The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-12-09

1;onq unfortunately and uneXpectedlv he with
mt result, it viii then become nav duty to \
communicate that fact to Congress aad invite l
its action on the subject.
The long deferred peace conference between !
Spain and the allied South American Rupub-
lies, has been inaugurated in Washington un-
der the auspices of the United States, pursuant /
to the Recommendation contained in the res
olution of the House of Representatives of the |
18th of December, 1866. The Executive de-
partment Of the Government offered its friend |
" Offices for the promotion of peace and har-
monv between Spain and the allied Republics.
Hesitations and obstacles occurred to the ac-
ceptance of the offer. Ultimately, however, a
conference was arranged and opened IN this
city on the 29th Of October last, at which
authorized the Secretary Of State to preside.
It was attended by the Ministers Of SPAN,
Peru. Chill and Ecquador. In consequence OF
the absence Of Q representative from BOLIVIA,
the conference was adjourned untilthe attend
ance of Plenipotentiary from that republic
could be secured or other measures could be
adopted towards composing the object Inc
allied and other Republics OF Spanish oIlgln
on this continent may see in this fact a new
proof of our sincere ine est IN their We ltarSi OF
our design to see them blessed with COCO Gov
ernments capable of maintaining order and
preserving their respective Territorial integu-
ty; and Of our sincere wish to extend our
own commercial and social relations with
them.
The time is not probably far distant, when
in the natural course of events, the European
political connection with this continent viii
cease. Our policy should be'shaped, In view
Of this probability, so as to ally the commercial
interests of the Spanish-Ameriean States more
closely TO our own; and thus give the United
States all the pre-eminence and all the advan-
tage which Mr.. Monroe, Mr.. Adams and Mr..
Clay contemplated whep they proposed to JOIN
the Congress Of Panama.
During the last session Of Congress treaty
for the annexation of the Republic OF San
Domingo to the United States failed to re-
ceiye the requisite two-tbirds vote OF the SEN
ate. 1 was thoroughly Convinced. then that
the best interests of the country, commercially
and materially, demanded its ratification
Time has only confirmed me IN this view.
now firmly believe that the United States
have entirely abandoned the project of accept
ing as part Of its territory the island Of San
Domingo. A free port will be negotiated fol
by European nations. In the Bay Of Camans
n Commercial city will spring up, to which We
| viii be tributary without receiving cores.
ponding benefits. The Government Of San
Domingo has voluntary sought this annexa-
tion. It Is o weak power, numbering proba.
biy less than 10000 souls, and vet possessing
1 Ag@NaANAl1
capable Of supporting population of 10000.
0U0 Of people in luxury. The people Of San
Domingo, are not capable Of maintaining
themselves in their present condition ano
must loook for outside support They yearu
for the pratection Of our free institutions ano
laws, our progress and civilization. Shall we
refuse themg The acquisition OF San Domin.
60 is desirable, because Of its Biographies.
position. 1t commands the entrance to the
I - n r
meree. 1t possesses the richest soil, best ano
most capacious harbors, most salubrious eli
mate, and the most valuable products of the
forest fmine and soil Of any of the West India
Islands. Its possession by the United State.
will IN a few years build up a costwise com
merce of immense magnitude, which will go
far toward restoring TO US our lost merchant
marine. 1t will give TO US those articles which
we consume greatly and do not produce, thu,
equalizing our exports and imports In cast
OF foreign war, it will give us command of al
the islands referred to,and uspreventan enc
my from again possessing a rendezvous upon
our coast 1t protects our trade between tn,
States bordering on the Atlantic and thos,
bordering on the Gulf Of Mexico is by tht
Bahamas and the Antilles. Twice We must,
as it were, pass through foreign countries tC
get from Georgia to the East Coast OF Florida.
