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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Foreign Criticisms of the Bill.

The criticisms of the bill that have come to
US from foreign sources may well be rejected
for repugnancy. If these critics really believe
that the adoption by US of a free-trade policy,
or of tariff rates having reference solely to
revenue, would diminish the 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 rare exhibition of unself1 shness in
trade. And on tie other hand, if they sincerely
believe that the adoption of protective tariff
policy by this country inures to their profit and
our hurt. it is noticeably strange that they
should lead the outcry against the authors of q
policy so helpful to their countryInen and GRO wn
with their favor those who would snatch from
them a substantial share of a trade with other
lands, already inadequate to their necessities.
There is no disposition among any of our peo-
pie to promote prohibitory legislation. Our
policies are adopted not to the hurt of others,
but to secure for ourselves those advantages
that fairly grow out of our favored position a
nation. Our form of government. with its Incl
dent of universal suffrage, makes it imperative
that we shall save our working people from the
agitations and distresses which scant work and
wages that leave margin for comfort always
beget But after all this is done it will be found
that our markets are open to friendly CONNER
cial exchanges of enormous value to other great
powers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04

The wizard of Menlo Park hopes to
prove the truthfulness of the prediction
that the inventions of the past are inferior
to those that the future encompasses. He
says he believes it possible to generate
electricity from coal without the aid Of any
motive power. He has progressed SC far
as to generate electricity in this way, but
not in sufficient quantities to be of much
value 1t is said that a pound of coal con-
tains enough latent energy to carry itself
around the globe. At present fully IS per
,ent of this energy is wasted in the process
of conversion into heat and power. Mr..
Edison's scheme. if it were to be proved
practicable would undoubtedly revolu-
tionize the industrial world. 1t would
make electricity the only motor power in
common use and the saving of fuel would
be enormous The enthusiastic inventor
says that he hopes to see the great Ameri
can liners driven across the ocean by the
power generated from few baskets of coal
where now thousands of tons are consumed,
But though the public may be warranted
in looking askance at any proposition that
squints at relief from the grimy coal man.
it must take retrospective glance and
note the amazing achievements OF Mr. Edl-
son as materialized in the telephone, pho
nograph and other marvellous births Of his
wonderful genius.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04

vigorous ana IN the main an effective effort
has been made to bring to trial and punish
ment all violators Of the law but, at this
same time care has been taken that
frivolous and technical offenses should not De
used to swell the fees of officers or to harass
well-disposed citizens. Especial attention is
called to the facts connected with the prosecu-
ton OF violations of the election laws and of
ofenses against United States officers. The
number OF convictions secured very many of
them upon pleas of guilty viii. it is hoped,
have a saluuary restraining influence. There
have been several cases where Postmasters
appointed by me have been subjected to
violent interference in the discharge
OF lhelr official duties, and to prosecutions
and personal violence of the most ex-
IRENE character. Some of these cases
have been dealt with through the Department
OF Justice. and in some cases the postoffices
have been abolished suspended. 1 have
directed the Pos master General to pursue this
course in all cases where other efforts have
failed to secure for any Postmaster not himself
in fault, an opportunity peacefully to exercise
the duties of his Office. But such action viii
not supplant the efforts OF the Department of
Justice to bring the particular offenders to pun
ishmeLC,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
The Portuguese Incident.

