Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1893-12-15

| negotiated between the Provisional Govern
ment of the islands and the United States
and submitted TO the Senate for ratifica-
ton. This treaty I withdrew fol
examination and dispatched Hon
James H. Blount, of Georgia. TO Honolulu as
special commissioner to make an impartial
| invegtation of the circumstances attending
| the change of Government, and ofall the con
ditions bearing upon the subject of a treaty.
After thorough and exhaustive examination
| Mr. BIOunt submitted to me his report, show
| ing beyond all question that the constitution
| al Government of Hawaii had been subverted
withthe active aid of Ourrepresentatlvet otha'
| 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 MID
ister Upon the facts develOpedtt seemed to
me the only honorable course for our Govern
ment to pursue was to undo the wrong thai
had been done by those representing us and
TO restore as far az practicable the status eX-
isting at the time of our forcible Intervention.
With a 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 I'M
ustifable interference, our present Minister
at Honolulu has received appropriate in
structions to that end. Thus far no informa-
ton Of the accomplishment Of any definite
results has been received from him.
Additional advices are soon expected
When received they will be promptly sent &c
the Congress, together with all other lnfor-
nation ut hand. accompanied by special
Executive message fully detailing all the
facts necessary TO a complete understand,
in, Of the case and presenting history oil
all the material events leading up to the
present situation.
IETERNATIOSAL ARBITRATION.
Bva concurrent resolution, passed by the
Senate February a. 1890, and by the House
Of Representatives on the Sd Of April follow
ing the President was requested ito invite.
from time to time, as fit occasions may
arise negotiations with any Government
with which the 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 be referred to arbitration
and be peaceahiy adjusted by such means.
April u, 1890 the International American
Conference Of Washington by resolution ex
pressed the wish that all controversies be
tween the Republics of America and the Ma
/ tions Of Europe might be settled by arbitra-
ton. and recommended that the Govern
mnnt of each Nation represented
/ in that conference should communicate this
| wish to all friendly powers. A favorable re-
z
/ in the shape Of a resolution adopted by Par
| Lament July IS last, cordially sympathlzIng
! with the purpose in view, and expressing the
/ hope that her Majestys Government will lend
ready cooperation to the Government of the
/ United States upon the basis of the concur
rentrcs1utiOn above quoted.
It affords me signal pleasure to lay this
parliamentary resolution before the Congress
/ aud to express my sincere qualification that
/ the sentiment of two great and kindred Ma
/ tons is thus authOritatvely manifested in
favor of the rational and peaceable settle
ment Of international quarrelS by honorable
| resort to arbitration.
THE FINANCIAL QUESTION.
/ 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 S46l 716, sol. "a and its
! expenditures 30 S459 374, 674.29. There was
| collected from customs S205, 355, 016.73, and
! from internal revenue S161 OPT, 623 90. Our
! dutiable imports amounted to 1921. $50, III .
! an increase of 352, 453, 9O7 over the preceding
| year, and impOrtatiOns free Of duty
amounted to $444.544211, a decrease from
! the preceding year of $13, 455. 447. Internal
| revenue receipts exceeded those of the pre-
cedlne year by S7,t47, 455 3D.
| II is estimated upon the basis of present
| revenue laws that the receipts of the Govern
! ment for tho year ending June 80, 1894, will
be $40. 121, 365 80 and its expenditures 1853
! III 1865. 80, resulting in Il deficiency of 228,
| 600 900.
SILVER PURCHASE REPEAL.
The recent repeal of the provision Of law
/ requiring the purchase Of silver bullion by
| the Government as feature of our monetary
| scheme, has made an entire change in the
! complexion of our currency affairs. | do
! not doubt that tho ultimate result of this
| action will be most salUtary and far-reach-
/ in. In the nature Of things however, it is
/ inpos,ihle tn know at this time. precisely
what conditions will be be brought about
/ 10y the change, or what. if any, supple
mrntarv legislation may. in the light of such
conditions. appear 10 be essential or ex-
paii"nt. OF course. after the recent financial
perturbation time Is necessary for the re-"S-
| adjustment Of business confidence. When
! however, through this restored confidence
tn" which money has been frightened into
| boarding places is returned to trade and en-
terPriSG, survey of the situation will prob
ably disclose a safe path leading to a per
mainly sound currency, abundantly sufficient
To- meet every requirement of our increasing
population and business.
In the pursuit Of this object we should
resoIutely turn away from aIluring and
temporary eX1rdicntS. determined to be con
tent with nothing less than Il lasting and
comprehensive financial plan In these cir
rumStances lam convinced that a reasonable
delay in dealing with this subject instead of
being injurious, will increase the probability
81 wise action.
IMMIGRATION hND QUARANrINE
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