New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-10

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However OF REFRESHING such unlawful movements clearly
indicates the duty which rests upon of adapting our
legislative action the new circumstances OF decline
u European Onarchical power and inhuenceI ana the
Increase of American republican ideas, interests ana
ympathies .
II cannot be long before IL will become necessary lor
his Government to lend some elective ala 70 the sooh
II The political and social problems which are continually
kent before the world by the two republics OF inc islanu
Of st. Domingo and which now disclosing themselves
more distinctly than heretofore In the Island Oh euo
The subject is commended to your considerauoh WIN "
the more earnesness because am satisfied tna1 e ie
has arrived when even so direct proceeding as propo
sltion for an annexation Of the two RepuDhcs VI '
Island Of St. Domingo would not only receive the
of the people interested but would also give satSS'
to all other foreign nations
am aware that upon the question OF further eA'ehuh
our possessions it is apprehended by some that our po
cal system cannot successfully be applied 10 an area moro
extended than our continents but the conYclon Is rap
idly gaining ground American mind that with the
increased facilities for INSTRUMENTATION between all
portons OF the earth the principles Of free government
IA embraced in our Constitution, IL faithfully maintained
md carried out would prove OF sufficient strehgh anu
breadth to comprehend within their sphere ana influence
the civilized nations OF the world
The attention of the Senate and OF Congress is again
respectfully invited to the treaty for the establishment
OF commercial reciprocity with the Hawaiian Kingdom
entered into last year. and already ratified by that Gov
eminent The attitude Of the United States toward
these islands is not very different from that In which
they stand towards the West Indies. 1t Is known ana
felt by tho Hawaiian Government aud people that ther
Government and institutions feeble and precar0us
tnat the United States being so near nelghDof Wouu
be unwilling to the islands pass under foreign cohtr"
Their nrosnerty is continually disturbed by expeca-
tions and alarms OF unfriendy political proceedings as
well from the United States from other foreign Powers
reciprocity treaty while 1t could not materially dimn-
is the revenues of the United States, would he guar
any Of the good will and forbearance OF all nations uh
the people OF the Islands shall OF themselves, at no ais
tant day voluntarily apply for admission into the Ohioh
The Emperor OF Russia has acceded 10 inc treaty he'
poated hero I'm January last for security OF trade
marks i'm the interest OF manufacturers ana commerce.
have Invited his attention the Importance OF esao-
fishing now while It seems easy and practicable, fair
and equal regulation Of the vast fisheries belonging 10
the two nations In the waters OF the North Pachc Ocean'
The two treaties between the United States and Italy
for the regulation Of consular powers ana the eAradoh
OF criminals negotiated and ratified here during the last
session OF Congress- have been accepted and confirmed
by the italian Government liberal Consular Conyen-
ton which has been negotiated with Belgium will be sub
mtted To the scnle The very Important treaties when
were negotiated between the United states and North
Germany and Bavaria for the regulation Of the rights OF
naturazed citizens, have been duly ratified and ex-
changed and similar treaties have been entered into
With the Grand Duchies Of Baden and HesseDarmstadt.
hone soon TO DO able submit equally satisfactory con-
yeutons Of the character now In the course OF me-
COLLATION. with the respective Governments OF spain,
italy, and the Ottoman Empire
Examination OF claims against the United states by the
Hudson's Bay Company andthe Pugets Sound Agricul-
tural Company on account OF certain possesory nights
I'm the State Of Oregon and Territory Of Washington, al
legged by those companies in virtue OF provisions OF the
treaty between the United States and Great Britain Of
June IS 1916, has been diligently prosecuted, under the
direction Of the Joint international commission to which
they were submitted for adjudication by treaty between
the two Governments Of July l. 1862 and will, IL is
pectcd, be concluded at an early day.
No practical regulation concerning colonial trade and
the shcrle. be accomplished by treaty between the
United states Great Britain until Congress shall have
expressed their judgment concerning the principles In
yovod. Three other questions however between the
United States and Great Britain remain open for adjust
mcnt. These the mutual rights OF naturazed cit-
zcns. the boundary question involving the title 10 the
island OF san Juan. the Pacific Coast and mutual
arising the 1853 of the citizens and sub
Jccts OF the countries for injuries and depredaons
committed under the authority Of their respective Gov
Negotiations upon these subjects are pend
ing and am not without hope Of being able 10 lay be-
fore the Senate for consideration during tho present
session. protocols calculated 10 bring TO end these
iustly-excitn and long existing controversies.
We are not advised Of the action OF the Chinese Gov
eminent upon the liberal and suspicious treaty which
was recently celebrated with It's penpOtentiaros at this
capital.
Japan remains a theaor OF civil war; marked by rel
gous incidents and political seventies peculiar to that
long Isolated Empire The Executive has hitherto main
tanned strict neutrality among the belligerents, and
acknowledges with pleasure that IL has been frankly and
fully sustained In that by the enlightened concur
renee and cooperation OF the other Treaty Powers
namely Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, North
Germany, and Italy.
Spain having recently undergone revolution marked
by extraordinary unanimty and preservation OF order,
the Provisional Government established at Madrid has
been recognized and the friendly intercourse which has
80 long happily existed between the two countries
remains unchanged.
renew the recommendation contained I'm ny eommu.
ncaon to Congress dated 18TH July last Ia copy OF
which accompanies this message that the judgment of
the people shoud be taken the proprety OF amend
ing the Federal Constitution that IL shall provide
lst For election Of President and Vice President by
direct OF the people Instead OF through the agency
Of electors and making them nelg for reflection to
second term.
2d For distinct designation of the person who shall
discharge the duties OF President In the event OF
cancy In that oce by the death resignation removal
OF both the President and Vice President.
3d. For the election OF Senators OF the United States
directly by the people Of the several States instead OF by
the Legislatures; and
4b For the limitation to period Of years Of the terms
OF Federal Judges.
Profoundly impressed with the proprety OF making
these important notifications In the Constitution
spcctfully submit them for the early and mature
sderalon Of Congress. We should far possible
all pretoXts for violations OF the organic law by
rcmedying such mperfcctions time and experience
may develop ever remembering that the Constitution
which ut any time exists. until changed by eXpsit
aud authentic act Of the whole people, is sacredy obga
tory upon ALL"
have thus communicated 10 Congress In