The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-12-16

years, build up coastwise commerce of an immense
magnitude, which win go far towards restoring 70
onr lost merchant marine 1t VIII give us those ar
ticles which consume greatly and do not produce,
thus equalbing our exports and imports. In case
Of foreign var 1t win give NJ the command Of al the
islands referred to and thus prevent an enemy from
again pos essing himself Of ; rendezvous upon cur
coast. A. present our coast trade between the
States boedcfing on the Atlantic and those border
ing on the Gulf Of Mexico, is by the bahamas and
eign countries TO get from Georgia TO the east coast
Of Florida San Domingo, with stable governments
under which her immense resources can be devel
ers not now upon the Island. This labor VIII take
advantage of every available means Of Transports
ton TO abandon the adjacent Islands and seek the
blessings Of its freedom and its sequence that each
inhAbitant shall receive the reward of his own labor
Porto Rico and Cuba VII have to abolish slavery as
measure Of se-preservation to retain their aborers
San Domingo win become large consumer Of the
products Of norfhrn farms and manufsctories-
The cheap rate q which her citizens can be fur
nished with food, tools, land md machinery, VII
make It NECESSARY thst contiguous islznds should
have the same advantages In order to compete IN the
production Of sugar. coffee tobacco, tropical fruits
ETC. This win open to Us wider market for cur
products. The production Of our supply Of E.ese
articles win cut of more than one hundred milaors
Of our annual imports besides largely increasing our
exports.
with such picture 1t a easy to see how our larse
debt abroad is ultfrnntely to be extinguished win
balance Of trade against u.s. including the interest
Of bonds held by foreigners, and the money ship
ment Of our citizens travelling In foreign lands,
equal to the entire yield Of the precious metal in this
country Is not easy TO how this result Is to
be otherwise accomplished The acquisition Of San
Doningois Il an adhesion to the Monroe doctrine-is
measure Of national protection. 1t is asserting our
Just claim 10 the controlling influenced the great
commercial rzfic soon to how from the west TO the
east by way of the Isthmus of Darien 1t Il to build
up merchants; II Is to furnish new markets for
the products Of our farms, shops and manufactures
It Is to make slavery unsupportable in Cuba and
Porto Rico at once and ultimately so IN Brazil It's
to settle the unhappy condition Of Cuba and end sn
eIterminattng conflict Il Z to provide honest
ing the people. II Is 10 furnish our citizens with
the necess1res Of every life at cheaper rates than
ever before and Il Is, IN fine. rapid stride towards
that greatness which the Intelligence, industry and
enterprise Of the citizens Of the United States entitle
this country to assume among nations.
In view Of the importance Of this question, ear
Of its views as to the best means Of acquiring San
Domingo. Ny suggestion IL that joint resolution
of the two Houses Of Congress and the Executive be
authorized to appoint committee to negotiate for
treaty with the authorities Of San Domingo for the
acquisition Of that island; that appropriation be
made 10 defrsy the expenses Of such commission
The question may then be determined by the action
Of the two Houses OF Congress upon resolution Of
annexation In the Of the acquisition Of Tex
a.. So convinced am Of the advantages to few
from the acquisition Of San Domingo, and Of the
great disadvantagesl might almost say calamities
-of non-acquisition, that believe the subject has
only to be investigated TO be approved.
MEXICAN nPoBT EXEMPTION.
1t Is TO be regretted that our representations In
regard to the injurious effects especially upon the
revenue Of the United States, of the policy Of the
large tract Of its territory borders have not
only been frufless but that Il 4 even proposed In
that country 20 extend the limits within which the
privilege adverted to has hitherto been enjoyed The
expediency Of looking into the matter demands your
serious consideration on the proper means for coun-
tervEiline.
The policy referred to VIII, IT Is presumed, engage
your earnest attention
HIREDTIIoS IREATHs.
II is the obvious interest, especially OF neighbor-
may have committed high crimes within their bor-
ders, and who may have soueht refuge abroad For
this purpose extradon treaties have been conclud-
ed with several Of the Central American Republics,
and others are in progress.
THE VENEZUELA CLAIMS ooannssIos.
The sense of Congress is desired as early as may
be convenient upon the proceedings Of the Commis-
sion on Claims against Venezuela, as communicated
in Messages Of March 4, 1859, March !, 1870, and
March 81 1870. II has not been esteemed advisable
ceived from thst government until Congress shall
have acted upon the subject.