San Domingo, with subtle Government
| under which her immense resources can be
developed, will give remunerative wages to
10000 men,. This labor VIII take advanIug,
/ Of every available means, OF transportation tt
abandon the adjacent Islands and seek the
blessings Of its freedom and its consequence
that each inhaLitant received the reward o.
his own labor. Porto Rico and Cuba viii
have to abolish slavery as a measure of self
preservation to retain their laborers. San
Domingo VIII become large consumer o.
the products Of Northern farms and manufac-
tones. The cheaprete at which her citizen
can be furnished with food, tools, and maehin-
cry, viii make necessary that the continguous
Islands should have the same advantage, IL
order to compete with the production Of sugar,
coffee, tobacco, tropical fruit, &c. This vii.
open TO us wider market for our products.
The production Of our supply of these articles
viii cut on more than one hundred millions
of our annual imports, besides largely increas-
ing our exports. With such a picture, it Is
eesv to see how our large debt abroad is ulti-
matelv Is be extinguished with balance OF
trade against us, Including interest on bonds
held by foreigners and money shipment by
our citizens travelling in foreign lands, equa.
to the entire yield of precious metals in this
country. 1t IS not so easy to see how this
result is to be otherwise accomplished. The
/ acquisition af San Domingo is an adhesion TO
the Monroe doctrine as a measure Of nationai
protection. It IS asserting our Just claim to a
controlling influence OF the great commercial
traffic soou to flow from west TO east, by way
of the Isthmus of Darien; it is TO build up ouI
merchant marine; it is to furnish new markets
Tor the products Of our farms, shops and man
ufactures; it Is to settle the unhappy conditions
of Cuba and end an exterminating conflict; ii
is to provide honest means of for paying ouI
honest debts, without overtaxing the people;
It is to fur1iRh our citizens with the necessar-
les of everyday life, at cheaper rates than ever
before; and it is, in fine, a rapid stride towards
that greatness which the intelligence, indus
try and enterprise of the citizens of the United
States entitled this country to assume among
/ the nations. In view of the importance OF
this question, I earnestly urge on Congress
early action expressive Of its views as to the
best means of acquiring San Domingo. My
suggestion that by JOINT Resolution of the
two Houses of Congress the Executive be
authorized to appoint a Commission to nego-
tiate for treaty with the authorities of San
Domingo Tor the acquisition Of that Island,
and that an appropriation be made to defray
expenses of such Commission. The question
may then be determined by action of the two
/ Houses OF Congress upon a resolution of an
/ nexatlon, as In the case of acquisition of Tex
as. So convinced ami Of the advantages to
toW from the acquisition of San Domingo and
of the great disadvantages, 1 might almost
say, ealalnites, 10 fow from non-acquis1tion,
that believe thesnbiest has only to be inves-
tIgated to be approved. -
It's TO be regretted that our representation
In regard to injurious effects, especially upon
the Revenue Of the United States, of the poll
cy of the Mexican Government in exempting
from import duties a large tract of its territory
on our borders, have not only been fruitless,
but that it is even proposed in that country
I 1 Al.
eye adyerted to has hitherto been enjoyed
The ezPediency Of taking into your serious
consideration the proper means OF countervail-
ing the policy referred to viii, it is presumed,
engage your earnest attention. 1t is Of vast
interest, especially to neighboring nations, to
provide against injury to those who may have
committed high crimes within their borders
and who may have sought refuge abroad
For this purpose, extradition treaties have
been concluded with several of the Central
American Republics, AID others are in pro-
gress.
The sense Of Congress Is desired as eaEly
as may be convenient upon the proceedings
of the commission on Claims against VeDezula,
as communicated in messages of March 4th,
1859, March lst, 1870, and March 3lst, 1870.
1t has not been deemed advisable TO distribute
any OF the money which has been received
rom that Goverpment until Congress shall
have acted upon the subject. The massacres
Of French and Russia residents at Tein qsin,
under circumstances Of great barbarity, were
supposed by some TO have been premeditated
and TO indicate purpose among the populace
to eTterminate foreigners in the Chinese EN-
pire. The evidence fails to establish such a
suppositio1, but shows a completely by local
authorities and the mob. The government
at Perkin, however, seems to have been dis
posed to fulfil 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 popular mind be-
came possessed with the idea that this contest.
extending to Chinese waters, would neutral
ize the Christian influence and power, and