President's Message 1879 to Congress on foreign affairs
The message reviews 1879 events including a financial crisis, a captive vessel incident, and a trend toward reduced partisanship. It covers foreign relations with major powers, the Vienna Exposition, China, Geneva award payments, boundary surveys with Britain, and claims under the treaty of Washington. It also discusses expatriation law, Spain Cuba events, and naval options amid the Virginius affair.
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Washington
Senate
Geneva
Congress
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Lake of the Woods
Duke of the Woods
Egypt
Republic of Santo Domingo
Denmark
Mexico
Claims Commission
Swiss Free States
Executive Departments
Executive Department
Ike Congress
Virginius
New York
Commercial Marine of the
Newark
Santiago de Cuba
Legation
Cuba
Constitutional Amendment Sought for President Vice President Choice
Amid congressional moves the House pushes a constitutional amendment to improve the method of electing the President and Vice President. It proposes a report to river state legislatures for ratification and hints at two additional ideas from the author.
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CYBU
Tste Congress
Priveleges
United States
Amendments on Executive power and fiscal restraint proposed
The speech argues two constitutional amendments to curb Congress after hours and during extra sessions. It cites receipts at 333,738,204 and expenditures at 299,340,245, predicting deficits without strict economy. Proposes cutting idle public building and river harbor spending and scrutiny of war-loss claims amid calls for government-owned offices and quarters.
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Congress
Christmas Boot Tutor Brings Affordable Toys for Children
H. Smith offers a wide display of dolls and toys at prices within reach of all. The ad notes high prices paid for wheat and promotes holiday merchandise for the season.
Elastic currency and banking reforms for full employment
The speech argues for elastic currency to avoid inflation and unemployment, proposes banning interest on deposits, housing reserves, and Treasury notes backed by bonds, and suggests restoring specie payments. It calls for canal and river transportation improvements, naval exploration of Amazon reaches, and tariff revision to spur growth and trade.
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Congress
New York
Lake Eril
Hudson River
Illinois
Lake Michigan
Illinois River
Hudson
St. Clair Flats
Mississippi
Secretary of the Navy
Amazon
Madeira
Bolivia
Treasury
Denesyen
Precious metals mining boosts export currency potential
The article notes the heavy accumulation of gold due to imports and speculation and praises the past year's mining growth. It argues retaining half of mined gold at home would hasten specie payments and warns currency must rise to support exports and national industries.
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Treasury
U. S
Aoe
The Currency Crises and calls for prudent legislation
The article discusses revenue declines for five months due to widespread panic starting in September. It argues that the disaster’s full impact remains to be seen and urges wise legislation to prevent recurrence while seizing any benefits. It suggests progress toward specie payments and warns prosperity requires exports and a stable monetary base.
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AB. Wilamy
England
France
Russia
Italy
Brazil
Jaan
Department of State
Congreve
Vienna
Patent Office
Europe
China
Tribunal of Arbitration
Twan
Secretary of State
Alabama
Shenandoah
Melbourne
Count Conti
Netherlands
The
Jecren
Texas
Venezuela
Spanish Republic
Madrid
Spain
Porto Rico
Havana
Christendom
Republic
Igfiame
Yarra
United States Register
Hebron
Nebraska
Tat
Nabi
Hebron, Nebraska
Fristmas Boot Tor
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