Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-12-06

claims, amounting to SIPS 635 and 81 cents in wb;els
more than one hundred of fellowcitizens inter
estcd were recognised, and the Spanish government
agreed to pay Sl00 900 of this amount "witin three
months following the exchange OF ratificaons" Tho
payment of the remaining $2S, G35 81 TO await the
decision OF the commissioners for against 'he Amstai
claim :; but in any event tho balance 10 be paid to
the claimants either by Spain tho United States.
These terms have every to know arc hiehy
satisfactory to the holders of the Cuban claims Indeed
they have made formal offer authorizing tho State Dc
partmcnt to settle these GLAZING, and deduct .ha
amount of the Amistad claim Nom tho WHICH
they entitled receive from Spain This offer of
course, cannot be accepted
All other claims of citizens Of the United States against
Spain or Of subjects of tho Queen of spain against the
United States, including the 'Amistad claim by
this convention referred TO board Of commissioners in
the usual form. Neither the validity of tho Aufstaa
claim OF any other claim against either party, with
the single exception Of the Cuban claims recognized
by the convention Indeed, the Spanish government did
not insist that the validity of the Anstad claim should
be thus recognised, Notwithstanding its payment had
been recommended to Congress by Of my predeccs-
sors as well as BY myself and an appropriation for that
purpose had passed tho Senate of the United Smte.
They content that it should be submitted to thu
board for examination and decision like the Other caims
Both governments were bound respectively to pay the
amounts awarded to the several claimants at such times
and places may be fixed by and according to tho toog
of said awards
transmitted this convention to the Senate for their
constitutional action the Sd May, 1860 and On tho
9th Of the succeeding June they determined at they
would ''rot advise and consent to IFS ratification.
These proceedings place relations with Spain In ala
awkward and embarrassing position. 1t is more than
probable that the final adjustment of these claims will
devolvc upon my successor.
rctcrate the recommendation contained in my An
nua Message of December, 1885, and repeated in thnt Of
December, 1859, in favor OF the acquisition of Cuba from.
Spain by fair purchase. firmly believe that such an
acquisition would contribute essentially tho well being
and prosperity of both countries in all future time
well prove the certain of Immediately abolish
ing the African slave trade throughout the world wouI
not repeat this recommendation upon the present
sion, believed that the transfer of Cuba the United
States upon conditions highly favorable 10 Stain could
Justly tarnsh the national honor Of the proud and an
cent Spanish Monarchy. Surely person atIiiu.
tel to the inst Napoleon disregard of the national
honor Of France for transferring Louisiana Unit,1
States for fair equivalent both in money and coinmel
cal advantages.
AUSTRIA, Sc.
With the Emperor of Austria and thu remaining cent?.
mental powers of Europe, including that II the SuhAs,
ON relations continue to DO Of the most fiendly char
acter.
The friendly and peaceful policy pursued by the GOV.
eminent OF the United States towards ths empire OF
China has produced the most satisfactory results Tho
treaty Of Tentsin of the 18th of June 1858, has BEEN
faithfully observed by the Chinese authorities. Tho
vention of the sth November 1858, supplementary
this treaty for the adjustment and satisfaction Of the
claims OF citizens China referred to In my Inst
Annual Message has been already carried into effect
far rs this was practicable.
about 500 OOo stipulated to be paid in satisac-
ton the claims Of American citizens of the oae
fifth Of the receipts for tonnage import and export dues
American vessels Mt the ports of Canton, Shaoghae
and Fuchau aud II was agreed that this amount siaif
bc in full liquidation of all claims Of American ciuzRs
tho vlrlous ports to this date Debentures for this
amount-to wit 800 900 tacs for Canton, 100 900 for
Shanghac, and l00 900 for Fuchauwcre delivered
codng TO the terms OF the convention by the respective
Chinese collectors OF the customs of these ports TO tho
agent selected by ourSminlster to receive the same.
Since that time the claims Of citizens have been
usted by the board Of commissioners appointed for
that purpose under the act of March g. 1859 and their
awards which proved satisfactory to the claimants have
been approved by our minister In the aggregate they
amount 10 the Of $i9s 693 1S The claimants have
already received large proportion Of the nwssded
to them out OF the fund provided, and it is confidently
expected that the remainder will ere long I've entirely
paid. After the awards shall have been satisfied theIc
will remain surplus Of than 5000 900 AZ tho die
position Of Congress. As this will In equity booDg
the Chinese government would not Justice require s
appropriation to benevolent object in which tho
Chinese may be Specially interested
On. minister to Chnd IL obedience TO his Instructions
has remained perfectly ncnira ii; the war between Great
Britain and France and the Chine.c empire although,
In conjunction with the Russian minister, he
ready and willing had the opportunity offered.
to employ hi good offices in restoring peace between
the parties. 1t is but act Of simple justice both
to our present ninstcr and his predecessor state that
they have proved fully equal to the delicate trying. and
responsible portions In which they have different
clsions been placed
JhrAa.
The rticatons Of the treaty with Japan concluded at
Yco on the goth July, 1853, exchanged at Wash
ngOn the 22d May last and the treaty itself pro-
claimed on the succeeding day There Is good reason To
expect that under its protection aud influence trade
and Intercourse with that distant and incrc8tn. psouis
will rapidly increase.
Tho rtiatons of the treaty were exchanged with un-
usual soemnity. For this purpose the Tycoon had
credited three Of his most distinguished subjects ENJOYS
extraordinary and ministers plopoentilry who wee
cevcd and treated with marked distinction and kinduess
both by the Government and people Of the United S0es
There is every ~ believe that they have returned
to their nntive land entirely satisfied with their visit and
inspired by the most friendly feelings for country
Let us arcntly hope in the language OF the treaty itself
that therc shall henceforward be perpetual peace aad
friendship between the United States of America and lis
Majesty the Tycoon Of Japan and his succc5sors."
BRAZIL.
With the wise conservative and literal government ST
the empire Of Brazil relations continue 10 bs Of tho
most amcablc character.
GRANADA.
The exchange Of the ratiatos of the convention with
the republic Of New Granada, sgucd at Washington on
the 10Th September. 1887, has been long delayed from
accidental! causes, for which neither party IL censura
These notifications duly exchanged In this ty on tho
9Th Of November last Thus has a controversy been ami.
cably terminated which had become ~ serious at the ne
ROD OF my Inauguration, as to require me, tho l1th
April 1857, to direct minister 10 demand his ras,.
ports and return to the United States
Under this convention the government of New f;Ia
NADIA has specially acknowledged itself t. e Responsible
TO our citizens for damages which we're causc7 by tho
riot at Panama on the 18th April, 1885, These claims
together with other claims Of our citizens Which hail
Dccn long urged ia rain referred for adjustment u
board OF commissioners. submit u copy Of the co.,