HARRISON'S FIRST. No Escape from an Inquisitive est demand. The failure of t/se treaty negotiated other countries on the same subject should be the other (section 3 of the Indian appropriation the United States during the civil war and fe under the administration of my predecessor similarly adjusted. JlilSlP act) authorized by the president to appoint now suffering from wounds or disease having an for the further and more complete restriction if W$£§YadnnKWe e* MMF^mcf^W^f *WM?iif mw ^p"? %-,,"%f| three commissioners to negotiate with these Indians origin in the service and the line of duty. Two of Chinese labor immigration, and with it for the accomplishment of some general if A I A S A E I of three necessary facts, viz: muster and disability, the legislation of the last session of congress dependent Many yeans ago Mr. Brown, of purpose and required: that any agreements made are usually susceptible of easy proof but thereon, leave some questions should be submitted to congress for President Harrison's First Annual I Will So Recognized W It Statoility don, Conn., was about to erect a the third, origin in the service, is often difficult open which congress should now approach ratification. On the 36th day of April I Assured. and in many deservingcasesimpossible to establish. in that wise and just spirit last I appointed Charles Foster, of Ohio, fence around o§e of his lots in that The recent revolt in Brazil in favor of the establishment Communication to That very many of those who endured the mi which should characterize the relations William Warner, of Missouri, and Major General of a republican form of government hardships of our most bloody and arduous of two great and friendly powers. While our city, and in order to save himself George Crook, of the United States army, commissioners is an event of great interest to the United States. campaigns are now disabled from Congress. supreme interests demand the exclusion of a uader the last named law. They Our minister at Rio de Janeiro was at once instructed diseases that had a real, not traceable origin in from the daily interrogatories which laboring element which experience has shown to were, however, authorized and directed first to to maintain friendly diplomatic relations service, we do not doubt besides, there Is another he incompatible with our social life, all steps to submit to the Indians the definite proposition he knew would be made by his neighbors with the provisional government and the class composed of men, many of whom compass this imperative need should be accompanied made to them by the act first mentioned, and Brazilian representatives at this capital, were served on enlistment of the three full years and with a recognition of the claim of these only in the event of a failure to secure the assent and passers-by he fcwd a sign Tariff Eeyision with Reasonable instructed by the provisional government to of re-enlisted veterans, who added a fourth year strangers now lawfully among us to humane and of the requisite number to that proposition, of service, who eseaped the casualties of battles continue their functions. Our friendly intercourse to open negotiations for modified terms painted on which he displayed all the just treatment. The accession of the young emperor Protection to Home and the assaults of disease, who were always with Brazil has therefore suffered no interruption. under the other acts. The work of the commission ot China marks, we may hope, an era of information in regard to^he* fence ready for any detail, who were in ever^ battle Our minister has been further instructed was prolonged and arduous, but the assent progress and prosperity for the great country Industries Indorsed. line of their command, and were mustered out of the requisite number was, it is understood, over which he is called to rule. to extend on the part of this government which he fancied could possibly be in sound health, and have, since the close of the finally obtained to the proposition a formal and cordial recognition of the made by congress, although the war, while fighting with the same indominable new republic so soon as the majority of the people desired or demanded. He narrated S A O A report of the commission has not yet been submitted. and independent spirit, the contests of of Brazil shall have signifiad their assent to In view of these facts, I shall not, as at civil life, been overcome by disease or concisely who was the owner of the Suggests the Minimum Deposit its establishment and maintenance. present advised, deem it necessary to submit the casualty. I am not unaware that the Result of the Conference Recently Hel land why he fenced it in how much agreement to congress for ratification, but it will pension roll already involves a very large annual of Bonds for National in Berlin THE SURPLUS. in due course be submitted for information. expenditure, neither am I deterred by that lumber the fence was to contain This agreement releases to the United States fact from recommending that congress grant a The present state of affairs in respect to the Banks he Indorsed. about 9,000.000 acres of land. The commission pension to such honorably discharged soldiers Samoan Islands is encouraging. The conference where he bought and how much a Measures Should Be Take to Preven provided for by section 14 of the Indian which was held in this city in the summer of and sailors of the civil war as having an Increase appropriation bill, to negotiate with foot he paid tor it the quantity of 1887 between the representatives of the United "Within our own borders a general condition of States, Germany and Great Britain has been adjourned THE CHEROKEE INDIANS RENDERED SUBSTANTIAL SERVICE oails to be used the name of the during the war, are now dependent upon their and all other Indians owning or claiming lands prosperity prevails. The harvests of the last because of the persistent divergence of WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.