New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-07

Srave sense Of the grievance they have sustained
The rejection Of the t tGeS des WAS wc
favorable immediate attempt al renewed nego-
tiatons accordingly so instructed the Minister OF tho
limited States 10 Great Britain and found that
in this regard were shared by Her Majesty's Minister
hope 1t the time may soon arrive when the two Gov
crime ITS can approach the solution or this mOmentous
question with an appreciation of what ~ due TO tho rights
dignity and honor OF EACH and with me determnatlon
not only 10 remove the causes OF complaint In the past
but to lay the foundation Of broad principle OF public
law which will prevent future daeTeneeT ana TEND TO
only grave question which the United states mas Win any
foreign nation.
THE RECIPROCITY TREATYiwITH CANADA.
The question Of renewing treaty for reciprocal trade
between the United States and the British Provinces on
this continent has not been favoraby considered by the
Administration. The advantages OF such treaty would
he wholly in favor OF the British producer except posi-
bly, few engaged in the trade between the Two secons
No citizen OF the United States would be benehted by
reciprocity Our internal taxation would prove pro-
the British producer almost equal 10 the pro-
lection which manufacturers now receive from the
tariff Some arrangements, however. for the regulation
Of commercial intercourse between the United States aud
the Dominion of Canada may be desirable.
The Commission for adjusting the claims OF the Hud-
Bay and Pugets Sound Agricultural Company upon
the United States has terminated It's labors. The award
of 100000 has been made ami all rights and titles OF tho
Company on the territory OF the United STATES nave eeen
exnguished. Deeds for the property OF the Company
have been delivered appropriation by Congress to
meet tins sum is asked. ,,,. NIL, r,.,,o.r
land boundary between the United states and the BRUSH
Possessions under the treaty OF 1885, have completed her
labors, and the Commission has been dissolved
I'm conformity with the recommendation OF Congress.
proposition early made to the British Government
TO abolish the mixed courts created under the treaty OF
April 1862 for the suppression of the slave trade The
subject is still under negotiation.
TELEGRAPH CABLES.
1t having TO my knowledge that corporate com
pany organized under British laws. proposed to land
upon tho shores Of tho United States and to operate
there q submarine cable under concession from His
Majesty the Emperor Of the French Of an exclusive right
for twenty years Of teegraphc communication between
the shores OF France and the United Stcs win lhe very
objectionable feature of suheotng all messages con.
yeyed thereby 20 the scrutiny and control Of the French
Government caused the French ana BItsh LEGATIONS
at Washington to be made acquainted WIN lne pioDspo
policy Congress the subject as forcshadowed by
the bill which passed the Senate IN March last ms Drew
from the representatives OF the company an agfeGmeht 10
accept the basis Of their operations the provisions OF
that bill, Of such other enactment on tho subject as
might be passed. during the approaching session OF Con
greR. Also 10 their Influence 10 secure from the
French Government modification of thelr concession,
to permit the landing Of any cable belonging TO
United states Of any State Of the UnOn and on their
part not To oppose the establishment OF any such cable
In consideration OF this agreement directed the with
drawal of all opposition by the United States authorities
to the landing OF the cable ana to e working OF H. un
been no modification made IN the Companys conccsslon
nor 20 far az can learn have they attempted 70 secure
one Their concession excludes tho capital ana tue c
IONS OF the United States rom SomPe.,ou upon the
shores OF France. recommend legislation TO protect
the rights OF citizens OF the United STATES rs wen H tho
dignity and sovereignty OF me nation aganst sum an
assumption shall also cndeaYor 10 secure, ny hegotl
teegraphio cables Copies OF the correspondence
herewith furnished.
