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

with present minister at Madrid. Under this
vention, what have been denominated 4" the Cuban
claims, amounting to Sl2S 635 and 81 cents, in whs
more than one hundred of fellowcilzens inter
estcd, recognised, and the Spanish governsue1t
agreed to pay SI00 600 Of this amount "within three
months following the exchange Of notifications " The.
payment of the remaining s25, 635 81 await the
decision of the commissioners for against sthe Aiste
claim " b, in any event the balance 10 be paSd to
the claimants either by Spain the United States
These terms have every to know hieAly
satisfactory to the holders of the Cuban claims Indeed
they have made formal offer authorizing the State De-
partment to settle these claims, and TO deduct tha
amount of the Anlistad claim from the sums which
they entitled to receive from Spain. This Offer, Of
course, cannot be accepted l- --z -s0-
All other claims of citizens of the United States against
SPAIN Of subjects of tho Queen of Spain against tho
United States, including the Amstad claim, by
this convention referred to board OF commissioners in
the usual form. Neither the validity of tho Amfstaa
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 -Amstad claim should
be thus recognised, notwithstanding it's payment had
been recommended to Congress- BY two of my psedccs
sors as well as BY myself and appropriation for that
purpose had passed tho Senate of the United Suites
They content that it should DO submitted the
board for examination and decision like the other claims
Both governments were bound respectively to pay the
amounts awarded to the several claimants such times
of said awards" -... .s. r -. -. -rsW
Transmitted this convention to the Senate for their
constitutional action the Sd May. 1860. and On tho
9th of the succeeding June they determined that they
would mot advise and consent to its ratification.
These proceedings place relations with Spain In an
awkward and embarrassing position, 1t Is than
probable that the final adjustment Of these claims will
devolve upon my successor. So grs ts.
retcrate the recommendation contained in my An
nua Message of December 1885, and repeated in Tint Of
December 1852 in favor of tho acquisition of Cuba from
" | Grrnl half INIT xcho
acquisition would contribute essentially tho well bong
and prosperity of both countries In all future time az
we'll prove the certain of Immediately abolish
ing the African slave trade throughout the world would
not repeat this recommendation upon the present ocC
sion ii believed that the transfer of Cuba to the United
States upon conditions highly favorable to Spain, could
Justly arnish the national honor of the proud and
Gent Spanish Monarchy Surely person ever attsbu-
tel to tho first Napoleon disregard of the national
honor OF France for transferring Louisiana TO the United
States for fair cqusl0nt both in money and commey
cial advantages. ..- ..,rs .. ..s..s-a ,.ass
- s.... AUSTRIA, &c. -ss rr-.' '7.
With the Emperor of Austria and tho remaining centit
noutal powers Of Europe, including that If the Shas,
OH relations continue to DO OF the most hSendly char
acter $3.50,
- CHINA. ., s.... .sa.a.3
The friendly and peaceful policy pursued by the GOV.
eminent of the United States towards the empire Of
China has produced the most satisfactory results Tho
treaty of Tfensn of the 18th of june 1858, has been-
faithfully observed by the Chinese authorities. The
venton of the sth November, 1858, supplementary to
this treaty for the adjustment and satisfacon OF the
claims OF citizens China referred to In my last
Annual Message, has been already carried into effect
fur as this was practicable. a.
Under this convention the of 500 900 taels equal
to about 500 OO0 stipulated to be paid in satiac
ton Of the claims Of American citizens out Of the
fifth of the receipts for tonnage import and export duties
American vessels at the ports Of Canton Shaogtae,
and Fuchau and II agreed that this amount salf
he in full liquidation Of all claims Of American cizens at
tho various ports to this date Debentures for this
amountto wit 800 600 taels for Canton, 100 600 for
Shanghai and 1000 for Fucbau-wcre delivered ur-
cordng to tho terms of the convention by the respective
Chinese collectors Of the customs of these ports to tho
agent selected by oursminster to receive the same.
Since that time the claims of citizens have been
adjusted by the board Of commissioners appointed for
that purpose under the act of March s. 1889 and their
awards which proved satisfactory to the cainan have
been approved by our minister In the aggregate they
amount TO the Of S498 694 IS. The claimants have
already received large proportion of the awarded
them out of the fund provided and it is confidently
expected that the remainder will long be entirely
paid After the awards shall have been satised there
will remain surplus OF than $500 900 at tho dis
| position of Congress. As this will In equity booDg tn
the Chinese government, would not Justice require lis
! appropriation to benevolent object in which tho
| Chinese may be Specially interested
Uui minister to China, il obedience to his nstuctions
has remained perfectly neutral the between Great
Britain and France and the Chinese empire although
in conjunction with the Russian minister, he was
ever ready and willing, had the opportunity offered
to employ his good offices in restoring peace between
the parties 1t is but act of simple justice both
to present minister and his predecessor to state that
they have proved fully equal TO the delicate trying and
responsible positions in which they have different &C.
| casions been placed .s g a.s4a
FL .... JAPAs. 40 e@
The notifications of the treaty with Japan concluded at
Yedo the goth July, 1855 exchanged at Wash
ington the 22d May last, and the treaty itself pro-
claimed the succeeding day There Is good to
expect that under its protection and influence, trade
and intercourse with that distant and interesting people
will rapidly increase. .-e-
The notifications Of the treaty exchanged with
usual solemnity For this purpose the Tycoon had
credited three of his most distinguished subjects ENJOYS
extraordinary and ministers plenipotenary, who
ceived and treated with marked distinction and kindps
both by the Government and people of the United States
There every to believe that they have returned
to their native land entirely satisfied with their VISIT aud
inspired by the most friendly feelings for country.
Let arently hope in the language Of the treaty se
that hcre shall henccorward be perpetual peace aad
friendship between the United States of America and his
Majesty the Tycoon Of Japan and his succcssors."
With the wise, conservative and liberal government Of
the empire of Brazil relations continue be Of tho
most amcable character. -" 30 a's-
NEW GRANADA. g.. ......as
The exchange of the ratiaons of the convention with
the republic Of Now Granada, signed ct Washington on
the 10th September. 1857 has been long delayed ffm
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