—The following is own labor for a maintenance, and by disease or lying west of the ninety-sixth degree of longitude summer were exceptionally abundant and the builder and the exact amount of land views which was developed in its deliberations. casualty are incapacitated from earning it. for the session of the United States of all such rade conditions now prevailing seem to promise president Harrison's message read at the The subsequent course of events in the islands lands was constituted by the appointment Many of the men who would be included in this a successful season to the merchant and the bo be inclosed. gave rise to questions of a serious character. in session of congress to-day: of Hon. Lucius Fairchild, of Wisconsin, form of relief are now dependent upon public manufacturer and general employment to our On the 4th of February last the German minister aid, and it does not, in my judgment, consist Self-satisfied that he had answered Hon. Jno. F. Hartranft, of Pennsylvania, and To the Senate and House of Representatives: working people. The report of the secretary o* at this capital, in behalf of his government, with the national honor that they shall continue Hon. Alfred M. Wilson, of Arkansas, and organized the treasury for the fiscal year ending June 30, all the questions that could be asked There are few transactions in the administration proposed a resumption of on June 29 last. Their first conference with to subsist upon the local relief given indiscriminately 1889, has been prepared and will be presented of government even temporarily the conference at Berlin. This proposition the representatives of the Cherokees was held at to paupers, instead of upon the ie regard to the fence, Mr. Brown was to congress. I presents with clearness the special and generous provision of th Tohlequah July 29, with ho definite results. was accepted, as coneress in February held in the confidence of those charged fiscal operations of government and I quite happy at the idea that he had nation they served so gallantly and Gen. Jchn F. Hartranft, of Pennsylvania, was last was informed. Pursuant to the understanding avail myself of it to obtain some with the conduct of the public business. prevented by ill health from taking part in the unselfishly. Our people will. I am freed himself entirely from impertinent thus reached, commissioners were appointed facts for use here. The aggregate receipts conference. His death, which occurred recently, sure, very generally approve such legislation Every step taken is under the observation by me, by and with the advice and consent from all sources for the year were §387,050,O08.84, inquiries. and I am equally sure that the survivors of the is justly and generally lamented by a people he of an intelligent and watchful people. The of the seuate, who proceeded to Berlin, derived as follows: From customs, Union army and navy will feel a grateful sense of had served with conspicuous gallantry in war But one night, or rather very early where the conference was renewed. The delibertions $220,832,741.68 from internal revenue, §130,881,513.92 state of the Union is known from day to and with great fidelity in peace. The vacancy relief when this worthy and suffering class of from miscellaneous sources,§3,235,803.23. extended through several weeks and resulted on a very disagreeable morning, Mr. thus created was filled by the appointment their comrades is fairly cared for. There is some •day, and suggestions as to needed legislation The ordinary expenditures for the in the conclusion of a treaty which will manifest inequalities in the existing law that of Hon. Warren G. Sayre, of Brown was awakened from a deep same period were §281,996,015.60, and the total find an earlier voice than that which be submitted the senate for its approval. I should be remedied. To some of these the secretary Indiana. A second conference between the expenditures, including the sinking fund, trust that the efforts -which have been made to commission and the Cherokees was beuun Nov. ot the interior has called attention. I is Bleep by a loud knocking at his front speaks in toese annual communications of were §329,579,929.25. The excess of receipts 6, but no results have yet been obtainedVnor is gratifying to be able to state the adoption effect an adjustment of this question will be productive door. The call appeared to be soargent the president to congress. Good will and cordiality over expenditures was, after providing for the of new and better methods in the war- department it believed that a conclusion can be immediately of the permanent establishment of law sinking fund, §57,479,129.59. For the current the calls of the pension ofhee for information have characterized our relations and expected. that Mr. Brown thrust his and order in Samoa upon the basis of the maintenance fiscal year the total revenues, actual and estimated, as to the military and hospital records of correspondence with other governments, of the rights and interests of natives. head out of the window and demanded are §385,000,000 and the ordinary expenditures, The cattle syndicate now occupying the lands pension claimants are now promptly answered, and the year just closed leaves few international actual and estimated, are §293,000,000, for grazing purposes is clearly one of the agencies and the injurious and vexactious delays that in no very gentle tone. "What responsible for the obstruction of negotiations making with the sinking have heretofore occurred are entirely avoided. questions of importance unadjusted. A N A I A N I N E E S S in blazes is the matter?" Standing with the Cherokees. The large body of agricultural fund, a total expenditure of §341,321,116.99. This will greatly facilitate the adjustment of aJJ No obstacle is believed to exist that can lands constituting what is known as the leaving an estimated surplus of §43,678,883.01. pending claims. shivering in his only garment Mr. Mention of the Fisheries Question a Cherokee' outlet ought not to be and indeed can long postpone the consideration and adjustment During the fiscal year there was applied to the not long be held for grazing and for the advantage Brown held the following colloquy New Extradition Treaty. purchase of bonds, in addition to those for the of the still pending questions of a few against the public interests and the sinking fund, §90,456,172.35, and during the O N E W S A E S with the intruder: The questions which have arisen during