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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
POSTAL DEPARTMENT.


The report of the Postmaster General shows
the most gratifying progress in the important
work committed to his direction. The business
methods have been greatly improved. large
economy in expenditures and an increase OF
four ana three-q uarters millions in re-
ceipts have been realized The deficiency tbs
year is -, $4,000 against S6,3j0.1S3 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
terestod to know what business methods can do
for that department Of public administration
which most nearly touches all our eople
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
About Circulation.

The efforts OF the secretary to increase tue
volume of money in circulation by keeping
down the Treasury surplus to the lowest prac-
ticabls limit have been unrenitting and in a
very high de rec successful The tables pre-
scented by him. showing the increase during
the nineteen mon hs he has adu.iniste ed the
and Instructive The increase of money
in circulation during the nineteen mont hs
has been in the atgregate ) 1896, 8l3
or about $3.50 per capita, ard OF this increase
only 81 5000 was due to the recent silver
legislation. Q hat this substantial and needed
aid given to commerce resulted in an enormous
reduction Of the public debt aud Of the annual
interest charge is matter Of increased satisiac-
ton. There have been purchased and redeemed
since March g. 1890, and 4i9 per cent bonds TO
the amount OF : Il 80 450, at cost Of 46 go
ierest charge OF s. 957, 6O9 and total saving Of
interest of s5l SIG 7O6
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04

From the time of my induction into office. tn
duty of using every power and influence given
by law Go the Executive Department for the
development of larger markets for our prod
uo-s, especially our farm products, has been
kept constantly in mind, and no effort
has been, or VIII be, spared TO promote that
end We ure under no disa advantage in
any foreign marhet except that we pay our
worhngmen aud workingwomon botter wagea
IIIlIi Hr1 IhIu Vi7t7N HvT' UIlur hpstfnotly bot.
ter relatively to the cost Of the neces sares of
life / do not doubt that n very largely in
creased foreign trlde il accessible To us without
bartering for either our home market for such
products Of The farm and shop as our own poo
pie Gun supply or the wages of our working
ppQulp
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04

The increasing numbers and influence Of the
non-Morrnon population ia Utah are observed
with satisfaction. p he recent Litter q Wliori
which h. advis lis people ato refrain from
tontractin any marriage forbidden by he laws
Of the land has attracted wide attention, aud
IL * loped that its infiuei CO viii b. b ghly Lene
fetal in restraining attractions o. tue laws OF
the United States. But the fact should not be
overlooked that the doctrine belief
OF he church hat polygRmous marriages are
ri htful and SUPPORTED by divine revelation
remains unclaimed President Woodruff
does not renounce the doctrine. but refrains
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
COMING LEGISLATION.
Work mat Remains to BE Done.

In addition 10 the important bills that be-
came laws before the ad ournment Of the last
session, some other bi Is Of the highest import
ance were well adv anced toward u final vote,
and now stand al on tho calendars Of the
two houses in favored posi- rms. Tho present
session has fixed limit and IL those
measures are not nov brought to a final vote
all the work that has been done upon them by
this Congress is lost. Tic proper con
sideration o, these, Of m apporiioninent
fl, and Of the annual appropriation
bills, viii require not only that no work
ing day oil tie session shall he lost. but
that MEASURES OF minor and local interest shall
not be allowed 10 int rrupt or retard the
progress Of hose that are O. mi sal interest.
in view OF hose conditions i refrain from
bringing before you NJ this time SONS sugges-
lions that would Otherwise b. msde, and most
earnes ly invoke your d teuii0g the duty Of
perfectiDg The importa1 legislation now well
advanced. 40 come OF tLoSe MEASURES which
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
THE TARIFF AN ID ITS EFFECTS.
Congress Congrat late :.

i congratulate the Congress Of the country
upon the passage at the frst session OF the
Fifty-frst Congress of nm unusual numlet OF
laws Of very high importance hat the re-
suits of this le-i Station viii be the quickening
and enlar cement Of our manufacturing indus
tries laree- and better rnarkets f. r our bread
stuffs and provisions both at hone md abroad.
more constant employment and bttter wages
icr our working people and an increased supply
of safe currency for the tran action of bust
ness do not doubt. Some Of these N easures
were enacted at 80 late a period that the bene-
fetal effects upon commerce which were in the
contemplation Of Congress have us yet but
partially manifested themselves.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
THE NAVY.


The construction and equipment of the new
ships for the navy have made very satisfactory
progress Since March 4, 1889, nine new yes
sells have been put in commission, aud during
this winter four more. including one monitor
will lie added. The construction OF the other
vessels authorized is being pushed, both in the
Government ana private yards, with energy
and Matehed with most scrupulous care
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
Useless Pubic building Bills.

