The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1893-12-07

fui having In turn been displaced by an
other. Our newly appointed Minister, by
his timely good Offices, aided In "a peaceful
adjustment OF the controversy involved IN
the first conflict. The large American In
terests established in that country In con-
nection with the Nicaragua Canal were not
| moleeted
The canal company has. unfortunately. be-
come financially seriously embarrassed. but
| generous treatment has been extended 70
II by the Government OF Nicaragua. Tho
| United States are especially interested In the
successful achievement OF the vast undertak-
! Ing this company has in charge That II
should be accomplished under dstnctively
American auspices, and its enjoyment assured
not only to the vessels OF this country as n
channel OF communication between our Al.
lantic and Pacific seaboards, but 10 the ships
OF the world in the interests OF civilization,
Is a proposition which, In my judgment, does
| not admit OF question.
Guatemala has also been visited by the po-
hticai yicissitudes which have afflicted her
! Central American neighbors but the disso-
luton OF its Legislature and the proclnua.
ton OF dictatorship have been unattended
| with civil war.
An extradition treaty with Norway has re-
Gently been exchanged and proclaimed.
The eXtraditon treaty with Russiu signed
In March, 1887. aud amended and confirmed
10y the Senate In February last was duly pro-
claimed last June.
| HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
IL Is hardly necessary for me 10 state that
! the questions arising from our relations
| with Hawaii have caused serious embarrass-
men5 .-isi prior 10 tine installation OF the
/ present Administration the existing Govern
/ ment OF Hawaii had been suddenly over
thrown, and u treaty ofannexation had been
| negotiated between the Provisional Govern
/ ment OF the islands and the United States,
and submitted 10 the Senate for ratinca-
/ ton. This treaty wltbdre,y for
examination and dispatched Hon.
James II. Blount, of Georgia, TO Honolulu as
/ 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 a treaty
/ After thorough and exhaustive examination
/ Mr. Blount submitted 20 me his report show.
/ ing beyond all question that the constitution
/ al Government OF Hawaii had been subverted
withthe nctivc aid OF our urrepresentati i've to that
| Government and through the intimidation
/ caused by tho presence OF an armed naval
/ force OF tho United States witch was landed
! Tor that purpose at the instance OF our Min
/ ister. Upon the facts developed IL seemed to
I 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 rs far ~ practicable the status eN-
lsting at the time of our forcible intervention.
/ with view OF accomplishing this result
/ within the Constitutional limits OF Executive
! power. ana recognizing all our obligations
/ ana responsibilities growing out OF any
| changed conditions brought about by ourun-
! iustifable interference, our present Minister
/ NJ Honolulu has received appropriate in
| sructfons to that end. Thus far no informn-
| lion OF the accomplishment OF any definite
results has been received from him.
Additional adyces arc 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
iacts necessary TO u complete understand
ing OF the case, and presenting history of
all the material events leading up to the
present situation.
INTERNATIONAL Arbitration.
BY n concurrent resolution. passed by the
Senate February II. 1890, and by tho House
OF Representatives on the 30 of April follow
ing, the President was requested 80 invite.
from time TO time, as lit occasions may
arise, negotiations with any Government
with which the United States has
Or may haye diplomatic relations,
TO the end that any differences
or disputes arising between the two Govern
ments which canrrt be adjusted Nv diplo-
n agency mn reteFsess. e ~ rat II
and be peaeeably adjusted by such means.
! April Is, 1890, the International American
Conference OF Washington by resolut IN ex
pressed the wish that all controversies be-
tween the Republics OF America and the Ma
tons OF Europe might be settled by arbltra-
tton, and recommended that the Govern
ment OF each Nation represented
In that conference should communicate this
wish to all friendly powers. favorable re-
sponse has been received from Great Britain
In the shape OF Il resolution adopted by Par
Lament July lG last, cordially sympathizing
with the purpose In view, and expressing tho
hope that her Ma ajestys Government will lend
ready cooperation to the Government OF the
United States upon the basis of the concur
rcntresolution above quoted.
II affords me signal pleasure to lay this
parliamentary resolution before ,hs Congress
and 10 express my sincere qualification that
the sentiment OF two great and kindred Ma
tions is thus authoritatiyely manifested in
favor OF the rational aud peaceable settle
ment OF International quarrels by honorable
resort TO arbitration.
THE FINANCIAL QUESTION.
The Secretary OF the Treasury reportsthat
the receipts OF the Government from all
sources during the fiscal year ended June
80, 1893, amounted to siGl ,7l6, Sol % and its
expenditures to $i59, ,373. .67i.29. There was
collected from customs S205, 1856, ,0l6.73, and
from internal revenue Sl61 027, ,623.93 Our
dutiabc Imports amounted TO Si2l ,S56, I'll.
an increase of S52, i53, ,9O7 over the preceding
year, and importations free OF duty
amounted to 5iiI.5ii,2ll. n decrease from
/ the preceding year OF sl3,4j5i i47 Internal
| -eVenue receipts exceeded those of the pre-
/ ceding year 10y 81, li7, 1882.
II Is estimated upon the basis OF present
revenue laws that the receipts Of the Govern
ment for the year ending June 30. 1894, will
be s43O, ,l2l 3G5. IS and its expenditures :45s,-
/ l2l ,3653S, resulting in deficiency OF s2s,-
/ 300, 900.
SILVER PURCHASE REPEAL.
The recent repeal OF the provision OF law
requiring the purchase OF silver bullion by
/ the Government az a 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, It Is
I impossible to know at this time, precisely
what conditions will be be brought about
10y the change, or what, IL any, supple