The Dickinson press., 1890-12-06
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Business of the Various Government
Offices Shown to Be Rapidly
Growing. 4
A Small Surplus Figured Gut for the
Coming Year Under TIC New
Tariff Law.
He Opposes Government Control OF
Telegraphs, But Favors a Linz
tied Postal Service.

Telegraphs, But Favors a Linz
tied Postal Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Congress met at
moo and listened to the reading of the
presidents message, after which, at
3:05 an adjournment was taken.
The president in commencing his mes
sage cong.atulates the heads Of the
various departments on the vast increase
of government business and the economy
shown i'll administering the different Of
fees. The revenues are shown to be
over $3.50, 0G0. 900 for the year which
enormous amount was collected and
disbursed without revealing a single
d%efalcation or embezzlement and at a
less cost proportionately than ever before
i'll the country's history.
Friendly Relation With Foreign Countries
exists, notably with the countries of
South America, which have been great
ly strengthened by the Pan American
conference. Matters with China are
more satisfactory than q Year ago. Rel
atoms with France are cordial.
Ex%tradition and Seal Fisheries.
The new treaty of extradition with
England has gone into effect and is
working admirably. The differences be-
tween the two governments regarding
seal fishing question are still in dispute.
England's proposal to arbitrate has not
been accepted for the reason that the
form of arbitration vas not satisfactory.
A treaty of extradition is now being
negotiated with Italy.
Rotations With Mexico
Are more cordial than ever before, ow-
ing to the commercial interests of the
two countries being mor closely allied
than formerly. The Importance of the
Mexican railway system i'll this connec-
ton cannot be over estimated, and will
be much greater should these railroads
become a link i'll the projected inter-
continental railway. The rccommen-
dalton is made that the mission at the
City of Mexico be raised to the first
class.
Country's Finances.
Revenues of the government for tho
fiscal year were ss;63, 963 .0S0. 55, eXpend-
itures S335S, GlS, 5Si. SO. Customs receipts
AhiSAStioGo 1D,Coc,OfS.OCy lltltl il6tl lGfSIGC
increased S1l, 725, 191. So. Pensions were
increased $l9,312,o75.G6 For the year
1892 the total estimated receipts are
$373,CN,O 900, and the estimated eXpendi-
lures 1885,, S52, 2o9.A2. Che efforts of the
secretary to increase the volume of
money in circulation by keeping down
the treasury surplus has resulted i'll get
ting .$9S ,s66,S13 into the hands of the
people, or $l.O per capita, and reducing
the public debt by that amount.
The report of the secretary of War ex-
hibits several gratifying results. The
percentage of assertions has been re-
duced to 24.9 per cent. The recommen-
dations Of the secretary that adequate
appropriations be made for coast de-
Tense are concurred in. Plans for the
work have been agreed upon and appro-
priations w2l be asked for.
In tho Postofiice Department
business methods have Eeen greatly inn
proved and Il large economy in expendi-
lures secured. The deficiency this year
is but So, 1S6 $50.
Our Row Navy.
The construction and equipment oil
the new ships for the navy have made
very satisfactory progress. Since March
a, 1880, nine new vessels 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 and private yards,
with energy and watched with the most
scrupulous care.
Interior Department..
1,.- 1.-.. -
in this department. BY the treaties al
'loting lands in severalty to the indians
about IA. 72G, GOO acres Of land have beol
restored to the public domain. The pol
icy of the land department has been tt
expedite the issue Of patents to settlers
as much as possible. The average
5000.
The Disability Pension Act
has been put in operation as rapidly az
possible. The anticipated expenditure
while large will not, it is believed exceed
the estimates.
, Recommendations are made that /,
firm course be taken in the Mormon
question, which appears to be nearing {
solution.
Agriculture.
The efforts of the agricultural depart
ment have been zealously directed
towards the promotion of the interests
of the the farmer. A substantial i'm
provement is noticeable in all sections
The export trade Of live animals has
largely increased.
The Tariff Law.
Considerable space is devoted 9
discussion of the question. Its perma
nent effect on trade and prices stl.
largely stand in conjecture. There il
neither wisdom nor justice, the president
says, in a revision of the law before il
has had a fair trial. Undoubtedly there
are inequalities in it that should lie rem
edied but as q whole it meets his hearty
recommendation.
Substituting Steamship Lines.
by liberal contracts for mail carrying j.
recommended.
The establishment of an internationa
bank is treated as a necessity.
The enactment of u national bank
ruptcy law is regarded as very desirable
The Subject of Land Irrigation.
The president thinks the United States
should not undertake the construction
of dams or canals, but should limit it:
work to determining the areas capable
Of irrigation.
Election Laws.
The president strongly urges the en-
actment of a national election law tx
supplana the present system Of super
vision.
Economy and Industry.
In conclusion economy in a%ppropria
ton and al industrious use of the limit
ed time Of the present short session tx
the end that all important legislatio,
may be disposed OF. is advised,
A S~alannander Clock.
That q clock would continue to run il
the midst of roaring flames for an,
length of time few people would be
lieve, yet that such was the case in til
fire which destroyed the Sycaway will
neal Troy has been proved conclusively