Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-12-11

best. have attempted propagate il by ntgues,
BY diplomacy, by force. We may claim this CONT
nent like exemption from European interference The
nations of America equally sovereign and independent
with those of Europe They possess the rights in
dependent Of all foreign nerposOn to make war; 10 con-
cude peace, and to regulate their internal afars The
people of the United States cannot, therefore, view with
indifference, attempts Of European powers to interfere with
the independent action Of the nations Of this continent
The American system of government Is entirely different
from that Of Europe. Jealousy among the different
regns of Europe lest any Of them nigh, become
powerful for the rest has caused them anxIousy desire
the establishment Of what they the balance Of pow
en-" 1t cannot be permitted to have any application
the North American continent and especially the United
States. We must maintain the principle, that the
people Of this continent alone have the right decide
their destiny. Should any portion of them consti
tuIing independent propose to unite themselves
with confederacy this will be question for them and
to determine without any foreign nterposition. We
that European powers shall interfere to
prevent such union because it might disturb the "ba
Of power which they may desire TO maintain upon
this continent. Near quarter of century ago, the prn
cpie distinctly announced the world in the annual
message of Of my predecessors, that "he American
continents, by the free and Independent condition which
they have assumed and maintain, henceorih be
considered subjects for future colonization BY any Eu
ropean power.
This principle will apply with greatly increased force
should European power attempt TO establish any
colony in North America. In the existing circumstances
Of the world, the present is deemed proper occasion TO
relterate and reairm the principle avowed by Mr. Mon
and to state cordial concurrence in It's wisdom and
sound policy. The Teassertion of this principle especial
y in reference North America, this day but the
PRONUNCIATION of policy which European power should
cherish the disposition resist Existing rights of every
European nation should be respected but IL due alike
to safety and interests that the efficient protection
of laws should be extended whole territorial
limits and that it should be distinctly announced to the
world settled policy that future European colo
ny or dominion shall with our consent be planted or es-
m mart If lie
question has recently arisen under the tenth article
Of the subsising treaty between the United States aud
Prussia. By of this article. the consuls of the
countries have the right Judges and arbrators
ia such differences may arise between the captains
and of the vessels belonging the nation whose
interests committed to their charge, without the inter-
ference of the local authorities unless the conduct Of the
of the captain should disturb the order tran
quily of the country the said consuls should require
their assistance their decisions be carried into
effect supported"
The Prussian consul at New Bedford, in June, 1914
applied to Mr. Justice Story carry into effect decision
made by him between the captain and Of the Prus
sian ship Borussa but the request refused the
ground that, without previous legislation by Congress-
the judiciary did not posses the power give effect
this article of the treaty. The Prussian government,
through their minister here have complained of this
laion Of the treaty. and have asked the government the
United States adopt the necessary prevent
similar violations hereafter. Good faith Prussia,
well to other nations with whom have similar treaty
served. have deemed it proper therefore, lay the
subject before Congress- and to recommend such legsla
ton may be necessary to give effect TO these treaty obi
cations.
By virtue Of an arrangement made between the Spanish
government and that of the United States in December
1921, American vessels since the 29ih of April, 1892
have been admitted entry in the ports of Spain, includ
ing those of the Beesc and Canary Islands, payment
of the tonnage duty of five per ton though
they had been Spanish vessels and this whether our
in tboT pifod
directly from any other country. When Congress- By
the act of the 18Th of July 1892. gave effect this
Tangement between the two governments they confined
the reduction OF tonnage duty merely Spanish vessels
coming from port in SPAIN leaving the former dis
eliminating duty remain against such vessels coming
from port in any other country II manftstly unjust
that, whilst American vessels arriving in the ports of
Spain from other countries, pay duty than Span
ish vessels Spanish vessels arriving the ports of the
United States other countries should be subjected to
heavy discriminating tonnage duties. This is neither
equality reciprocity and in violation of the arrange
ment concluded in December. 1891, between the two
countries The spanish government have made repeated
and earnest circumstances against this inequality and the
favorable attention Of Congress has been several times in
voked 10 the subject by my predecessors recommend
act of justice TO Spain that this inequality be re-
moved by Congress. and that the discriminating duties
which have been levied under the the of Juy
1882, Spanish vessels coming TO the United States
from foreign country be refunded This recommends
ton embrace Spanish arriving in the
remain subject the provisions of the act of June Both
1884, concerning tonnage duty such vessels
Of the 18th OF July 1882 coffee EXEMPTED from duty
altogether This exemption universal without reference to the
country where was produced or the national character Of the
1892 this exemption from duty coffee imported in
American vessels from The place of its production whilst coffee
per ad vaOem Under this existing treaty
King ofthe Netherlands Java imported Europe
otat kingdom into the United States Dutch or
the Netherlands complains that such duty should
which chiefly brought from Java the ports kingdom and
exported from thence TO foreign countries Our trade with the
them have beea Of the friendly the
abolished, of Java impod n he
Netherlands be placed the footing imported
Under the 9Th section Of the tariff Of the 3h August
duty Of cents per gallon was imposed on Port vine casks
casks duty OF only six cents per gallon imposed This dis
higher other duties shall into
manufacture of the kingdom and
shall he payable the like being growth pro-
manufacture Of other
effect TO the treaty. well the intention Of Congress
tained should be 50 construed as to interfere with sng
with foreign nations tseasuTy circular
July 1914, which other things duty Port
OF Portugal casks under existing treaty be
cents gallon, and directed that the duties which
collected such wine should be refunded
clause IN the same section Of e act is provided that all mia
ed Cor the genuine ace limitations Of the production
imported and
these limitations pay higher duty
than that imposed upon the original Port Of Portugal ap
wine should subjected duty IS cents while the more vaia
he article from Portugal should paw duy of cents only n
I5ercfoe recommend Congress such legislation may
sary to the inequality.
The message December last
commended appropriation TO satisfy the claims of the Texan
against the United States which had been previously
% arose out OF the st of a re oS o s2a Ts
under the command Of Major snvey by officer the service
Of the United States acting under the orders Of
and the eh entry into the at Byar landing