n source Of con-
graduation that the anticipated influence OF
these modern vessels upon the esprit de corps
of the officers and seamen has been fully re-
allied. Confidence and pride in the ship among
the crew are equivalent 10 n secondary battery
Your favorable consideration IL invited TO the
recommendations OF the Secretary
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03

The policy outlined in my last annual mes
sage in relation TO the patenting of lands TO
settlers upon the public domain has been car
ried out in the administration OF the Land Of
fice No general suspicion or imputation OF
and adjudication OF individual cases upon their
merits. The purpose has been 20 perfect the
title OF honest settlers with such promptness
that the value OF the entry might not be swal-
lowed up by the expenses and extortions to
which delay subjected the claimant The aver
age monthly issue OF agricultural patents has
been increased abont six thousand.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
Affairs In Utah

The increasing numbers and influence of the
non-Mormon population I'm Utah are observed
with satisfaction. The recent letter OF MILFORD
Woodruff, President OF the Mormon Church, in
which he advised his people -to refrain from
contracting any marriage forbidden by tho laws
OF the land, has attracted wide attention, and
IL Is hoped that its influence will be highly bene-
fcial 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 Woodruff
does not renounce the doctrine. but refrains
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
Tho Portupucse incident.

In the summer OF 1889 an incident occurred
which for some time threatened TO interrupt the
cofdality OF our relations with the Government
OF Portugal. That Government seized the Del
agoa Bay Railway. which was constructed under
and at tho Same limo annulled the
charter. The cOncessionary, who had ON
barked his fortune In the enterprise.
having exhausted other means OF redress,
was compelled 10 invoke the protection OF mis-
Governments. Our representations, made
coincidently with those Of tho Brussels Govern
ment whose subjects were also largely inter
ested happily resulted in the recognition by
Portugal Of the propnety of submitting the claim
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
Must Have "a Fair Trial.

There Is neither wisdom nor Justice In the
suggestion that the subject OF tariff revision
shall be opened before this law has had fair
trial. IL is quite true that every tariff schedule
Is subject To objections. no bill was ever
framed, suppose, that in all of it's rates and
classthcations had the full approval even of "A
party caucus, since legislation is always and
necessarily the product OF compromise as
TO details, and the present law is no excep-
ton. But in its general scope and effect
l think IL will justify the support of those who
believe that American legislation should con-
serve American trade aud the wages OF work
ingmen. The misinformation a To the terms
OF the act which has been widely dissent
mated at home and abroad will be corrected by
experience, and the evil auguries as to its re-
suits contounded 10y the market reports, the
savings banks, internal trade balances and the
general prosperity OF our people. Already We
begin 10 hear from abroad and from
our custom houses that the pro-
hibitory effect upon importations i'm
puted to the act is not justified. The imports
at the port of New York for the first rilree
weeks OF November were nearly per cent.
greater than for the same period in 1859, and 20
per cent greater than in same period OF 1888.
And 80 far from being an act TO limit exports,
confidently believe that under IL we shall secure
a larger and more profitable participation in
foreign trade than we have ever enjoyed. and
That we shall recover proportionate particip6-
ton in the ocean carrying trade OF the world.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03

traordinary Incidents 90 characterized this. II
IL not believed. however, that these evil incl
dents which have for the time unfavorably az
fected values in this country. can long with
stand the strong, safe. and wholesome fnfiu-
ences which are operating 10 give TO our people
profitable returns in all branches OF legitimate
trade and industry. The apprehension that our
tariff may again and at once be subjected To Inn
portant general changes would undoubtedly add
depressing influence OF the most serious char
acter
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
The Late Tariff Act.

The general Tariff act has only partially gone
into operation, some of its important provisions
being limited To take effect at dates yet In the
future. The general provisions OF the law have
been in force less than sixty days. It's perrna-
largely stand in conjecture. II IL curl
Gus to note that the advance in tbs
prices OF articles wholly unaffected by tn
act. Notice was not taken OF the fact that the
general tendency of the markets was upward,
from influences wholly apart from the recent
tariff legislation. The enlargement OF our cur
rency by the Silver Bill undoubtedly gave an
upward tendency TO trade and had n marked ef-
feet ON prices but this natural and desired ef-
feet OF the silver legislation was by many er-
roneously attributed to the Tariff act
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1890-12-03
The Anti-LotterY Act.

The passage os the act to amend certain sec
tions OF the Revised Statutes relating TO lot
teries approved september 10, 1SjC, has been
received with great and deserved popular favor.
he Postoffce Department and the Department
OF Justice at once entered upon the enforce
ment OF the law with sympathetic vigor and
already the public mails have been largely freed
from the fraudulent and demoralizing appeals
and literature emanating from the lottery COM
uanigS.