Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1869-12-09

drawn. We may yet assist in renov-
ing the unhappy strife. Meanwhile
we have broken up number of ille-
gal expeditions.-As to Spain, the
"I4izzie Major" seizure has been set
tied, and the seizure of the "Mary
Lowell is under consideration
Night we not make more intimate
relations with other Powers OH the
Continent?
Our Government is endeavoring to
secure right of way across Isthmus
of Darien, for ship-canal, to be built
I.by private enterprise if found prac-
ttieahle.-rQn inedlati tien sbetweenl
Spain and South America has been
accepted, and congress to settle the
dispute between the two countries is
invited to meet at Washington dur
ing the year.--The question of fur
ther OBTAINING the gunboats built
here for Spain has been referred to
the Courts.-Our Minister at Para
quay has been recalled, on account of
the war between that country and
the Allies rendering access difficult.
The claims against Great Britain
are the only great question we now
have at issue with any foreign Pow
ers. The attempt at settlement made
under the late Administration was
very properly rejected as unsatisfac-
tory. The present delay is necessary
for calm reflection, in the view Of
both Governments. 1t is hoped the
| time will soon come when these
claims may be fully and satisfactory
ly settled.
A Reciprocity treaty with Canada
would not benefit us; but some COM
mercial arrangement with that coun-
| try may be desirable.-The Hud-
son Bay and Puget Sound Compa-
MES claims have been adjusted; as
also the Northwestern Boundary
question. The subject Of abolish
ing the international Slave Trade
Courts is still under consideration.
The French Government has not
yet fulfilled its promises of reciprocal
concessions in regard to Atlantic ca
blcs between that country and ours.
Recommend to Congress such leg
islation as will protect the rights Of
our citizens and the dignity of our
nation in this respect.-Tile Presi-
dent will endeavor to procure the
abandonment Of all cable monopolies.
Many foreigners have come to this
country just to get naturalized, and
then returned to live, and sought, by
virtue of citizenship here, to avoid
, their proper duties there. Due care
has been taken to guard against such
fictitious citizenship hereafter.
Invitations have been extended to
foreign Governments for Conven-
ton. to make provisions for all nec-
essary care of migrants to this coun-
try, in regard to passage, food, med
ical care, DC. f8
Our Manufactures are increasing
wonderfully, and it is to be hoped
they may be more diffused. We
must be cautious against disturbing
any Of our industrial interests; and
| we must look to other markets for
the sale of our supplies.
Our neighbors south Of lis, and
China and Japan, should receive our
especial attention. We should cuiti-
vatc friendly relations with them.
The worlds relations with China
will soon be largely increased, main
Iy through Our efiorts.--The trans
portation and sustainment of Chinese
Coolies practically as slaves should
be forever stopped.
These things are essential to our
Nation: honest payment of our obli-
cations, full protection Of all our citi-
zens without distinction of race,
religion or politics, and Union of
States with equal and indestructible
rights. The Joint Resolution Of
Congress declaring that the Public
Debt is payable, principal and inter-
est, in coin, was an essential step
toward the first of these great neces-
stiles. The Administration has ex-
erted itself most earnestly In enforc-
ing the Revenue laws, with satisfac-
tory results, changing officials when
necessary, even against partisan
wishes. The total repeal Of the
Tenure of Office act Ii earnestly
recommended. A.a l.
| The Indians have always been a
trouble to us; and we are not wholly
blameless. The "Quaker Policy"
was adopted because the Quakers
have always succeeded in living at
peace with the Indians, and because
they arc noted for integrity and
peacefulness. The Policy has proven
most successful. For Superintend-
ents, and Agents not on reservations,
army officers have been chosen,
for economical and other reasons.
Their interest is to preserve peace.
The idea Of extcrminating the
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