Tho unsettled political condition Of other countries
zens to come 20 the United for the sole purpose OF
their native country and reside there Without disclosing
this change OF allegiance. They accept Official POSITIONS
OF trust or honor which can only be hed Dy etlt.s
their native land. They journey under passports de,
scrbDg them such citizens; and Us only wien clNl
dscord after years perhaps Of quiet threatens their per
sons or their property or when thcr hilEo STATE uI
into Its military service that the fact OF their change OF
away from the United States they contribute nothing 10
its revenues they avoid the duties of lie citizenship ana
they only make themselves Known by claim OF proiec'
ton have directed the diplomatic ana consular 3hccrs
Of the United states Co sCrntinGo carefully oil such
whether nati~e adopted. Is entitled 10 s complete
protection While l have u voice IN TIC direction Oh
comforting 1t upon fictitious or fraudulent claimants
THE PROTECTION or EmGRAST PA.ESGERs.
On the accession OF the present Administration It was
found that tho Minister for North Germany had made
propositions the negotiation OF convention for tho
protection of emgrant passengers, to which response
had been given IL concluded that 10 be eectua all
the maritime powers engaged in the trade should Join in
such "A measure. Invitations have been extended TO the
Cabinets OF London, Paris Florence, Berlin, Brussels,
The Hague Copenhagen, and stockholm, to empower
their representatives at Washington TO simultaneously
enter into negotiations aud 10 conclude with the United
States conventions Identical in FORM making uniform
regulations as tho construction OF tine parts OF vessels
10 be devoted TO tho OF cmgrant passengers Go the
onaIitv and Guavty OF food az 10 the medical treatment
OF the sick aud the rules observed during the
voyage, In order 10 ventilation 20 promote health.
prevent intrusion and to protect the females and pro-
vidng for the establishment OF tribunals the several
countries for enforcing such regulations by summary
process.
Your attention is respectfully called TO the law regu.
lating the tariff Russian hemp. and 10 tho question
whether 10 fix the charges on Russian hemp higher than
they are fixed upon manila snot violation Of treaty
with Russia placing her products upon the same footing
with those OF the most favofed nations.
Our manufactures Increasing with wonderful
rapidly under the encouragement which they now re-
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the place OF skilled labor. To large extent Imports
Of many nrteIes may fall of largely within very few
year, Fortunately, too manufactures not confined
On few localities as formerly, and 10 Ia 70 DO hoped VIII
become aud more diused, making the interest in
them equa In all sections. They give employment aud
support 10 hundreds OF thousands Of people NJ home and
ret3n with Us the means which otherwise wonld DO
shipped abroad. The extension OF railroads In Europe
and the Eat Is bringing into competition with agr
cultural products like produes Of other countries Self
interest II not sepreseryato therefore, dictates caI
ton against disturbing any industrial Interest OF the
country IL teaches US also the necessity Of looking 10
other markets for the tale OF Our surplus
Our neighbors south OF u.s. aud China and Japan
should receive our special attention IL will be the Gu
the Administration HI cultivate such relations
with these nations 20 enttle us 70 their confidence.
and make It their interest, we'll as Ours ~ establish
better commercial relations
OUR RELATIONS WIN CHINA.
Through the agency VI more enlightened policy than
that heretofore pursued toward China largely the
sagacty and efforts OF one OF our distinguished cu
zens tho world IL about 70 largely increased
relations with that popnous and hitherto exclusive
ton. As the United States have been tho iniators in
this new policy, they should DO the most earnest In
showing their good faith IN making IL success In this
connection advise such Legislation will forever pre-
clude the enslaveinent OF tho Chinese upon our SOIL
under OF Coolies, and also prevent American
vessels from engaging In tho transportation " Coolies 10
any country tOleTatng tbs system. also roconm I'd
that the mission 10 CHINA be raised 10 OF tho rst
class.
now PEACE AND PROSPERITY ARE TO BE SECURED.
Upon my assuming tho responsibilities OF Chief MagIs.
ate of the United States 1t was with the conviction that
ifc
lest development First among these is gritty in
fulfilling all obligations Second To secure proteo
ton the person aud property OF the citizens Of tho
United States IN each and every portion OF our
country wherever he may choose 10 move without refer
cDce 10 original nationality religion, cOor or politics
demanding Of him only obedience 10 the laws and proper
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