Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-12-10

You were informed by my that our min
had S to s and France against
M boeve at the time directed
Cordially With the British and ministers
Commerce which Of the world had right to de-
on my own authority usurpng the power
which constitution belongs exclusively to Congress
Besides after careful examination of the nature and ex
of grievances, did not believe they were OF sucn
pressing and as Cbnee empr
without making another earnest attempt to adjust them
by peaceful negotiation. was the more inclined 70 ths
onnon because of the chastsement which had then
recently been inflicted upon the Chinese by our squad
avenge an alleged insult to our flag.
The has proved the wisdom OF our neutrality Our
minister has his Instructions with eminent skill and
ability In conjunction with the Russian penipotentary he
has peacefully but eectuay coopeated with the English
has concluded separate treaty with China of highly sat
sfactory character The treaty concluded by pen
ipotentary will Immediately be submitted to the Senate
am happy to that through the energetic yet
concilatory efforts of consul general in Japan new
expected materially to augment trade and intercourse
in that quarter and from countrymen the dsa
bies which have heretofore been imposed upon the
else of their religion The treaty shall be submitted to the
Senate for approval without delay.
1t is my earnest desire that every misunderstanding
with the government of Great Britain should be amicaby
and speedily adjusted 1t has been the misfortune of
both countries almost since the period of the
ution to have been annoyed by succession of irritating
and dangerous questions threatening the friendly rela-
tons This has partially prevented the full develop
ment Of those feelings of mutual friendship between the
conducive to their common interest Any serious inter
Eruption of the between the United States and
Great Britain would be equally injurious to both In
fact two nations have existed the face of the
earth which could do each other much good or
much harm
Entertaining these sentiments, gratfed to inform
you that the long pending controversy between the two
governments in relation to the question of visitation and
search has been amcaby adjusted The claim the part
time peace could not be sustained under The law
nations and had been overruled by her most emf
nent rsts This question recently brought to ISSUE
by the repeated acts of British cruisers boarding and
searching merchant vessels in the Gulf of Mexico and
the dacent These acts the injurious and
annoying these by large portion
of the and navigation of the United States and
their free unrestricted essential to the security
the coastwse trade between different States of the Union
Such veXatous Interruptions could not fail to excite the
the addressed to the Br
fish government against these violations of rights of
ereignty and naval force at the time ordered to
the Cuban waters with directions " protect all vessels
the United States the high from search detention
by the vesselsowar of any other nation These
received the unqualified and enthusiastic appreciation
Of the American people Most fortunately however, col
avowed its recognition of the principles of international law
upon this subject laid down by the government of the u
States i'll the note of the Secretary of State the British
minister Washington, of April TO- 1853 which
vessels of the United States upon the high from vista
whatever. The claim has been abandoned in manner re-
fectng honor the British government and evincing just
the amicable relations between the two countries
The British government, at the time, proposed to
mutual arrangement between the countries of
ter which may be found effective without being offensive
of carrying false coor They have also invited
United States to take the initiative and propose
for this purpose Whilst declining to grave
sponsby the Secretary Of State has informed the British
government that ready receive any proposals
which they may feel disposed to OFFER having this object in
view, and to consider them in an amcable spirit strong
opinion is however, expressed that the occasional abuse Of
the flag of any nation evil far less to be deprecated
than would be the establishment of any regulations which
might be incompatible with the freedom of the This
has
the which the British government would propose
carry out their suggestion and am inclined to believe
that plan which be devised will be free from grave
embaraassments. Still shall form decided opinion
the subject until shall have carefully and in the best sp
rt examined any proposals which they may think proper
make.
am truly sorry cannot also inform you that the comp-
cations between Great Britain and the United States arising
out of the Clayton and Buwer treaty of April 1885, have
been finally adjusted
to hope that emancpatng themseve from further uava
ing DISCUSSIONS the two governments wood proceed to set
tie the Central American questions in practical
alike honorable and satisfactory to both and this hope
had enmade by the British
for this purpose, in friendly spirit which cordially re
ciprocated Their proposal was withdraw these 9ues
from direct negotiation between the
but to accomplish the same object by negotiation be
tween the British government and each of the Central
mercah republics, whose territorial interests immedi
atey involved The settlement was to be made accord
ance with the general of the Interpretation placed
upon the Clayton and Buwer treaty by United States
with certain notifications As negotiations still pend
ing upon this basis would be proper for me now tc
# their present condition. final settlement
these questions greatly desired as this would wipe
the last remaining subject of dispute between the
n countries.
Our reaon7 With o the empires of France ard
that OF Span continue to be of the most friendly chaac
u ton my message of December last informed You that or
envoy extraordinary and minister penpoentiay
that court with special Instructions on all question
ton to have them speedily and amieaby adjusted that
possible This purpose has been hitherto defeated by
a which I need not enumerae
The Spain entrusted to disingu she
citizen of Kentucky who will proceed to Madrid without delay
ana make another and final attempt to obtain justice from
Spanish officials under the direct control the captain
general OF Cuba, have nsued national flag and in re
~ peal ed instances have from time time inflicted njue
on the persons and property of citizens These hav
ment the merits of which have been ably discussed
series of years. by successive diplomatic representa-
tues Notwithstanding this we have not arrived at prac
cal result IN single instance unless except tn
case of the Black Warrior under the late administration
and that presented outrage of such character wou
have justified an immediate resort to All attempt
to obtain redress have been baed and defeated The
IL quent and oftrecurrng changes in the Spanish minsr
have been employed for delay We have bee
compelled to wait again and again. until the new minse
have had time to nsetgae the justice of demands
u Even what have been denominated the Cuban claims
which than hundred of our citizens are direct
interested have furnished exception. These claim
we're for the refundng Of duties unusty exacted
American vessels at different customlouse Cuba
long ago the year 1914 The principles upon which the
rest are SO manesty equitable and just that after pero
Spanish government Proce edings afterwards
tuted to ascertain their amount and this finally xe
according to their statement with which
sted at the sum OF hundred and thousan
IF six hundred and thryt dollars fifty four cents
just at the moment after delay of fourteen whe
had reason to expect that this would be repaid wit
interest we have received proposal offering refund one
thrd OF that amount orty two thousand eight hunre
interest would accept this full satisfaction Tn
oler IS also accompanied by declaration that this linden
hcatlon is not founded any Of justice
as IS made as special favor.