the best advantage of the Indians themselves. The upon satisfactory and honorable terms. The first quarter of the current vear the sum of past few years between Great Britain and the United States has now under the treaties certain "Does Mr. Brown live here?" §37,838,937.77, all of which were credited to dealings of this government with other A Interestin Event Occurring Durin United States are in abeyance or in course of rights on these lands. These will not be the sinking fund. The revenues for the fiscal "Yes. What do vou want?" Btates have been and should always be adjustment. On the part of the government of used oppressively, but it cannot he allowed that the Presen Administration. year endmg June 30,1891, are estimated by the the Dominion of Canada an effort has been apparent those who by sufferance occupy these lands shall "Mr. Josiah F. Brown?" marked by frankness and sincerity. Our treasury department at §385,000,000 and the The advent of four new states—South Dakata, during thejseason just ended to administer interpose io defeat the wise and beneficial purposes expenditures for the same period, including the North Dakota, Montana and Washington—into "Yes Josiah F. Brown." purposes are avowed, and our methods free of the government. I cannot but believe the laws aud regulations applicable to the sinking fund, at §341,130,477.70. This shows the union under the constitution in the same that the advantageous character of the ofter from intrigue. This course has borne rich fisheries with as little occasion for friction as "Is it the Mr. Brown who is building an estimated surplus for that year of §43,569,522.30, month and the admission of their duly chosen made by the United States to the Cherokee nation was possible, and the temperate representations fruit in the past and it is our duty as a nation which is more likely to be increased representatives to our national congress at the the fence on James street?" for of this government in respect of cases of undue than reduced when the actual transactions same session is an event as unexampled as it is to preserve the heritage of good repute "Yes, yes certainly. What of it?" hardship or of harsh interpretations have been A FULLRELEASE OF THESE LANDS, are written up. The existence of so large an interesting. The ratification of the votes cast •which a century of right dealing with hi most cases met with measures of transitory as compared with other suggestions now made and of the constitutions adopted in "Well, Mr. Josiah F. Brown, I have relief. It is trusted that the attainment to them, will yet obtain for it a favorable consideration. foreign governments has secured to us. required by the eighth section of the act of Feb. called to inquire if you intend to of our just rights under existing treaties, and in Under the agreement made between ACTUAL ANU ANTICIPATED SURPLUS 22, 1889, by the governors of said territories TH E TWO GEEAT CONGRESSES. virtue of the concurrent legislation of the two the United States and the Muskogee (or Creek) should have the immediate attention of congress paint that fence or will you whitewash respectively. Having, after a careful examination, It is a matter of high significance, and no contiguous countries, will not be long deferred, nation of Indians the 19th day of January, with a view to reducing the receipts of the found that the several constitutions and it?" 1S88, an absolute title was secured by the United less of congratulation, that the first year of and that all existing causes of difference may be treasury to the needs of the government as governments were republican in form and not States to about 3,500.000 of acres of lands. equitably adjusted. I recommend that provision closely as may be. The collection of moneys The answer and the window went he second century of our constitutional repugnant to the constitution of the United Section 12 of the general Indian appropriation be made by an international agreement for not needed for public uses imposes an unnecessary States that all the provisions of the act of congress down together and Mr Brown retired •existence finds, as honored guests within act, approved March 2,1889, made provision veritably marking theiwater boundary between burden upon our people, and the presence had been complied with, and that a majority for the purchase by the United States from the the United States and Canada in the narrow of so large a surplus in the public vaults is a to bed fully satisfied there could be borders, the representatives of all the of votes cast in each of said proposed states Seminole tribe of a certain portion of their channels that join the ereat lakes. The conventional disturbing- element in the conduct of private independent states of North and South lands. The delegates of the Seminole nation were in favoring of adopting the constitution no escape from Yankee inquisitiveness. line therein traced by the northwestern business. It has called into use expedients for having first evidenced to me their power to act submitted therein, I didso declare, by a separate America, met together in earnest confer•ence boundary survey years ago putting it into circulation of very questionable in that behalf, delivered a proper release and proclamation as to each, as to North Dakota propriety. We should not collect revenue for touching the best methods of perpetua in not in all cases readily ascertainable conveyance to the United States of all the lands and South Dakota on Saturday, Nov. 2, as to the purpose of anticipating our bonds for the settlement of jurisdictional questions. mentioned in the act, which was accepted by in and expanding the relations of mutual Montana on Friday, Nov. 8, and as to Washington beyond the requirements of thee A just and acceptable enlargement of the list of and certified to be in compliance with the on Monday, Nov. 11. Each of these a their Favorit interest and friendliness extended among sinking fund, but any unappropriated offenses for which extradition may be claimed statute. By the terms of both.the acts referred states has within it resources the development surplus in the treasury should be settled, as "them. That the opportunity thus afforded and granted is most desirable