Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-12-13

suroerS Oh ner tranquility. There ought
TO be q new treaty of commerce and
navigation with that country to take the place
OF the one which terminated thirteen wears
ago. The friendliness Of the intercourse be-
tween the two countries is atteSted by the fact
that during this long period the commerce Of
each has steadily increased under the rule of
by conventional jealous rivalries or selfish dis
trust.
THE BLUEFrELDs INCIDENT
Prominent among the questions of the year
as the Mosquito Indian strip bordering on the
Atlantic ocean and within the jurisdiction of
Nicaragua. By the treaty Of 1860 between
Great Britain and Nicaragua the former gov
eminent expressly recognized the sovereignty
OF the latter over the strip and q limited form
Of self government was guaranteed to the Mos
quito Indians to be exercised according to their
customs for themselves and other jewellers
within its limits. The so-called native govern
aliens. for many years disputed the sovereignty
OF Nicaragua over the strip, and claimed the
right to maintain therein a practically indie
pendent municipal government. Early in the
past year efforts of Nicaragua to maintain SOW
ereignty over the Mosquito territory led to
serious disturbances, eliminating in the sup
preston of the native government and the at
tempted substitution of an impracticable COM
poSite administration, in which Nicaragua and
alien residents were to participate Failure
was followed by an Instruction, which for a
time subverted Nicaraguan rule expeling her
officers and restoring the old organization.
This turn gave place to the existing local gov
eminent established and upheld by Nicaragua.
Although the alien interests arrayed against
Nicaragua in these transactions have been
largely American, and the commerce of that
region for some time has been and still is
chiefly controlled by our citizens, we can not
eighty of Nicaragua over this important part
of her domain. For some months one, and,
during part of the time, two. of our naval ships
have been stationed at Bluefields for the pro-
lection of all legitimate interests of our cfti-
zens. In September last the govern
ment at Nicaragua expelled from its
farr two incl ndne
two Americans, for alleged participation inthe
seditious revolutionary movements against
the republic at Bluefelds already mentioned,
but through the earnest remonStrance of this
government the two Americans have been per-
mitted to return to the peaceful management
of their business. Our naval commanders at
the scene of these disturbances. by their con-
slant exhibition of frmneSs and good judg-
ment contributed largely to the prevention Of
tion Of quiet and order. 1 regret that In the
midst OF these occurrences there happened a
most grave and irritating failure OF
zen named Wilson, residing at Rama,
in the Mosquito territory. was murdered by one
the acting OF the
but so insecurity confined guarded that he
escaped, and, Notwithstanding our repeated de
mands. it is claimed that his recapture has
been impossible by reason Of his flight beyond
Nicaraguan jurisdiction.
The Nicaraguan authorities having given no.
tice OF forfeiture OF their concession to the
canal company on grounds purely technical.
and not embraced In the contract, have receded
from that position.
THE CZAR DEATH.
The recent death of the car of Russia called
forth the appropriate expressions of sorrow
and sympathy on the part Of our government
with his bereaved family and the Russian peo-
pie: as a further demonstratfon of respect and
friendship our minister at st. Petersburg was
directed to represent our government at the
funeral ceremonies.
RUSSIA IN BEHRING SEA.
The sealing interests of Russia in Behring
sea second only to own. modus
vivendi has therefore been concluded with
the imperial government restrictive of poach-
ing on the Russian rockerleS and of sealing in
waters which were not comprehended in the
protected area defined in the Paris award.
THE EZETA CASE.
The president briefly reviews the case of the
Salvadorean refugees, Gen. EZeta and COM
panions. with the action of this government in
the premises.
SPANISH INJUSTICE.
Attention is called to the exorbitant and I'M
Just penalties inflicted by the Spanish authOri-
ties in Cuba against American vessels and their
Mora indemnity has not yet been paid and there
seems to be no immediate prospect of collect
ing it,
TURKY AND THE ARMENIANs.
