The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-12-20

| An eXtradition treaty with Norway has re-
Gently been exchanged and proclaimed.
The extradition treaty with Russia. signed
in March, 1887, and amended and confirmed
by the Senate in February last, was duly pro-
claimed last June.
| HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
It is hardly necessary for me to state that
the questions arising from our relations
with Hawaii have caused serious embarrass-
ment Just prior to the installation OF the
present Administration the existing Govern
ment OF Hawaii had been suddenly over
thrown, and treaty enumeration had been
negotiated between the Provisional Govern
ment of the islands and the United States,
and submitted to the Senate Tor ratifca-
ton. This treaty withdrew for
examination and dispatched Hon.
James n. Bount, of Georgia, to Honolulu as
O special commissioner to make an impartial
investation OF the circumstances attending
the change of Government, and ofall the con-
ditions bearing upon the subject of treaty.
After thorough and exhaustive examination
! Mr.. Biount submitted to me bis report, show
ing beyond all question that the constitution
al Government of Hawaii had been subverted
withthe active aid Of our representative to 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 developedit seemed to
me the only honorable course for our Govern
ment to pursue was to undo the wrong that
had been done by those representing US and
| to restore as far as practicable the status ex-
istins 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
and responsibilities growing out OF any
changed conditions brought about by our un-
| justifable interference, our present Minister
at Honolulu has received appropriate In
structions to that end. Thus far no intorma-
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 to
the Congress. together with all other infor.
nation at hand, accompanied by a special
Executive message fully detailing all the
facts necessary to complete understand
| ing OF the case, and presenting history OF
all the material events leading up to the
present situation
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
By concurrent resolution, passed by the
Senate February IA, 1890, and " the House
Of Representatives on the Sd Of April follow
ing, the President was requested "to invite.
|
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 peaceably adjusted by such means. "
April 1S, 1890, the International American
Conference OF Washington by resolution e1-
pressed the wish that all controversies be-
tween the Republics Of America and the Ma
tions Of Europe might be settled by arbitra-
tion, and recommended that the Govern
ment OF each Nation represented
in that conference should communicate this
wish to all friendly powers. A favorable re-
sponse has been received from Great Britain
in the shape Of resolution adopted by Par
lament July 16 last, cordially sympathizing
with the purpose in view, and expressing the
hope that her Majesty's Government will lend
ready cooperation to the Government Of the
United States upon the basis OF the concur
rentresolution above quoted.
| 1t affords me signal pleasure to lay this
! parliamentary resolution before the Congress
and to express my sincere qualification that
the sentiment OF two great apd kindred Ma
tions is thus authoritatively 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
tho receipts OF the Government from all
sources during the fiscal year ended June
80, 1893, amounted TO $461. ZIG, SCI. "a and its
expenditures to S459, ,374, ,674.29. There was
collected from customs .!5205, 1856, ole. IS, and
| from internal revenue $161, ,027, ,623. 93. Our
dutiable imports amounted to S42l, 1856, I'll,
an increase Of $52, ASS, 907 over the preceding
year, and importations free OF duty
amounted to S444. .544, ,211. a>decrease from
| the preceding year OF $13, 455, AT. Internal
| revenue receipts exceeded those OF the pre-
ceding year by 81, 147, 1852.
It Is estimated upon the basis OF present
revenue laws that the receipts Of the Govern
ment for the year ending June 80, 1894, will
be S43O, ,121, 1866. 35 and its expenditures $458,-
121. 1865. 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
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-
ing. In the nature Of things, however, 1t Is
|
what conditions will be be brought about
BY the change, or what, II any, supple
mentary legislation may, in the iisnt Of such
conditions, appear to be essential or ex-
| pedient. or course, after the recent financial
perturbation time Is necessary for the re-es-
! tablishment OF business confidence. When,
however, through this restored confidence
the which money has been frightened into
| boarding places is returned to trade and en-
| terprise, survey Of the situation will prob
ably disclose safe path leading to per-
mantly sound currency, sbundantly sufficient
| TO meet every requirement OF our increasing
| population and business.
| In the pursuit OF this object we should
resolutely turn away from alluring and
temporary expedients, determined to be con-
tent with nothing less than a lasting and
comprehensive financial plan. In these cir
| cumstances am convinced that reasonable
delay in dealing with this subject, instead Of
being injurious, will increase the probability
Of wise action
| IMm1aRAT1oN AND QUARANTINE.
| The Superintendent OF immigration,
through the Secretary OF the Treasury, re-
ports that during the last fiscal year there
| arrived at our ports 40, ,799 immigrants. or
these, 1868 were not permitted to land, un-
der the limitations OF the law. and SIT were
returned to the countries from whence they
came by reason Of their having become pub
lie charges. The total arrivals were 14l ,034
less than for the previous year. .....
The Secretary in his report gives an ac-
count OF the operation of the Marine Hospi-
tai service and Of the good work done under
its supervision In preventing the entrance
and spread Of contagious diseases.
| The admonitions OF the last two years
touching our public health and the demon
jstrated danger Of the introduction. Of con-
tagious diseases from foreign ports have in
vested the, subject OF National quarantine
With increased interest. Amore general and
harmonious system than now exists acting