between this a to, all the lands so purchased were declared to of which will employ the energies of, and yield a there is no other lawful way of returning the country and Great Britain. The territory of be a part of the public domain and open to settlement for promoting close international relations comfortable subsistence to a great population. money to circulation and the profit realized by neither should become a secure harbor for the under the homestead law. But of From Harper's Monthly. The smallest of these new states—Washingtonstands a the increased prosperity of the states the government offers substantial advantage. evil-doers of the other through any avoidable the land embraced in those purchases, being in twelfth, and the largest—Montrfna— The loaning of public funds to the banks without The country (Republic of Columbia) represented will be used for thshortcoming in this regard. A new treaty on the aggregate about five and a half million third among the 42 in area. The people of these interest upon the security of government acres, three and a half million acres had already this subject between the two powers has been mutual good of all, I cannot permit bonds I regard as an authorized and dangerous states are already well trained, intelligent and from a a is S under the terms of the treaty of 1866 been acquired recently negotiated, and will soon be laid before expedient. It results in a temporary and unnatural myself to doubt. Our people will await by the United States for the purpose of patriotic American citizens.havingcommoninterests the senate. tied with important towns trade is increase of the banking capital of favored and sympathies with those of the older settling other Indian tribes thereon and had with interest and confidence the results to localities and compels a cautious and gradual states, and a common purpose to defend the integrity been appropriated to that purpose. The land very active provisions, principally flow from so auspicious a meeting of allied recall of the deposit to avoid injury to the commercial remaining and available for settlement consisted of and uphold the honor of the nation. O E I N E A I O N S wheat and maize, bread, pork and interests. It isnottobeexpectedthatthe of 1,8S7,796 acres, surrounded on all sides by iand in large part identical interest. The banks having these deposits will sell then- bonds lands in the occupancy of Indian tribes. Congress beef, potatoes, juca and many excel- Vi arecommendations of this international conference Some Differences Which, I Is Hope I I S E I E to the treasury so long as the present highly had provided no civil government for the of enlightened statesmen will have people who were to be invited by my lent grains, are abundant. The favorite "Will Be Amicably Settled. beneficial arrangement is continued. They now Refor in the Administratio a practically get interest both upon the bonds proclamation to settle upon these lands, except •the attention of congress and its co-operation The importance of the commerce of Cuba and beverage in the hot valleys is and their proceeds. No further use should be as the new court, which had been established at Tha Repea of the a in the removal of unnecessary barriers Porto Rico with the United States, their nearest made of this method of getting the surplus into Muscogee, or the United States court in some of On the 4th of March last the civil service a SOUr-SWeet liquor made from mocommasion and principal market, justifies the expectation the adjoining states, had power to enforce the •to the beneficial intercourse between the circulation, and the deposits now outstanding had but a single member. The va- lasses mixed with water, which recencies that the existing relations may be beneficially general laws of the United States. In this condition should be gradually withdrawn and applied to -nations of America, but while the commercial expanded. The impediments resulting from varying were filled on the 7th day of May, fre8hes, without beinc injurious to of things I was quite reluctant to the purchase of bonds. I is fortunate that dues on navigation andfrom the vexatious results which it is hoped will follow such a use can be made of the existing surplus, \J and since then the commissioners have been in- ,. r\ ±u .1.1.11 Al 1 treatment of our vessels on merely technical and for some time to come of any-casual surplus OPEN THE LANDS TO SETTLEMENT. this conference are worthy of pursuit But in view of the fact that the several thousand dustriously, though with inadequate force, en- a he a a S O W grounds of complaint in West India ports that may exist after congress has taken *and of the great interest they have excited, persons, many of them with their families, had should be removed. The progress toward an gaged in executing the law. They were assured classes it a a the necessary steps fof* a reduction of the revenue gathered upon the borders of the Indian territory adjustment of pending claims between the United it is believed that the crowning benefit will Such legislation should be promptly but by me that a cordial support would be given to he level of he he of States and Spain is not with a view of securing homeSteads very considerately enacted. be found in the better securities which may TZfT^^To^T^S^Z is a a called in a as rapid as could be desired. on the ceded lands, and that delay would involve them in much loss be devised for the maintenance of peace adopted in and of it. Heretofore the book a I an a he Questions affecting American interests in connection A I E I S I O N and suffering, I did, on the 23d day of March with railways constructed and operated ot ehgibles has been closed to every one, except a first a from he SUga AMONG ALL AMERICAN NATIONS, last, issue a proclamation, declaring that the by our citizens in Peru have claimed the attention as certifications were made upon the requisition a is a Onl and settlement of all contentions by methods and Reasonabl Protection to I lands therein described would be open for settlement of this government. It is urged that other under the provisions of the law on the of the appointing officers. This secrecy was the it in re that a Christian civilization can approve. governments, in pressing Peru to the payment dustries Should Not Be I a re 22d day of April following, at 12 o'clock noon. of their claims, have disregarded the property source of much suspicion and of many charges 7 .. 