In the summer of 1889 incident occurred
which for some time threatened to interrupt the
of Portugal. That Government seized the Del
agoa Bay Railway, which was constructed under
q concession granted to an American citizen,
md at the same time annulled the
charter. The concessionary, who had en-
parked his fortune in the enterprise.
having exhausted other means of redress
vas compelled to invoke the protection of his
government. Our represel tations, made
coincidently wi h those of the Brussels Govern
menJ, whose subjects We're also largely inter
ested, happily resulted in the recognition by
Portugal of the propriety of submitting the claim
for Indemnity growing out of its action to arbi-
tration. This plan Of settlement having been
agreed upon, the interested powers readily con-
Cured in the proposal to submit the case to the
Judgment of three eminent iurists, to be desig-
mated by the President of the Swiss Republic,
who, upon the joint invitation of the Govern
ments of the United States, Great Britain. and
Portugal. has selected persons well qualified for
the task efore 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; and, while it will be my duty to that
the interests of the United States are not by any
changes exposed to undue discrimination. | sim
cerely hope thai such revision as will sa isfy
the legitimate expectations Of the Japanese
Government, and maintain the present and long
existing friendly relations between JaI an and
the United States. will be effected.
The friendship between Cuc country and Mex
leo, born of close neighborhood and strength
ened by many considerations of intima e inter
course and reciprocal interest, has never nser
more conspicuous than now, nor more hopeful
of increa ed benefit to both nations. The inter
course of the two countries ty rail, already
great, is making constant growth.
The established lines and those recently
projected add to the intimacy of traffic and
open new channels of access to fresh areas OF
demand and supply. The importance OF the
Mexican railway system will be further en-
HANGED to a degree almost impossible to fore
cast, if it should become link in the projected
intercontinental railway. l recommend tha.
our mission in the City Of Mexico lie raised
to the first class.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
The Seal Question.

The difference between the two governments
touching the fur seal question in the Behring
Sea is not yet adjusted, as will be seen by the
correspondence which will soon be laid before
Congress- The offer to submit the question to
arbitration, as proposed by her Majesty's Gov
ernment has not been accepted, for the reason
that the form of submission proposed is not
thought to be calculated to assure a conclusion
satl stactory to 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 a prop
erty right, derived from Russia which was not
d1sregarded by any nation for more than eighty
years preceding the outbreak of the existing
trouble.
In the tariff act wrong done to the King
dom of HAWAII which l am bound to presume
was wholly unintentional. Duties were levied
on certain commodities which 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
might otherwise seem to be a breach of faith on
the part of this Government
An award in favor of the United States in the
matter of the claim of Mr.. Van Bokkelen against
Hayd was rendered on the 4th OF December 1885,
but owing to disorders then and afterward pre-
vailing in Hayti, the terms of payment were not
observed. new agreement to 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
1t is hoped, speedily yield to 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 &C
cepting the invitation OF the Italian Govern
ment to take part in an approaching conference
to consider the adoption of a universal prime
meridian from which to reckon longitude and
time As this proposal follows in the rack of
the reform sought TO be initiated by the merid-
ian conference at Washington, held on the inyi-
tation of this Government the United States
should manifest a 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, when
ever deemed advisable, the frequent Invitations
looking to the advancement of international
reforms in regard to science, sanitation, COM
mercial law, and procedure, and other matters
affecting the intercourse and progress of modern
communities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
A Telegraph to the Brain

From the stomach is the great sympathetic nerve
in the epigastrium. Let digestion become seri-
ously disordered and that disorder is sure to find
reflection in symptoms which react disadvan-
tageously upon the organ of thought Insomnia,
nervousness, causeless depression and anxiety,
are all manifestations of dyspepsia. The best
means of remedying and restoring tranquility 70
brain and stomach, and of regulating, 1t may De
added bilious secretion is to take a wlnegasstuIj
of Hostetter's Stomach BItters before meals dr.
ing the day and before retiring. This course pc
gun, reform in the direction OF complete bodily
we'll being has begun with it. Constipation. sick
headaches neuralgia, rheumatism and maarial
complaints are among the troubles in which the
Bittars is speedily and thoroughly beneficial.
Don't delay but take the sure course It once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
THE WAR DEPARTMENT
Desertions Decreasing.

