Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-10


10 God j. due.
FonKIex RELATIONS.
We remain in peace and friendship with
foreign nations. Tie efforts of dIsloyal
citizens Of tie United States TO involve rs in for
eign wars aud 90 aid IN Inaccessible designs,
have been unavsiling. Her Brittanic MsjestJs
government. vas justly expected. has exer
cised i,s authority 20 prevent the departure of
new hostile expeditions from British ports. The
Emperor Of France has. by like proceeding,
promptly indicated the neutrality which he pro-
clsimed at the beginning Of the contest. Cues
tons OF great Importance have arisen out Of the
blockade and other belligerent operations, be-
tween the Government and several Of the mari
time powers but they have been discussed, and,
so far as possible accommodated in n spirit of
frsnkness. justice and mutual good will. It Is
especially gratifying that prize courts, by the
imprrtiaiity OF their adjudieations, have COM
msoded the respect and confidence of maritime
powers.
THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE
The supplemental treaty between the United
States and Great Britain for the suppression Of
the African slave trade, made on the 18th day
February isst. has been duly ratified and carried
into execution It i believed that, 40 far as
American ports and American citizens con
cernei. that inhuman and barbar0us trahc has
been broaght 10 an end.
PossEssoEY CLAIMS IN WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
j shall submit for the consideration of the Sen
ate a convention for the adjustment of possessOry
claims IN Washington Territory, arising out Of
the treaty of the 18th OF June. 1916. between the
United States and Great Britain, and which has
been the source OF some disquiet among the cti-
zeus Of that now rapidly improving part OF the
country.
MARITIME JURISDICTION or CUBA.
novel and important question involving the
Of the maritime jurisdiction of Spain in the
waters which surround the island Of Cuba, has
been debated without reaching an agreement
and il Is proposed in amicable spirit 70 refer it
TO the arbitrament Of 4 friendly power. A con-
vention for that purpoce will be submitted TO the
Senate
THE sCHKLDr DUEs.
have thought il proper. with the approval of
the Senate, 10 concur with the interested com
mercial powers in AN agreement lor the liquida-
ton OF the Scheldt dues upon the principles
which have been heretofore upheld. in regard to
the imposts upon navigation in the waters of
Denmark.
CLAIMS AGAINST CHILL
The long pending controversy between this
Government and that of Chill, touching the
seizure at Selana in Peru. by Gillian officers, of
ofthe United States. has been brought to a close
by the award of His Majesty, the King of the
Belgians. tn whose arbitration the question was
referred by the parties. The subject was thor
oughly and patiently examined by that justly re-
spected magistrate. and although the sum award
cd 70 the claimants may not have been as large
they expected, there is no reason To distrust
the wisdom of Ills Majesty's decision That
decision was promptly compiled with by Chill
"A n in ard IN 4 hai nat
country.
The Joint Commission, under the act of last
session for carrying into effect the convention
on the subject of claims. has been organized
at Lima, Peru, and is engaged in the business
iDtrusted TO il. Difficulties concerning the inter
oceanic transit through Nicaragua in course
OF amacable adjustment
THE UNITED STATES or COLUMBIA.
In conformity with the principles set forth in
my last annual message. have received repre-
sentatives from the United States Of Columbia.
AMI have credited Minister to that republic.
THE RIGHTS ALIENS. AND THE OBLIGATIONS
OF SATURALIzEp CITIZENS.
Incidents occurring in the progress of our
civil war have forced upon my attention the un-
certain state of International questions touching
the rights OF freemen in this country. and of
United States citizens abroad In regard TO
partially defined by treaty. In no instance,
however. is it expressly stipulated that in the
instance of civil war foreigner residing
in this country, within the lines of the insurgents
is tn be exempted from the rule which classes
him rs a belllgerent in whose behalf the govern
ment Of his country cannot express any privilege
or immunity from that character. | regret 10
say, however, that such claims have been put
forward. and IL some instances, in behalf of for
boh av E,oI N, tha T,tf 81,
greater part of their lives. There is reason to
believe that many persons born IN foreign coun
tries. who have declared their intention to be
come citizens. who have been fully nat6ralized,
have evaded the military duty required OF them
by DENYING the fact and throwing upon the Gov
eminent the burden OF proof. Ii has been found
diiicglt or Inpracticabe to obtain this proof.
from the want IF guides To the proper sources of
information. These might be supplied BY requir.
ing the clerks of courts where declaration of in
tenton may be made. or naturalization effected.
10 send periodically lists OF the names of persons
naturalized declaring their intention To- become
citizens TO the Secretary OF the Interior in whose
department these names must be arranged and
printed for general Information. There is also
reason to believe that foreigners frequently be
come citizens of the UnteD, States for
the sole purpose of evadng the duties
imposed by the laws of their native countries. TO
which. on becoming naturalized here. they at once
repair. and though never returning the United
States. they still claim nterposition OF the Gov.
eminent as citizens. Many alterations and great
prejudice have arisen out of this abuse; II is,
therefore. submitted TO your serious considera-
tiop. It might be advissble to fix a limit bey ond
which no citizen of the United States residing
abroad NAV claim the interpositon of this Gov
ernment The right of suffrage has often been
assumed and exercised bv aliens under preteuse
Of naturalization, which they have disavowed
when drafted into the military service. submit
the expectancy of such an amendment of the laws
as will establish the fact of mn estoppel against
claims Of exemption from military service or civil
obligation on the ground of aenage.
Japan
Our relations in common with other Western
Powers With Japan have becu brought IN serious
jeopardy through the perv@se opposition of the
hereditary Mistocraey OF the Empire tn the en-
ligh'cned aud liberal policy of the Tycoon dc
signel to bring the country IN the circle OF na.
tons. IL !. tn he hoped although not with con.
hdence. that these dilhcuiie. NAV be successful,
overcome ak YOUR attention a. the Minister
residing there. tor the damages he SUSTAINED IN
tbs destruction, b, fire, OF the residence of the
Les ssion q, Yeido
INTERNATIONAL rftfaRArHs
Satisfactory arrangements have been made
with The Emperor 81 Russia which, u Il believed
VIII result In eiscctng aconginuous line of tele
graph through that empire hon our Pacific
coast.
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