1 Whil viewing with interest our I recommend a revision of our tariff law, both Two land districts had been established and the rights of American citizens. The matter will be of favoritism in the administration of law. 8}Ve S a S a on of he facul- in its administrative features and in the schedules. national resources and products, the delegates offices were open for the transaction of business carefully investigated with a view to securing a The need of the former is generally conceded when the appointed time arrived. It is much to What is secret is always suspected and what is ties a so iv rise in tittle to he proper and equitable adjustment. A similar issue will, I am sure, find a higher satisfaction and an agreement upon the evils and inconveniences the credit of the settlers that they very generally is now pending with Portugal. The Delagoa open can be judged. The commission, with the is a i& I a as a a in the evidences of unselfish friendship to be remedied and the best methods observed the limitation as to the time when Bay railway in Africa was constructed under a hill approval of its members, has now opened for their correction will probably not be they might enter the territory. Care willbe taken which everywhere attend the intercourse concession by Portugal to an American citizen. the list of ehgibles to the public. The ehgibles that those who antered in violation of the law difficult. Uniformity of valuation in all our When nearly completed the road was seized by with our people. Another international for classified postoffices and customs are do not secure the advantage they unfairly Average^ Lengt of Life. ports is essential, and effective measures should agents of the Portuguese government. Formal now publicly posted in the respective offices, as be taken to secure it. I is equally desirable sought. There was a good deal of apprehension conference having greater possibilities for protest has been made through our minister at are also the certifications for ap -HUMAN that questions affecting rates and that the strife for locations would result in life is estimated to have ,-good has lately assembled, and is now in Lisbon against this act, and no effort much violence and bloodshed, but happily these pointments. The purpose of the classifications should be promptly decided. will be spared to secure proper relief. session in this capital. Invitation anticipations were not realized. It is estimated The preparation, of a new schedule civil service law was absolutely iv In pursuance of the charter granted by congress that there are now in the territory about 60,000 of customs duties is a matter of great delicacy to exclude another consideration connection was extended by the government, and under the terms of its contract with the The av- people and several considerable towns have because of its effect upon the busiuess of the with appointments under it than that of merit in he a a •under the act of congress of Jul government of Nicaraugua the Inter-Oceanic sprung up, for whieh temporary municipal governments country, and of great difficulty by reason of the as tested by the examinations. The busiuess 0 1 erage human life in Rome, under Canal company has begun the construction of have been organized. Guthrie is said 9,1888 to all maritime nations to send delegates proceeds upon the theory that both the examining wide divergence of opinion as to the objects that to have now a population of almost 8,000. board and the appointing omcers are absolutely Caesar, was eighteen years," says DrTodd Tlffi IMPORTANT WATER WAT may be promoted by such legislation. Some to confer touching the revision and Eleven schools and nine churches have ignorant as to the political views and associates between the two oceans, which its organization disturbance of business mayperhaps result from of Georgia, "now it is forty. The amendment of the rules and regulations been established, and three daily and five contemplates. Grave complications for a time of all persons on the civil service lists. consideration of this subject by congress, but weekly newspapers are published in this city, seem imminent in view of a supposed conflict of It is not much to say, however, that average in France fifty years ago was «governing vessels, and to adopt a uniform this temporary ill effect will be reduced to a whose charter and ordinances have only the some recent congressional investigations jurisdiction between Nicaragua and Costa Bica minimum by prompt action and assurance .'System of marine signals. The response to twenty-eight, and the mean duration sanction of have somewhat shaken public regard to the accessary privileges to be conceded which the country enjoys that any necessary this invitation has been very general and by the latter republic toward the construction confidence in the impartiality of the selections 7 4.^1/ In Geneva charges will be soon made as not to impair the Wa of works on the San Juan river, of THE VOLUNTARY ACQUIESCENCE for appointments. The reform of the civil ser- f, T°/2 a *very cordial. Delegates from twenty-six of the people from day to day. Oklahoma City which the right bank is Costa Rican territory. JUST ANU REASONABLE FKOTECHON vice will make no safe or satisfactory advance in he a liations are present in the conference, and '"of our home industries. The inequalities of the has a population of 5,000, and is proportionately until the present law and its equal administra- +,ifvn nlnvprl it -nnrf, -Hia I am happy to learn that a friendly arrangement prnea law should be adjusted but the protective principle as well provided as Guthrie with churches, has been effected between the two nations. tion are well established the confidence of the O a a 1XS part on ZHQ they have entered upon their useful work Should be maintained and fairly applied to schools and newspapers. Other towns and villages This government has held itself ready to promise, people, it will be my pleasure, as it is my duty, a a is a a re with great zeal and with an evident appreciation the products of our farms as well as our shops. have populations of from one hundred in every proper way, the adjustment? of all to see that the law is executed re re These duties necessarily have relation to other to a thousand scattered over the territory. I of its importance. So far as the agreemen a a questions that might present obstacles to the things besides the public revenues. We cannot order to secure the peace of this new community WITH FIRMNESS ANU IMPARTIAIitry. 