The report of the Secretary of War exhibits
several gratifying results attained during the
year by wise and transformations methods. The
percentage of assertions from the army ian evil
Tor which both Congress and the department
have long been seeking remedy has been re-
duce" during the past year "a per cent. and for
the months of August and Sept ember, during
which time the favorable effects of the act OF
June 10 were felt, 33 per cent. as compared with
the same months of 1889.
The results attained by a reorganization and
consolidation of the divisions having charge OF
the hospital service records of the volunteer
service are very remarkable. This change was
effected i'll July 1889, and at that time there
were 40,654 cases awaiting attention, more than
half OF these being calls from the Pension Of
fee for information necessary to the adjudica-
ton OF pension claims On the 30th day OF Juns
last, though Over 100000 new calls had come in,
there was not single case that had not been
examined and answered
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
POSTAL DEPARTMENT.
Methods Greatly Improved.

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 and three-quarters millions in re-
year is s., 800 as against Sc, .1s3 last
year, Notwithstanding the great enlargement of
the service. Mail routes have been extended
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 to know what business methods can do
for that department Of public administration
which most nearly touches all our eople.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04

In England there is great deal of ex-
element over the revelations concerning
the Emin Pasha relief expedition, Many
newspapers join in condemning the Lon
don relief committee that projected and
had charge of the enterprise, and from
several quarters comes demands for an in
vestigation of the committee for hauing
tried to conceal the information that is
now coming to light. We do not see ex-
actly where the right to institute such an
investigation can rest, for the committee is
responsible only to itself and its subscribers
and to public opinion. At the same time
it will be generally considered that tie
committee was amply justified, from con-
sideration of both public and private in
terests, in Withholding from general circu-
lation the dreadful facts in its possession.
Nor will any good purpose be now served
by following the matter further. The
truth is out in its entirety. Both sides tc
tho controversy have been heard, and the
case is closed. An investigation could
only 60 again over the familiar field, with.
out being able to settle more than has been
settled already. Discussion Of the subject
ought to be dropped, so that the world
may turn its attention to more agreeable
things.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
NuSt Have q 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 1t 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
elias sifications had the full approval even of q
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 it will justify the support of those who
believe that American legislation should con-
serve American trade and the wages of work
ingmen The misinformation as to the terms
of the act which has been SO widely dissent
mated at home and abroad will be corrected by
experience, and the evil auguries as to it's re-
suits confounded by the market reports, the
savings banks, internal trade balances and the
general prosperity of our people. Already we
begin to 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 three
weeks of November were nearly per cent.
greater than for the same period in 1889, and 20
per cent. greater than in same: period of 1888.
And 30 far rom being an act to ls-lit exports.
confidently believe that under it we shall secure
larger and moro profitable participation in
foreign trade than we have ever enjoyed, and
that we shall recover a proportionate participa-
ton in the ocean carrying trade Of the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
The Late Tariff Act,

The general Tariff act has only partially gone
into operation, some OF it's 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 perma-
nent effect upon trade and prices still
largely stand in conjecture. 1t is curl
Gus to note that the advance in the
prices of articles wholly unaffected by the
Tariff act was by many hastily ascribed to thst
act. Notice was not taken of the fact that the
general tendency of the markets was upward
from infuenc, 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 q marked eff
feet on prices; but this natural and desired eff
feet OF the silver legislation was by many en-
roneously attributed to the Tariff act.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04

The experiments conducted during the year
to test the relative resisting power of armor
plates have been so valuable as to at
part of the work upon the ships that is
threatened by unusual delay is the armor plat
ing, and every effort is being made to reduce
graduation that the anticipated influence OF
these modern vessels upon the esprit de corps
of the officers and sea1nen 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 Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
The Pension Office.

The disability pension act, which WIS ap-
proved on the 9th of June last, has been put
into operation as rapidly as practicable. The
increased clerical force provided was selected
of the force engaged in examinations in the
field was recalled and added to the working
force of the office. The examination and ad-
Indication Of claims have by reason OF
improved methods, been more rapid than
ever before. There is no economy to the Gov
eminent in delay, while there is much hardship
and Injustice to the soldiers. The anticipated
expenditure while very large, will not, it is be-
Geved, be 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 to the amount
allowed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Fraudulent Naturalization.

