The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1863-12-17


evsding the duties imposed by the laws
Of their native country, to which, on be-
coming naturalized here, they at once re-
pair, and though never returning to the
United States, they still claim the inter-
veution of the government as citizens
Many alterations and great prejudice
have heretofore arisen out of this abuse.
It is, therefore, submitted to your seri-
ous consideration. 1t might be advis-
able to fix limit beyond which no citi-
zens Of the United States residing abroad
may claim the interposition of his gov
ernment.
The right of suffrage has often been
assumed and exercised by aliens, under
pretense of naturalization, which they
have disayowed when drafted into the
military service. / submit the expedi-
ency of such an amendment to the laws
as will make the fact of voting an estop-
pal against plea of exemption from mill.
tary service or other obligation, on
grounds of alienage.
OUR RELATIONS WITH JAPAN.
In common with other Western Pow.
ers, our relations with Japan have been
brought into serious jeopardy through the
per,ersc opposition of the aristocracy of
the empire, to the enlightened and libe-
raj policy designed to bring the country
into the society of nations. 1t is hoped,
although not with entire confidence, that
these difficulties may be peacefully over
come. | ask your attention TO the min
lister residing there, for the damages he
sustained in the destruction by fire of the
residence of the legation at Yeddo.
NATIONAL TELEGRAPHS.
Satisfactory arrangements have been
made with the Emperor of Russia which,
it is believed, will result in effecting a
continuous line of telegraph through that
Empire from our Pacific coast. Irecom-
mend to your favorable consideration the
subject of an international telegraph
across the Atlantic Ocean, and also Of a
telegraph between this Capital and the
National forts along the Atlantic Sea
Board and the Gulf of Mexico. Such
connections established with any reason,
able outlay would be economical, as well
as effective aids to diplomatic military
and naval service.
THE NEW CONSULAR SYSTEM.
The Consular system of the United
States, under the enactments of the last
Congress, begins to be self sustaining,
aud there is reason to hope that it viii
be entirely SO with the increase Of trade
which will ensue whenever peace is re-
stored. Our Ministers abroad have been
faithful in defending American rights
and protecting our commercial interests.
Our Consuls have necessarily had to en-
counter increased labors and responsible
tiles growing out of the war. These
they have, for the most part, met and
discharged with zeal and efficiency. This
acknowledgment justly includes those
Consuls who, residing in Morocco,
Egypt, China and other central countries,
are charged with complications and ex.
traordiuary powers.
THE TERRITORIES.
The condition of the several organized
territories is generally satisfactory, altho'
the Indian disturbances in New Mexico
have not been entirely suppressed.
The mineral resources of Colorado,
New Mexico, Idaho and Arizona are
proving far richer than heretofore un-
derstood. l lay before you a communi,
cation on this subject, from the Govern
or of New Mexico. again submit to
your consideration the expediency of es-
tablishing system for the encourage
ment of immigration. Although this
source of National wealth is again follow
ed with greater freedom than for several
years before the insurrection occurred,
there is still great deficiency of labor
ers in every field of industry, and espe-
cially in agriculture and all our mines, as
we'll of iron and coal as of precious met
ais. While demand for labor is thus
increased here, tens Of thousands of per-
sons destitute Of remunerative occupation
are througing our foreign Consulates and
Offering to emigrate to the United States
if essential but very cheap transportation
could be afforded them.
It is easy to see that under the sharp
discipline of a civil war the nation IS be-
ginning new life. This noble effort
demands the aid and ought to receive the
attention and support OF the government.
Injuries unforeseen by the government,
and unintendcd, may in some cases have
been inflicted upon the subjects or citi-
zens of foreign countries, both at sea and
on land, by persons in the service of the
United States. If this government ex-
poets redress from other powers when
such injuries are inflicted by persons in
their service, on citizens of the United
States, We must be prepared to do justice
to foreigners. If the existing judicial
tribunals are inadequate to this purpose,
special court may be authorized, with
power to hear and decide such claims of
the character referred to, as may have
arisen under treaties and public law
Conventions for adjusting claims by your
commission have been proposed to some
governments, but no definite answers to
the propositions have yet been received