1 -r-v completion of a work of such transceudant importance to be reached may require legislation If some of its provisions have been fraudulently a a in a in limit their effects by fixing our eyes on the public in the absence of civil government I directed to the commerce of this country, and, treasury alone. Tney have a direct relation evaded by appointing officers, our resentment he re of to give it effect, the co-operation of congress Gen. Merritt, commanding the department mdeed, to the commercial interests of the world. to home production, to work, to wages and to of the Missouri, to act in conjunction with The traditional good feeling between this country is confidently relied upon. It is itw*l\ut°\eS*% & 'la^Listlation 6 in on a all he a cities oi! the commercial independence of our country the marshals of the United States and the French republic has received additional We should have one view of the matter, and hold merry old England, fifty out of every and the wise and patriotic legislator should enlarge to preserve the peace and upon their requisition A N INTERESTING AND UNPRECEDENTED FACT testimony in the participation of our it with a sincerity that is not affected by the the field of his vision to include all of to use the troops to aid them in executing warrants ithat the two international conferences government and people in the international exposition 10,000 paid the last debt to nature consideration that the party to which we belong these. The necessary reduction in our public and in quieting any riots or breaches of held at Paris during the past summer. Shave bought here the accredited represenr.atives yearly, which means, instead of three is for the time in power. My predecessor on the revenues can, I am sure, be made without making the peace that might occur. He was further directed The success of our exhibitors has been gratifying. of thirty-three nations. Bolivia, the smaller burden more onerous 4th day of January, 1889, by an executive order to use his influence to promote good order The report of the commission will be laid score and ten, they averaged but one than the larger by reason of to take effect March 15, brought the railway and to avoid any conflicts between or with JEcuador and Honduras are now represented before congress in due season. The government score. Now, in the city of London, the disabilities and limitations which mail service under the operation of the civil the settlers. Believing that the introduction has accepted, under proper reserve, by resident envoys of the plenipotentiary the process of reduction puts upon both capital and sale of liquors, where no legal restraint or service law. Provision was made that the order as to its policy in foreign territories, the invitation the average is forty-seven years." grade. All the states of the American and labor. The free list can very safely be extended regulations existed, would endanger the public should take effect sooner 111 any state where of the government of Belgium to take part by placing thereon articles that do not peace, and in view of the fact that such liquors an eligible list was sooner obtained. On the in an international congress which opens at system now maintain diplomatic representation offer injurious competition to such domestic must first be introduced into the Indian reservation 11th day of March Mr. Lyman, then the only Brussels on the 16th of November for the purpose at this capital. In this connecon products as our home labor can supply. The before reaching the white settlements, I Signs of a Har Winter. member of the commission, reported to me in of devising measure to promote the removal of the internal tax upon tobacco would further directed the general commanding to writing that it would not be possible to have it may be noted that all the nations of relieve an important agricultural product from The crop of hickory nuts is unusually enforce the laws relating to the introduction of the list of eligibles ready before May 1, and requested ABOLITION preventOthe SLAVE TRADE W hemisphere, with one exception, in Africa. To shipment of slaves by ardent spirits: into the Indian country. The a burden which was imposed only because our that the taking effect of the order be large, and we must look for a eend to Washington envoys extraordinary revenue from customs duties was insufficient for presence of the-troops has given a sense of security sea. Our interest the extinction of this crime postponed until that time, which was done the public needs. If safe provision against fraud to the well-disposed citizens, and has against humanity in the regions where it survives subject to the same provision contained in the a ministers plenipotentiary, being the hard winter. The moss is growing can be devised the removal of the tax upon spirits has been increased by the results of emancipation tended to restrain the lawless.In oneinstance the original order as to states in whieh an elegible highest grade accredited to this govern- used in the arts and in manufactures would within our own borders. With Germany officer in immediateeommand of the troops interfered list was obtained. As a result of the revision of hlgrh on he Side of he re also offer an unobjectionable method of reducing further than deemedjustifiable in supportingthe The United States, on the contrary, the most cordial relations continue. the rules of the new classification and of the in- an!d 4.v. .„] 1 hard1 winter.'