The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-12-11

ng agreed upon the substantial provis-
ions of "a treaty between Great Britain
and Venezuela submitting the whole con-
troversy to arbitration. The provisions
Of the treaty arc so eminently just and
air that the assent OF Venezuela thereto
may confidently be anticipated.
Negotiations for a treaty of general ar
bitration for all differences between
Great Britain and the United States are
ar advanced and promise TO reach "A
successful contamination at an early
date.
The Consular Service.
The scheme of examining applications
tor certain consular positions, TO test
heir competency and fitness, adopted
Under an executive order issued on the
9th of September 1885, has fully demon
strated tho usefulness of this innovation.
n connection with this plan of exam
nation, promotions and transfers of de-
ensively made, with excellent results.
Fhe inspection of consular offices pro-
yided for by ar, appropriation for that
;ress has been productive OF such WHOLE
ome effects that ! hope this important
vork MN DC cOntInuIeu, l ueS sati 20 re- IN
ny last annual message in favor of pro-
yiding at public expense official resi-
lences for our ambassadors and min
sters at foreign capitals.
The secretary of the treasury reports
that during tho fiscal year ending June
GO. 1896. the receipts of the government
from all sources amounted 10 $09, 49,
0S rs. During the same period it's eX-
penditures were SiStG7s,6 i5 AZ. the excess
Of expenditures over receipts amounting
to S25, 2032l5 20. The ord nary eXpendi-
lures during the year were $40 1852 Il
less than during the preceding fiscal year.
IF the receipts mentioned there was de-
rived from customs the sum of l60,02l,-
~ 81, and from internal revenue $l+6,-
c.6l5 &C. The receipts from the customs
show an increase Of $7,S63,l2t % over thosa
Of the same source for the fiscal year
eendlhg June 90, 300, ana tne recelplS
from the internal revenue an increase OF
3.5Si,537 81. The value of imported duu-
able merchandise during the last fiscal
iear was S369,751,470 and the value OF the
,ree goods imported sos 967 40. being an
increase of SG,5l5 .675 i'm the value OF dut-
able goods over the preceding year. our
exports of merchandise. foreign and do
nestle, amounted in value to $SS2.GOi93S,
being an increase over the preceding we II
Of $75,06S.7 73. The total amount Of gold
exported during the last hScal year was
;1l2 i0g,9i7 and of silver $6054i go, being
an increase Of Si5,SH 1866 OF gold and Sl3-
4G.3S4 of liver over the expectations of
the preceding fiscal year. Tho imports OF
vold were S3i 055 and OF silver S2S,T71,-
iS6, being 81 S59G 95 less Of gold and SS,3jG.-
007 more Of silver than during the pre-
ccding year. The total stock OF metal &c
money in the United States az the close
Of the last fiscal year was 81 .22S N2d,O3', OF
which $jJ959L9Gi was in gold and S$i2S-
72S,01 in silver. On the last day OF No
vember, 1895. the total stock OF money OF
Ill kinds in the country was S22S. 1880,
and the amount in circulation not includ-
ing that in the treasury holdings Wds
d,G27, 0j5,Gn, being $22 GS per capita upon
an estimated Popqhiatlon OF % ~ I, ThG
States during the fiscal year ended Juno
30. 1896, amounted To Sl,l%46S 50, Of
| which SjS.S7S 400 was in gold coins and
| $l2 209 97S 81 in standard silver dollars,
| subsidiary coins and minor coins.
| iue number Of nauonaI banks organized
from the time the law authorizing their
creation was passed up TO October 81, 1896,
| was 5.051. and of this number 1868 were at
the date last mentioned in ?ctlNe OVcrd.
| ion, having authorized capital stock OF
| $3.50 0li,S95. and circulating notes amount
ing TO $2ll. il2, go.
| The total outstanding circulating notes
l of all national banks on the 3st day OF
1 October, 1896. amounted 10 S2SL553.SO1. The
| Increase in national bank circulation dur
| ing the year ending on that day was 81
| Jyg. 429. There were organized during the
| year preceding the date last mentioned
| twenty-eight national banks. located in
| fifteen states. During the wear, however
| thirty-SeVen banks voluntarily abandoned
| their franchises under the national law
| and in the case of twcnty-scVCn others IL
| was found necessary TO appoint receivers.
| Therefore. as compared with the year
| preceding, there was decrease Cf thirty
1 six i'm the number OF active banks. The
| number Of existing banks organized un-
i D.
| The number of immigrants arriving in
| the United States during the fiscal year
| was 3iS26I of whom $40, 4GS We're permitted
| to land. and 2,i99 were debarred and Re-
| turned to the countries whence they came
| at the expense OF the steamship COM
| Danies by which they were brought IN.
| rhe increase i'm Immigration over the pre-
| 'eding year amounted to A.f5l. II Is re-
! ported that with some exceptions the inn
| migrants OF tho past year were Of hardy
| 'ahoring class, accustomed and able To
| earn a support for themselves, ana IL il
| estimated that the money brought with
| them amounted TO at least $,OO.OOO
| From the life-saving service IL is re-
| ported that the number Of disasters to
| documented vessels within the limits of
| its operations during the year was 49,.
| These vessels had on board 4.60S persons.
| of whom 1856 were saved and Is lost. The
value of such vessels is estimated at
| SS,SS0l40, and Of their cargoes S3,Si6, 800,
| making the total value of property inn
| periled 12726.520. OF this amount 81 ,292,
707 was saved and 81 ,432.75 was lost.
The War Department.
The report of the secretary of war ex-
| hibits satisfactory conditions I'm the sew
| eral branches of the public service in
rusted TO his charge. The limit of our
military force as fixed by law is con-
tantly and readily maintained. The pres
| ent discipline and morals o. our army arc
| excellent and marked progress and eth
,.cncy are apparent throughout ats entire
organization. With the exception OF deli
|
| indian disturbances along our south
western boundary, in which the Mexican
,roops co-opcrated, and the compulsory
| nut peaceful return, with the consent OF
Great Britain. of a hand of Cree Indians
rom Montana 10 the British possessions
| 40 active operations have been TeQurcC
by the army during tho wear past.
'hanges i'm method Of administration, the
| abandonment Of unnecessary pests anC
consequent concentration % troops. and
the exercise Of care and vigilance ~ the
| Variou officers charged with the RESPONSE
| bility in the expenditure OF the appropria-
| tions have resulted i'm reducing 90 g
| minimum the cost OF maintenance OF oui
| military establishment. The entire army
has now been equipped with the new
| magazine arms, and wise policy demands
that all available public and private re-
| sources should be so employed as TO pro
| vide within a reasonable time sufficient
number TO supply the state militia will
these smodern weapons and provide 81
| ample reserve for any emergency. The
organized militia numbers 1l2.S79 men
The appropriations for its support by the
| several states approximate 81 6G,0OO an
| nualy and 500 600 Is contributed by thC
! general government. Investigation snow.
| 'hese troops to be usually well drilled
! and inspired with much military interest
| hut i'm many instances they are so De
| hcicnt I'm prOncr arms and equipment tina
| q sudden call to active duty would fnt
| them inadeCuately prepared for field ser
vice. / therefore recommend that promp
1 he FOL ran