Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-12-09

two revolutions, the party at first success
full having in turn been displaced by an
other. Our newly appointed Minister, by
his timely good offices. aided In n peaceful
adjustment OF the controversy involved in
the first conflict. The large American in
terests established In that country in con-
nection with the Nicaragua Canal were not
mOlested.
The canal company has, unfortunately, be-
come financially seriously embarrassed, but
n generous treatment has been extended 10
1t by the Government OF Nicaragua. The
United States are especially Interested In the
successful achievement OF the vast undertak-
ing this company has In charge That II
should be accomplished under distinctively
American auspices. and its enjoyment assured
not only to the vessels OF this country ms
channel OF commur ication between our At
lantic and Pacific seaboards, bug to the ships
Of the world in the interests oil civilization,
is a proposition which, in my judgment, does
not admit OF question.
Guatemala has also been visited by tn Q po-
litcal vcssitudes which have afflicted her
Central American neighbors but the disso-
luton OF it's Legislature and the proclams-
tion OF q dictatorship have been unattended
with civil war.
An eNtrndtion treaty with Norway has re-
Gently been exchanged and proclaimed.
The extradition treaty with Russia, signed
In March, 1887 and amended and confirmed
10y the Senate In February last, was duly pro-
claimed last June.
HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
II is hardly necessary for me to state that
the questions arising from our relations
with Hawaii have caused serious embarrass-
mcnt. Just prior to the installation OF the
present Administration the existing Govern
Of bal
thrown, and treaty OF fannexation had been
negotiated between the Provisional Govern
mont OF the islands and the United States,
and submitted to the Senate for ratifca-
tion. This treaty | withdrew for
examination and dispatched Hon.
james II. Blount OF Georgia, to Honolulu as
special commissioner TO make an impartial
investation OF the circumstances attending
the change Of Government. and OF all the con-
ditons bearing upon the subject OF treaty
After q thorough and exhaustive examination
Mr.. Blount submitted to me his report, show
Ing beyond all question that the constitution
al Government OF Hawaii had been subverted
with active aid of our representative to that
Government. and through tho intimidation
caused by the presence OF an armed naval
iorce OF the United States which was landed
for that purpose at the instance OF our MIN
lst6r. Upon the facts developedit II seemed to
ment TO pursue was to undo the wrong that
had been done by those represent .ng us and
to restore as far IA practicable the status ex-
listing at the time OF our forcible Intervention.
With view OF accomplishing this result
within the Constitutional limits OF Executive
power, and recognizing all our obligations
an.h responsibilities growing out OF any
changed conditions brought about by our un-
justinable interference. our present Minister
NJ HpDAlulu haa raaaital riata n
structions to that end Thus far no intorma-
tion Of the accomplishment of any definite
results has been received from him.
Additional advices are soon expected.
When received they will be promptly sent to
the Congress. together with all other infor-
nation at hand, accompanied by q special
Executive message fully detailing all the
facts necessary to a complete understand
ing of the case. and presenting history OF
all the material events leading up to the
present situation.
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
by a concurrent resolution. passed by the
Senate February IA, 1890, and by the House
OF Representatives on the Sd OF April follow
ing. the President was requested "to invite.
from time to time. as fit occasions may
arise negotiations with any Government
with which tho United States has
or may have diplomatic relations,
to the end that any differences
or disputes arising between the two Govern
ments which cannot be adjusted by diplo-
matte agency may I've referred to arbitration
and be peaceably adjusted by such means. "
April IS 1890, the International American
Conference OF Washington by resolution ex-
pressed tn" wish that all controversies be-
tween the Republics OF America and the Ma
tlOnS OF Europe might be settled by arbitra-
tion. and recommended that tho Govern
ment OF each Nation represented
in that conference should communicate this
wish TO all friendly powers. favorable re-
| sponge has been received from Great Britain
in the shape OF resolution adopted by Par
| lament July l6 last cordially sympathiZing
with the purpose in view, and expressing the
| hope that her Majcsty's Government will lend
ready cooperation TO the Government OF the
| United States upon the basis Of the concur.
| rentresolution above quoted.
Ii affords me signal pleasure to lay this
| parliamentary resolution before the Congress
AMI TO express my sincere qualification that
! the sentiment OF two great and kindred Ma
tons is thus authoritatively manifested il
favor OF the rational and penceable settle
,ncnt OF international quarrels by honorable
! resort to arbitration.
THE FINANCIAL QUESTION
The Secretary OF the Treasury reports that
| inc TtttlIlS Oh tHt uONtTuHltnl from III
SOURCES during the fiscal year ended Jun,
80, 1893. amounted to S46l TIC, sci. "a and III
expenditures to 1859, ,374 ,67429. There wal
collected from customs sos, 355 ,0l6.73, ant
! from internal revenue Sl61, OPT ,629 93. Oul
| dutiable imports amounted to 1921 ,S56, III
an ncrense OF ?52, 453, ,907 over tho preceding
| year, and importalions free OF dut!
! amounted to S444, 4,5ii,2ll. a decrease from
the preceding year OF S13, ,455.i Interna
revenue receipts exceeded those OF the pre-
cedng year by 81, lat, 1852.
II is estimated upon the basis OF presen
revenue laws that the receipts of the Govern
ncnt for the year ending June 80, 1894, will
be S430, l2l ,365. 80 and its expenditures 1858,
! l2l, ,315.3 49, resulting in a deficiency OF S28,
! 600. 900.
SILVER PURCHASE REPEAL.
The recent repeal OF the provision OF Law
requiring the purchase OF silver bullion b!
| the Government AZ II feature OF our monetar,
| scheme has made an entire change In tn,
! complexion OF our currency affairs. l dc
not doubt that the ultimate result OF thi
action will be most salutary and far-rea ch
| ing In the nature OF things however, II /
impossible to know at this time, precsel,
what conditions will be be brought abou
by the change. or what, II any, supple
mcntary legislation may, in the light OF sucl
conditions, appear to be- essential or ex
pedient. or course, after the recent flnanclG
perturbation time Is necessary for the re- es
tablishment of business confidence. WheI
| however, through this restored confidenC
the which money has been frightened int
boarding places is returned to trade and or
terprise, survey OF the situation will prol
ably disclose safe path leading to n pei
mainly sound currency, abundantly sufiicier
TO meet every requirement Of our increasin
/ population and business.
In the pursuit OF this object we shoul
resolutely turn away from alluring an
temporary expedients, determined to be col
tent with nothing less than a lasting an
comprehensive financial plan. In these ci
cumstances lam convinced that a reasonab
delay in dealing with this subject, instead {
being injurious, will increase the probsbilit
OF wise action.
IMMIGRATIoN AND QUARANTINE.
The Superintendent OF immigration
through the Secretary Of the Treasury, r