Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-12-08

United States are especially interested in tho
successful achievement of the vast undertak.
ing this company has in charge That it
should be accomplished under dstinctively
| American auspices, and its enjoyment assured
| not only to the vessels ui this country rs a
| channel OF commuI ication between our Al
lantic and Pacific seabolrls. but to the Ships
OF the world in the interests OF civilization.
is proposition which, in my judgment does
not admit OF question.
Guatemala has also been visited 10y the pO-
litical vicisstudes which have afflicted her
Central American neiGhbors but the disso
luton Of its Legislature and the pro llama
tion OF q dictatorship have beep unattenle /
with civil war
An eStfadition treaty with Norway has re-
Gently been exchanged and proclaimed.
The extraditiOn treaty with Russia. signe1
in March, 1887. ani amended an CONFIRMED
by the Senatein 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 causel serious embarrass-
ment. Just prior to the installation OF the
present Administration the existing Govern
ment of Hawaii had been su ldenly over
thrown, aud a treaty OianneXation haI been
negotiated between the Provisional Govern
ment OF the islands and the United States,
and submitted 10 the Senate for ratiflca-
tion. This treaty [ withdrew for
examination and dispatched Hon.
James H. BlOunt. of Georgia, 10 Honolulu as
q special commissioner to make an impartial
investation Of the circumstances attending
the change Of Government, AMI ofall the con
ditions bearing upon the subject OF a treaty.
Alter thorough and exhaustive examination
Mr.. Blount submitted to me his report. show
ing beyond all questiontha the constitution
al Government Of Hawaii had been stbyertei /
with the active aid OF our representatives, that
Government, AMI through the intimidation
caused by tine presence OF an armed naval
force of the United States which was Ian led
for that purpose al the instance Of our Min
ister. Upon the facts developed il 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 AMI
to restore as far as practicable the status eX-
isting at the time Of our forciblo 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 10y our uu-
iustihable 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 ~
the Congress. together with all other infor-
nation at hand. accompanied by special
Executive message fully detailing all the
facts necessary 10 a complete understand
ing oi the cas-. and presenting history Of
all the material events leading up 20 the
present situation.
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATGoN.
By a concurrent resolution. passei 10y the
Senate February Il. 1880 and by the House
OF Representatives on the 3 OF April follow
ing. the President was requested TO invite.
from time 10 time. rs lit occasions may
arise, negotiations with any Government
with which tho United States has
TO the end that any difference
or disputes arising between the two Govern
ments which cannot be adjusted 10y diplo-
matte agency may be referred to arbitration
and be peaceably adjusted by such means.
April IS. 1890. the International American
Conference of Washington by resolution eX
p-,sse1 the wish that all controversies be-
tween the Republics Of America and the Ma
tiOns OF Europe might be settled by arbitrI-
tion. and recommended that the Govern
ment OF each Nation represented
in that conference should communicate this
wish 70 all friendly powers. 4 favorable re-
sponss has been received from Great Britain
in the shape OF a resolution adopted by Par
Lament July lG last, cordially sympathizng
with the purpose in view. and expressing the
hope that ner MaieSty'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 10 lay this
parliamentary resolution before the Congress
and TO express my sincere qualification that
the sentiment OF two great and kindred Ma
tions is thus authoritatively manifested in
favor OF the rational and peaceable settle
ment Of international quarrels 10y honorable
resort 10 arbitration.
THE FGNANC1AL QUESTION.
The Secretary OF the Treasury reports that
the receipts Of the Government from all
sources during the fiscal year ended June
So 1898. amounted 10 S4Gl 716, ,56l.0 and its
expenditures 10 5i59374. .67A29. There was
collected from customs S2O5. .55j .016.73. and
from internal revenue s1G1. .O27 .G23.9} Our
dutiable imports amounted TO Sl2l $50. III,
an increase Of $50 453, ,9O7 over the preceding
year. and importatiOns free OF duty
amounted to S444.5A,211. a decrease from
the preceding year OF Sl3, ,4jj. Az. Internal
revenue receipts exceeded those OF the pre-
ceding year by la. 1852.
It is estimated upon the basis OF present
revenue laws that the receipts Of the Govern
ncnt for the year ending June 3O 1891. will
oe $43O, 12l .365. IS andi its expenditures -lj5.-
l2l. .36j35, resulting in deficiency OF 92S,-
0J0.0OO
SILVER PURCHASE REPEAL.
The recent repeal OF the provision Of law
requiring the purchase Of silver bullion by
he Government as a feature Of our monetary
scheme, has made an entire chang in tho
complexion Of cur currency affairs. ! DO
not doubt that the ultimate result OF this
action will be most slutary and iar-relcl-
ing. In the nature OF taings. however. It Is
impossible 10 know at this time. precisely
what con litons will be be brought abOu.
by the change. or what. il any. supple
mentary legislation may. in tn lignt Of sIch
conditions, appear to bs essential or eX-
peient. or course. after the recent nntncial
perturbation time il necessary for the re- es-
ta5lishment OF business confidence. When.
however. through this restored confidence
the which money mas been frightened into
boarding places is returne 10 trade and en-
ltIIFlSP, a survey OF lut Siulllou VIII Ftpp-
ably disclose safe path leading to a per-
mantly sound currency abundantly sufficient
TO meet every requirement Of our increasing
population and business.
In the pursuit Of this object we should
resolutely turn away from aluring and
temporary expedients, determined to be con-
tent with nothing less than n lasting an l
comprehensive financial plan. In these cir
cumstances lam convinced that reasonable
delay in dealing with this subject, instead OF
being injurious, will increase the probability
OF wise action.
IMMIGRATION ASD QUARANTINE.
The Superintendent OF immigration,
through the Secretary of the Treasury, re-
ports that during the last fiscal year there
arrived at our ports 40 793 immigrants OF
these, 1868 were not permitted to land, un-
der the limitations OF the law, AMI 57l were
returned to the countries from whence they
came by reason Of their having become pub
lie charges Tnc total arrivals we're l4l OBJ
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
IFS supervision in preventing the entrance
and spread OF contagious diseases.
The admOnitons OF the last two years
touching our public health and the demon
strated danger b. the introduction ot con-
tagiOus diseases from foreign ports have in
Al Naa.a.