White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-12-31

each other, have unfortunately concluded tres
ty which they understand in sense directly op
posite, the Wisest course is to abrogate such
treaty by mutual consent, and to commence
anew. Had this been done promptly, all dill
4 culties in Central America would most probabl
ere this have been adjusted to the satisfaction Q
both parties. The time spent in discussing TIL
manner Of the Clayton and Bulwer treaty woul'
have been devoted to this praiseSorthy purpose
and the task would have been the more easil.
accomplished because the interests Of the TIVE
countries in Central America is identical, being
confined to securing safe transits over all thu
routes across the Isthmus.
Whilst entertaining these sentiments, shall
nevertheless notrefuse to contribut, to any reas-
enable adjustment Of the Central American ques
tons which is not particularly inconsistent Will
the American Interpretation of the treaty. Over
lures for this purpose have been recently made
by the BritislHGovemment in friendly spirit
which l cordially reciprocate; but whether thi;
renewed effort will result in success am not ye
prepared to express an opinion. A brief period
will determine.
With France our ancient relations of friend
ship still continue to exist. The French gov,
eminent have in several recent instances which
need not be enumerated, evinced spirit of good
will and kindness towards our country which
heartily reciprocate. II is, notwithstanding
much to be regretted that two nations whose pro,
auctions are of such character as to invite the
most extensive exchanges and freest commercial
intercourse, should continue to enforce ancient
and obsolete restrictions of trade against each
other. Our commercial treaty with France is il
this respect an exception from our treaties with
all other commercial nations. ltjsalously leyie:
discriminating duties both on tonnage and on ar
ticle, the growth, produce, or manufactures Of
the one country, when arriving in vessels be-
longing to the other.
More than forty years ago, on the Sd March
1915, Congress passed an act offering to all ma
tons to admit their vessels laden with their ma
tional productions into the ports of the United
States upon the same terms with our own YES
sells, providing they would reciprocate to US sim
liar advantages. This act confined the reciproc
ity to the productions Of the respective foreign
nations who might e-ter into the proposed ar
rangement with the United States. The act o.
May "a, 1923, removed this restriction, and of
fered similar reciprocity to all such vessels
without reference to the origin OF their cargoes
Upon these principles, our commercial treaties
and arrangements have been founded, except
with France; and let Us hope that this exception
may not long exist.
Our relations with Russia remain, as they
have ever been, on the most friendly footing
The present Emperor, as well as his predeces
sors, have never failed, when the occasion offer
ed, to manifest their good will to our country
and their friendship has always been highly ap
preciated by the government and people of the
United States.
With all other governments, except that o.
Spain, our relations are as peaceful as we could
desire. Iregret to say that no progress whatev.
er has been made, since the adjournment Of
Congress, towards the settlement of any of the
numerous claims Of our citizens against the
Spanish government. Besides, the outrage com
mitted on our flag by the Spanish War-frigatt
Ferrolana on the high seas, off the coast Of Gu
ba, in March, 1855, by firing into the American
mail steamer FL Dorado, and OBTAINING and
searching her, remains unacknowledged and un
redressed. The general tone and temper OF the
Spanish government towards that Of the United
States are much to be regretted. Our presen
envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentia
~ to Madrid has asked to be recalled; and it il
my purpose to send out new minister to Spain
with special instructions on all questions pending
between the two governments, and with deter
minatlon to have them speedily and amicably
adjusted, if this be possible. In the meantime
whenever our minister urges the just claims o
our citizens on the notice Of the Spanish gov
gross have never made the appropriation recon
mended BY President Polk in his annual messag,
of December, 1S47, " to be paid to the Spanish
government for the purpose of distribution
among the claimants in the Amistad case"
similar Recommendation was made by my imme
date predecessor in his message of December
1853, and entirely concurring with both in tn
opinion that this indemnity is justly due unde
the treaty with Spain of the 9th October, 1795
earnestly recommend such an appropriation t
the favorable consideration of Congress. ~
A treaty offriendship and commerce was con
cluded at Co1stantinople on the 18th December
1856, between the United States and Persia, tn
notifications Of which were exchanged at Con
stantinople on the 18th June, 1857, and tn
treaty was proclaimed by the President on tn
18th August, 1851. This treaty, 1t is believed
will prove beneficial to American commerce.
The Shah has manifested an earnest disposition
to cultivate friendly relations with our country
and has expressed strong wish that We shoul'
be represented at Teheran BY minister pleni
potentiary; and recommend that an appro
priation be made for his purpose.
Recent occurrences in China have been un
favorable TO revision Of the treaty with tia
empire of the Cd July. 1874, with view TO tn
security and extension Of our commerce. Tn
Oath article Of this treaty stipulated for reris
ion of It, in case experience should prove this
be requisite; Gin which case the two Govern
ments will, at the expiration Of twelve year
from the date Of said convention, treat amieabl
concerning the same, by means ofsuitable per
sons appointed to conduct such negotiations-"-
4 These twelve years expired on the I'd July, 1856
but long before that period Il was Aseertaine
that important changes in the treaty were neceI
isary; and several fruitIess sttsmp.s vese mad