The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-12-06
CLEVELAND'S MESSAGE.


The message of President Cleveland
read in both houses OF congress Monday
was follows: KY as
Message to the congress OF the United
statesi The assemblage within the nations
Legislative halls of those charged with the
duty OF making laws for the benefit Of gener-
Gus and free people impressively suggests the
exacting obligation and inexorable responsi-
bility involved In their task. At the threshold
Of such labor now TO be undertaken by the
congress- of the United States and in the
discharge of an executive duty enjoined by
the constitution, I submit this communica-
ton containing a brief statement OF the
condition of our national affairs and recon-
mending such Legislation as seems to be
necessary and expedient.
The history OF our recent dealings with
other nations and our peaceful relations with
them at this time additionally demonstrate
the advantage OF consistently adherinR to n
Arm, but just foreign policy, free from
envious or ambitious national schemes and
characterized by entire honesty and SIN
oerity. During the past year pursuant to
law OF congress, commissioners were ap-
pointed to the Antwerp Industrial exposition,
though the participation OF American ex-
hibitors fell far short OF completely lllustrat-
Ing our national ingenuity and Industrial
achievements, yet 1t was quite creditable In
view of the brief time allowed for prepara-
tiop.
have endeavored TO impress upon the
Belgian government the neediessness and
positive harmfulness of Its restrictions upon
the importation Of certain of our food
products and have strongly urged that the
rigid supervision and inspection under our
laws are amply sufficient to prevent the
deportation from this country of diseased
cattle and unwholesome meat.
The termination Of the civil war In Brazil
has been followed by the general prevalence
of peace and order. 1t appearing at an
early stage of the insurrection that its course
would call for unusual watchfulness on the
part Of this government our naval force in
the harbor Of Rio de Janeiro was strength
ened. This precaution am satisfied, tended
to restrict the issue to simple trial Of
strength between the Brazilian government
and the Insurgents, and to avert complica-
tions, which at times seemed imminent. Our
firm attitude Of neutrality was maintained
to the end, the insurgents received no
encouragement of eventual asylum from our
commanders and such opposition as they
encountered was for the protection Of our
cOlninerce anu was Clearly 1ustlncu by public
law. serious tension OF relations having
arisen at the close OF the war between Brazil
and Portugal by reason OF the escape of the
insurgent Admiral Degama and his followers,
the friendly Offices OF our Representatives
to those countries were exerted for the
protection of the subjects OF either within
the territory of the other. Although the
government OF Brazil was duly notified that
the commercial arrangements existing be-
tween the United States and that country,
based on the third section Of the tariff
act of 1890, was nbrogated on August 2s, 1894,
by the taking effect of the tarin law now
In force, that government subsequently
notified US of its intention to terminate such
arrangement on the first day OF January,
1895, In the exercise OF the tight reserved in
the agreement between the two countries /
invite mention to the correspondence
botween the secretary of state and the Rrn.
lillian minister ON this subject.
THE CHINA JAPAN WAR.
gratifying recognition Of the uniform
impartality OF this country towards all
foreign St tes was manifested by the coincl
pent request of the Chinese and japanese
governments that the agents OF the United
States should within proper limits afford
protection to the subjects of the other dur
ing the suspension of diplomatic relations
due to a state of war. This delicate office
was accepted, and a Misrepresentation which
gave rise to the belief that In affordng this
kindly unofficial protection our agents would
exercise the same authority which the with
drawn agents of the belljgerents had exer-
cised was promptly corrected. Although
the war between China and Japan endangers
oil, .,ft he ITntt IL I..un
our greatest consideration, by reason of its
disturbance OF our growing commercial
interest in the two countries and the in
creased dangers which may result to our
citizens domiciled or soiourning In the in
terror of China. Acting under a stipulation
in our treaty with Korea tthe frst concluded
with western power), felt constrained al
the beginning of the controversy to tender
our good Offices to induce an amicabe
arrangement of the initial difficulty growing
out of the Japanese demands for admins
trative reforms In Korea, but the unhappy
precipitation of actual hostilites defeated
this kindly purpose. Deploring the destruc.
tive war between the two most powerful OF the
eastern nations and anxious that our com
mercial interests in those countries may be
preserved and that the safety OF our citizens
there shall not be jenpardized, would not
hesitate to heed any intimation that our
friendly aid for the honorable termination oi
hosiilities would be acceptable to both bel
ligerents.
A convention has been finally concluded
for the settlement by arbitration Of the
prolonged dispute with Ecuador growing
out OF the proceedings against Emilio
Santos, a naturalized citizen OF the United
States.
Our relations with the republic OF France
continue to be such as should exist between
nations so long bound together by friendl,
sympathy and similarity in their form o
government. The recent cruel assassination
of the president Of this sister republic
called forth such universal expressions o
SORROW and coincidence from our people ant
government as to leave no doubt Of th'
depth and sincerity of our attachment. Tn,
resolutions passed by the senate and hous
of representatives on the occasion hav,
been communicated TO the widow Of Presi
dent Carnot.
THE GERMANY MEAT PROHIBITION.
Acting upon the reported discovery o
Texas fever in cargoes OF American cattle
the German prohibition against Importation
of live stock and fresh meats from thi
country has been revived. II Is hoped tina
Germany will soon become convinced thn
the inhibition is Ms needless as 1t is harmfu
to mutual interests.
The German government has proteste
against that provision of the customs tarii
act which imposes discriminating duty G
oDe-tenih OF one cent pound on sugar
coming from countries paying an expoI
bounty thereon, claiming that the exactio
OF such duty Is In contravention OF article
Ave and nine OF the treaty OF 1928 with Prus
sia. In the interests OF the commerce OF bot
countries and to avoid even the accusatio
OF treaty violation, recommend the repei
of 80 much OF the statute as imposes th'
duty and invite attention to the accom-
panying report OF the secretary of stat
containing discussion Of the question
raised by the German protests.
pEHaIso BRA AppuRArIoN