At the last session l had occasion to return
with my objections 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 I'M
seemly scramble about the public treasury.
than this. h re should be exercised in this
matter u wise economy based upon some re-
sponsible and impartial examination and report
as TO each case under a general law.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
Lands for Settlers.

The policy out ined 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
fee. No general suspicion or imputat on OF
fraud has been allowed to delay the hearing
and ad udicaiion of individual cases upon their
merits The purpose has been To perfect the
title of honest settlers with such promptness
that the value OF the entry might not be swal-
lowed IN by the expenses and eNtortions to
which delay subjected the claimant The aver
age monthly issue OF agricultural patents has
been increased about six thousand.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04

These promising influences have been in some
degree checked by She surprising aud very un-
favorable monetary events which have recently
taken place in England. II il gratifying 10
know that these did not grow IN a degree out
Of the financial relations Of Lon on with our
people, or any discredit ATTACHED 20 our seeuri-
ties held in that market. The return Of cur
bonds and stocks caused BY money strin-
gency in England, not b. any loss OF value Or
credit in the securities them selves. We could not
however wholly escape he i'll effects q foreign
MONETARY agitation accompanied by such ex-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
Valuable Experiments.

The experiments conducted during the year
to test the relative resisting power OF armor
plates have been valuable TO at
tract rr at attention in Europe. The only
part of the work upon the new ships tina ia
threatened by unusual delay is the armor plat
ing, and every effort is being made to rcdUcs
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 to a secondary battery.
Your favorable consideration is invited to the
recommendations Of the secreLArY
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
The rortncuese Incident.

Ia The summer of 1859 en- incident occurred
Vllsh Tor some time threetened TO Interrupt the
e dlality OF our lations with the Gov rnment
Y Portugal. That Government sei1cd the Del
ssoe Bay Eailu ay. which vas constructed under
concession grantt t. an Ann rlcan citizen,
a-4 at tie same lime anuulled the
t-Arter. Tho colces sionary, who Lad en-
laFEed his fortune in the enterprise.
having eXhaus i OF her means of redress,
a. ccmT He'd TO invoke the prot ction Of his
uN'eFhment. 0ur Teprese tatif ms, made
: t4tidently s b those OF tle Brussels Govern
.t4t whose sub Gets we're also largely inter
IIsNa happily resulted in the recognition by
'eHugal Of the propuety Of submitting The claim
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04

traordinary incidents as characterized this. 1t
is not believed, however, that these evil incl
dents, which have for the time uutavorably al
fected values in this country, can long with
stand the strong, safe and wholesome influ-
ences which are operating to 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 sub ected to Inn
portant general changes would undoubtedly add
depressing influence OF the most serious char
aCter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Satisfactory Results. Attained.

The report Of the Secretary of the Interior
exhibits, with great fullnsss and cleaTness,
the vast work Of that great Gepa tmeut and the
satisfaci DRY results attained. The suggestions
made by him are earnestly commended TO the
consideration of Congress, though they cannot
all be given particular mention here
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
Coast Defenses.

concur in the recommendations Of the Fec
rotary that ADEQUATE and regular approprla-
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 ot our great seapofts furnishes an ur-
gent rea son for wise expedition.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
Looking Forward.

The indic ations thus far given are very hope
fol Of early and favorable action by the coun-
trif 8 from which we receive our large Imports
of coffee aud sugar and 10 Is confidently DO
lieved that II steam communication with these
countries be promptly improved and en-
larged the next year VIII show most crafty
ing increase in our exports Of breadBtuhs and
provisions as ell as Of some important lines
OF manu- hctu red goods.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04

from teaching It. and ADVISES against The
practice of it because the law is against II.
Now, it ia 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 tie nghtful shall not have the power to make
IL lawful
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
4 he Anti-I lottery Act.

The passage OF the act to amend certain sec
tions of the Revised Statutes relating to lot
teries, approved september 10, Is C, has been
received With great and deserved popular favor
The Post flee Department and the Del artment
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 he fraudulent and demoralizing appeals
and literature emanating from the lottery com
a,1fEa
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04

be regarded by the citizens of any Country
having commercial dealings with us n unfrieud-
ly. 1fsny duty is supposed Il be eNccssi let tbs
complaint be lodged there Il will surely not b.
claimed by any well-disl o @sd people Chat q
RENE dy may be sought and allowed in n system
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04

The announcement that has been extended to
the militia of the States, generally and most
appro priutely designated the National Guard
should be continued and enlarged. These
military organizations constitute, in large
sense, the army OF the United States, while
about FIVE siXihs of the annual cost OF their
maintenance is betrayed by the States
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
Rect Sugar Interehks.

