The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-12-08

suggested, or the situation is by other in
cidents imperativcly changed, we should
continue in the line of conduct heretofore
pursued, thus in all circumstances exhibit
Ing our obedience to the requirements Of
public law and our regard for the duty en-
joined upon us by the position we occupy
in the family of nations.
A contemplation of emergencies that
may arise should plainly lead us to avoid
their creation, either through n careless
disregard of present duty or even an undue
stimulation and i'll timed expression Of
feeling. But l have deemed it not amiss
TO remind the congress that time may
arrive when correct policy and care for
our interests as well as a regard for the in
forests Of other nations and their citizens
joined by considerations Of humanity and
desire to see rich and fertile country
intimately related to US, saved from COM
pleto devastation, will constrain our gov
ernment to such action as will subsorve
the interests thus involved and at 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 a matter Of difference between
Great Britain and the United States their
respective governments having agreed up
on the substantial provisions Of a treaty
between Great Britain and Venezuela sub
mitting the whole controversy to arbtra-
ton. The provisions of the treaty are so
eminently just and fair that the assent Of
Venezuela thereto may confidently be an
ticipated.
Negotiations for a treaty of general arbi-
tration for all differences between Great
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vanced and promise to reach a successful
consummatiOn at an early date
The Treasury Deficit.
The secretary of the treasury reports that
during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1896,
| the receipts of the government from all
sources amounted to S409, 475 4OS. rs. Dur
ing the same period its expenditures were
| S434 67S, 654. 4S, the excess of expenditures
/ Ov6r receipts thus amounting to S25, 203,-
245.70. The ordinary expenditures during
the year were S4,015, S52 81 less than dur
ing the preceding fiscal year. OF the re-
ceipts mentioned there was derived from
customs the sum Of $1,000 ISL. 81 and
from internal revenue S14B, $50, ,6l5, SO.
. The receipts from customs show an in
crease of 81, 1858, 1874 22 over those from the
same source for the fiscal year ended June
30, 1896, and the receipts from internal
revenue an increase of SO, 5S4, 537. o.
On the 1st day Of November, 1885, the
total stock of money Of all kinds in the
country was 49, 2S5, 4l0, 500, and the
amount in circulation, not including that
Ia the treasury holdings, was 81, 627, ,055,-
GAL, being Sg2. SO 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 80, 1896, amounted to S71, 1888, 46S. 52,
Of which $5S, S7S, 400 was in gold coins and
s12, 300, 97s. 90 in standard silver dollars,
subsidiary coins and minor coins
The War Department..
The report QS the secretary Of war ex-
hibits satisfactory conditions in the several
branches Of the public service intrusted to
his charge.
The organized militia numbers liz, $40
men. The appropriations for its support
bY the several states approximate So, $780,
900 annually, and S400 900 is contributed
by the general government. Investigation
shows these troops to be usually well drilled
and inspired with much military interest,
but I'm many instances they are so deficient
in proper arms and equipment chat sud
den call to active duty would find them
inadequately prepared for field service. 1
therefore recommend that prompt meas
ures be taken to remedy this condition,
and that every encouragement be given to
this deserving body OF unpaid and volun-
taFy citizen soldiers, upon whose assistance
we must largely rely in time of trouble
During the past year rapid progress has
been made toward the completion of the
scheme adopted for the erection and arna-
ment of Notifications 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 tho recent generous response of congress
to the recommendations of the war depart
PostofiiOe Department.
Cur postodice department Is in good con-
lition, and the exhibit made of its opera
ticns during tho fiscal year ended June &c.
1896, II allowance is made for imperfec-
tions in the laws applicable to it, is very
] satisfactory. The K tai receipts during the
year wePo $50, 100 eos ID. The tolpl ex-
pendituros ,werU SJu, 626, 296. 81, exclusive
of 81, $50, S0s. 81 which was earned by tho
Pacific railroad for transportation and
credited on It's debt TO the government
There was an increase of receipts over the
previous year of 5,516, 0S0. 21, or IL per
cent, and an increase of expenditures of
SO, 996, 124.O2, or 4. AZ per cent.
The deficit for the last year, although
much less than that of the last and preced-
ing years, emphasizes the necessity for
legislation to correct the growing abuse OF
second class rates to which the deficiency is
mainly attributable The transmission at
the rate of cont a pound of sGrigl libFaFies
advertising sheets, "house orgqns" (perl-
Odicals advertising some particular
"house" or institution, sample copies and
the like ought certainly TO be discontiR-
ued.
The growth in weight Of SECOND class
matter has been from 299, 900, 900 pounds
in 1894 TO 3l2, 0O0, 900 in 1885 and to al
most 349 900, 900 in 1896 and it is quite
evident this increasing drawback is far