The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-06

testimony submitted by the two governments. and
awarded TO the United States the sum OF $780, TAO in
gol which has since been paid BY the imperial gov
which the United states have proposed to Spain
for adjusting the pending claims IL just and FEAST
BILE. aud that it may be agreed TO by either nation
without dlshonor II Is to be hoped that this mode
rate demand may DO acceded TO by Spain without
iortmnataIv and exoeotedy be witn""t resnt II
VIII then become my duty 10 communicate that fact
TO Congress and invite Its action on the subject.
SPAIN AND THE SOUTH AMERICAN COLONIES
The long-deferred peace conference between Spain
and the allied South American republics mas been
inaugurated In Washington under the auspices or
the United States, Pursuant TO the recommends
ZION contained ~ t9e resolution Of the House OF re.
Executive Department Of the government oiiered
Its friendly offices for the promotion of peace and
harmony between Spain and the allied republics.
HeslI2tions ana obstacles occurred to the accept
spce OF the offer. Ultimately. however, a
Conference was arranged and was opened In this
ized the Secretary OF state to preside. II was At
ssnasa ~ the Ministers Of SPAN Peru, chile aad
Jsnrass u S Ae ea sa
from that republic could be secured or otner mea.
jccts the allied and other republics OF Spanish origin
ON this Continent may see IN this fact clear proof Of
20 besSed " our
OF maintaining order and OF preserving their respec
tive territorial Integrity and OF our sincere wish to
with them. The time Ia not, probably,
far distant when, In the natural course OF
events the European political connection with
this Continent will cease. Our policy should
be shaped: 10 view Of this probability,
American States more closely 10 our own, and thus
give the United States all the preeminence and oil
the advantages which Mr.. Monroe, Mr.. Adams ana
MIR: Clay contemplated when they proposed TO join
In the Congress OF Panama.
THE SAN DOMINGO BUSINESS.
During the last session Of Congress treaty for the
annexation OF the republic OF ST. Domingo to
the United states failed to receive the requisite
tSsn Of S lie was
this Country commercially and f'i materially n'' de-
manded It's ratification. Time has only confirmed
megt It is known that the United States have en-
tirey abandoned the project Of accepting M part
OF ITS territory tine island o. st. Domingo free
In the Bay OF SANTANA a large commercial city will
spring up 70 which we WI be tributary without
@ Of st. Bo@lnse las sri1e sought
probably less than 900 souls and yet possessns
one Of the richest localities under the SUM- capable OF
supporting population Ihe Of ten millions o.
selves IN their present condition. and
protection OF our free Institutions and laws our pro-
gress and civilization. Shall we refuse themg The
acquisition of ST. Domingo Is desirable because OF It's
geographical position. Ii commands the entrance
TO the Caribbean Sea and the stnmus transit OF com.
merce IL possesses the richest SOIL best and most
most valuable products OF the forest, mine and soil
OF any Of the West India Islands its posses Ion by
ooatwise Commerce Of immense sears magn ie
which will go far towards restoring TO us
our lost merchant marine. 1t will give to
us those articles which we consume greatly
and do not produce, thus equalizIng our ex-
ports and imports. In case Of foreign war IT Will
give us command OF all the islands referred to- and
thus prevent an enemy from again possessing her.
SELF OF rendezvous upon our coast. 1t Will protect
our coast trade between the States bordering on
40 n
OF Mexico, aud 20 he Bahamas ana Antilles. Twice
we must. "a L were, pass through foreign
coast OF Florida. st. Domingo, with a stable
government uhier which her immense resources
can be developed, VIII give remunerattve wages TO
900 iaborers not now upon the Island. This labor
Will take advantage Of every available means OF
transportation to abandon the adjacent islands and
seek the blessings OF freedom and It's sequence.
each inhabitant receiving the reward Of his own
labor Porto Rico and Cuba Will have to abolish
slavery as measure Of self-preservatlon 10
retain their Islands. ST. Domingo will become
q largo consumer OF the products OF the Northern
farms and manufactures. The cheap rate at which
her citizens can be furnished with food, tools and
will make 1t necessary that contiguous
Islands should have the same advantages In order TO
tropical fruits, &c. This will open to us q wider
market for our products. The production OF our
than one hundred miliions OF our annual imports,
besides largely increasing our exports. With such
Is ultimately 10 be exunguished. with balance Of
trade against u.s. Including interest OF bonds held by
foreigners and money shipments oy our citizens ira
precious metals in this country 1t Is not so easy to
how this result is to be otherwise accomplished.
The acquisition OF st. Domingo is an adherence to
the Monroe doctrine-is measure 81 national pro-
techen It IS asserting our Just claim to
merciaI trafrc soon 60 flow from West to East by
way OF the Isshmus OF Darien, which Is to build
up our merchant marine. II is to furnish new
manufactures; it is TO make slavery nsupportabe
In Cuba and Porto Rico at once, and ultimately so
Cuba and end an extirmnatory conflict; 1t is to
provide honest means OF paying our honest debts
furnsa our With the Of
day life at cheaper rates tnan ever before; and 1t Is.
In nns, . rapid stride towards that greatness
prise Of the citizens Of the United States
eDtitle this country to assume among nations.
In view OF the importance OF this question ear.
nesy urge upon Congress early action expressive OF
Its views as to the pest means Of acquiring st.
Domingo IN NY suggestion 10 Is that BY lons resolu
authorized to appoint commission to negotiate
treaty with the authorities Of ST. Domingo fer The
ton be made to defray the expenses Of such COM
mission The question may then be determined by the
ac.On o. tne I'VE houses 3 o. congress upon reso-
OF Texas. 80 convinced am OF the advantages to
now from the acquisition of Vt. Domingo, and OF the
great disadvantages, might almost say calamitles,
to flow from non-acquisitOn. that believe the sub
ject mas only to be investigated 10 be approved.
IONA LIBRB OF MEXICO.
IL 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 Mexican government in exempting
from import duties large tract OF Its territory on
our borders have not only been rutess but that 1t
Is even proposed in that country to ex-
teud the limits within which the privilege
adverted to has hitherto been enjoyed. Tne
expediency OF taking into your serious CEN
sideratOn proper measures for couatervailing
the policy referred to Will, II IS presumed engage
your earnest attention.
EXTRACTION TREATIES
IL Is the obvious interest especially or neghpor-
ing nations, 10 provide agalnss immunity to those
who may have committed high crimes within their
borders and who may have sought refuge abroad.
For this purpose exlradltion treaties have been
Guided with several OF the Central American repub-
lcs and others are in progress.
THE CLAIMS AGAINST VENEZUELA.
The sense OF Congress Is desired early NAV be
convenient upon the proceedings or the commits sion
on claims against Venezuela, a. communicated
in my messages Of March 4, 1882 March 1870, and
March 81, 1870. 1t has not been deemed advisable
to distribute any OF the money which has been re-
Celved from that government until Congress shall
have acted upon the subject.