The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-12-04

Free Coal and Free Iron and the strik-
ing or of the Dinerential Sugar Duty.
WARRINGTON, Dec. 4.-President Cleve-
lands message was sent to both houses of
congress at noon yesterday. 1t was not as
long as was expected, and dealt In gener-
alities to great extent, considerable
space being given to matters pertaining to
the diplomatic service. He says the tariff
act passed at the last session of congress
needs amendments, and he favors free
coal and free iron, as well as striking of
Of the differential sugar duty. The changes
in the national banking system suggested
by Secretary Carlisle are approved. Ex-
tended reference Is made to the work of
the various departments.
After referring to his efforts to impress
upon the Belgian government the need
lessness and positive harmfulness of its re-
strictions upon the importation of our
food products, our governments attitude
In the Brazilian revolution, and the re-
quest Of China and Japan that the agents
Of our government in these countries
should afford protection to the subjects
during the war, the president says:
Acting under q stipulation in our treaty
with Corea (the first concluded with
western power) 1 felt constrained at the
beginning Of the controversy to tender our
good offices to induce an amicable ar
rangement of the initial difficulty grow
ing out of the Japanese demands for ad-
ministrative reforms In Corea; but the
unhappy precipitation Of actual hostilities
defeated this kindly purpose.
Deploring the destructive war between
the two most powerful Of the eastern ma
hat ata1
interests in those countries may be pre-
served and that the safety of our citizens
there shall not be jeopardized, would not
hesitate to heed any intimation that our
friendly aid for the honorable termination
Of hostilities would be acceptable to both
belligerents.
Brief references to the dispute between
Great Britain and Venezuela regarding
the British Guiana boundary, the recogni-
ton OF the Hawaiian republic and our
peaceful relations with Mexico follow,
and then this reference is made to Mica
ragua:
The Troubles In Nicaragua.
Prominent among the questions of the
year was the Bluefields incident, in what
Is known 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 tho former government ex-
pressly recognized the sovereignty of the
latter over the strip, and limited form of
self government was guaranteed to the
Mosquito Indians. Early in the past year
efforts Of Nicarauga to maintain soyer-
eighty over the Mosquito territory led to
serious disturbances eliminating in the
suppression of the native government and
a nj ad ctrh tint ion fa okf
cable composite administration, in which
Nicaragua and alien residents were to
participate. Failure was followed by an
instruction.
For some months one, and during part
Of the time two of our naval ships have
been stationed at Bluefelds for the protec-
ton Of all legitimate interests of our cit
liens. In September last the government
at Managua expelled from its territory
twelve or more foreigners, including two
Americans, for alleged participation in the
seditious or revolutionary movements
against the republic at Blueflelds already
mentioned; but through the earnest re-
monstrance of this government the two
Americans have been permitted to return
to the peaceful management of their bust
ness. Our naval commanders at the scene
Of these disturbances, by their constant
exhibition Of firmness and good judgment,
contributed largely to the prevention Of
more serious consequences and to the res
toration of quiet and order.
Then follows references to the death of
Gar Alexander, the assassination of Pres
ident Carnot, the seal fisheries, the Saliva
dorean revolution, the abuse Of Armenian
Christians by Turkey, etc., after which
comes an exhaustive review of the report
OF the secretary of the treasury on govern
ment receipts and expenditures, coinage,
etc.
The recommendations of the secretary
of war that the army be increased to the
legal strength is approved. Regarding
the use of regulars in the Chicago strike
he says;
Troops in the Chicago Strike.
1t is hardly necessary to recall the fact
that in obedience to the commands of the
constitution and the laws, and for the pur-
pose of protecting the property of the
United States, aiding the process Of federal
courts and removing lawless distractions
to the performance by the government of
its legitimate functions, it became neces-
sary in various localities during the year
to employ considerable portion of the
regular troops. The duty was discharged
promptly, courageously and with marked
discretion by the officers and men, and tho
most gratifying proof was thus afforded
that the army deserves that complete con-
fldence in its efficiency and discipline
which the country has at all times mani
tested.
The president recommends the temper
airy revival of the grade of lieutenant gen.
eral of the army in behalf Of General John
NJ. Schoneld.
nf IN GtD1n fnrf nral In
reviewed at length, and regarding the de-
felt the message says:
The postmaster general states that this
deficiency is unnecessary and might be OBJ
waited at once if the law regulating rates
upon mail matter of the second class was
modified. The rate received for the
transmission of this second class matter
Is one cent per pound, while the cost
of such transmission to the government is
eight times that amount. Pretended news
papers are started by business houses for
the mere purpose Of advertising goods,
complying with the law in form only and
disseminating the pu blieations as soon as
the period Of advertising is over. The re-
suit is great loss of revenue to the gov
eminent, besides its humiliating use as an
agency to aid in carrying out the scheme
of a business house to advertise Its goods
by means Of trick upon both Its rival
houses and the regular legitimate news
papers.
Urging Additional warships.
The recommendation of the secretary of
the navy for the construction of addi-
tional battleships and torpedo boats is ap-
proved.
Referring to pension frauds the presl-
dent says;
The barefaced and extensive pension
frauds exposed under the direction of the
courageous and generous veteran soldier
now at the head of the bureau leave no
room for the claim that no purgation Of
our pension rolls was needed, or that con-
tinued vigilance and prompt action are
not necessary to the same end.
The recommendation contained in the
report OF the secretary of agriculture for
1889. TINT the yiciDua systpm Of nroIniG-