Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1853-12-07
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

posed upon new President, is one of the best
evidences OF their capacity 10 Iealize the hopes
OF the founders of 4 political system, at once
complex and symmetrical. While the different
branches of the government are, TO certain ex-
tent independent Of each other, the duties ofall,
alike, have direct reference to the source of pow
err. Fortunately, under this system, no man is
so high, and none humble, in the scale of pub
lie station, 10 escape from the scrutiny, or 10 be
exempt from the responsibility, which all official
functions imply.
Upon the justice and intelligence of the mass
es, in government thus organized, is the sole
reliance of the confederacy, and the only security
for honest and earnest devotion to its Interests,
against the usufpalions and encroachments Of
power ON the one hand, and the assaults of per.
sona ambition on the oiher
The interest, Of which have spoken, is inse.
parable from an inquiring, self governing COM
muDlty, but stimulated, doubtless, at the present
time, by the unsettled condition OF our relations
with several foreign powers; by the new obliga-
tions, resulting from sudden extension Of the
field Of enterprise; by the spirit with which that
field has been entered, aud the amazing energy
with which its resources Cor meeting the demands
of humanity have been developed
Although disease, assuming at one time the
characteristics Of widespread and devastating
peslilence, has left lis sad traces upon some por.
tions of our country, have still the most album
dant cause for reverent thankluluess to God for
an accumulation Of signal mercies showered upon
US as nation. Ii is well that consciousness of
rapid Advancement aud increasing strength be
habi,ually associated with an abiding sense of de-
pendence upon Him who holds in his hands the
destiny of men and of nations.
Recognising the wisdom of the broad principle
Of absolute religious federation proclaimed in our
al laxu and nj - IL,
huence which it has exerted upon our social and
political condition, ! should shrink from clear
duty, did fail to express my deepest conviction,
that we can place no secure reliance upon any
apparent progress, if it be not sustained BY ma.
tional integrity, resting upon the great truths af-
hrmed and illus,ratedby divine revelation.
In the midst of our sorrow for the afflicted and
suffering, il has been consoling to see how pTotnpt
ly disaster made true neighbcrs of districts and
cities separated widely from each other, and
cheering to watch the strength of that common
bond of brotherhood, which unites all hearts. in
all parts of this Union, when danger threatens
from abroad, or calamity impends over Us at
home.
Our diplomatic relations with foreign powers
have undergone no essential change since the all
journm9nt Of the last Congress. With some of
them, questions of disturbing character are still
pending, but there are good reasons to believe
that these may all be amicably adjusted.
For some years past, Great Britain has so con-
strued the hrst article of the Convention of the
10th OF April, 1918, in regard to the fisheries on
the northeastern coast as to exclude our cili
zens from some of the fishing grounds, TO which
they freely resorted for nearly quarter of cen.
tury subsequent to the date of that treaty. The
United States have never acquiesced in this con-
slruclion. but have always claimed f,r Their fish
III.
ermen all the rights which they had 50 ong en-
Joyed without molestation. With view 10 re-
moye all difficulties on the subject, 10 extend
the right OF our fishermen beyond The limits
fixed by the Convention of 1918, and to regulate
trade between the United States AID he British
North American Provinces, a negotiation has
been opened, with fair prospec Of a favorable
result 10 project our fishermen in the enoy-
ment OF their rights, and prevent collision between
them ami British fishermen, | deemed it expt :
dent TO station naval force in that quart dur-
ing the fishing season.
Embarrassing questions have also arisen be
tween the two governments in regard 10 Central
America. Great Britain has proposed to settle
them by an amicable Arrangement, and cur min
lister at London is instructed to enter into nego.
tiaiions On that subject.
a commission for adjusting the claims of our
citizens against Great Britain and those of Brit
sh subjects against the United States, organized
under the convention Of the Slh of February last
IS now sitting in London for the transaction Of
business.
1t is in many respects desirable that the bonn
daly line between the United States a nd the Brit
ish Provinces in The northwest, as Designated in
the convention of the 18th of June, 1916. and es-
recially that part, which separates the Territory
OF Washington from the British possessions on
the north, should be traced and marked. there.
lore present the subject TO your notice
WIN France our relations continue on the
most friendly footing. The extensive commerce.
between the United States and that country
might, II is conceived, be released from some mn.
necessary restrictions TO the mutual advantaoe If
both parties With view 10 this object. some
progress has been made in negotiating !. treaty. If
commerce. and navigation.
Independently Of our valuable trade, with
| spain, we have important political relations " ilh
her' growing out Of our neighborhood to the isl
ands OF Cuba aud Porto Rico | am bapnv IN
announce, THAI since the last Congress no AZ.
tempis have been made, by unauthorized exped-
tons within the United States, against either of
these colonies. Should any movement be mani.
tested within our limits, all the means al nv com.
mand will be vigorously exerted to repress il.
Several annoying occurrences have taken place
at Havana ,or IN the vicinity Of The island orCnba
between our citizens and the Spanish authorities.
Considering the proximity Of That island 10 our
shores,-lying, as il does, in the track OF trade be-
tween some Of our principal cities,-and the sus.
plclous vigilance with which foreign intercourse.
particularly that with thu United States, is there
guarded, a repetition Of such occurrences NAV
well be apprehended. AS no diplomatic inter.
course is allowed between our consul at Havana
and the Captain-General Of Cuba, ready explaina-
tons cannot be made, or prompt redress afforded
where injury has resulted
| All complaint on the part Of our citizens, nm.
der the present arrangement, must be, in the FIRST
place presented to this government, and then re.
ierred TO Spain. Spain again refers it 10 her To-
cal authorities IN Cuba for investigation, and
pospones an answer I'LL she has heard from those
authorities. 10 avoid these irritating and vexa-
tious delays, proposition has been made to pro-
vide for a direct appeal for redress to the Can
tam General by our consul in behalf If our H.