Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-12-07

Domingo free port will be negotiated TO
by the European nations. and on the ba.
Samana large commercial city vii
spring up, to which we will be tributar,,
without receiving corresponding benefits
Then will be seen the folly of neglect
ing SO great prize The government
Of San Domingo has voluntarily sough
this annexation. 1t is a weak power
numbering probably less than l20.0O
souls. and yet possessing one of the rich
est territories under the sun, capable o
supporting population of ten million
people in luxury. The people Of Sa'
Domingo are not capable Of maintainin,
themselves in their present condition, ant
must look for outside support. They
yearn for the protection OF our free in
stitu;ions and laws, our progress anC
civilization. Shall we refuse them?
The acquisition of San Domingo is de
sirable, because of its geographical posi-
ton. 1t commands the entrance to tn
caribbean sea. and the Isthmus transit o
commerce. 1t possesses the richest soil
best and capacious harbors. most salu
brious climate, and most valuable pro-
ducts of the forests, mine and soil of any
other such Indian Islands Its posses
sion by us will, in a few years, build uI
a coastwise commerce of immense mag
niiude. which will go far toward restor
ing to our lost merchant mrrrine. Il
will give to us the article which we con
sumo SO lergely and do not produce
thus equalizing our exports and imports
In case of foreign war it will give u:
command of all the islands referred to
and thus prevent an enemy from ever
gaining possessing himself of rendez-
vous upon our very coast. At present,
our coast trade between the States bord
ering on the Atlantic and those border
ing ON the Gulf of Mexico is cut in two
by the Baham's and Antilles twice
We must, as it were. pass through for
eign countries to get by sea from Geor.
gia to the west coast of Floida
The acquisition of San Domingo is
an adherence to the Monroe doctrine
1t is a measure of national protection
1t is asserting our just claim to its con-
trolling influence over the great CONNER.
cial traffic soon to flow from west to east
by way of the Isthmus OF parien. 1t
is to build up our merchant marine. 1t
is to furnish new markets for the pro-
ducts of our farms, shops and manufac-
tories. 1t is to make slavery insupporta-
ble in Cuba and Porto Rico At once and
ultimately so in Brazil 1t is to settle
the unhappy condition of Cuba and end
es terminating copfict. 1t is to provide
honest means of paying our honest debts
without overtaxing the people. 1t is to
furnish our citizens with the necessaries
of every day life at cheaper rates than
ever before, and it is to find rapid stride
toward that greatness which the inte!li-
gence, industry and enterprise of the citi
zens of the United States entitle this
country to hold among nations. In view
of the Importance of this question |
earnestly urge upon Congress early ac-
ton expressive of its views as to the best
means of acquiring San Domingo.
THE CHINESE TROUBLE.
The massacre of French and Russian
residents at Tien-Tsin. under circum.
stances Of gross barbarity. were sup
posed by some to have been premedi-
tated and to indicate a purpose among
the populace to exterminate all foreign
ers in the Chinese empire. The evidence
fails to establish such a supposition, but
shows a completely between the local
authorities and the mob. The govern
ment at Pekin, however, seems to have
been disposed to fulfil its treaty obliga-
tions so far as it was able to do So Un-
fortunately y the news Of the war between
the German states and France reached
China soon after the massacre. 1t would
appear that the popular mind became
possessed with the idea that if the con-
test extended to Chinese waters it would
neutralIze the Christian influence and
power, and that the time was coming
when the supers ti:ious masses might
expel all foreigners and restore manda-
rim influence, Anticipating trouble from
this cause, invited France and North
ern Germany to make an authorized
suspension of hostlities in the East,
when they were temporarily suspended
by act of the concordant, aud they
agreed to act together for the future pro-
lection in China of lives and properties
of Americans and Europeans.
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
l regret to say that no conclusion has
been reached for the adjustment of the
claims against Grea. Britain growing
out of the course adopted by that gov
ernmeut during the rebellion. The cab
met al London, as its views have been
expressed, does not appear TO be willings
to concede that her majestys govern
ment was guilty of any negligence or
did or permit ted any act during the war
by which the United States has just COM
plant. Our firm and unalterable con-
victions are directly the reverse l
therefore recommend to Congress to au.
thorize the appointment of a commits
sion to take proof of the amounts
and the ownership of these several
claims on notice to the representative OF
her majesty at Washington, and that au-
thority be given for the settlement of
these claims by the United States SO that
the government shall have the owner
ship of the private claims as well as the
control of all the demands
against Great Britain 1t cannot be
necessary to add that whenever her
government shall entertain
desire for full and friendly adjustment
of these claims the United States will
enter upon their consideration with an
earnest desire for q conclusion consist
ont With the hnnor md l;nn;A.. &C la4L