The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-12-18

1OT Sl0 oOA0 PWEOoo VI ovauAuS Ii0 uuSAcs
I imposed BY the laws, of their native ooun-
try, to which, in becoming snaturalized
here, they. at once repair; and, though
never returning to the United States, they
still claim the interposition of the, Gov
eminent, as citizens. y Many alterations
and great prejudice have heretofore arisen
out Of this business. 1t is, therefore, sub
mitted to your serious consideration.
1t might be advisable to fix a limit
beyond which no citizen of the United
States residing abroad may claim the
.nterposition of his Governme Mt. The
right of suffrage has often been assumed
and exercised by aliens, under pretence of
naturalization, which they have disavowed
when drafted into the military service. l
submit the expediency of such an amend
ment of the laws as will make the fact of
voting decision against any plea of ex-
emption from military service, or other
civil obligation, on grounds of alienage,
In common with other western powers,
our relations with Japan have been
brought into serious jeopardy through the
perverse opposition of the hereditary
Prince of the Empire in reference to the
policy of the Tycoon, designed to bring
the country into the society of nations
It is to be hoped, although not with en-
tire confidence, that these difficulties may
be peacefully overcome. 1 ask your at
tention to the claim of the Minister re-
siding there for the damage he sustained
in the destruction by fire of the residence
of the Legation at Yeddo
Satisfactory arrangements have been
made with the Emperor of Russia. which,
it is believed, will result in effecting
continuous line of telegraph through that
Empire from our pacific coast
recommend to your favorable consid-
Grafton the subject of an international tel
egraph across the Atlantic Ocean, and
also Of telegraph between this Capital
and the national forts along the Atlantic
seaboard and the Gulf of Mexico. Such
connections established with any reason
able outlay, would be economical as well
as an effective aids to the Departments of
the Interior, military and naval service.
OUR CONSULAR SYSTEM.
The consular systems of the United
States under the enactments of the last
Congress begin to be self-sustaining, and
there is reason to hope that it may become
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
in protecting our commercial interests
Our consuls have necessarily had to en-
counter increased labors and responsible
ties growing out of the war. These they
have for the most part met and discharged
with zeal and efficiency. This acknowledge
ment justly includes those consuls who are
residing in Morocco, Egypt, China, and
other central countries, and are charg-
ed with complications and extraordinary
powers.
| The condition Of the several organized
Territories is generally satisfactory, al
though the Indian disturbances in New
Mexico have not been entirely suppressed.
The mineral resources of Colorado, Ne
vada, Idaho, New Mexico and Arizona,
are proving far richer than heretofore I'M
derstood. / lay before you communica-
ton on this subject from the Governor of
New Mexico.
EMIGRATION.
again submit to your consideration the
expediency Of establishing a system for
the encouragement of emigration, although
this source of national wealth is again
flowing with greater freedom than for sew
eral years before the instruction occur
ed. There is still great deficiency of
laborers in every field of inIustly, espe-
cially in agriculture, and in our mines, as
well of iron and coal as Ofprecious metals,
uyhila Tho Io,oo~I c. Ii =. ~,
ed he e. Tens Of thousands of persons
destitute of remunerative occupation are
thronging on our foreign Consuls and off.
ering to emigrate to the United States,
If essential and very cheap ass: stance can
be afforded them.
| 1t is easy to see that under the sharp
discipline of civil war the nation is begin
ming new life. This noble effort de-
mands the aid and ought to receive the at
tention and support of the Government
FOREIGN CLAIMS.
Injuries unforeseen by the Government
and unintiated by it may in some cases
have. been inflicted upon the subjects or
citizens of foreign countries, both at sea
aud on land, by persons in the service of
the United States As this Government
expects redress from other powers when
similar injuries are inflicted by persons in
their service upon subjects of the Uniled
States, we must be prepared to do justice
to foreigners.
If the existing judicial tribunals are in
adequate to this purpose, special court
may be authorized, with power to hear and
decide such claims, of the character re-
ferred to, as may have arisen under treat
les and public law. Conventions for ad
justing claims by joint commission, have
been proposed to some governments, but
no definite answer to the proposition has
yet been received from any. In the course
OF the session shall probably have occa-
sion to request you to provide indemnitica-
ton to claimants where DEGREES of resti
tuition have been rendered and awarded by
the Admiralty Court, and N other cases
where this Government may be acknowl-
edged to be liable in principle, and where
the amount OF that liability has been as
certaiued by an informal arbitration
TAX ON CONsULs
The proper officers OF the Treasury have
deemed themselves required, by the law
of the United States upon the subject, to
demand tax upon the incomes of foreign