Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1892-12-15

the occasion OK much unsatisfactory i,iplo-
matte correspondence.
THE CENTRAL AID SOUTH AMERICAN RKpr BL1cs.
I have endeaUored in every way to assure our
sister renublics Of Central and South America
pie have only the most friendly disposition to-
ward them all We do not covet their terri
tory. We have no disposition to be oppressive
even tho weakest. Our interests and our
hopes for them all lie in the direction of stable
by 1a' and Of the
mercial resources. The mutual benefits
Of enlarged commsrcial exchanges and
between our people we do desire. and in this
have sought their friendly cooperation.
sentimsnts in the greatest sincerity. that we
must insist upon just responsibility for any
injuries inflicted upon our Official representa-
kindly and justly, but firmly made. will be-
lieve, promote peace and mutual respect.
OUR RELATIONS WITH HAWAII.
Our relations with Hawaii have been such as
tinue to do so. I deem it Of great Importance
that the projected submarine cable, a survey
Both for naval and commercial uses s " we Should
We should before this have avaiied ourselves
Station at Pearl 5.v s Many Ell.
waiian government have been given in the
past. and it is gratifying to believe that the
advantage and necessity OF continuance OF
very close relations Is appreciated
THE NEW ORLEANS LYNcHING.
The friendly &C. Of this government in ex-
pressing to the government of Italy its repro-
ana MsM Sean ne ~ OF y,
125,OOO francs. or $24 81. was accepted by the
king Of Italy with every manifestation of gra-
cious appreciation and the incident has been
will
APnorEsr TO FRANcR.
In consequences Of the action of thu French
governments in proclsming protectorate over
cerpin tribal districts of the west coast of
feIt ccnstrained q 70 msse pretest asainat ts
encroachment upon the territory of a republic
VIII ,ch was founded by citizens of the United
States, and towards which this country has for
many years held the intimate relation of a
friendly counselor.
GOOD WILL TO MEXICO.
The recent disturbances of the pub
lie peace by lawless foreign marauders
on the Mexican frontier hav, Afforded the
government an opportunity to testify its good
fill the obligations Of international friendship
by pursuing and dispensing the evil doors The
Of Gaudaloupe HidaIeo westward from FL Paso
Is progressing favorably.
FRIENDLY WITH SPAIN.
Our intercourse with Spain continues on a
friendly footing. regret however. not to be
able to report az yet the adjustment Of the
claims of the American missionaries arising
islands. but / anticipate a satisfactory adjust
ment in view OF renewed and urgent represen-
tatives to the government at Madrid.
CONTROVERSY WITH TURKEY.
The treatment of the religious and educa-
tional establishments of American citizens in
Turkey has OF lat. called for more than ths
euri.n the liberation which =. has 50
tb
of this government Harrassing regulations
in regard to schools ami churches have been
attempted in certain localitiss; but not with
herent and conventional rights of our country
men. Violations OF domicls and search Of til 9
States by apparently irresponsible cficiaIs in
been rsiort:d. An aggravated instance Of
%}ssionary at Bourdeur. in the provinces Of
Konia, called forth an urgent claim Cor rePa-
r. by ss
terferenc. with the trading ventures Of our citi
zens in Asia Minor is also reported. and the
Is n serious drawback to instant and effective
protection. I can not bslieve that these Incl
dents represent settled policy and shall not
cease to urge the adoption OF pro1sr remedies.
INTERNATIONAL cofYRI1Ar.
International copyright has been extended to
Italy by proclamation in conformity with the
act Of March 3, 1891. upon assurance being
given that Italian law permits to citizens of
the United States tho benefit OF copyright on
substantially thu same basis as the subjscts of
Italy.
By special convention. proclamation Jan
uary Is, 1892. reciprocal provisions of copyright
have been applied between the United states
and Germany. NegotiationS are in progress
with other countries to tho sans end.
THE NICARAGUA CANAL
I repeat with great earnestness the recon-
mendation which navs ma1s mention Of IN a
given the American company engaged in the
construction OF tbs Nicaragua ship canal. 1t is
nutla tn S0f
standpoint of this grsat enterprise. and hope
that there may be time given in this congress
Il % thu the
United States its proper relations to 1t when
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.
The congress has been already advised thxt
the invitations Of this government for the as
sembling Of an international monetary confer
issu, Of silver accepted By the nation. to Which
they were issued. The conference assembled
entered upon the consideration Of this great
question. 1 have. not doubted: and have
taken occasion to express that belief;
for this conferences rs in my public messages.
that the free coinage of silver upon agresd
in serssss Of our PEOPLE ana sau.Iy sSos. 'o Of
other nations. It Is too early to predict what
results may b. accomplished by the conference.
II any temporary check or delav fntervenes. /
believe that very soon commercial conditions
will conpel the now reluctant governments to
movement
enlargement of the volume Of money needed
for the transaction of tho business Of the
world.
1HE TREASURY DEPARrAEgr.
The report OF the secretary OF the treasury
viii attracs special interest in view Of the mis-
leading statements that have bean roado as to
the state of the public revenues. These preiimi-
nary facts should not only bo statsd, but en-
phasized. Eefors looking into details: First.
that tn. pubic debt has s.en reiuced since
March 4, 1899 $3.50 o74 AGO. and tine annual inter-
est charges Sfl ,64 469 second that there have
been paid OUT for pensions during this admin
an excess OF sll4 400. Se.09 over the sum ex-
pended during the period from March T. 1854 to
March l. 1885,: and third. that under the exist
revenue which would have been collected upon
imported sugars if this duty had been main
tained has gone into the pockets OF the people,
shere are any Who still think that the surpiu us
should have been kept out OF circulation by
boarding it in the treasury or deposited in
banks without interest, while the government
upon the bonds deposited as security fer the
deposits. who think that the extended pen
sion Legislation was public robbery. or THAT
taiaed am content to lsav, the argument
wnere it now rests while VS. wait to see
whether these Criticisms will tahe,the for1Z OF
legislation.
TIE REVENUES.
The ravenues:for the fiscal year ending June
go q. and the e1penditnres- for all
balance of saHi.45sOs There were paid
ie deb. .a'.5n.ssss Thu 1 surc,as in the
AMI tns bank redemption fund. passed
furnished in large part the cash svaiiahle and
1set for tho paym .nts made upon the pablic
lebt Compared with the year lBea- our re-
,eipts from customs duties fell OH $s26ss:sil-
r. while Our receiDts from Internal r.v