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supply of these articles will cut of more than one
hunuIed millions OF our annual imports, besides
uIseiy increasing our exports. With such pic
amseys easy he 70 see how at large debt SHoad i
,rn1de against ue, including the interest of bonds
ned ~ Foreigners, and money shipment OF
our citizens travelling in foreign lands equal
to the entire yield of precious metals in
TINS country, IL Is not easy TO see how this result
10 be otherwise accomplished. The acquisition
oL san Domingo Is an adhesion to the Monroe doc
| rlhe II Is measure OF national protection; IL Is
asserting our Just claim to controlling influence
over the great commercial traffic soon to flow
rom west TO oast by way Of the lsthmus of Daricn;
tits TO build up our merchant marine; II Is to fur
nish new markets for the products of our farms,
shops and manumctorias; II is TO make slavery un-
sqpportable In Cuba and Porto Rico at once and
ultimately so In Brazil 1t II to settle the unhappy
S0ndlnon OF Cuba, and end an exterminating con-
| ilcti II Is to provide honest means of paying our
| honest dobts without overtaxing the people; II Is
70 furnish our citizens with the necessarcs OF every
day life at cheaper rates than ever before and II Is
IN line, rapid stride towards that greatness which
the Intelligence, industry and enterprise of the citi.
zens of the United States entto this country to
sumo among nations. In view of the importance of
thls question, Earnestly urge upon Congress
| early action expressive of Its views rs to
me t, best means of acquiring San Domingo
of the two houses of Congress the Executive be
authorized to appoint Commission TO negotiate
lOr treaty with the authorities of San Domingo for
the acquisition of that island, and that appro-
priation be made to defray the expenses of such
commission. The question may then be deter
mined by the action Of the two houses of Congress
upon resolution of annexation, as In the of
the acquisition of Texas So convinced am of all
the advantages to flow from the acquisition OF San
Domingo, and of the great disadvantages 1 might
almost say caamites-to flow from its non -acquisi-
On, That believe the subject has only to be inyesti
gated 10 be approved.
THE MEXICAN FREE PORTS.
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
Mexican Government in eXcmpting from import
duties large tract Of its territory borders,
have not only been fruiess, but that Is evenpro
posed IN that country to extend the limits within
which the privilege adyerted to has hitherto been
enjoyed. The eXpediency of taking into your seri-
Gus consideration the propermeans forcounteIvail-
ing the policy referred to- WILL it Is presumed, en-
gage your earnest attention.
CENTRAL AMERICA.
IL Is the obvious interest especially of neigh
oorlng nations, to provide against injury to thOse
who may have committed high crimes within their
Dorders, and who may have sought refuge abroad.
For this purpose extradition treaties have been
concluded with several of the Central American
Republics, and Others are in progress.
VENEZUELA.
The sense of Congress is desired, carly
may be convenient, upon the proceedings Of the
commission on Claims against Venezuela, as
communicated i'll the messages Of March 4th,
1869, March 1st. 1870 and March 3tst 1870. Ii
has not been deemed advisable to distribute any
OF the money which has been received from that
government until Congress shall have acted upon
the subject.
THE CHINESE MAssAcREs
The massaeres of French and Russian residents
at Iien-Tsin under circumstances of great bar
parity were supposed by some to have been pre-
meditated, and to indicate n purpose among the
populace TO eXterminate foreigners in the Chinese
empire. The evidence fails to establish such a
supposluon, but shows a completely by the
local authorities and the mob. The government
at Pekin, however, seems to have been disposed
TO fulfill It's 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 became possessed
with the idea that this contest, extending to Chi
nese waters, would neutralize the Christian infu-
ence and power, and that the time was coming
when the superstitious mass might eXpel all for
eigners and restore the mandarin Influence. Antic-
paung trouble from this cause, l invited France
and North Germany to make authorized
pension of hostilites in the East, where they
temporarily suspended by act of-the commanders,
to act together for the future protection in China
OF the lives and property of Americans and Euro
peans.
