Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-05

These proceedings place our relations With Spain In an
awkward and embarrassing position Il IS more than
probable that the nal ustment OF these claims will de-
VoTe upon my successor.
reerate the recommendation contained IN my An
nua Message Of December 1885, and repeated in that Of
December 1889 in favor Of the acquisition OF Cuba from
Spain by fair purchase firmly believe that such an ac-
QUESTION would contribute essentially TO the welbeing
and prosperity Of both countries in all future tme as
well prove the certain Of Immediately abolish
ing the African slavetrade throughout the world would
repeat this recommendation upon the present occa-
SION if believed that the transfer of Cuba to the Uni
ted States upon conditions highly favorable to SPAIN
could Justly arnish the national honor Of the proud and
ancient Spanish Monarchy. Surely no person ever at
tribued to the first Napoleon disregard Of the national
honor of France for transferring Louisiana to the Uni
ted States for fair equivalent both in money and COM
mercal advantages.
AUSTRIA, &c.
With the Emperor OF Austria, and the remaining con-
tinenta powers Of Europe including that Of the Sultan
our relations continue to be Of the friendly char
acter.
CHINA.
The friendly and peaceful policy pursued BY the Gov
eminent Of the United States towards tho empire Of Chi
ma has produced the satisfactory results The rea
~ of Tentsu of the 18th Of June 1885, has been faith
fully observed by the Chinese authorities The conven-
ton Of the sh November 1858, supplementary to this
treaty for the adjustment and satisfaction Of the claims
Of our citizens Oh China referred TO in my last Annual
Message has been already carried into effect far
this practicable.
Under this convention the sum of 800 900 taes equal
to about S7O00O0 stipulated to be paid IN satsflc-
ton Of the claims Of American Citizens out Of the one
fifth Of the receipts for tonnage import aud export du-
ties on American vessels at the ports of Canton Shang
haze aud Fdchau: and it was agreed that this amount
shall be in full liquidation Of all claims Of American cit-
zens the various ports to this date Debentures Tor
ona Qpn 70
for Shanghae and 100 OO0 for Fucbau-were delivered
according to the terms of the convention by the respec
tive Chinese collectors of the customs of these ports to
the agent selected by minister to receive the same
Since that time the claimants of our citizens have been
adjusted by the board of commissioners appointed for
that purpose under the act Of March g. 1852 aud their
awards which proved satisfactory TO the clamlnts have
been approved by minister. In the aggregate, they
amount TO the OF $i9S 69i 7Ss The claimants have
already received large proportion Of the sums awarded
TO them of the funds provided and 1t Is eonndeny
expected that the remainder will ere long be entirely
paid After the awards shall have been satisfied there
will remain surplus Of more than 100000 at the dspo-
ston Of Congress As this will in equity belong to the
Chinese would not justice require It's appro-
praton benevolent object in which the Chinese
NAV be specially interested.
Our minister China in obedience TO his instrucuons,
has remained perfectly neutral in the between Great
Britain and France aud the Chinese empire although IN
conjunction with the Russian minister he was ever ready
aud willing had the opportunity offered to employ his
good offices in restoring peace between the parties IL Is
but an act of simple justice, both TO present minister
and his predecessor to that they have proved fully
equal to the delicate trying and responsible positions in
which they have on different occasions been placed.
JAPAN.
The rafcations Of the treaty with Japan concluded at
Yeio on the goth july 1858, exchanged at Wash
ngton on the 221 May last and the treaty itself was pro-
claimed the succeeding day. There good reason TO
expect that under its protection and influence our trade
and intercourse with that distant and interesting people
will rapidly increase
The Publications Of the treaty were exchanged with
unusual solemnity For the purpose the Tycoon mad
accredited three OF his distinguished subjects as en-
voys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentary who
were received and treated with marked distinction and
kindness both by the Government and people OF the
United States There every reason to believe that they
ave returned to their native land entirely satisfied with
their visit and inspired by the most friendly feelings for
our country. Let ardenty hope, in the language oil
the treaty ITSELF that "there shall henceforTard be per-
pe,ua peace and friendship between the United States Of
America and his Majesty the Tycoon OF Japan and his
SUCCESSORS
wise conservative and liberal government Of the en-
pre VI Brazil relations continue TO be Of the most Ameaoe
character
The exchange Of the rahcAons % the convention with the re
nub. OF Ne Granada signed Washington the 10Th septem
s5 has been long delayed from accident causes for which
nher party censuribe These rata dsy exehang
M in ri, CITY on The 5h OF November Thus has contfover
been acaby eaa sed which had become 50 seror At me
per od OF my Inauguration require me- the lIth April,
S minister TO demand his passports and return 10
the United States. 49,, -,
der this convention the government Of New Granada has
ay Itself be fe.ponsib u our ez as o'
damages which by the not at Panama on the Ion
APRIL 1856 These claims together with other c dms OF our GU
lens Which had urged yan referred for adjustment to
board Of Commissioners submit copy OF the convention 70
Congress- and recommend the legislation Necessary 10 carry
Q eject ...,,....u.
