The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1869-01-13

ally diminish the revenues Of the United
States. would be guarantee Of the good Will
aud forehearsncc OF all nations, until the
people Of the Islands shall ofthcmsclvcs. at
no distant day, voluntarily apply for admis-
sion into the Union.
RELATIONS wIru RUSSIA
The Emperor Of Russia has acceded TO the
treaty negotiated here In January last, Ter
the security oftrade marks, aud In the Inter
est Of manufactures and commerce. have
invited his attention TO the Importance OF e.
practicable. fair aud equal regulation OF the
Islands belonging 20 the two nations In the
waters Of the North Pacific Ocean.
TREATIES WITH ITALY.
The two treaties between the United States
and Italy for the regulation Of consular pow
ers aud the extraditiou OF criminals, negotia-
ted and ratified here during the last session
of Congress, haze been accepted ana confirm
cd by the italian Government
RELATIONS WITH THE GERMAN STATES
SPAIN, ITALY, AND THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
A liberal Consular Convention which has
been negotiated with Belgium, viii be sub
mltted TO the Senate.
The important treaties which were negoti-
ated between the dotted States and North
Germany and Bavaria, for the regulation OF
tuC llLutc Nt-llHluflllAtQ NltiAlIcs nsNN tNeA
duly ratified aud exchanged and similar trea-
ties have been entered into with the King
doms Of Belgium and Wurtemburg, and with
the Grand Dutchy Of Baden aud Hesse Darn
stadt. and hope soon to be able 10 submit
equally satisfactory conventions Of the same
character, now In course OF negotiation, with
the respective governments Of Spain, Italy
aud the Ottoman Empire
CLAIMS OF rHE HrBsoN BAY COMPANY AND
PUGET SOUND AsRIcuLTURAL COMPANY.
The examination Of the claims against the
United States BY the Hudson BAY Company.
and the Puget Sound Agricultural Company
on account Of certain possesory rights In the
State of Oregon and the territory of Washing
ton, alleged by these companies In virtue
of the provisions Of the treaty between the
United States aud Great Britain, of June Is
1876, has been diligently prosecuted under
the direction of the Joint International Com
mission, TO which they were submitted for
adjudication by the treaty between the two
Governments, Of July LIST. 1868, and will, IL
is expected, be concluded at an early day.
COLONIAL TRADE AND FISHERIES
No practical regulation Of the controversy
relative 10 the colonial trade and fisheries
can be accomplished by the trraty between
the United States and Great Britain, until
Congress shall have expressed Its judgment
THE PRINCIPAL QUESTIONS AT ISSUE BETwEES
GREAT BRITAIN AND THE UNITED STATES.
Three other questions, however, between
the United States and Great Britain. remain
open for adjustment These arc, the mutual
rights Of naturaizrd citizens; the boundary
question, involving the title OF the Island OF
San Juan, an the Pacific Coast; and the mu-
ina claims arising since the year 1855, Of the
citizens and subjects of the two countries for
injuries and Expectations committed under
the authority OF their respective Govern
ments. Negotiations upon these subjects
are pending, and am not without the hope
Of being able to lay before the Senate, for It's
consideration. during the present session, a
protocol calculated TO bring to an end these
justly exciting and long existing eontrU-
versies.
THE CHINESE TREATY.
We are not vet advised Of the action Of the
Chinese Government upon the liberal and
auspci0us treaty which was recently negoti-
aied with its Plenipotentiary At this Capital.
THE CONDITION OF JAPAN
Japan remains a theater Of civil war,
marked by religious incidents and the politi-
cal severity peculiar to that long isolated
Empire The Executive Department has
hitherto maintained strict neutrality among
the belllgerents, and Acknowledges with
pleasure that It has been frankly and fully
sustained In that course by tue enlightened
concurrence and cooperation Of the other
treaty Powers, viz. Great Britain, France,
the Netherlands, North Germany and Italy.
AFFAIRS IN SPAIN.
Spain having recently undergone a reyoln-
tion marked by extraordinary unanimity and
she prvsersa,.n o. 9gder .ae Fr9 S. sssn
recognized The friendly intercourse which
has SO long and happily existed between the
two countries, remains unchanged.
To THE CONSTITUTION sue
GEsrED.
/ renew the Recommendation contained In |
my communication To Congress, dated the I
18th OF July last, copy Of which accompa-
mics this message, that the Judgement Of the /
people should be taken on the prOpriety of /
so amending the Federal Constitution that |
Il should provide for the election OF Presi- /
dent and Vice President by direct vote OF /
the people, instead Of through the agency Of /
Electors and making them ineligible for re-
election TO a second term. for a designation /
Of the person who shall discharge the duties
Of President in the event OF a vacancy In that
office by death, resignation or removal OF /
both President and Vice President; for the
election of Senators Of the United States /
directly by the people Of the several States
instead Of by the Legislatures, and for the
limitation TO period Of years Of the terms Of /
he Federal Judges. Profoundly impressed
with the propriety of making these irnpor-
ant notifications in the Constitution, /
submit them for the early and
nature consideration Of Congress. We
'hould az far as possible, remove al pretexts
or the violation Of the organic law, by
-emedying such imperfecii6ns as time and
experience may develop, ever remembering
hat the Constitution which at any time ex-
sts, until changed by an explicit and anthem
&c act Of the whole people, Is sacredly obi
,atOry upon all.
THE CONSTITUTION.
In the performance of the duty imposed
lpon me by the Constitution, have thus
communicated to Congress information Of
he states Of the Union, and recommended for
heir consideration such measures rs have
eemed 10 be necessary and expedient II
'arried into effect, they will hasten the Sc
Of the great and benideent
purposes for which the Constitution was or
iained, and which II cOmprehensively states
= were to form more perfect union: estab
lsh Justice; insure domestic tranquility;
provide for the common defense; prsmote
he general welfare, and secure the blessings
4 liberty To. ourselves and our posterify"
n Congress are vested all legislative powers,
nd upon them deVolves the responsibility
: well for forming unwiss and excessive
avs, as Tor negleciing 10 dpvise and ADOPT
Pleasures absolutely demanded by the wauis
Il the country. Let us earnestly hope that
'efOre the expiration Of our respective terms
u service, nOg rapidly drawing 10 close.
n All-Wise Providence will 50 guide our
ouncils a. 10 strengthen and preserve the
federal Union. insure reverence for the Con
restore prosperity and happiness
o our whole people. and promote on earth
'eaee and good will toward men
lsignedl ANDREW JOHNSON
Washington, December 9, 1865