Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-12-10

come manifest. and ii is demonstrated that
her sovereignty IS extinct in Cuba for all
purposes OF its rightful existence, and
when a hopeless struggle for its reestah-
lishment has degenerated into a strife
which means nothing more than the use
less sacrifice of human life and the utter
destruction Of the very subject matter Of
the conflict, a situation will be presented
IN which our obligations to the sovereignty
of Spain will be superseded by higher OBJ
legations. which we can hardly hesitate TO
recognize and discharge.
Deferring tho choice of ways and meth
DDS until the time for action arrives. we
should make them depend upon the pre-
else conditions then existing and they
should not be determined upon without
giving careful heed to every consideration
involving our honor and interest. or the
international duty we owe to Spain. Until
we face the contingencies suggested. or
the situation is by other incidents impera-
lively changed, we should continue in the
line of conduct heretofore pursued, thus
in all circumstances exhibiting our cbeGi-
ence to the requirements of public law ana
our regard for the duty enjoired upon "
Ivy 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 a careless
disregard of present duty or even an un-
due stimulation and ill-timed expression
of feeling. But have deemed IL not amisS
TO remind the congress that a time may
arrive when correct policy and care for
our interest as we'll a regard for the in
terests of other nations and their citizens
joined by considerations OF humanity and
a desire TO see q Tlch ana fertile country,
intimately related to us, saved from COM
plete devastation win constrain our gov
eminent to such action as will subserve
same time promise to Cuba and its inhab-
itants an opportunity to enjoy the bless
ings OF peace.
Venezuelan Question.
The Venezuelan boundary question has
ceased to be "a matter of difference between
Great Britain and the United States, their
respective governments having agreed
upon the substantial provisions of a treaty
between Great Britain and Venezuela, sub
hitting the whole controversy to arbitra-
ton. The provisions Of the treaty are 50
eminently just and fair. that the assent of
Venezuela thereto may confidently be an
ticipsated.
General Arbitration with Great Britain.
Negotiations for a treaty of general ar
Britain and the Caited States are far adj
vanced. and promise to reach Successful
contamination at an early date.
The Consular Service.
The scheme OF examining applicants for
certain consular positions to test their
competency and fitness, adopted under an
executive order issued on the 10th of Sep
TENDER, 1885, has fully demonstrated the
usefulness of this innovation In connec-
tion with this plan of examination, pro-
motions and transfers of deserving in
cumbents have been quite extensively
made, with excellent results. During the
past year IS appointments have been made
in the consular service, II of which were
made to fill vacancies caused by death or
resignation or to supply newly-created
posts; two TO succeed incumbents removed
for cause, two for the purpose of displacing
alien consular officials by American citi-
zens, and four merely changing the Off
cial title of incumbent from commercial
agent to consul. Twelve of these appoint
ments We're transfers or promotions from
other positions under the department of
state, four of those appointed had rem
dered previous service under the depart
ment. eight were made of persons who
fi.f fafA ttaANe
were appointed to places not included in
tn order of September 20. 1885, and four APP
polntments as above stated, involved no
change OF lncumbency. The inspection or
consular offices provided for by an app~o-
priation for that purpose at the last ses-
sion of the congress has been productive
Of such wholesome effects that / hone thfs
important work Will in the future he con-
tinue l. | know of nothing that can be
done with the same slight expense so Inn
PROV lS TO the service desire to repeat
the recommendation contained in my last
annual message in favor Of providing a
public expense official residences for our
ambassadors and ministers at foreign cap
itals The reasons supporting this recon-
mer dation are strongly stated In the re-
subject seems of such Importance that |
hone It may receive the carly attention of
the congress.
Preservation OF Seal Life.
We have during the last year iabored
faithfully and against unfavorable condi-
tions to SECURE better preservation of seal
life in the Behring sea. Both the United
states and Great Britain have lately dis
patched commissioners TO these waters to
study the labits and condition of the seal
crease. Upon the reports of these com
missioners, soon 70 be submitted and with
the exercise Of patience and good sense on
nestly hoped that hearty cooperation may
be secured for the protection against
threatened extinction Of seal life in the
northern Pacific and Behring sea.
Our Finances
The secretary of the treasury reports
that during the fiscal year ended June 80. !
ie9G. the eeipts Of the government from
ali sources amounted to S409. 81. 40Ss78. Dur
inE the same period its expenditures were
S4af.G9S654.4S, the excess of expenditures
over receipts amounting to S25.203, $50. |
were Sl,Ol5ss.l2 q less than during the pre- 1
cfdtEg fiscal year. OF the receipts mon
TONED there We're derived from customs I
revenue S146. S30.6l5GG The receipts from
customs show an increase Of $685. y /
over those from the same source for the !
frcal Year ended Tune 80 1895 and the re- /
CENTS from internal revenue an Increase Of !
Imports and Exports.
The value Of our imported dutiab}e NOR |
cEaniise during The last fiscal year was
$aG1.l1 l10, and the value of free goods inn |
p0rteu p99bli79. icing an Increase Of So |
l23 30 i'm the value Of dutiable goods and /
s. ll.23l9A IN the value Of free taaas over /
The preceding year. cur exports of mcf-
chandtse foreign and domestic amounted I
in value 10 Sss2GQ6 93s. being an Increase /
over The preceding year Of s75.0ss 778. The |
Average ad Nal0rem duty paid on dBtiable 1
goods imported during the year was 80 = /
per cent aad on free and dutiabie goods /
taken together 2o.55 per cent.
Production of spirits
The cost Of collecting our internal rev.
crue VAS n per cent, against 81 per K
cent. for 81 Hseal year ending June ~. +
1sI5 Tive to production Of distilled 4
spirits cAcli. II fruit hfandies. was /
S5sa.4g3 t8Xaf gallons, being au increase /
or fe@4,l{s gallon over the preceding year. +
There vas also an iucreasc IF 4i3 90 gall I
IONS Fl spirits produced from fruit ais
compared with the preceding wear The \
TaUber IT barrels or beer pr0' iaea was +
p flas23 IS against 535sa,is4 4eed in +
IT. Hfecedirg fiscal year, hei. an In
cGea#e ~ 269. 3G6 barrels
Movement OF Metallic Money.
The total amount Of gold exported during 4
an I85t ilse0i year was SIZE a9,a3T and Gf H
sirer Sgs t4ls613 being an increase 81 S45,-
s 5 q gold. and Si&.zi6,a,4 81 silver over
he separations II the preceding fiscal
FL ar. WE IMPORTS 0i gold were &ss 323. -,
gn9 III silver sZs ~ .fsG being 81 N1a beiI less