The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-12-14

American domiclle.
The contention has not been between sched-
ules, but between principles and it would be
offensive to suggest that the prevailing
party will not carry into legislatiO.; the prin-
ciples advocated by it and the pledges given
TO the people. The tariff bills passed by the
house of representatives at the last session
were, as supposed, even IN the opinion OF
their promoters, inadequate and justified
only by the fact that the senate and house
of representatives were not III accord and
that a general revision could not, theretore,
be undertaken.
The public confidence in the purpose and
ability of the government to maintain the
paritv of all our money issues, whether coin
OF paper, must remain unshaken. The de-
mand for gold in Europe and the consequens
calls upon us, are in q considerable degree
the result of the efforts of some of the Euro
pean governments to increase their gold re-
serves, and these efforts should be met BY
appropriations upon our part. The condl-
tions that have created this drain OF the
treasury gold are in an important degree
political and not commercial. In view OF
the fact that general revision Of our reVe-
nue. laws in the near future seems to DO
probable it would be better that any changes
should be- @ part of that revision rather than
of temporary nature.
The report of the secretary shows very
gratifying state of affairs as to the condition
of the general land Office. The work OF is
suing agricultural patents which seemed to
be hopelessly in arrears when the present.
secretary undertook the duties of his Office
has been so expedited that the bureau Is now
upon current business. The relief thus AZ
forded to honest and worthy settlers upon
1oN1o bu gViuI tO thnm
sured title to their entries, has been of incal-
culable benefit in developing the new states
and territories.
have several times been called upon to
remove Indian agents appointed by me and
have done 30 promptly upon every sustained
complaint of un6tness or misconduct. l be-
lieve, however, that the Indian service at the
agencies has heen improved, and is now adj
uoinistered on the whole with good degree
of efficiency. If any legislation is possible
bv which the selection of Indian agents can
be wholly removed from all partisan sugges-
tions or consideration am sure 1t would DO
a great relief to the executive and a great
benefit to the service.
adhere to the views expressed in preVi-
GUS messages that the care Of the disabled
soldiers of the war of the rebellion ID mat
ter of national concern and duty. Perhaps
no emotion cools sooner than that Of gFatl-
tude, but cannot believe that this process
has vet reached point with CUR people that
would sustain the policy Of remitting the
care of these disabled veterans to the made
quate agencies provided by local laws.
Agricultural products constitute Ill per
cent, of our unprecedented exports for the
fiscal year, which closed June 30, 1892. The
total exports being 81, ,030, 287, ,030 and the
value of the agricultural products S793, ,7l7,-
676, which exceeds by more than Sl6O, ,OOO 600
the shipment of agricultural products IN any
previous year.
An interesting and promising work for the
benefit of the American farmer has been be-
gun through the agents of the agricultural
department in Europe, and consists IN efforts
to introduce the various products OF Indian
corn as articles of human food. The high
price of rye offered favorable opportunity
for the experiment. in Germany OF combln.
ing cornmeal with rye to produce a cheap
bread. A fair degree of success has been at
tanned and some mills for grinding corn for
food has been introduced. The secretary is
of the opinion that this new use for the pro-
ducts of corn has already stimulated expor-
tations and that if diligently prosecuted large
and important markets can presently be
opened for this great American product.
The suggestions of the secretary for an en-
larRement of the work of the department are
recommended to your favorable consldera-
tion. II may be, think, said without chal-
lenge that in no corresponding period has so
much been done as during the last four yeaEs
for the benefit of American agriculture.
We are particularly subject in our greas
ports to the spread of infectious diseases by
reason of the fact that the unrestricted I'M
M nxsokinn hrinca N ont nf hnROn0An
cities in the oyercrowded steerages of great
steamships large number Of persons whose
surroundings make them easy victims OF the
plague. This consideration, az well as those
affecting the political, moral and industrial
interests of our country lead me to renew
the suggestion that admission to our coun-
try and to the high privileges of its citizen
ship shall be more restricted and more care
full. We have, I think, right and owe
duty to our own people, and especially to
our working people, not only to keep out
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