The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1890-12-04
PRESIDENTS ! MESSAGE.
Opening of the second Session of
the Fifty-First Congress.


the Fifty-First Congress.
President Harrison Transmits lila Second
Annual Mes.assto Congress.
which is RsAain Both
Hoaeee.
WASHINGTON, Dec1 1.-Promptly at
noon both houses of Congress were
called to order, in2sthe presence of
large and interested crowds of specta-
tors. Numerous floral emblems deco
rated the desks OF favored Senators and
Representatives, and toere was q merry
flow Of badinage over the results Of the
late elections
Tho preliminary business having been
transacted. which copsisted in admins
tering the oath TO View new Senators
and members, the hsual committees
we're appoipted to val upon the Presi-
dent and inform him that Congress was
in session and ready to receive any
communication he might be pleased to
make.
At 1880 p. m. Private Secretary Hal
ford appeared at the bar OF the House
and presented the Presidents annual
message which was at. once read. A
copy was also presented in the Senate.
The message is as follows:
To THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-.
denayt,nen, b.h o, @ ne scvGdh ,nid Gaee9tne 1--WE
gress In the usual course, will exhibit in de.
tail the operations of the Government for
tant incidents and results and chiefly such
as may be the foundation of the recon-
mcndation shall submit. will be referred to
In this annual message.
The vast and increasing business of the
Government has been transacted by the sew.
eral departments during the year with faith.
fulncss, energy and success. The revenue
amounting to above sI50,0O0,0 900, has been col
lected and disburscd without revealing, SO
far as can ascertain, a single case of de-
falcation or embczzlcment An earnest
effort has been made to stimulate sense of
responsibility and public duty in all officers
and employees of every grade, and the work
done by them has almost wholly escaped un.
favorable criticism. speak of these matters
with freedom, 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
of Congress is invited to all the methods Of
the Administration and to every item of ex.
penditure.
FOREIGN RELATIONS
The friendly relations of our country with
the nations OF Europe and of the East have
been undisturbed, while the ties of good will
states of the Western Hemisphere have been
notably strengthened by the conference held
in this capital to consider measures for the
general welfare.
THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE CONFERENCE.
The international Marine Confer.nc e
which met at Washington last winter
reached very gratifying result. The rcgu.
lations suggested have been brought to the
attention of all the governments represent.
ed, and their general adoption is confidently
expected. The legislation of Congress at
the last session IL in conformity with the
propositions of the conference, and the proc.
lamation therein provided for will be issued
when the other powers have given notice OF
their adhesion.
THE BRAZILIAN REPUBLIC.
Toward the end Of the past year the only
Independent monar~hical government on the
Western continent, that of Brazil, ceased to
exist and was suceeeded by republic. Dip,
with the new government, but it was NOT
completely recognized until an opportunity
had been afforded to ascertain that 1t had
course Of events had yielded assurances OF
this fact, no time was lost in extending the
new government full and cordial welcome
into the family OF American cOnlnonweitths.
THE KILLING OF BARRUNDIA.
The killing of General Barrundla on board
the Pacific Mall Steamer Acapulco, while an
chored en- transit In the port of san Jose de
Guatemala, demanded careful inquiry. Hav'
Ing failed In revolutionary attempt to in
wade Guatemala from Mexican territory
General Barrundia took passage at Acapulco
for Panama. The consent of the representa-
tiyes Of the United states was sought to
effect his seizure, first ut Chumprico, where
the steamer touched, and afterwards ut San
Jose. The captain of the steamer refused tt
his PabssengeT T'eant stc wrten
the latter furnished the desired
letter, STIMULATING AS the conditions
of his action, that General Barrundia's life
should be spared and that lie should be triet
only for offenses growing out of his nsurrec
tionadfy movements The letter nr,so was ~ Pre- iS,
military commander ut san Jose as his war
rant to take the passenger from the steamer
killed. 1t being evident that the Minister
MIR. Mzner, had exceeded the bounds of hi.
authority in intervening, in compliance witt
to authorize and effect, in violation of prece
dent, the seizure on vessel of the Cnite,
states OF passenger in transit fnargfdh gihs VIZ IL
held for such offenscs under what was de
scribed as martial law, was constrained Il
disavow Mr. Mizner's act and recall him iron
THE NICARAGUA CANAL PROJECT.
The Nicaragua canal project, under tn
| control OF our citizens, is maxi the mos
encouraging progress, all the preiiinhar:
conditiOns and initial operations having beei
accomplished within the prescribed time.
| THE CHILIAs CLAIMS.
| During the year negotiations have been re
| newcd for the settlement OF the claims q
American citizens against the Goyernmen
war with With PTThhs Peru. Thss reports spm from rom our Minis
ter at Santiago warrant the expectation of "a
| early and satisfactory adjustment
CHINA.
Our relations with China, which have 10
several years occupied 50 important plnc
In our diplomatic history, have called 10
careful consideration and have been the sui
tect OF much correspondence. Inc commun
cations of the Chinese Minister have Drough
into view the whole subject OF our conven
tional relations with his country and at tn
same time this Government, through its lega
tion ut Pekin, has sought to arrange variou
matters and complaints touching the inter
| aSfa mr. pat q
In persuuncc of the concurrent resolution {
| October ], 1890, have proposed to the Coy
| ernment of Mexico, ana Great Britain,
consider conventional regulation of IL
| passing of Chinese laborers across our souti
ern and northern frontiers
SAMOAN AFFAIRS.
The Samoan treaty, signed last year nt Rel
lin by the, representatives of the Unite
Stated, Germany and Great Britain, after du
and assas hss SsSpn to S
Government agreed upon Will soon replat
the disorder of the past by stable admin
tration, ulike Just to the natives and equitah
to the three powers, most eoacernea IN a trae
RELATIONS WITH GREAT BRITAIN
The new treaty of extradition with Grei
Britain after due ratification, was pr,
claimed on the 25th OF last March. Its benei
cial work Is already apparent. The dife
the fur. seal question In the Behring sea is n
vet adjusted. as will he seen by the corr
spondencewhich Will soon be laid before Col
gress. The offer to submit the question
Government. has not been accepte
for the reason that the form OF submssi,
proposed is not thought to ba Gale
lated to assure a conclusion satisfactory
fore the opening OF another sealing seas!
some arrangements may be effected whit