Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-12-22
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
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Is brief synopsis Of the presidents 15,-
000-word message TO the senate and
house of representatives:
The first part Is entirely statistical,
tending 70 show the general prosperity OF
the country. This prosperity the presi-
dent ascrihes to protective tariff, which,
In his opinion, has very materially assist
ed in keeping up the wages Of the working
people. He says 1t is not his purpose to
review the argument in favor Of a pro-
tectiye tariff as the result OF the recent
election must be accepted as having
introduced new policy. He says
we must assume that the present tariff,
constructed upon the lines Of protection,
is to be repealed and that there is to be
substituted for it a tariff law constructed
solely with reference to revenue.
The contention has not been between
schedules but between principles, and it
would be offensive to suggest that the pre-
yailing party will not carry into legisla-
tion the principles advocated by 1t and the
pledges given to the people. He recon-
mends leaving the revision Of the tariff to
the incoming congress.
The complicated and threatening differ
'ences with Germany and England relating
to Samoan affairs, with England in rela-
tion to the seal fisheries in the Behring
sea, and with Chill growing out of the
Baltimore affair, have been adjusted.
Rapid progress has been made in the de-
velopment OF American tin mines.
Our pig iron industry has been in
| creased.
Our foreign trade has increased over
| $12S, ,2S3 6O4 over the previous fiscal year.
Our coastwise and internal commerce
| continues to increase.
He recommends power be given to the
| president, by proclamation, to prohibit the
| fuI of in Pacific
| American vessels.
In speaking of negotiations with Canada
| with reference to commercial exchanges,
| the president says that the statement was
frankly made by the Canadian representa-
tives that favored rates could not be given
to the United States as against the mother
| country. Our relations must continue to
be intimate and they should be friendly.
| Canada has been unreasonable in many
cases, especially as to the fisheries and
sealing troubles and canal tolls.
The president suggests that we should
be entirely independent of Canada, and
that an American canal should be built
around Niagara Falls, and ship communi-
cation between the great lakes and the
seaports secured.
He favors the establishment of a harbor
and naval station at Pearl river, Hawaii.
In speaking of the army he favors the
work of building heavy guns and the con-
struction of coast defenses.
He recommends that degrees of murder
should be recognized in the federal statutes
as they are in all the states.
The aggregate of claims pending against
the government in the court of claims is
enormous. Claims to the amount of nearly
S400, 100000 for the taking off of or injury
to the persons claiming to be loyal during
the war are now before that court for ex.
animation. If this great threat against
our revenues is to have no other check
certainly congress should supply the de.
partment of Justice with appropriation;
sufficiently liberal to secure the best legal
talent in the defense of these claims.
The United States should give more sup
port to the Nicaragua canal. 1t is i'm
possible to overestimate its value.
The foreign steamships maintained by
our traffic are, many of them, under con
tracts with their respective governments
by which, in time of war, they will become
part of their armed naval establish
ments. Profiting by our commerce il
peace, they will become the most formida
Bile destroyers of our commerce in time Of
war. He has felt, and has before expressed
the feeling, that this condition of thing;
was both fntolerable and disgraceful.
He advises liberal subsidizing of Ameri
!. can vessels carrying the mails, and sug
gests the establishment of new lines.
|
the secretary exhibits great progress in th'
reconstruction. During the four year
twenty-five vessels will have beer
launched. He recommends such legisla
tion and appropriations as will encourage
and develop the naval militia which nov
numbers 1900.
, As to Indian agents he says: eff any
Legislation is possible by which the selec
tion of Indian agents can be wholly re
moved from all partisan suggestions o.
considerations, | am sure it would be ;
: great relief to the executive and a grea
benefit to the service"
The condition of the treasury is good
notwithstanding reports to the contrary.
International copyright has been extend
ed to Italy.
A reorganization of the infantry and ar
tillery of our army is advised.
Rapid progress has been made by tn
postoffice department. 1t is now self-sup
porting.
The work of the interior depart has beel
unusually large, but it has been kept il
good shape by the head of the depart
ment and his assistants.
The government of Alaska should be re
vised and made better.
The report of the secretary shows YER
t gratifying state of facts as to the condition
! of the general land office.
The work of the Indian bureau in tn
execution of the policy of recent legisla
tion has been largely directed to two chic
purposes-the allotment of land and tn
education Of Indian children.
AS to the pension office he says he be
lieves the organization is efficient and tn
, work done with fidelity. According to tn
commissioners report the maximum eA
penditure for pensions will be reached il
1894, when it will amount to S18S,0O0,0O
per annum. He adheres to his previou
views in regard to the care of disable
Union soldiers.
In an agricultural way we have mad
great progress, especially as to securin
the admission of our meat products int
: various European countries.
He says quarantine regulations, IL
spection and control was brought sue
denly to my attention by the arrival at ou
ports in August last of vessels infecte
with cholera. Quarantine regulation
: should be uniform at all our ports. Unde
the constitution they are plainly with
congress shall legislate. In his opinion
! the whole subject should be taken into nt
] tional control and adequate power give
+ to the executive to protect our peopl
against plague invaisions,
AS to immigration he says he think
"we have a right to owe duty to our ow
+ people, and especially to our working pee
Pile, not only to keep out the vicious, tn
ignorant, the civil disturber, the paupe
r and the contract laborer, but to check tn
too great flow of immigration now con
ing by further limitations.
The worlds fair will be an honor to th
United States.
4 Better protection for railroaders
= urged.
Election methods should be revised so s
+ not to give opportunity for SO much III
s fairness and fraud
He pronounces the lynching of so man
J colored people disgrace to the country.
= The message closes with the following
''There is no reason why the national il
fiuence, power and prosperity should NJ
observe the same rates of increase tht
# have characterized the past thirty year
4 We carry the great impulse and increase
u these years into the future: There iss I