The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-12-03


measures for the purpose of harmonizing conflict
ing claims to territory in that quarter should be
adopted. II will, consequently, be my endeavor
10 cause any further negotiations the part OF this
government, which may be requisite for this pur-
pose, 10 be so conducted as 10 bring them 10
speedy and successful close.
Some unavoidable delay has occurred, arislng
from distance and the difficulty of intercourse be-
tween this country and that OF Nicaragua;
but, Intelligence has Just been received OF tue
appointment OF an envoy extraordinary ana ma
lister penipotentiary OF that government 10 reside
at Washington whose arrival may soon be ex-
pected, il is hoped that no further experiments
will be experienced in the prompt transaction OF
business between the two governments.
Citizens of the United states have undertaken
the connection Of the two oceans by means OF rail-
road across the lsthmus OF Iehuantepec, under
grants of the Mexican government to a citizen of
that republic. II is understood that thorough
survey of the course OF the commune alton is in
preparation and there is every reason to expect that
will be prosecuted with CHARACTERISTIC energy,
pecially when that goveTnmen Mt shall have con-
Eented 10 such stlpuatlons with the government Ut
the United States a. may be Necessary to impart
feeling Of security TO those who may embark their
property ia the enterprise. Negotiations are pend
ing for the accomplishment OF that object and
hope is confidently entertained that, when the gov
erument Of Mexico shall become duly sensible of
the advantages which that country cannot fail TO
derive from the work, and learn that the govern
ment of the United States desires that the right of
sovereignty OF Mexico IN the isthinus shall remain
uIimpaued, the stipulations referred 10 will be
agreed TO with alaclity.
BY the last advces from Mexico it would appear,
however, that that government entertaIns strong
objections 10 some OF the stipuarions which the
parties concerned in the project of the railroad
deem necessary for their protection and security.
Further consideration, It is To be hoped, or some
modification of terms, may yet reconcile the diff
fefsnces tMsung between the Two governments IN
this respect.
Fresh instructions have recently been given 10
the Minister Of the Uuiicd States 10 Mexico. who
rs prosecuting The subject with promputude aud
EbiIV.
Although the negotiations with Portugal, for the
payment of claims If cltizens OF the United States
against thut government have not yet resulted in
formal treaty, yet a proposition made by the
government Of Portugal for the hnal adjustment
and payment Of those claims has recently been ac-
copied on the part of the United States IL gives
me pleasure 20 say that Mr.. Clay, 10 whom the
gociaton on he part of the United States, had been
entrusted, discharged the duties of his appointment
with ability ard discretion, acting always within
the instructions Of his government.
IL is expected that a regular convention will be
imme dately negotiated for carrying the agreement
between the two governments in:o effect.
The commissioner appointed under the act OF
with Brazil, of the 9th of January, 1919, has
tered upon tine performance OF the duties imposed
upon him by that act. Ii Is hoped that those du-
ties may be completed within the time which it
prescibes. The documents, however, viii IN the
Imperial government, by the third article OF the
convention, s;ipulates 10 furnish 70 the government
of the United States, have not yet been received.
As itspresumed that those documents will he essen
tial for the correct disposition Of the claims, IL may
become necessary for Congress 20 extend the period
limited for the duration of the commission. The
sum stipulated by the ith article of the convention
TO be paid TO this government has been received.
The collection iE the ports Of the United States
OF discriminating duties upon the vessels OF Chill
and their cargOes has been suspended, pursuant 10
the provisions of the act Of Congress of the 9th of
May, 1873. IL is 10 be hoped that this measure
will impart fresh impulse to the commerce be-
tween the two countries, which, Of late, AMI
especially since acquisition of California, has,
TO the mutual advantage of the parties, been much
auen ented
Peruvian guapo has become so desirable an ar.
hcle 10 the agricultural interest ofthe United States,
thu. il is the duty Of the government 10 employ all
the means properly in its power for the purpose of
causing that article TO be imported into The coun-
Try al reasonable price Nothing will be omit.
ted on my part towards accomplishing this desira-
bic end. am persuaded thst in removing any
restraints this traffic, the Peruvian government
will promote its own best interests, while it will sf
ford a proof of a friendly disposition towards this
country, which witt be duly appreciated
The treaty between the United States and Ills
Majssty the King of the Hawaiian Islands, which
has recently been made public, will, II is believed,
have beneficial effect upon the relations between
the two countries
The relations between those parts of the Island
OF 81 Domingo which were formerly colonies
OF Spain and france, respectively, are siill ia
unsettled cuuditlon The proximity OF thu
island 20 the United States, and the delicate
qresiors involved in the existing controversy
there, render II desirable that n should be per-
msntniy and speedily adjusted The interests
demand this and, limitations OF the same
sentiment have been received from other oyern-
menls, il is hoped tia, some plan may soon be de-
vised 10 effect The object IN manner likely 10 give
general satisfaction. Inc government OF the Un-
ted States will not fail by the exercise Of all proper
friendly offices, to do all in its power TO put an end
To the destructive war which has ragged between the
different Parts Of the island, and 10 secure 10 them
both the benefits Of peace and commerce.
refer You 10 the report OF the Secretary OF the
Treasury for n detailed statement of the finances.
o. the
ending 30th Of June last were fJriy. seven millions
four hundred and iweniy.one thousand seven hun
bred and foriyeighi dollars and ninety cents,
The total expenditures. during the same period
were forty. three millions two thousand one hun
bred ard sixy-eigh dollars and ninety cents
The public debt has been reduced. since the last
annual report from the Treasury Department, four
hundred and niney.fye thousand two hundred and
seventysix dollars aud seventy mine cent?, (Sis),-
ZIG 79)
by he l9h section Of the act Of 2Sih January,
lSi7 the proceeds Of the sales Of the public lands
were pledged for the interest and prncipll Of the
public debt. The great amount Of those lands
subsequently granted by Congress for military
bountes Will II Is believed, very nearly supply
the public 6emsnd for several years 10 come, aud
but little reliance can therefore, be placed that
hitherto fruitful source Of revenue.
Aside from The permanent annual expenditures,
which have nrceSs5rily largely increased, pOr.
lion Of tie public deb' amounting TO eight million
seventy FIVE thousand nine hundred and eighy-sx
dollar and hy-nine cents (sS 0ij 9S5 30 must be
provided for wiihia The neat two fiscal yeaTs. 10
"a most desirable that these UCcruing demands
should be nCt without resoring 20 new lOans
AL experience hes demonstrated The wisdom and
policy OF raising large portion Of The revenue for
the support Of government flom duties on goods
imported The power TO lay these dates is unques-
tiopable. ijs chief object, Of course. Is 10
plenish the treasury. Bot II, in doing this, IN in
cidtntal advantage may be gained BY encouraging
the Industry Of our own cizens. II is our duty TO
avail ourselves Of that advantage.
A duty laid upon an article which cannot be
reduced in this courtry-such as tea or coffee
ADDS 10 the cost Of the article, aud Is chiefly or
wholly paid by the consumer. But a duty laid
upon an article which may be produced here
stiuuaies the Kin and industry OF our own coun.
Try O. produce the same article, which s brought
Inin The Inar nl hi rnrlnnli..n ~ N The llreIn