South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1893-12-07

dittons bearing upon the subject OF q treaty.
Alter thorough and exhaustive examination
Mr.. Blount submitted to mo his report, show
Ing beyond all question that the constitution
al Government OF Hawaii had been subverted
with the active aid OF our representatiyetoth that
Government, 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 1t seemed to
me the only honorable coursefor our Govern
ment to pursue was to undo the wrong that
had been done by those representing us and
10 restore as far as practicable the status ex-
isttnS at the time OF our forcible Intervention.
WIN view OF accomplishing this result
within the Constitutional limits Of Executive
power. and recognizing all our obligations
and responsibilities growing out OF any
changed conditions brought about by our un-
justinable Interference, our present Minister
at Honolulu has received appropriate In
structfons to that end Thus far no informa-
ton OF the accomplishment of any definite
results hos been received from him.
Additional advices are soon expected.
When received thoy will be promptly sent to
the Congress, together with all other infor-
Executive message fully detailing all the
facts necessary to a complete understand
Ing OF the case, and presenting a history Of
all the material events leading up to the
present situation
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
by concurrent resolution, passed by the
Senate February IA, 1880, and by the House
OF Representatives on the Sd Of April follow
Ing, the President was requested ':to invite.
from time to time, as At occasions may
arise, negotiations with any Government
with n which the United States has
to the end that any differences
or disputes arising between the two Govern.
ments which cannot be adjusted by diplo-
matte agency may be referred to arbitration
hQ lv a1f fnxIh ,,o ,nk, .
April Is, 1880. tho International American
, Conference OF Washington by resolution ex-
! pressed the Wish that all controversies be-
tween the Republics OF America and the Ma
ton, and recommended that the Govern
ment OF each Nation represented
In that conference should communicate this
| wish to all friendly powers. favorable re-
| Spouse has been received from Great Britain
| in the shape OF a resolution adopted BY Par
lament July 16 last, cordially sympathizins
| with the purpose In view, and expressing the
hope that her Majesty Government will lena
! ready cooperation to the Governmapts. fhe
, United States upon the ba .!S Or. me concur
rentresolution above G::lGod.
It affords me signal pleasure to lay this
! parliamentary resolution before rhe Congress
and to ey2-ses my sincere qualification that
the sentiment OF two great and kindred Ma.
| tiS,is Is thus authoritatively manifested III
1 favor Of the rational and peaceable settle
ment Of international quarrels by honorable
resort to arbitration
THE FINANCIAL QUESTION.
Tho Secretary OF tho Treasury reports that
! the receipts OF the Government from all
80, 1893. amounted 10 e46l, nc, 56l. "a and its
expenditures to e45s, 1914, 674.29. There was
collected from customs 9205, 855, 016.7S, and
from internal revenue S161 ,027, 623. SO. Our
dutiable imports amounted to s421 ,s56, III,
an increase OF e52, As, 907 over the preceding
year, and fmportations free OF duty
amounted to e444 ,544,211. decrease from
! the preceding year OF $13, ass, AT. Internal
revenue receipts exceeded those OF the pre-
ceding year by 81, lat ,455.32.
1t Is estimated upon tho basis OF present
| revenue laws that the receipts of the Govern
ment for the year ending June 80, 1894, will
be &4S0. 121 1855. SO and it's expenditures $685.
121 ,965.3S, resulting in a deficiency OF $685..
100000.
SILVER PURCHASE REPEAL.
The recent repeal OF the provision OF law
requiring the purchase OF silver bullion by
J the Government as a feature OF our monetary
scheme, has made an entire change In the
complexion OF our currency affairs. I do
not doubt that the ultimate result OF this
action will be most sslutary and far-reach-
ing. In the nature Of things, however It Is
impossible to know at this time, precisely
what conditions will be DO brought about
mentRry Legislation may, in the light OF such
conditions, appear to BIO essentia! or ex-
pedient. OF course, after tho recent financial
| perturbation time Is necessary for tho re- cs-
Enlistment OF business confidence. When
however, through this restored confidence
the which money has boon frightened into
boarding places Is returnea to trade aud ell.
terprise, survey OF the situation will prob.
ably disclose safe path leading to per.
mainly sound currency, abundantly sufficient
| to meet every requirement Of our increasing
population and business.
In the pursuit OF this object wo should
resolutely turn away from alluring and
! temporary expedients, determined to be con
tent with nothing less than n lasting ant
comprehensive financial plan. In these cir
cumstances I am convinced that reasonable
delay in dealing with this subject, instead OF
being injurious, will increase tho probability
OF wise action.
| IMAIoRATIoS AND QUARANTINE.
The Superintendent of Immigration
through the Secretary OF tho Treasury, re
ports that during tho last fiscal year there
arrived at our ports 40, 1913 immigrants. o
these, 1888 were not permitted 60 land, un
der the Limitations OF the law, and SIT wert
returned to the countries from whence the,
came by reason Of their having become pub
lie charges. The total arrivals were 14f ,03i
less than for the previous year.
,o Inc Secretary In his report gives an &c
tai service and Of the good work done under
its supervision In preventing tho cutr.uc,
and spread Of contagious discusses.
The admonitions OF the last two years
touching our public health and tho demon
strated danger OF the Introduction OF con.
tagous diseases from foreign ports hayo In
vested the subject OF National Quarautinr
with increased interest. A moro general and
Harmonious system than now exists, ACTING
promI tly and directly every where, and con
stantly operating by preventive means 10
shiold our country from the invasion OF dis.
ease. and at tho same time having duo re.
gard to the rights and duties OF local ageu-
cies. would, believe, add greatly 10 the
safety OF our people.
WORK OF THE AasrY.
Tho Secretary OF War reports That the
strength OF tho army on tho 30th day OF Sep.
temoer last was rs, 77S enlisted men and ga
officers.
Neither Indian outbreaks nor domestic VIC
lence have called the army into services dur.
ing the year, and the only active military
duty required Of It has been I'm the DepSrt.
ruent OF Texas, where violations OF tho nou-
trality laws Of the United States and Mexico
were promptly aud efficiently dealt with BY
the troops. ellciting the warm approval OIL
the civil md military authorities OF both
countries.
| rosToFFfcE DEPARTMENT.
The report OF tho Postmaster General con.
taips detailed statement OF the operations
Of the Postoflce Department during tho last
fiscal year and much interesting information
touching this important brauch Of the pub