OPENING OF THE AMERICAN CONGRESS.
Arthur's Message. 5 ' (by electric telegraphs-copyright) (reutebs' telegrams.) ;; ' Washington, tjeceruber ,4.. I The Untied Stylos Congress was formially opened today. In the customary noensa^e oa the occasion, President Arthtlr announced the Govern nienthad decided to extend the relations of the tJkrion : Avith f the Eastern-^Nations, and that it might possibly become necessary to co-operate with other powers with a ; yiiewto secftre liberty of trade m the Congo valley. He suggests that the 'policy of retaliation should be pursued towards the countries levying dues on the importation of American producers. : The message announces that the Budget show* a surplus- of ; thirtynine millions' of dollars, and concludes by urging that steps be taken to reconstruct the navy of the Union and at the same time proceed with ; various _ :Coast defences which are necessary. o
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 6, 5 December 1883, Page 3
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137OPENING OF THE AMERICAN CONGRESS. Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 6, 5 December 1883, Page 3
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