The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-12-05


treaty of Tieusn of the 1sh of june 1885, has been
faithfully observed by the Chinese authorities The
venon of the 9Th Of November 1885, supplementary to
this treaty. for the adjustment and satisfaction of the
claims Of citizens China referred to in my last
Annual Message has been already carried into affect
Under this convention the sum Of 100000 aes equal
to about $500 stipulated to be paid in sasac
ton of the claims of American citizens, out Of the
fifth of the receipts for tonnage export duties
American vessels at the ports Of Canton, shanghae.
and Fuchau; it was agreed that this amount shall
be in full liquidation of all claims American citizens
the various perts to this date Debenures for this
amount-to Wit: 800 GEO taes for Canton, 100000 for
cordng to the terms of the convention by the respective
agent selected by minister to receive the same
Since that time the claims of citizens have been ad
by the board Of appointed for that
which proved satisfactory to the claimants have
approved by our minister In the aggregate they amount
received large proportion Of the awarded
out Of the fund provided and il confidently expected
that the remainder viii ere long be entirely paid AfeI
surplus Of more than $500 at the disposition of Con-
gress As this will in equity belong to the Chinese
in which he Chinese may be
tally interested?
Our minister to China in obedience to his
has remained perfectly neutral in the between Great
Britain and France and the Chinese empre although in
with Russian minister he was ever ready
and willing, had the opportunity offered, to employ his
good offices in restoring peace between the parties 1t ID
but act of simple justice both 60 present minister
and his to state they have proved fully
equal to the delicate trying and responsible positions
whcih they have different occasions been placed.
JAPAN.
The rafcations Of the treaty with Japan concluded
Yedo the 99th July, 1885, exchanged at Washing
ton the 22d May last and the treaty itself pro-
claimed the succeeding day. There is good
expect that under its protection and influence trade
and intercourse with that distant and interesting people
will rapidly increase.
The ratfcations of the treaty were exchanged with
unusual solemnity. For this purpose. the Tycoon had
accredited three Of his NEST distinguished subjects
received and treated with marked distinction and
kindness both by the Government and people OF the
United States There is every to believe that
they have returned to their native land entirely satisfied
with their VISIT and inspired by the most friendly feel
ngs for country Let ardenty hope, in the lam
guage of the treaty ITSELF that here shall kenceforward
be perpetual peace and friendship between the United
States Of America and His Majesty the Tycoon Of Japan
and his successors."
BRAZIL.
With the wise, conservative, and liberal Government
Of the Empire Of Brazil relations continue to he OF
the most amicable character.
NKw GRANADA.
The exchange Of the ratidcatons Of the convention
With the Republic Of New Granada signed at Washing.
on the 10Th September, 1857 has been long delayed
accidental causes for which neither party censur
lble. These ratfcatons duly exchanged in this
ty, the 5th of November last. Thus has q contro
7ersy been amicaby terminated which had become SO
erious at the period Of my Inauguration, to require
ne, the 18th April, 1857, to direct minister to
emand his passports and return to the United States