Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-12-06

LII opening the executive says: 'sThe
assemblage within the nations legis.
latiye halls of those charged with the
duty of making laws for the beneti,
of a generous and free people i'm,
pressiyely suggests the exacting obi
CATION and ineXonerable responsibility
involved in their task. At The thresh
old of such labor now to he under,
taken by the congress Of the United
States and in the discharge of the
executive duty enjoined by the consti
tuition, | submit this communication
containing brief statement of the
condition of our national affairs and
recommending such legislation as
seems to be necessary and expedicnt.
Regarding foreign relations The
president says: ''rhe history of oui
recent dealings with other nations and
the peaceful relations with them nj
this time additionally demonstrates the
advantage of consistently adhering tc
firm but just foreign policy free
from envious or ambitious national
schemes and characterized by entire
honesty and sincerity" Continuing
the president reviews various inter,
national affairs, saying apropos OF the
Chinese-Japanese war: Acting under
the stipulation in our treaty with
Corea | felt constrained at the begin
ming of the controversy to tender our
good Offices to induce an amicable ar
rangement of the initial difficulty. but
the unhappy precipitation Of actual
hostilities defeated this kindly pur.
pose"
Regarding the prohibition against
the lmportations of live stock and
fresh meats from this country by the
German government. the president
says: 1T is hoped that Germany will
soon become convinced that the prohi
bition is as needless as Vt is harm.
full to our mutual interests
The president recommends the re-
peal Of so much of the statute as inn
poses a discriminating duty on sugars
coming from countries paying an ex
port bounty, which was protested
against by Germany as controven
ton of the treaty with Prussia.
The prompt payment of S42J.oOo II
full satisfaction of all claims which
may be made by Great Britain grow.
ing out of the controversy as 10 fur
seals in Behring sea or the seizure OF
British vessels is recommended
Hawaiian affairs are alluded to very
briefly, reference being made to the
matter being submitted to the iudg-
mcnt and wider discretion OF con-
gress." Mention is made Of the rec
ognition accorded the new govern
ment.
Reviewing the Buefelds incidents
the president says: Eve cannot chal-
lenge the rightful sovereignty Of Mica
rdgua over this important part of her
domain"
After reviewing the course of events
in Samoa the president says: 81 in
wife an expression OF the judgment of
congress on the proprlety Of steps be-
ing taken by this government looking
to its withdrawal from its engage
ments with other powers on some rea-
sonable terms not prejudical to any
of our existing rights"
A BIG DEFICIT.
The secretary Of the treasury reports
the receipts Of the government from
all sources during the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1894, at ST., S02, 40S and
expenditures at $442. G05, 1853, leaving
a deficit of $69,S03,26 There was a
decrease of $15,952,674 in the ordinary
expenses of the government as COM
pared with the fiscal year 1893. There
was collected from customs $131, S1S,-
$50 and from internal revenus S147,-
1854 The balance of the income
for the year, amounting to S93,615,517
was received from the sales of lands
and other sources. Estimated upon
the basis Of our present revenue laws
the receipts Of the government during
the current fiscal year ending June 80
1895, will be 1921, 427, 74S and expendi
lures, S444, 427, 74S, resulting III def
icit Of S20.0O00O0.
Proceeding the president reviews the
report OF the secretary ct war and
concurs In that officials recommended
ton for an increase In the standing
army. The president suggests to con
greSs the temporary revival OF the
grade of lieutenant general In behalf
Of Major General John NJ Schofleld
Reviewing the report Of the attorney
general the president suggests that
an additional circuit judge for each
circuit court Of appeals would greatly
strengthen those courts and the con
fidenee reposed In their adjudications
In the same connection he urges upon
congress the necessity for immediate
legislation for the reorganization oi
the Union Pacific Railroad company
The president reviews the report Of
the postmaster general calling par
ticular attention to that portion which
stated that deficiency In the posta
revenues could be obviated at once
if the law regulating rates upon secont
class matter be modified.
The president concurs In the recon
mendatiens Of the secretary Of thu
navy for the construction Of additions
battleships and torpedo boats.