Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1863-12-17


of their native countries, to which, o
becoming naturaized here, they at ono
repair, and though never returning t
the United States, they still claim tn
the interposition of this government a
citizens. Many alterations and grea
prejudices have heretofore arisen out o
this abuse. 1t is therefore submitted t,
your serious consideration. 1t nigh
be advisable to fx limit beyond whicl
no citizen of the United States residing
abroad may claim the interposition o
his government. The right of suffrage
has often been assumed and exercised
by aliens, under prctenses of naturali.
zation, which they have disavowed when
drafted into the military service. Isub.
NIT the expediency of such an amend.
ment of the laws as will made the fat
of voting an estoppcl against any plea
of Exemption from military service or
other civil obligation on the ground OF
aleDage.
In common with other Western Pow
ers. our relations with Japan have been
brought into serious jeopardy through the
prcverse opposition of the hereditary ar
istocracy of the empire to the enlighten-
ed and liberal policy of the Tycoon, de-
signed to bring the country into the So
ciety of nations 1t is hoped, although
not with entire confidence, that these
difficulties may be peacefully overcome.
| ask your attention to the claim of the
Minister residing there for the damages
he sustained in the destruction by fire
of the residence the Legation at
Ycddo.
Satisfactory arrangement have been
made with the Emperor of Russia.
which it is to believed will result in ef-
f,ctiug a continuous line of telegraph
through that empire from our Pacific
coast. recommend to your favorable
the subject of an interna-
tonal telegraph across the Atlantic
ocean, and also telegraph between tho
capital and national forts along the At
lantic seaboard and the Gulf of Mexico.
Such communications, established with
any reasonable Outlay, would be enonom-
ical as we'll as effective aids to the dip
ouatlc, military and naval service.
The consular system of the United
States, under the enactments of the last
Congl ess, begins to be self-sustaining,
aud there is reason to hope that it may
become entirely so, with the increase of
Trade which will ensue whenever peace
5 restored
Our ministers abroad have been faith
ul in defending American rights In
protecting commercial interests, our con-
uls have necessarily had to encounter
Increased labor and responsibilities
,rowing out Of the war. These they
lave fer the most part met and discharg-
ID with zeal and efficiency. This ac-
,uowlegmiut justly includes those con-
uls who, residing in Morocco, Egypt,
Turkey, Japan, China and other Orien.
al countries. are charged with complex
unctions and extraordinary powers.
The several organized Territories is
satisfactory, although Indian
listui Dances in New Mexico have not
'ccn entirely suppressed. The mineral
esources in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho,
Iew Mexico and Arizona are proving
ar richer than has been heretofore un-
erstood. | lay before youa communi-
alton this subject from the Governor of
lew Mexico.
Iagain submit to your consideration
he expediency Of establishing system
Or the encouragement of emigration.-
Although this source of national wealth
nd strength is again flowing with great !
r freedom than for several years before
he insnrrection occurred, there is still
reat deficiency IN every field of indus
ry, especially in agriculture and in our
lines, as well as OF iron and coal as of
he precious metals.
While the demand for labor is thus
ncrcased here, tens of thousands of
,ersons, destitute of renumerativc occu'
ations, are throngiDg our foreign con-
ulares and Offering tc emigrate to the
United States if essential but very cheap
ssis.ance can be afforded them. 1t
cry easy that under the sharp die.plin
f civil war the nation is beginning a
ew life. This noble effort demands
he aid and ought to receive the atten-
ion and support Of the government.
Injuries, unforeseen by the government
nd unintended. may in some cases have
een inflicted on the subjects or citizens
{ foreign countries, both at sea nd ON
and by persons in the service OF the
United States. AS this government ex-
ects redress from other powers when
imilar injuries are inflicted by persons
n their service upon citizens of the Uni
ed States, we must be prepared to do
ustice to foreigners. If the existing
udical tribunals are inadequate to this
urpose. a special court may be author
4, with power to hear and decide
uch claims of the character referred to
s may have arisen under treaties and
he public law. Conventions for adJus-
ing the claims by joint commissioners
ave been proposed to some governments
,ut no definite answer to the proposition
las yet been received from any.
In the caurse Of the session | shall
,robably have occasion to request you to
,royide indemnfioation to claimants
where decrces of restitution have been
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