In my last annual message 1 adverted to the
claim on the part of Turizy of the right to expel
as persons undesirable and dangerous Ar
menians naturalized in the United States and
returning to Turkish jurisdiction. Numerous
questions in this relation have arisen. While
right of expulsion it will not consent that
Armenians may be imprisoned or otherwise
punished for no other reason than having
acquired. without imperial consent. American
citizenship. Three Of the assailants of Miss
Melton an American teacher in Mosul, have
been convicted by the Ottoman courts, and
am advised that an appeal against the acQuittal
Of the remaining i've has been taken by the
Tu rkish prosecuting officer.
The National Finances.
THE YEARS INCOME AND EXPENDITURES
The secretary of the treasury reports that
the receipts of the government from all sources
du1es the ana
penditures to s4i2 Coz, 1887, leaving deficit OF
S69, 800. 26O58
There was decrease of SIS 952 674. 6s in the
pared with the fiscal year 1893. There was col
lected from customs sI3l .sIs $50 g. and from in
ternal revenue Sl47,!68479.70. The balance OF
the income for the year, amounting to s93S15,.
517.97, was derived from the sales of lands and
other sources.
CUSTOMS AND INTERNAL REVENUE.
The value of our total dutiable imports
amounted to ss75 1899 os6. being s14s e57 6e5 less
than during the preceding year, and the i'm.
being S64 ,74s 675 less than during the preceding
year. The receipts from customs were $3.50
4s6 II less, and from internal revenue 81, 1896.
$780, 81 less than in 1898. The total tax collected
from distilled spirits was S85 259. ESQ., or
manufactured tobacco S2S, 6l7 1885,, and or
fermented liquors S31 ,414,7ss.04.
Our exports of merchandise. domestic an(
foreign. amounted during the year to Ss92, no.
572. beiHg an increase over the preceding veal
of 544. 495,37s
THE MOVEMENT OF GOLD AND SILVER.
The total amount of gold exported during thu
fiscal year was SO 1893 O6l as against sl0s $50 AZ
during the fiscal year 1898 The amount INT inn
ing the previous year. The imports of silver
were sl3,2s655a. and the exports were S50,45l,
265.
crc AID por-NTy PAID
The total bounty paid upon the production o
sugar in the United States for the fiscal yea
was s12 EOS. SO, being an increase of S2.725,
07s. OF over the payments made during the pre-
ceding year. The amount of bounty pal!
from July 1, 1894. to August %, 1891
operation of law, was 1866, 1854. The total ex
penses incurred in the payment of the bount!
upon sugar during the fiscal year was $3.50,
140.s5.
AN ESTIMATED DEFICIT.
1t is estimated that upon the basis of tn
present revenue laws the receipts of the gov
sn Sgrng the 1 sea m
penditures sf44 Az 1874, resulting in defci
of $50, 0O0 900.
THE NATIONS STOCK OF MONEY.
The first day of November, 1894. the tota
stock of money of all kinds in the coun
ssi 600 on the first day q, November
circulation cic, OF not included in the treasur
holdings, was 81 ,672. 093 Az. or S242 per capt.
upon an estimated population OF oo.SoI.oo A
the same date there was held in the treasur,
gold bullion amounting to S44615 .l07.55 and sill
yer bullion which was purchased at a cost @
Sl27 ,779.9sS.
SILVER BULLION.
The purchase of silver bullion under the &C
of July IA. 1890, ceased on the first day of No
vember, 1898, and up to that time there ha
been purchased during the fiscal year lily
65S 7S fine ounces at a cost of SS7l5 SCI b, a
average cost of S0.73l3 per fine ounce. The to
| tai amount of silver purchased from the tim
hot Low tool q
purchasing clause on the date last mentlone
was los 67I ,6S2.53 fine ounces which cost SlhS
eS1 002. D, the average price per fine ounce bein
s0.9s44.