_x_-_ this forebodes a the surplus. defaeto municipal government of Guthrie, The questions arising from the return to the •Bends envoys of lower grade to all of elusion of the railway mail servica the work of empire of Germans naturalized in this country and he was so informed and directed to limit the The corn shuck is quite thick, and the commissioner has been greatly increased and •our sister republics. Our representative are considered and disposed of in a temperate the present clericleforce is found to be inadequate. I N I A N A N S this is another sign of a hard winter. in Paraguay and "Uruguay is a minister resident, spirit to the entire satisfaction of both governments. INIEBFRKENCE OF THE MILITARY I recommend that the additional clerks asked to the support of the marshals on the lines indicated I is a source of great satisfaction The goose bone looks like a young while to Bolivia we send a minister by the commission be appropriated for. The in. the original order. I very urgently Recen Acquisition by the Governmen of that the internal disturbances of the republic of duty of appointment is devolved by, the constitution resident and consul general. In view of the recommend that congress at once produce a leopard, and that means a hard winter. Hayti are at last happily ended and that an Larg Reservations. or by the law, and the appointing officers territorial government for the people. Serious apparently stable government has been constituted. -importance of our relations with the states are properly held to a high responsibility in its Our weather predictions are al-* The report of the secretary of the interior exhibits questions which may at any time lead to violent It has been duly recognized by the United exercise. The growth of the country and tb* of the American system, our diplomatic the transactions of the government with outbreaks are awaiting the institutions of ways wrong, and that means a States. A mixed commission is now in session consequent 1 the Indian tribes. SuBstantial progress has courts for the peaceful adjustment. The American agents in those countries should be of the in this capital tor the settlement warm winter. Now pay your money INCREASE OF THE CIVO, LIST been made in the education df the children of genias for self-government has been well illustrated Of long standing claims against the uniform rank of envoy extraordinary and school age and in the allotment of lands to in Oklahoma, butit is neither safe nor have magnified this function of the executive disproportionately. and take your choice.—Salisbury republic of Venezuela, and it is hoped 'that a -minister plenipotentiary. Certain missions adult Indians. It is to. be regretted that the wise-to leave these people longer to the expedients- It cannot be de denied, however, satisfactory conclusion will be speedily reached. ^Mo.) Presss-Spectator. which have temporarily served that the labor connected with this necessary This government has not hesitated to express policy of breaking up the tribal relation and of were so elevated by the last congress with them. Provisions should be made work is increased often to the its earnest desire that the boundary dispute dealing with the Indian as an mdividual did not a effect, and I recommend the completio for the acquisition of titles point of actual distress by the sudden I now pending between Great Britain and Venezuela appear earlier in our legislation. Large reservations of the reform thus begun with the inclusion towntlots in towns now established in Alaska, and excessive demands that are made upon an I held in common and the maintenance of Fire whicb originated in a lumber kiltb in for-locating town sites and for the establishment incoming admimstration for removals and ap of Hawaii and Hayti, in view of the authority of the chiefs and headmen have Pullman destroyed between $75,000 and of municipal governments. Only the mining MAY BE ABJCSTED AMICABLY pointments. But on the other hand it is not* deprived the mdividual of every incentive to the their relations to the American system of and in strict accordance with the historic title laws have been extended to that territory and true that incumbency is a conclusive argument $ 100.000 worth of car lumber and ten of the exercise of thrift, and the annuity has contributed of the parties. states. I also recommend that timely provision no other form of title to lands can now be obtained. for a continuance in office. Impartiality, moderation, an affirmative impulse towards a sixteen lumber kilns of the Pullman Car The advancement of the empire of Japan has The general land laws were framed with fidelity to public duty and a good attainment be made for extension to Hawaii of state of confirmed pauperism. Ouu treaty stipulations company. The loss is fully covered by in* been evidenced by the recent promulgation reference to this disposition of agricultural land in the discharge of it must be added should.be observed withfidelityan an invitation to be represented in the inter'national of a new constitution valued and it is doubtful if their operation in Alaska before the argument is complete. When those our legislature should behighly considerate of the for guaranties of liberty and providing would be benefited. We have fortunately not holding administrative offices so conduct conference now sitting at this capital. best interests of an ignorant and Helpless people. for a responsible ministry to conduct the extended to Alaska the mistaken policy of establishing themselves as to convince just political The reservations are now generally surrounded to a a $ 2 5 0 0 government. It is earnestly recommended that reservations for the Indian tribes and opponents that no party consideration by white settlements. We can no, judicial rights and processes in Corea be established A a ,The President discusses the silver question can deal with them from the beginning as individuals, or bias efforts in any way the longer push the Indian into the wilderness, and on a firm basis by providing the machinery with, I am Bure, betterresults. But any discharge of their public duties, we can more And recommends caution in authorizing superabundant it remains only by every suitable agency to Whale making his usual rounds yesterday necessary to carry on our treaty disposition of the public lands and any regulations easily stay the demands for semovaJa. push him, upward into the state of a self-supporting coinage he animadverts