The information given by the Secretary OF the
progress and pro specJs of tho beet ar in
dustry is full OF interest. 1t has already passed
the experimental stag and is n commercial
success. The area over which the sugar beet
can be successfully cultivated is very lnrge, and
another field crop of gr ut value is offered TO
the choice of the farmers.
The Secretary of the Treasury concurs in the
ure that the official supervision provided by
the tariff law for sugar Of domestic production
sh MI be trans ferred to the Department OF Agri-
culture.
The law relating to the civil fervice has, so
far as l can learn, been executed by those hav-
ing the power of appointment in the classified
service With fidelity and impartiality. and the
service has been increasingly satisfactory. The
report OF the commission shows large amount
of good work done during the year with very
limited appropriations.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
The Country's Finances-Re and Ex-
penditures.

The revenues of the Governm mt from all
sources for The fiscal year ending June 49,
1890, were @it3, 963, 0S0.55, and the total ex-
pendiGures for the same period were S33S, 6lS,-
5S4. 50. The postal receipts have not here
tofore been included in the statement OF
these aggre= ates and for the purpose
of comparison the sum of $50, S52, O9792
should be deducted from both sides of the &C
count The surplus Tor the year, including the
amount applied to the sinking fund, WAS $780,
344, 49603. The receipts for 1890 SIC, 030-
923.79, and the expenditures S1573 81 in excess
of those of 1883. The customs receipts in
crea sed SIS S3J, $40. %. and the receipts from i'll
ternal revenue Su, 20, 1873, while, the side
of expenditures, that for pensions was $40, 3l2,-
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, S40j 900 900 !;
T5JTrGTTfTJs, S55T, 5JU.UJJ, WIZ
plus of S52,0Jj0 00-not taking the postal re-
ceipts into account ON either side. The loss OF
revenue from customs for the last quarter is es
timated at S4j 10000, but from his is deducted
a gain of about SIG 0O0 realized daring the
first four months OF the year.
For the year 1892, the local estimated receipts
are 1878, COO and the estimated expenditures
1857 $50, 2J9. 70, leaving an estimated surplus of
$15,147, 7605S, which. with cash balance of
$500 5000 al the beginning of the year, will give
S67, 147, 790.5S rs the sum available for the re-
demption OF on standing bonds or other uses
The estimates of receipts and expenditures for
the Post Office Department being equal are
not included in this statement on eli her side.
notice with great pleasure the statement of
the Secretary that the receipts from internal
II venues have increased during the last fiscal
year nearly Sl2 00O0 0l and that the cost OF col
lecting this larger revenue was less by S90,6l7
than for the same purpose in the Needing
year The percentage Of cost Of collecting the
customs revenue was less for the last fiscal
year than ever before.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04

for indemnity growing out of it's action to srbi-
agreed upon, the interested powers readily con-
Judgment of three eminent iuri sts to be desig-
mated by the President of the Swiss Republic,
who, upon the Joint inNi alton of the Govern-
ments of the United States, Great Britain, aud
Portugal. has selected persons well qualified ioi
the task | e ore them.
The revision of our treaty relations with the
Empire of Japan has continued to be the sub
ject OF consideration and of correspondence
The questions involved are both grave and deli
cate; aud, While it viii be my duty TO see that
the interests Of the United Stat are not by any
changes exposed to undue discrimination, aim
cerely hope tha1 such revision AS win IA isfy
the legitimate expectations of the Japan sc
Government and maintain the present ana long
existing friendly relations between al an aud
the United States, Will be effected.
The friendship between cur country ana Mex
leo, born OF close neighbcrhopd and strength
ened by ma ny considerations Of intima inter
course and reciprocal interest, has never Dt en-
more conspicuous than now, nor moro hopeful
of increa cd benefit 10 both nations. The Inter
course of til" two countries Y rail, already
great, is ma ing constant growth.
The established lines and those recently
projected ADD 10 the intimacy OF tratnc ana
open new channels OF access to fresh areas OF
demand aud supply The importanso OF the
Mexican railway system VIII be further en-
HANGED to a degree almost impossible TO fore
cast, if it should bee me Il link in the projected
intercon inental railway l II commend hG.
our mission ia the City Of Mexico lie raised
to the first class.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
our Consular eryice.

