The herald., 1893-12-04

circumstances attending the change Of
government, and OF all the conditions
bearing upon the subject of the treaty.
After thorough and exhaustive exam
ination Mr.. Blount submitted to me his
report, showing beyond all ques-
ton that the constitutional gov
subve.ted with the active aid OF
and through the intimidation caused by
the presence of an armed naval force OF
the United States, which was landed for
that purpose at the instance of our min
lister. Upon the facts developed it
seemed to me the only honorable course
for our government to pursue was to
undo the wrong that had been done by
those representing US, and to restore as
far as practicable the status existing at
the time of our forcible intervention.
With O view of accomplishing this
result within the constitutional limits
OF executive power, and recognizing
all our obligations growing out OF any
changed conditions brought about by
our uniustifiable interference, our pres
ent minister to Honolulu has received
appropriate instructions to that end.
Thus far no information of the accom-
plishment of any definite results has
been received from him. Addi-
tional advices are soon expected.
When received they will be
promptly sent to the congress,
together with all other information at
hand, accompanied by special execu-
tive message fully detailing the acts
necessary to complete understanding
Of the case and presenting history OF
all the material events lead
ing up to the present situation.
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
By current resolution passed by the
senate February IA, 1890. and by the
house of representatives the 3rd of April
following. the president was requested
to invite from time to time, as fit occa-
sion may arise, negotiations with any
government with which the United
States has or may have diplomatic rela-
ference or dispute arising between the
two governments, which cannot be ad-
| iueted by diplomatic agency, may be
referred to arbitration and BIZ peaceably
| adjusted bv such means. April ID,
1890, the International American con-
ference OF Washington, by resolution,
expressed the wish that all contfover-
sies between the republic of America
and the nations of Europe might
be sestled by arbitration, and
recommended that the govern.
ment OF each nation represented in that
conference should communicate this
wish to ali friendly powers. A favora.
BILE response has been received from
| Great Britain in the shape of resolu-
ilon adopted by parliament July ID last,
cordially sympathizing with ths pur'
pose in view and expressing the hope
that her majeBty's government will
lend hearty cooperation to the govern
ment of the United States, to Legislation
on the current resolution above quoted
a a-r.sa rn Lev this nA tlis-
mentafy resolution before the congkes
] and to express my qualification that thi
| sentiment OF the two great and kindred
nations is thus authoritatively mani.
tested in favor of the rational and peace.
able settlement OF international quarrels
by honorable resort to arbitration.
RAISED ENJOYS.
Since the passage of the act OF March
8, 1898, authorizing the president to
raise the grade of our envoys to CORE
spond with the rank in which foreign
countries accredit their agents here,
Great Britain, France, Italy and Ger
many have conferred upon their re-
spective representatives at this capital
the ttls of ambassador, and have re-
sponded by accrediting the agents of
the United States in those countries
with the same title.
A like elevation of the mission is an
nounced by Ruseia, and when made
will be similarly met. This step fit
tingly compares with the position the
United States holds in the family of
nations.
THE CONSULAR SERVICE.
During my former administration /
took occasion to recommend recast OF
the laws relating to the consular service
in order that it might become q
more efficient agency in the
promotion of the interests it was
intended to subserve. The duties and
powers of consuls have been expanded
with the growing requirements of our
foreign trade, discharging important
duties affecting our commerce and
and American citizens abroad, and in
certain countries exercises judicial func-
tions. These officers should be men of
character, intelligence and ability.
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.
Upon proof that the Legislation of
Denmark secures copyright to American
citizens, on an equal footing with its
own, the privileges of our copyright
laws have been extended by proclama-
ton to subjects of that country.
PUBLIC REVENUES.
The secretary of the treasury reports
that the receipts of the government from
all sources during the fiscal year ended
June 30. 1898. amounted to $461. 49,
56I94, and it's expenditures to $459, ,574,-
674.S9. There was collected from GUS
toms $206, ,355. .0l6.75, and from
Internal revenues $16l, ,027, ,623. .93.
Our dutiable imports amounted
to $421, ,S56, I'll, an increase of $52, ,453,-
901 over the preceding year, and impor-
tations free OF duty amount to $444, ,544,-
211, decrease from the preceding year
of $l3,455, ,447. The internal revenue
receipts exceeded those of the preceding
year by 81, 147 ,445 80.
The total tax collected on distilled
spirits was $54, 72O, ,25S 55. On manu-
factured tobacco $3l, ,889. .111.74 and on
fermented liquors $32, ,54S. $685. or. We
exported merchandise during the
year amounting to $8i7 .665, ,194,
decrease OF $182, 2,612, ,94y.54
from the preceding year. The
amount of gold exported was larger than
any previous year in the history of this