The National tribune., 1890-12-04
PRESIDENTSWESSBGE
A Review Of the State Of the COun-
try---NO Declarations or Embez-
Elements.

C1iich-NeVcnuet ana Observation-Disclosures nAifNh
esii0H-Recommenfatiuns.
The message opens with an allusion to the
vast and increasing business Of the Govern
meut and y compliment 20 the faithfulness,
energy and success with which the several de-
partmcnts have transacted IL. More than
f450O 600 have been collected and disbursod
without a single defalcation or embezzloment
having developed so far. Effort is being made
90 improve the character OF the public service
and the closest scrutiny Of Congress Is invited
% an methods of administration and other
items of expenditure.
The friendly relations Of this country with
ether nations have been undistnrbed, while
those with the Western Hemisphere have been
promoted and strengthened By the conference
recently held in Washington. This confer
enee marks a most interesting and influential
epoch in our history.
Reference Is made 10 the change of Govern
ment in Brazil and its recognition by our Gov
ernment. The efforts of the Government were
excrted 10 compose the differences among the
South American States, and resulted success
fully, and treaty OF peace was signed Aug. 20
The American Minister TO Central America
exceeded the bounds OF his authority IN Ru-
thorizing the seizure Of Gen. Barrundia on
board q Pacific mail steamer, and IN c0nse-
ouence the act has been disavOwed and Mr..
Miner recalled.
A proposition has been made TO the Govern
ment OF Mexico and Great Britain TO consider
regulation OF the passage OF Chinese laborers
across our frontiers.
ID is believed that substantial progress has
been made Ia securing q removal Of the re-
atTieti0Ds on our meat products by France.
The settlement of the Samoan affairs has
already begun 10 produce salutary effects.
BERNG SEA TROUBLES.
10 regard 10 the Boring Sea troubles the mes
sage says:
"The difference between the two Govern
meuts touching the fuI seal question IN the
Beriug Sea Is uot yet adjusted as will be seen
by lhe correspondence which VIII soon be lald
before Congress. They offer 10 submit the
question 10 arbitration, as proposed by Der
Maiesiy's Government, has not been accepted,
fOT tic reason that the form OF submission pro-
posed is nOt Thought 10 be calculated TO assure
conclusion satisfactory 90 either party. IL rs
sincerely honed that before the opening Of an
other sealing season some arrangement may he
effected which will assure to the United States
q property right. derived from Russia, which
was not disregarded by any nation for more
than go years preceding the outbreak Of the
existing trouble"
An uuiutentional wrong was done in the
tarB act 20 Hawaii, which it Is hoped Con-
RFess will repair
Il is hoped that Congress will provide the
means for accepting the invitation OF Italy TO
participate IN the conference 20 consider the
adoption of universal time meridieR,
Successful efforts have been made to secure
the submission by Portugal TO arbitration of
the claims Of American citizens for damages
resulting from that Governments seizure OF
the Delagoa Bay Railroad.
ID is hoped that a satisfactory treaty will
soon he concluded with Japan for the settle
meut OF several grave and delicate questions,
and which viii maintain the present aud long
existing friendly relations with that power
The cultivation Of our friendship with Mex
leo is urged, and il Is recommended that the
mission 10 that Government be raised TO first
class
special arrangement for reciprocity with
Spain having reference 10 the development Of
trade with Cuba Is urged.
Legislation Is recommended for the promo
tion OF The Consular service.
REVENUES AND DISBURSEMENTS.
The revenues Of the Government from all
sources Tor the fiscal year ending June 30, 1880
were SiG3 800. Os0.55 and the total eXpeudi-
torres Tor the same period were S35s.6lt, jS4.52
The postal receipts have moi heretofore been
included in the statement OF these aggregates
sud FOR the purpose of comparison the sum OF
$50 $50 b97. - should he deducted from both
sides Of the account The surplus for the year
including the amount applied TO the sinking
fund, was Sl05.3l4, f9G03 The receipts for 1880
were $1,000 92378 aud the expenditures TO-
receipts increased s. ,s35, s42.5e, aud the re-
oeipts from internal revenue ST., III. l9l. 80,
while, on the side Of expenditures that Tor
pensions was Sl9,3i2G7596 in excess Of the
preceding year.
The Treasury statement for the current
fiscal year partly actual aud partly estimated
d ~ follows: Receipts from all sourccs S406-
GOO 000i total expenditures 1854 600 900. lcav-
ing a surplus Of So O00O00-not taking the
postal receipts into the account on either side
The loss 81 revenue from customs for the last
quarter b. estimated al S2JO00000 but from
this n deducted gain Of about SlG000.000.
realized during the first four months Of the
year.
For the year 1892 the total estimated re-
oeipts are 1913 100000 and the estimated Ga
peuditures S557 80, 209.42 leaving an esti-
mHied surplus Of Sl5.l47 .7905s which with a
eash balance Of So 100000 at the beginning OF
the year, will give S67,l .7905s as the sum
available for the redemption q outstanding
bonds o. other uses. The estimates Of receiBts
and expenditures for the Postotice Department.
be ng equal, are not included in this statement
on either side.'
THE SILVER BILL.
Tho act directing the purchase OF silver
bullion and the issue ol Treasury notes thereon
approved July L. 1880, has been administered
by the Secretary VI the Treasury with an
ssruest purpose 10 get into circulation al the
earllest possible daLcs the iull monthly amounts
of Treasury notes contempt. atcd BY its provis.
hons, aud az thCsame time 10 give 10 the market
Tor silver bullion such support as the law con
templates The recent depreciation In the
price 81 silver bias been observed with regret
Ihr rapid rise lH priCe which anticipated aud
followed the passage " the act was influenced
D. aoaic ac.rcc hy speculation and tic recent
ff.aci un b. in part The result of The same cause
aud Ia part 0t the recent monetary disturb
Gnee7. Some months OF further triad VIII be
neressary to determine the permanent effect Of
the recent legislation up0U silver values but II
B. gratifying 90 know that tire increased circu.
lhIlOu secured by the act has eZcrtcd and viii
cOuilnuc 20 exert most beneficial influence
upon business and upOu general values
Willie b Aas uu, been thought best 10 renew
formally Tie suggestion Of al international
conference looking o. an agreement touching
tar iuii use OF silver for coinage Il n uniform
TniI0 care has been ukon 10 observe closely
any ,HanRc DOB the situation abroad, aud M
fHF0r1Ilp opportunity Will be- lost 10 promote a
TtsU'i which b s confidently believed wopid
couIer very large benefits upon the commerce
Of he world
The recent monetary disturbances IN Eng
lhud arc NOT unlikely 10 suggest rc-cEamina-
ton 81 opinions upon this Subject Our very
large supply OF gold will, IL not lost by impui-
awe legislation iu the supposed interest Of eli.
Yer, give ~ d position oil advantage IN pro-
m0luR a permanent aud cafe Internal ousI
agreement Tor the tree use OF silver as coin
metal"