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character grave and serious, that shall shortly
make it the subject of special message TO Con- |
gress, with view to such ultimate action as its |
wisdom and patriotism may suggest.
With Russia, Austria, Prussia, Sweden, Den
mark, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the Italian
States, we still maintain our accustomed amicable
relations.
During the recent revolutions in the Papal States,
our Charge d. Afaires at Rome has been unable to
present his letter Of credenre, which, indeed, he
was directed by my predecessor TO withhold until
he should receive further orders Such the
unsettled condition of things in those States, that il
was not deemed expedient TO give him any instIuc-
tions the subject of presenting his cedental let
Ter different from those with which he had been
furnished by the late administration, until the 25h
of June last ; when III consequence of tho want Of
accurate information of the exact state OF things, at
that distance from us, he was instructed to exercise
his own discretion in presenting himself to The then
existing government if, in his Judgment sufficient
ly stable or if not, tn await further events. Since
| that period, Rome has undergone another revolu
ton, and he abldes the establishment of govern
ment sufficiently permanent TO justify him in open
ing diplomatic intercourse with it.
With the Republic of Mexico, it is true pol
icy to cultivate the most friendly relations. Since
the ratification of the treaty Of Guadalupe Hdalgo,
! nothing has occurred of serious character 10 dis
turb them. faithful observance of the treaty, and
sincere respect for her rights. cannot fail to
cure the lasting confidence and friendship of that
public. The message of my predecessor to the
House Of Representatives, of The 9Th of February
last. communicating, in compliance with resolu-
ton of that body, copy of paper called protocol
| signed at Quereiaro the 30th of May, 1913, by
| the commissioners of the United States and the
minister of foreign affairs of the Mexican govern
ment, having been subject of correspondence be-
| tween the Department of State and the Envoy Ex-
traordinary and Minister Plenipotenary of that
public accredited to this government, transcript of
that correspondence is herewith submitted.
The commissioner the part Of the U. States
| for marking tine boundary between the two Repub-
lies, though delayed in reaching San Diego by
foreseen obstacles, arrived at that place within
short period after the time required by the treaty,
and was there joined by the commissioner the
part of Mexico. They entered upon their duties
and, at the date Of the latest intelligence from that
quarter, some progress had been madein the survey.
The expenses incident TO the organization Of the
commission, and to lis conveyance to the point
where its operations were TO begin, have much
reduced the fund appropriated by Congress, that
further sum, TO cover the charges which must be
incurred during the present fiscal year, will
be necessary. The great length of frontier along
which the boundary extends, the nature of the ad-
jacent territory, and the difficulty of obtaining sup
plies, except at the extremes of the line,
render it also indispensable that liberal provision
should be made to meet the necessary charges dur
ing the fiscal year ending the 30th of June, 1851
accordingly recommend this subject TO your atten
, ton.
2 In the adjustment of the claims of American cit
liens on Mexico, provided for by the late treaty,
the employment of counsel, the part of the gov.
eminent, may become important for the purr:|e OF
assisting the commissioners in protecting me ''e'-
ests OF the United States. | recor""eno lhls SUD
ect 10 the early and favorafl consideration Ct Con-
gress.
Complaints have been made in regard to the in
efficiency of the provided by the government
of New Grenada for transporting the United States
|
postal convention with that republic, of the 9th of
, March. 1874. Our charge d. aeares at bogoa has
been directed to make such representations to the
government of New Grepdda as Will, 1t is hoped,
lead to prompt remo,al OF this cause OF complaint
The sanuuinary civil war with which the Repub-
lie of Venezuela HIS for Zine past been vaged
q has been brought 10 close. In its progress the
rights of sore of our citizens resident trading there
have bees violated. The restoration OF order will
afford ,he Venezuelan government an opportunity to
examine and redress these grievances and others of
longer standing which representatives at Carac
cas- have hitherto, Intellectually urged upoE the at
, ten,ion of that government
The extension of the coast of the United States
on the Pacific, and the uneXampled rapidity with
which the inhabitants Of California, especially, are
increasing in numbers, have impaired conse-
quence toour relations with the other countries whose
territories border upon that ocean.
, 1t is probable that the intercourse between these
countries possessions in that quarter, pariic
f uarly with the republic of Chill, will become ex-
ensve and mutually advantageous in proportion as
California ard Oregon shall increase i'll population
and wealth. 1t is desirable therefore, that this
Government should do every thing in its power 10
foster and strengthen its relations with those States
D and that the spirit of amty between should be
mutual and cordial.
f | recommend the observance of the same course
towards all other American States. The United
States stand as the great American power TO which
as their natural ally and friend, they will always be
disposed first to look for mediation and assis lance
in the event of any collision between them and any
n European nation. As such may often kindly
mediate in their behalf, without en!angng ourselves
in foreign wars or unnecessary controversies
Whenever the faith OF our treaties with any of then
shall require our interference, must ssar
: interpose.
It a convention has been negotiated with Brazil
i providing for the satisfaction Of American claims OF
/. that government, and ii will be submitted 10 the
/. Senate. Since the last session of Congress, W.
IF have received an Envoy Extraordinary and Mnste
e Plenipotenliary from that empire, and relation
= with it are founded upon the most amicable under
J. standing
+ Your attention is earnestly invited 10 an amend
er ment of our existing laws relating TO the Africa
Of slave trade, with view TO the eftectua suppression
of of shat barbarous traffic 1T is be denied tina
ii this trade is still in part, carried on by means Q
,e vessels built in the United States, and owned O
,e navigated by Of our citizens. The correspon
10 dence between the Department Of State and tn
be Minister and Consul Of the United States at Rio d
Janerio, which has from time TO time been laid be
re fore Congress- represents that is customary dc
it vice TO evade the penalties of our laws by means
r. sea letters. Vessels sold in Brazil when provide
mr. with such papers by the Consul instead Of return
o. ing to the United States for register procee
C. at once, TO the coast Of Africa for the purpose
of obtaining carUoes of slaves Much Additional inf,