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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1886
Page
2
President Cleveland urges reductions in federal taxation and calls for suspension of silver coinage. The extended remarks address war, navy, post office, and interior department affairs.
Washington reports the president's message is dignified but incomplete. Free traders fault its vagueness on civil service and the lack of specific free wool and raw material proposals. Treasury recommendations please some, but Morrison opposes reciprocity and the Mexican treaty enab ling act. silver supporters expected a new note and are disappointed.
The president reports on relations with China and neighboring powers, noting friction over Chilean war claims and violence against Chinese in western states and Alaska. He cites race prejudice, labor competition, and the need for orderly assimilation under the treaty with China and the nation’s duties to protect safety and order.
The administration reports ongoing negotiations with Great Britain to define 1818 convention terms on British North American waters and Canadian rights, noting improved but fragile relations with Canada, pending congressional action, and a forecast of progress before the current session ends. It also covers Alaska British Columbia boundary, Hawaii, Mexico trade talks, the Cutting case, and concerns with the Netherlands and Spain over tariff and flag issues.
The article notes ongoing correspondence on the privilege of naturalized citizens of German origin visiting their homeland and reports that relations with Germany remain cordial. It also mentions that Congress favorably reported claims for interest on tonnage dues illegally collected from German steamship lines, awaiting final action.
A historical note emphasizes the growing friendly ties between the United States and Mexico and calls for swift congressional legislation to implement the reciprocity commercial convention. It underscores the need for rapid enactment to effect the agreement.
The message highlights reciprocal suspension with the United States, Spain’s steps to ease commercial barriers with the Antilles, and hopes for settling naturalization disputes with the Sublime Porte. It notes Venezuela’s ratification delays, requests citizenship and extradition reforms, and supports Berne copyright adherence and abolition of a cultural tax. It cites American missions abroad and concerns over artist taxation.
The secretary of state submitted revised consular service salary estimates under the diplomatic and consular appropriation act of 1886. Officials' compensation is to reflect duties performed, post importance, and cost of living, aiming to ensure decent maintenance and prevent underpayment for capable officers.
The report details the secretary’s findings on federal finances for the year ended June 30 1886. It covers receipts from customs and internal revenue, expenses of collecting revenues, total government outlays, and the year end surplus. It lists per category expenditures and imports compared with the prior year, noting gains and declines across sectors.
President argues revenue exceeds public need and should fund debt retirement to avoid wasteful expenditure and moral decline. He warns excessive taxation burdens farmers and citizens while surpluses empower a few wealthy, urging economy and fair protection for all within the nation.
The readable text references citizen rights, state and federal roles, and safety concerns. It mentions duties of government, national security, and policy mandates, with uncertain phrasing about public interest and institutional burdens. Entities are unclear due to OCR damage.
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