Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-12-13

4 70 cultivate an active friendship in their
future intercourse. The opinion, undoubt-
eddy correct, and steadily entertained by Us,
that the commercial relations at present ex-
listing between the two countries, are sus-
cepuble Of great and recipFocally beneficial
improvements, is obviously gaining ground
IN France; and am assured Of the dispo-
sition Of that government 10 favor the ac-
complishmenf Of such an object. This dis
position shall be met in proper spirit on
our part. The few and comparatively un-
important questions that remain TO be adj
justed between US, can, have no doubt, be
settled with entire satisfaction, and without
difficulty.
I Between Russia and the United States,
sentiments Of good will continue 10 be mo-
tually cherished. Our minister recently &C
! credited 10 that Court, has been received
! with A frankness aud cordially, and with
evidences of respect for his country, which
leave US no room to doubt the preservation
] in future Of those amicable and liberal re-
lations which have so long and so uninter-
ruptedly existed between the two countries.
! On the few subjects under discussion. be-
tween Us, an early and just decision is con-
fideatly anticipated.
A correspondence has been opened with
the government Of Austria, for the eStab-
| lishment OF diplomatic relations, in eonfor-
nifty with the wishes Of Congress. as indi-
Gated by an appropriation act Of the session
Of 1897, aud arrangements made for the
purpose, which will be duly carried into,
effect. g. $685..
With Austria and Prussia, and with the
| states Of the German Empire, now compOs-
ing with the latter the Commercial League,
our political relations are Of the most friend
ly character, while our commercial inter
course is gradually extending, with benefit
10 all who are engaged in il.
Civil war yet reigns in Spain, producing
! intense suffering TO its own people, and TO
other nations Inconvenience and regret
Our citizens who have claims upon that
country will be prejudiced for time by the
condition Of its treasury, the inevitable
consequence Of long continued and exhaust
ing internal wars. The last instalment of
the interest of the debt due under the con-
vention with the Queen of Spain has not
been paid add similar failures may be ex-
pected TO happen, until a portion of the re-
sources Of her kingdom can be devoted to
the extinguishment Of its foreign debt.
Having received satisfactory evidence
that discriminating tonnage duties were
charged upon the vessels Of the U. States in
the ports Of Portugal, proclamation was
issued on The 1lth- day OF October last, in
compliance with the act of May rs, 1892,
i declaring that fact, and the duties on foreign
tonnage which were levied upon fortu-
guese vessels in the United States, previ-
ously to the passage Of that act, are accord
i ingly revived.
The act Of July {, 1885, suspending the
discriminating duties upon the produce of
Portugal imported into this country in Por.
tuguese vessels, was passed upon the appli-
cation Of thai Government, through its rep
resentafiye here, under the belief that no
similar discrimination existed in Portugal to
the prejudice Of the United States. ] re-
greet TO state that such duties are now ex-
pected in that country, upon the cargoes al
American vessels; and as the act referred
to vests no discretion in the Executive, il
is for Congress to determine upon the ex-
pediency OF further legislation upon the sub
ject. Against these determinations, affect
ing the vessels Of this country and their
cargoes, seasouable remonstrance was made
and notice was given to the Portuguese
Government, that unless they should be
discontinued, the adoption Of countervailing
I measures on the part Of the United States
& would become accessory; but the reply oil
> that government, received ut the Depart,
{ ment Of State through OUT Charge dAffaias
/ At Lisbon, in the month Of September last
{ afforded no ground TO hope for the abandon.
: ment Of system, so little 10 harmony with
! the treatment shown to the vessels of Por.
tugal and their cargoes in the ports of this
} country, and so contrary 10 the expectations
we had right to entertain.
With Holland, Sweden, Denmark, Ma,
; pies, and Belgium, friendly intercourse
has been unintenuptedly maintained.
With the Government Of the Ottoman
Porte and lis dependencies on the coast o.
{ the Mediterranean, peace and good will are
i carefully cultivated, and have been fostereC
! by such good Offices as the relative distance
} and the condition Of those countries woul(
} permit.
/ Our commerce with Greece is carried or
: under the laws OF the two Governments, re
\ ciprocally beneficial TO the navigating inter
: ests Of both and have reason to look for
. ward to the adoption Of other measures
: which will be more extensively and perma
; nently advantageous.
Copies of the treaties concluded with tht
G government Of Siam and Muscat are trans
Q milled foi the information of Congress, tht
D notifications having been received, and thu
) treaties made public, since the close Of thu
| last annual sessisn. Already have we rea
{. son TO congratulate ourselves on the pros
5 pect Of considerable, commercial benefit
y and we have, besides, received from tn
! Sultan Of Muscat prompt evidence of hi
! desire to cultivate the most friendly feelings
bestowed in a manner so striking as 10 re
4 quire on our part grateful acknowledg
/ ment. - -S|
Z Our commerce with the islands Of Cut
D and Porto Rico still labors under heavy re
q. strictions, the continuance OF which is
T. subject of regret. The only effect Of an al
81 herence 10 them will be 10 benefit the nav
Of CATION Of other countries, al the expens
10 both Of the U. States and Spain.
2. The independent nations Of this cont
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