THE MAssAcnE OF roRuaNERs N CHINA
The massacre Of French and Russian citizens st
Teir-Tsin under circumstances of great barbarity,
was supposed by some to have been premeditated
terminate foreigners IN the Chinese empire. The
idence fails 10 establish such supposition, but
shows completely BY the local authorities and the
mob. The government at Pekn, however, seems to
have been dispoe-l to fulfil It's treaty obligations
far as ii able to do So Unfortunately, the
of war between the Germen States and France
reached China soon after the massacre.
It would appear that the popular mind became
possessed with the idea that this contest extending
to Chinese waters would neutrAze the Christian in
huence and power, and that the time was coming
when the superstitious might eIpel al foreigners
and restore Mandarin influence Anticipatfng trou-
bic from this cause, invited France and North Ger
where they were temporarily suspended by act ofthe
commanders, 70 act together for the future protec
ton in China of the lives and property Of Americans
THE SLAVE TRADE.
Since the adjournment Of Congress, the ratthcs-
ton Of the treaty with Great Britain for abolshing
the mixed courts for the suppression Of the slave
trade has been exchAnged- It Il believed the slave
whence the slaves are taken TO Arabian markets.
NATURALIZATION TREATY.
The ratification Of the naturalization convention
between Great Britain and the United States has
also been exchanged during the recess, aRd thns Q
long-standing dispute between the two governments
always commanded for by the United States.
BOUNDARY LINE AT Pz,nBA
In April last while engaged in locating military
reservation near Pembina, Corps Of Engineers dis
covered that the commonly received boundary line
between the United States and the British Posses
of the true position Of the zenith parallel and that
the line when run on what is now supposed to be
the true position Of that parallel would leave the
fort Of Hudsonis Bay Company at Pembins within
the territory of the United States. This information
being communicated to the British Government, I
was requested to consent, and / did consent, that
British occupation Of the fort Of the Hudson Bay
Company should continue for the present. deem
ii important however that this part Of the boundary
lines should be definitely fixed by joint commits
sion Of the governments and submit herewith estim-
part Of the United States, and recommend that an
appropriation for that purpose be made. The land
boundary Is already fixed and marked down from
the summit Of the Rocky Mountains to 6eorgian
Bay. 1t sheuld also be in Ike manner marked from
Lake Of the Woods to the summit Of the Rocky
Mountains. s------
TIE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
Ireeret TO say no conclusion has been reached for
the adjustment Of an claims against Great Britain
growing out Of the course adopted by that Govern
ment during the rebellion. The cabinet Of London,
20 far its views has been expressed, docs not
appear TO be wi1lingt TO concede thst Her Majestys
nitted any act during the wsr by which the United
States has Just cause Of complaint. Our firm and
1nalterabe convictions are directly the reverse.
appointment Of Commissioners to taks proof Of the
amounts and the ownership, End their claims, on
notice TO the representative Of Her Majesty at wash
ngton, and that authority be given Tor the settle-
nent Of these claims by the United States, so that
he Government shall have the ownership OF the
private claims well responsible control Of all the
demands against Great Britain. It cannot be neces-
AIRY to add that Whenever Her hajestys Govern
nent shall entertain q desire for friendly
adjustment Of al these claims tho United States win
inter upon their consideration with earnest desire
or q conclusion consistent with the honor and
iignity Of both nations.
THE rsHNG QUESTION.
The course pursued by the Canadian authorities
ovard the fishermen Of the United States during
he past season has not been marked by friendly
ceiling. By the first article Of the convention Of
1915, between Great Britain and the United States,
1 was agreed the inhabitants Of the United States
.hould have forever, IN common, the right Of taking
hsh in certain waters therein defined. In the waters
not included in the limits named In common, within
three miles Of parts Of the British coast 1t has been
The custom for many years to give to tntruding hsh-
srmen Of the United States q reasonable warning
Of the violation Of the technical rights OF Grest
Britain.
The Imperial Government is understood to have
delegated the whole share of its Jurisdiction or
control Of these inshore fishing grounds to the colo
nial authority, known as the Dominion Of Canada,
and the semi-independent but irresponsible agent
has exercised It's delegated powers in an unfrendy
way. Vessels have been seized without notice or
warming, In violation Of custom prevailing, and have
been taken into Canadian ports their voyages bro
ken up, and the vessels condemned There is reason
10 believe that this vexAtious and unfriendy treat
ment was designed to bear hsrshly upon the hardy
Of the United States with view to polih-