Year: 1872

WARRINGTON, Nov. q, 1872.


Summary OF the Topics OF the Presidents


Mcssage-Esscnce Of Departmental Rec


Omme mendations.


The following is understood to be correct sum-
mary OF the topics OF the Presidents Message, the
subjects being herein grouped according to the
several executive departments to which they per-
tain Under the head OF Foreign Relations are
references to the successful result OF the Geneva
arbitration and the necessity OF early legisla-
tOn to give effect to several articles
of the Treaty OF Washington, and for the
disposition Of the SIS, 600 to be paid by Great
Britain in satisfaction Of the Alabama claims. Sat
lsfaction is expressed at the ending Of the dispute
about the possession of San Juan Island, through
the arbitration OF the Emperor william. Mention
Is made Of the organization and progress Of joint
commission to run and mark the boundary line be-
tween the United States and British North
America. Regret Is expressed in brief
terms, at the continuance OF q desultory
though desolating civil war in the island Of Cuba
and hopes are repeated that ii may not be Of much
longer Duration The delay OF the Spanish Amer
can Claims Commission organized under treaty
with Spain for the settlement of American claims
arising out OF the Cuban insurrection is alluded to
as being beyond the control OF either government
and the belief entertained that sat
isiactory progress will now be made
with such claims. The release OF DR.. Houard on
the demand OF this government claims friendly
word in commentator OF the good disposition OF
the Spanish government In the midst OF difficulties.
The restoration OF internal prosperity and good
order in France under a republican form of govern
ment is noticed as encouraging to the friends Of
republican government everywhere.


The approaching international exhibition at
Vienna is commended to Congress as q Mt
ting object for generous appropriation
In aid OF the display OF American art
and industry, and the sending over OF Amer
ican artissps to study and transplant to
this country such inventive ideas as are to be
gathered in reunion OF the industries OF all civil-
ized nations The visit OF the Japanese Embassy is
referred to as giving promise Of the extension of
the liberal foreign policy upon which that country
has entered in the past few years, and in this
connection the recommendation is renewed
that Congress shall provide for the education
OF sufficient number Of American youths as in
terpreters at our legations and cOnsulates In
China and japan. In treating of Mexico the Presi-
dent notices with satisfaction the improved pros
poets OF that country under a new administration
OF its affairs, and the apparent submission of all
classes to law and order; mentions the successful
negotiation OF treaty extending the term OF the
Joint Commission to settle the claims OF the citi-
zens OF each republic upon the other, and calls
attention to the report of the United States Com.
mission of Inquiry into the state OF the Rio Grande
border, as exhibiting situation OF gravity requr-
ing the best efforts OF both governments to sup
press. In relation to financial and commercial
affairs, the PRESIDENT aludes to the gratifying re-
ductons of the public debt and the interest burden
as exhibited in the report Of the Secretary
of the Treasury; asks careful cOnsidera-
ton OF the Secretary's recommended tions
in relation TO disposing Of the funding
loan authorized by law; approves the wise tarlT
reductions OF the last session; reports the steps
taken in execution or the law requiring relrench-
ment in the expense of collecting internal revenue:
speaks impressively OF the necessity OF restoring
the prosperity OF American shipbuilding and the
carrying trade, ana suggests how they may be In
part restored; condemns the speculative opera
tions IN the gold and currency OF the
country, as bringing paralysis and loss upon
legitimate trade and industry, and defends the
measures taken by the government for the relief Of
the business interest Referring to military affairs
he pays graceful tribute to the character and SER
vices OF the late General Meade, and recommends
as in his last Message, that the staf corps OF the
army, In which all promotions and appointments
were stopped by the law of 1850, be now re-estab-
lished on footing commensurate with the re-
duced necessities of the service.


The decay OF the Navy IL pointed out, and the
several recommendations Of the Secretary OF the
Navy including the building Of small cruisers, the
OF compound marine engines and other sur-
gestions are approved. The advantage Of appoint
ing officers above the grade OF captain by selection
instead OF seniority alone Is reasserted With refer
ence to matters pertaining to the Interior De-
partment the President reasserts, substan-
viz
policy, and promises its continuance with sucn
notifications as experience or exigencv may re-
quire. The astonishing increase in population,
wealth, industry and education, as attested by the
tabulations OF the census returns, covering de-
cade nearly half consumed by great war, Is
pointed out as subject for national pride and
gratitude, and the suggestions of the Com
missioner for closer and more frequent
enumeration OF the subject matters of
census approved. The appropriation OF
the proceeds Of the sales OF public lands to the fur
therance Of education is again suggested and the
benefits Of the bureau established at Washington to
the cause Of education asserted. The agricultural
interests OF the country receive notice In mention
OF the operations Of the agricultural bureau. The
project Of establishing telegraph service IN con-
nection with the postal system is strongly
recommended, and the careful atten.
tion Of Congress invited to the Postmaster
Generals views In relation to re-estabshing and
enlarging OF the Ocean Mail service under our own
flag, and abolishing or restricting the ranking
system. The President makes no direct recon-
mendation on the question Of amnesty, but reaches
the subject indirectly by suggesting that If amnesty
be extended to those excluded from the provisions
Of the late bill 1t be upon individual application