The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-12-15

States entisfe this country to assume
among nations. In view eff the impor-
lance of this question, earnestly urge
upon Congress early action expressive of
its views as to the best means of acquir-
ing San Domingo My suggestion is
that by a joint resolution of the two
houses of Congress the Executive be
authorized to appoint a Commission to
negotiate for treaty with the authori-
ties of San Domingo for the acquisition
of that island, and that an appropriation
be made to defray the expenses of such
commission. The question may then be
determined by the action Of the two
houses of Congress upon resolution Of
annexation, as in the case of the acquisi-
ton of Texas. So convinced am of all
the advantages to flow from the acquisi-
ton of San Domingo, and of the great dis
advantages-I might almost say calami
ties-to how from its non-acquisition. that
i believe the subject has only to be in
vestigated to be approved.
THE MEXICAN FREE PORTS.
1t is to be regretted that our represen-
tatives in regard to the Injurious effects,
especially upon the revenue of the United
States, of the policy of the Mexican Gov
eminent in ezempting from import
duties large tract of territory on our
borders, have not only been fruitless, but
that it is even proposed in that country
to extend the limits within which the
privilege adverted to has hitherto been
enjoyed. The expectancy of taking into
your serious consideration the proper
means for countervailing the policy refer
red to, will, it is presumed, engage your
earnest attention.
CENTRAL AMERICA,
1t is the obvious interest, especially of
neighboring nations, to provide against
injury to those who may have COM
mitted high crimes within their borders,
and who may have sought refuge abroad.
For this purpose extradition treaties have
been concluded with several Of the Cen
trail American Republics, and others are
In progress.
VENEZUELA.
The sense of Congress is desired, as
early as may be convenient, upon the
proceedings Of the Commission on Claims
against Venezuela, as communicated in
the messages of March 4th, 1869, March
LIST, 1870 and March 3lst, 1870. 1t has
not been deemed advisable to distribute
any of the money which has been receiv-
ed from that government until Congress
shall have acted upon the subject.
THE CHINESE MASSACRE.
The massacres of French and Russian
residents at flemish under circumstan-
ces Of great barbariiy were supposed by
some to have been preineditated, and to
indicate purpose among the populace
to eXterminate foreigners IN the Chinese
empire. The evidence fails to establish
such superstition, but shows compile
ity by the local authorities and the mob
The government at Pekin, however,
seems to have been disposed to fulfill
its treaty obligations, so far as it was
able to do so. Unfortunately the news
of the war between the German States
and France reached China soon after the
massacre 1t would appear that the pop
ular mind beca ne possessed with the
idea that this contest, extending to Chi
nese waters, would neutralize the Chris
tan influence and power, and that the
time was coming when the superstitious
mass might expel all foreigners aud re-
store mandarin influence. icipating
trouble from this cause, [ invited France
and North Germany to make an author
lied suspension Of hostiities in the East
were they were temporarily suspended by
act Of the commanders, to act together
for the future protection in China of the
lives and property Of Americans and Eu-
ropeans.
TREATY WITH ENGLAND.
Since the adjournment of Congress,
the ratification Of the treaty with Great
g., 10 tb,, mix al oourtr
for the suppression Of the slave trade,
that the slave trade is now confined to
the eastern coast of Africa, whence the
slaves are taken to Arabian markets.
convention between Great Britain and
changed during the recess, and thus a
long-standing dispute between the two
governments has been settled in accord
ed for by the United States
THE BRITISH BOUNDARY LINE.
In April last, while engaged ia locating
military reservation near Pemblna, a
corps of ensineers discovered that the
commonly 'cceived boundary line be
tween the United States and the British
possessions at that place, is about fifty
seven hundred feet south Of the true po-
sitiOn of the zenith parallel, and that
the line when run ON what is now sup
posed to be the true position Of that par
allel, would leave the fort Of the Hud-
SON Bay Company at Pembina within
the territory of the United States. This
information being communicated to the
British government, L was requested to
consent, and'l did consent, that the Brit
ish occupation OF the fort of the Hud-
sons Bay Co. should continue for the
present | deem it important, however,
that this part of the boundary lines
should be definitely fixed BY joint COM
mission Of the govei nMeuts, and submit
herewith estimates of the expense Of
such a commission on the Part of the
United States, and recommend an APP
preparation for that purpose.
The land boundary is already fixed and
marked from the summit Of the Rocky
Mountains to the Georgian Bay. 1t
should now be in like manner marked
from the Lake Of the Woods to the sum-
NIT of the Rocky Mountains.
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
/ regret to say that no conclusion has
been reached for the adjustment of the
claims against Great Britain, growing
out of the course adopted by that govern
ment during the rebellion. The cabinet
of London, so far as its views have been
expressed, does not appear to be willing
to concede that her hiajesty's govern
mens was guilty of negligence, or did Or
permitted any act during the war by
which the United States has just cause OF
complaint. Our firm and unalterable
convictions are directly the reverse. l,
therefore. recommend to Congress to
authorize the appointment OF Commits