Evening journal., 1896-12-08

obligations TO the sovereignty of spain
will he superseded by higher obligations.
which we can hardly hesitate to recognize
and discharge. Deferring the choice OF
ways and methods until the time for action /
arrives, we should make thca depend |
upon the precise conditions then existing, /
and they should not be determined upon \
without giving careful heed to every con
sideration involving our honor and inter
est or the international duty we owe to
Spain. Until we face the contingencies
suggested, or the situation Is by other in
cidents impcratively changed, we should |
continue in the line of conduct heretofore
pursued, thus In oil circumstances exhibit
ing our obedience 20 the requirements oi
public law end our rcgcrd for the duty Gu
Joined upon us by the position we occupy
in the family Of nations
A contemplation of emergencies that
may arise should plainly lend us TO avoid
their creation, either through a careless
disregard of present duty or even an undue
stimulation and i'll timed expression Of
feeling But have deemed It not amiss
! TO remind the congress that "A time may
arrive when correct policy and care for
our interests, as well as a regard for the in
serests Of other nations and their citizens,
! joined by considerations Of humanity and
a desire TO sec rich and fertile country,
intimately related 20 US, saved from COM
plete devastation will constrain our gov
ernment TO such action as will suhserve
the interests thus involved and nc the same
time promise to Cuba and its inhabitants
an opportunity to enjoy the blessings Of
peace.
Venezuela
The Venezuelan boundary question has
ceased TO be amatter Of difference between
Great Britain and the United States their
respective governments having agreed up
on the substantial provisions of treaty
between Great Britain and Venezuela sub
mitting the whole controversy 20 arbtra-
tion. The provisions of the treaty are so
eminently just and fair that the assent Of
Venezuela thereto may confidently be an
ticipated.
Negotiations for treaty Of general arhi-
tration for all differences between Great
Britain and the United States are far nd
vnnccd and promise TO roach a successful
contamination at an early date.
The Treasury Deficit.
The secretary Of the treasury reports that
during the fiscal year ended June 30 1895,
the receipts Of the government from all
sources amounted TO siO9, 475. lOS. 7s. Dur
ing the same period its expenditures were
NtntfNl ofNhtfto AliN AAiArH VI th liilOlAHNi1
over receipts thus amounting 10 S2b, 208,
24b. 90. The ordinary expenditures during
tho year were Si,0l5, sb2 81 less than dur
ing the preceding fiscal year OF the ro-
ceipts mentioned there was derived from
customs the sum of S1CO,O2l, I5l .67 and
from internal revenue STAG, $40, 6l5. SO.
The receipts from customs show an in.
crease Of 81, s03, l34.22 over those from the
same source for the fiscal year ended June
80, 1885, and the receipts from internal
revenue an increase OF S3, 5s4, 587 0i
On the lst day of November, 1896, the
total stock Of money OF all kinds In the
country was 81, 2s5, 40, 500, and tho
amount In circulation, not including that
in the treasury holdings was 81 627 055, o.
64l, being S22 63 per capita upon an esti
mated population of II, 902, 600
The total coinage at the mints Of the
United States during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1896, amounted TO S7i, 1888, 1853 So,
of which sos S7s, 400 was in gold coins and
s12, 300, g1S. 52 In standard silver dollars,
subsidiary coins and minor coins
, The War Department.
The report of tho secretary OF war ex
b hibits satisfactory conditions in the severa
$ branches Of the public service intrus;ed {,
i his charge
q The organized militia numbers ll2 Sfs
g men. The appropriations for its support
J by the several states approximate S2,sO0,
600 annually. ard S40O, 600 IS contributed
{ by the rSneral government Investigation
Z shows tnusc troops TO be usually well drilled
I and inspired with much military interest,
but in many instances they are 80 deficient
: in proper aims and equipment that a sud
den call To active duy would find them
! inadequately prepared for field service
{ therefore recommend that prompt meas.
urcs be taken to remedy this condition.
s and that every encouragement be- given %
z this deserving body of unpaid and volun-
tary citizen soldiers upon whose assistance
D we must largely rely In time Of trouble
q During he rast year rapid progress has
i been made toward the completion of the
{ scheme adopted for the erection and arma
meut Of fort.ficntio' along our scacoast
while equal progress has been made In pro
viding the material for submarine defense
, in connection with these works.
= This improved situation is largely due
= to the recent generous response of congress
, 60 the recommendations Of the war depart
> ment q
Postofice Department.
+ Our postofice department is in good con
dition, and the exhibit made of its opera
q tions during the fiscal year ended June 80
q | 1896, II allowance Is made Tor iinpcricc
n tions in the laws applicable o. 1t, Is very
4 satisfact ny. The (, TIL receipts during tn,
Il year were $50. 409, 2OS.4O The total cx
\ penditures were 500 62G 206 a. exclusive
n of 81 55Q, sgs.27 which was earned by th'
n Pacific railvoad for transportation ant
i credited n It's debt to the government
/. There was an increase Of receipts over th'
4 previous ycir of S5,5lG, OSO.2l, or Z. I pei
/. cent, and an increase Of expenditures o
q So, S3G, l24 Or or 4.s2 per cont
/. The deficit for the last year, although
4 much less than that Of the last and prCc.d
n ing years, emphasizes the necessity fol
/. legislation TO correct the growing abusc q
. second class rates to which the deficiency d
: mainly attributnblc The transmission "a
4 the rate of cent pound Of serial libraries
"a advertising sheets, house Oreans' (peri
4 odicals advertising some particula
n "housc" or ins;ituiion) sample copies nnS
/, the Ike ought certainly TO be discont.n
- ucd.
I. The growth In weight of second elias
tnnffar has taou frntft ono Onu OOO pourd