The vacation by judicial DEGREES of fraudulent
certificates OF naturalization, upon bills in
equity filed by the Attorney General in the
Circuit Court of the United States, is a new
application of a familiar equity jurisdiction.
Nearly one hundred DEGREES have been taken
during the year, the evidence disclosing
that a very large number of fraudulent
certificates of naturalization have been issued
And IN THIS connection beg to renew my recon-
mendat1on that the laws be amended as to
require a more full and searching inquiry into
all the facts necessary to naturalization before
any certificates are granted. 1t certainly is not
too much to require that application for
American citizenship shall be heard with as
much care and recorded with S much formality
as are given to cases involving the pettiest
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Lands for Settlers.

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 admins tration of the Land Of
fee. No general suspicion or imputaton of
and adjudication 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 up by the expenses and exJortions to
which delay subjected the claimant. The aver
age monthly issue of agricultural patents has
been increased about six Thousand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
4 he Anti-Lottery Act.

The passage of the act to amend certain Sec
tions of the Revised Ststutes relating to lot
teries, approved September 10, 1870, has been
received with great and deserved popular favor
The Post flee Department and the Department
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
ranieS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04

Kupu cunsrsaneIy 1n1nu ana no euorJ
has been. or viii be, spared to promote that
end. We are under disadvantage in
any foreign market except that we paw cur
workinsmen and wcrkingwomen better wages
than are paid elsewhere-better abstractly, bet
ter relatively to the cost of the neces saries of
life. l do not doubt that a very largely in
creased foreign trade is accessible to us without
bartering for either our home market for such
products OF the farm and shop our own peo-
people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
THE NAVY.
Sniendid New Vessels

The construction and equipment of the new
ships for the navy have made very satisfactory
progress. Since March t. 1889, nine new YES
sells have been put in commission and during
this winter four more, including one monitor
viii he added. The construction of the other
vessels authorized is being pushed, both in the
Government ana private yards, with energy
and watched with most serupulous care.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
Looking Forward.

The indications thus far given are very hope
full of early and favorable action by the coun-
tries from which we receive our large imports
of coffee and sugar, and it is confidently be-
heved that if steam communication with Ghese
countries al be promptly improved and en-
Iarged the next year will show q most gratify-
provisions as well as of some important lines
of manufactured goods.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04

Farmers Prospecting.

The report of the Secretary of Agriculture de-
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 It will be found
that the efforts Of the Department have been
mtelhgently and zealous1y devoted to the pro-
motion OF the interests intrusted to its care
very substantial improvement in the mar
ket prices OF the leading farm products during
the year is noticed The price OF wheat ad-
vanced from 81 cents in October, 1889, to S1.0OA
In October, 1880; corn from 81 cents to oOA
GENTS oats from 1917 cents to 43 cents, and bar
ley from 50 cents to rs cents. Meats showed
substantial but no. so large an increase. Inc ex-
port trade in live animals and fowls shows
very large increase; the total value in such ex-
ports for the year ending June 30, 1880.
was S33000,000, and the increase over
the preceding year was over SlS,oOO:
oyer $4,000 more hogs were exported than in tbs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1890-12-04
EnSIand's ancial Fanic.

These promising influences have been in some
degree check ed by the surprising and very IN
taken place in England 1t is gratifying to
know that these did not grow in auy degree out
of the financial relations of Lonuon with our
people, or any discredit attached to our secuTi-
ties held in that market. The return of our
bonds and stocks was caused by money strin-
gency in England, not by any loss of value Or
credit in the securities themselves. We could not
however, wholly escape he i'll effects of foreign
monetary agitation accompanied by such ex-
traordinary incidents as characterized this. It
is not believed however, that these evil incl
dents, which have for the time unfavorably af-
fected values in this country, can long with
stand the strong, safe, and wholesome influ-
ences which are operating to give to our people
trade and industry. The apprehension that our
tariff may again and at once be subjected to i'm
portant general changes would undoubtedly add
a depressing influence of the most serious char