The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-10

THE CARS PEACE PROPOSAL.

greece"
THE CARS PEACE PROPOSAL.
Referring to the proposal of the car Of
Russia for a general reduction of the
great military establishments, the presi-
dent says: His majesty was at once in
formed of the cordial sympathy involved
ir his exalted proposal. and of the readi-
ness of the United States to take part in
the conference"
The president says that the newly-ac-
credited envoy of the United States TO
looking to the disposal of matters in con-
troversy with Turkey for a number OF
ears
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.
Abiding to the ~inancial affairs of the
country, the president says in part: The
secretary of the treasury reports that the
receipts of the government from ali
sources during the fiscal year ended June
81. 1855. including s64. I5i. 223 received from
sale OF Pacific railroads., amounted 10
$iO5, 321. S35, and its expenditures to Ii3,-
46S. 49,.
1T is estimated upon the basis of pres
ent revenue laws that the receipts of the
government for the year ending June 80.
1859. will be s5I7, S74, 645. and it's eXpendi-
lures $3.50, S74,G47, resulting in a deficiency
of SIP, COS, 600.
I'm my Judgment. the present condition
of the treasury amply j~ustifieS the i'm
mediate enactment of the legislation rec
commended one year ago, under which a
portion of the gold holdings should be
placed in Il trust fund. from which green
backs SHOULD be redeemd upon presenta-
ton. but when once redeemed should not
thereaft,- De paid out except for gold.
II is not TO be inferred that other legis-
lation relating to our currency is not re.
QIiTed: on the contrary, there is an OBJ
viouS demand for It,"
COMMUNICATION WITH ACQUIRED
ISLANDS.
The president says that in view of tn.
recent acquisition Of territory by tho
United States, there should be establishes
regular ana frequent steamship comInunr-
cation, under the American flag, with the
~newly-acquired Stands.
THE YELLOW FEVER PROBLEM.
In View, also. OF the increased imDor-
lance of the proposed urmation OF >,
commission of sanitary experts to inves-
tigate the yellow fever problem. owing
to the military occupation of Cuba, the
president recommends that congress pro-
vide for such a commission.
INCREASED REGULAR ARMY.
The recommendation made by the sec.
rotary of wal for the increase of the reg.
ular military establishment has the presi-
dents unqualified approval. He says that
ii IS his purpose to muster out the entire
volunteer army as soon as congress shall
provide for the increase of the regular
establishment He recommends the erec-
ton of Il building for the department Of
justice, and suggests also the adviSabiiitS
of making suitable provision for the su.
prem court.
SECRETARY LONGS RECOMMENDA
TIONS APPROVED.
He earnestly approves OF the
dationS Of Secretary Long as to the in
crease Of the navy, and recommends also
that the grades OF admiral and Vice-ad-
mir1l be temporarily revived. 10 be filled
by officers who have especially GiStin-
Suished themselves in the wa- with
Spain.
The president earnestly urges early leg
is!ation for the taking OF the twelfth
census, and legislation providing for the
education of the 5000 white children i'll
the Indian territory.