upon stipulations in that regard. The relating to timber and to the fisheries a P»Bt representative happened in Sam I am satisfied that both in and out of efaesified and responsible citizen. For the adult friendliness of the Persian government should have a kindly regard to their interests. •the difficulty experienced in enforcing the service great benefit would accru from the the,first step is to locate him upon a continues to be shown by its generous Bapkael's cigar store. As the tw ad not Having no power to levy taxes, the people of adoption of some system, by which the afficer •Chinese exclusion act on the northwestern farm, and for the child to place treatment of Americans engaged in missionary Alaska are wholly dependent upon the general would receive the distinction and benefit that mot in some time the conversation, at last him in school. School attendance should be frontier calls attention to coast defenses labors and by the cordial disposition of the government, to whose revenues the seal fisheries, shay to encourage the enterprise of our citizens promoted by every moral agency, and those make a large annual contribution. An appropriation •on. the seaboard suggests legislation iSSSS&S^aS&S^ tbe0^^. to S a 8 fortuneiBhoWing one in the development of Persian resources. A discussion failing should be compelled. The national for education should neither be overlooked Cor the better protection of judges anceofduty. I have suggested to the heads of twentieth of ticket No. 25,3&w which draft is in progress touching the jurisdictional schools for Indians have been veijy successful nor stinted. The smallness of the population the executive departments that they consider rand witnesses in United States courts, the treaty rights of the United States In Turkey. An and should be multiplied aud as far as possible, and the great distances between the settlements the $50,000 prize in October drawing of The whether a record might not be kept in earnest effort will be made to define those rights should be so organized and conducted as to facilitate offer serious obstacles to the establishment Louisiana State Lottory. Naturally of lack of which was made apparent in the atttack each bureau of all the elements, that to the satisfaction of those governments. Questions the transfer of the schools to the states of the usual territorial form of government. eourset Sam seemed much pleased at having upon Judge Field considers the necesit are covered by the terms "faithfulness," continue to arise in our relations with several or territories-in which they are located, when Perhaps the organization of several subdistricts, held the winning number, and assured The and "efficiency," aud a rating made showing tho countries in respect to the rights of the Indians in a neighborhood have accepted with a small municipal council of limpowers of dealing with trusts and other "enemies Post man at he would continue his business relative merits, oi the clerks oi each class, this naturalized citizens. Especially is this citizenship and have become otherwisefittedforited for each, should be safe and useful. of society renews the report of the postmaster the case with France, Italy, Russia and Turkey, rating to be regarded as a test of merit in making on the same scale and devote his personal such a transfer. This condition of things will Attention is called in this connection to suggestions general, and dilates with satisfaction and to a less extent with Switzerland. From promotions. I have also, suggested to th* be attained slowly but it will be hastened by of the secretary of the treasury relating to attention to his trade as formerly. In reply time to time earnest efforts have been made to the establishment of another port at entry in postmaster general that he adopt some keeping it in mind, and in the meantime that upon the progress made in the construction to- the question as to whether he nad any regulate this subject by conventions. An improper Alaska and of other needed customs- facilities plan by which he can* upon the basis co-operation between the government and the of a new and improved navy. use of naturalization should not be and regulations. ofi the ™c report, to the departmente, 2 Retting the money from the Loir mission schools, which has wrought much good, frequenWt W indicatee a permitted, but it is important that those who and of inspectio*s, the iehv ter company he said at Dncle Joe Bald- should be cordially and impartially sustained. nave been duly naturalized should everywhere tree merit of postmasters, of each class. They win who held another twentieth of the same The last congress enacted two distinct laws relating rV' he accredited recognition of the rights pertaining will be appropriately indicated in the official ticket, and he sent both their tickets thro*eh to negotiations with PENSIONS U' E A W I OHTNTA. to civilization of the country of then? adoption. $$ register and report of tfee department. That a the Wells Pargo Express company and The appropriateness of special conventions THE SIOUX INDIANS OF DAKOTA great stimulus, would thus be given to tbe above -Some Questions W Congress Should promptly receive*! the money through- the for a-relinquishment of a portion of their lands. A Fle a at Dependen Soldiers Should for that purpose is recognized in treaties service, I do not doubt, and such arectwrd would I same company. The Post man th*n, aaicr£ mX to the United States and forf dividing the remainder ttvw.' ajup* which this government concluded with a number \x* Consider. be the best defense ajainst removals tvoin office, Be Provided of European states, and it is advisable that the into separate reservations. Both were good-day, and started in search o* HcleMb-'•* W of lj$?X Our relations with China have the attentive BENJAMIN HAKKISON. The law provides a pension for "every soldier difficulties which now arise, in our relations with approved on the same day, March 2. The one Executive. Mansion, Washington, Xk C\, Pe& a Baldwin, but failed to find him— a» HouatW- PSA consideration which their magnitude and inter- 1 submitted to the Indians, a specific proposition, and sailor who was mustered uato the servioa oi JJps.) Post, Kwemhe* 1.