On the cond of September last the com.
mission appointed to revise the proce edings
of the commission under the claims conNe en-
ton between the Uni ed STATES and Venezuela
Of 1856 bro, a. IL labors 10 a close within the
period fixed for that purpose. The proceed
iDgs of the late commission were character
lied by spirit Of impartial and high sense
of Justice, and an incident which was for many
years The subltcJ o discussion between the two
Governments las been disposed of in a manner
alike honorable and satisfactory to both parties.
For the settlement of the claim of the Venezuela
Steam Transport arion Company which was
the sub ect D.. 20 mt resolution adopted Mt the
last session OF Congress- negotiations are still
in progress, and their early conclusion is an
ticipated
The legislation of the past few years has
evinced on the part OF Congress growi 6 re-
alization of the importance OF the consular
service in oslering our CONNIE rcial relations
abroad and IN protecting the domestic revenues.
AS the scope of operations expands Increased
provision must be made to keep up the essen
tial standard of efficiency. The necessity OF
some adequate measure Of supervision aud in
spection has been SO often resented that l need
only commend the subject to your attention.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
Better Election Laws.

If any intelligent and loyal company Of
American citizens were required to catalogue
the essential human conditions OF lie, | do
not doubt that with absolute unanimity 10
would begin with ~iroe and honest ellctiona.'
And II "a gratifying TO know that generally
for better election laws But against this sign
OF hope aud progress must bo set Che depressing
aud undeniabe fact that election laws and
methods are sometimes cunningly oontrived 10
secure minority control, while violence COM
nlntna the 4 hnrl rnminpA of 1rnun
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
Good friends with Spain,

The cordial character OF our relations
with Spain warrants the hope that by h con
tinuanoe OF methods OF friendly negotiation
much may b. accomplished in the direction Of
an adjustment OF pending questions and OF
the increase OF our trade 1he extent and de-
velopment OF our trade with tho Island Of
Cuba invest Die commercial relations of the
United States and Spain With PECULIAR i'm
portance. 1t is not developed that n special
arrangement in regard to commerce based
upon the reciprocity provision Of the rec, mt
tariff act, would OF erate most benehcialy for
both govern loUts. This subJect is now re
ceiVing attention
The restoration of the remains OF John Erics
son to Sweden htoI ded IL graft iuS o. aston 70
honor the memory of The, great inNe-tnr 10
whose genius our country owes SO much, ana o
bear witness 70 he unbroken trien ship which
has existed between the lHnQ which bore uim
and our own which claimed him as citizen.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
Protecting American Meats.

The efforts of the Secretary TO establish the
healthfulness OF our meats against the dispar
aging iIn,lutntions that have been put upon
them abroad have resultsd in substan-
tial progress. Veterinary surgeons sent out
by the department are now allowed 10 par-
ticipate in the inspection OF the live cEttle
from this country landed at tho English docks,
and during the several months thev have
been duty no case OF Contagious
pleuro- pneumonia hns been reported. This
inspection abroad aud the domestic inspection
of live animals and pork products. provided for
by the act of August 30 1890. VIII afford as per-
feet a guaranty for the wholesonenoss Of our
meats offered for forelrn consumption as l.
anyWhere given to food product aud its non
acceptance will quite clearly reveal the real
motive OF any continued restriction for their
US and that having been made cl,ar, the duty
of the Executive will be very plain.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1890-12-04
THE LEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


The report OF the Secretary Of Agriculture de-
serves especial attention in view OF the fact
that the year has been marked in very un-
usual degree by agitation and organization
among the farmers looking to an Increase in
The profits of their business. 1t will be found
that the efforts of the Department have been
inteligently and 2ealously devoted to the pro-
motion OF the interests inurusted to its care.
A very substantial improvement In the mar
ket prices of the leading farm PRODUCTS during
the year is noticed The price of wheat adj
vancei from 81 cents in October, 1850, TO Sl.U0A
in October, 1870; corn from 81 cents TO 50A
cents oats from 1914 cents 10 - cents and bar
ley from 63 cents to rs cents. Meats showed
substantial but OF SO large an Increase. The ex-
porC trade in live animals ana fowls shows n
very large increases the tolal value in such OK
ports for the yoar ending juno 3d. 1870,
was 50 100000, and the increase over
the preceding year was over SO O00,-
COO Nearly 100000 more cattle and
over as To- more hogs were export d Than in the
preceding year. The export trado ia beef aud
pork products ANA in dairy products was very
largely increased, the increas IN The articles of
butter alone being from IL, 5ji J15 pounds TO 3d.
74S,042 rounds, and the total increase
In the value OF meat aud dairy PROD
ucts exported being iS9i 00uCOJ. This
trade, so directly helpful TO tn farmer, IL Is be-
Geved will be yet further and very largely in
creased when The system OF inspection and
sanitary supversiop now provided by law is
brought July into operation.