P.reye-ng efforts have made Tor the adument OF e
claims OF American citizens against the government OF Costa ca
AMI happy to info yoi thai tee,e nave hla II
convention signed AT the city OIL san jose On ihe "a
last beEesn the mister cent Of the Untei states w C9
Kca and tae penpotensre Of that Republic refeg these
dsbyS ASsfs" faRPsleqstS, and Tor the pay
ately 70 the Senate for their constitutional action.
Toe citizens upon The republic Ct Nicaragua have
yet been provided for by treaty. although dgent Efforts for
t purpose been MADE minister resident to that
paOc These are it Continued with fair prospect Of success
Our relations with Mexico in most unsatisfactory
d Jon my annual messages discussed extensively
the subject OF these relations aud do not nov repeat at
length tn ac and arguments thee presented They owed con-
clsvey ha cit resdng Mexico and our me chants
ira ling thereto had series and ouirag
as patiently borne from other nation For these
name OF be county Derseny demanded redress ard ndem
nacaon without the slightest ELECT Indeed confident
hal authorities Of patient endu
thai they universally bellies they NIGH commit these out
upon Ameii ,t rh IN ,o,iInS bn nan
lies q the the overnm n and Of it, purpose to
Afterwards in s5 The adoption Of Constitution far
Mexico the election Of Prdens Congress under lie p-oy
IONS Inauguration Of tue President Within one short
mouth wever this President expelled from the espal by
rebellion ia the aud supreme poSer Of the republic
10 General ZuoagA Ihs usuptr was Ia MS turn soon
compelled 10 retire add give place 70 General Mlramon
Under the which had thus been adopted senor Jua
rez chief osce Of the Supreme Court became the lawful Pcs
iden Of RepubHc and for the maintenance Of the
stuon his auhor derived from that the civil was CON-
Throughout the ISIS the constuionlpa stronger
and In the previous history Of Mexico successful mill
tary revout at the capital hsd most un esay btel e sig
Submission throughout the republic Not the present
occasion majority the citizens peIsstenty tuSaed the
constitutional government When this was recognised In APP
1852 the Govenm mt Of the United states It's auho y eNen
majority q the Mexican ats ard people nclu
dnr Vera Cruz and the ports the epub
c hst period commerce with Mexico began to revive
Meanshe the OF Mrsmon In held sway the
can't surrounding country and continued Its out
RACES against the few American citizens who still had the courage
within It's power To cap the climax: Aher the bNte
Of Tacubaya In April 1882 Gen. Marquee ordered three cI ems
United States Of them physicians to be seized In the
hospital that place. taken out and Sho without me and with
out This one, noWith anding unf unate coun-
ysn ,S ~ nth n, so had bsn wsundsd In he
battle without making any distinction between them.
lime had arrived In my opinion when this Go
bound It's to avenRs and redress the OF
citizens then protection Mexico. The Interpreting
obacle vas portion Of the country under the Of Nj
could net be reached without PasnB under
the Jurisdiction cons utio nj government Under these
circumstances dee Ted duty 70 recommend to Congress IN
last annual message the employment OF so;leb military
penetrate into the INTERIOR where the Of
be found, with o need be without the consent ofth
JuareE doubted that
could be obtained heard conviction
y subject Of the justice well Wis ION Of such policy
No other alternate @ except toe entire abandon nent OF
feovEens who had gone Mexico under the faith Of treaties,
government Resides amos certain that the simple authoh.
" employ this ree would Of Itself have accomplished all
without striking snge blow The silt uonal govern
meat Won then e established the city oMeI-
and wouS have been ready and Wiling to the eAsnt ofia
In Sdoion-and EN- 'his mos. impsrlnt consideration
European would have been deprived Of AL pretex
In the errt rial nd domestic Of MSico
We should thus hav been relieved the obligation az resisting
even By force th1ud this become necessary attempt b.
these deprive nrghbong replb OF portions
Sonps he trienS and etabsed pocy the American Pc
nile am