TREATY WITH ENGLAND.
Since the adjournment of Congress, the ratifca-
tions of the treaty with Great Britain for abolish
ing the mixed courts for the suppression of the
slave trade, have been exchanged. 1t h believed
that the slave trade ia now confined to the eastern
coast of Africa, whence the slaves are taken to Ara
bian markets.
ton between Great Britain and the United States
have also been exchanged during the recess and
thus long-standing dispute between the two
governments has been settled in accordance with
the principles always contended for by the United
States.
THE BRITISH BOUNDARY LINE.
In April last while engaged in locating a
military reservation near Pembina, corps of en-
gineers discovered that the commonly received
boundary line between the United States and the
British possessos at that place Is about hfty-set-
en- hundred feet south of the true position Of the
zenith parallel, and that the line when run on what
IS supposed to be the true position of that paE
allel, would leave the fort of the Hudhons Bay
Company at Pemhina within the territory of the
United States. This information being communi-
RFitisl government requested
consent, and did consent, that the British occupa
ton Of the fort of the Hudson's Bay Co. should
however, that this part of the boundary lines should
be definitely fixed by a joint commission of the
governments, and submit herewith estimates OF inc
expense of such q commission on the part of the
United States, and recommend an appropriation for
that purpose.
from the summit of the Rocky Mountains to the
Georgian Bay. 1t should now he in like manner
marked from the Lake Of the Woods to the summit
of the Rocky Mountains.
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
regret to say that no conclusion has been reach
ed for the adjustment Of the claims against Great
Britain growing out of the course adopted by that 4
government during the rebellion. The Cabinet of
London, SO far az its views have been expressed,
does not appear to be willing to concede that her
Maestys government was guilty of negligence, or
did or permitted any act during the war by which
the United States has just cause of complaint Ever
firm and unalterable its convictions are directly the
reverse. |, therefore, recommend to Congress to
authorize the appointment of Commission TO
take proof of the amount and the ownership, and
press their claims on the notice of the representa-
tives of ler Majesty at Washington, and that au-
thor Oe given for the settlement of these claims
by the United States, so that the government shall
have the ownership of the private claims as well as
the responsible control of all the demands against
Great Britain.
II cannot he necessary to add that whenever her
Maesty's government shall entertain desire for
full aud friendly adjus ment of these claims, the
United States viii enter upon their consideration
with an earnest desire for a conclusion consistent
wit q honor and Ot
THE FISHING QUESTION.
The course pursued by the Canadian authorities
toward the fishermen of the United States during
a friendly feeling. By the first article OF
the Convention Of 1918 between Great Britain and
the United States, it agreed that the inhabitants
of the United States should have forever in com
mon with British subjects, the right of taking fish
in certain waters therein defined. In the waters
Convention, within three miles Of ports
of the British coast, 1t has been the custom
for many years TO give intrudlng fishermen Of the
ton OF the technical rights of Great Britain. The
Imperial government is understood TO have dele
gated tie whole or share of its jurisdiction or
control of these inshore fishery grounds to the
Colonial authority, known as tho Dominion of Can
ada and this semi mi-independent but irresponsible
agent has exercised the delegated powers In an
friendly way. Vessels have been seized without
notice or warning in Violation OF the custom pre-
yiously prevailing, and have been taken into the
colonial porte their voyages broken up and the
vessels condemned. There Is reason to believe that
this unfriendly and yexatious treatment was de-
signed to bear harshly upon the hardy fisher
men Of the United States, with a view
of political effect upon this government.
The statutes Of the Dominion of Canada assume
still broader and more untenable Jurisdiction
over the vessels Of the United States. They
authorize officers persons to bring vessels how
ering within three marine miles of any OF the coasts
bays creeks or harbors of Canada, into port to
search the cargo, to examine the master, on oath,
touching the cargo and voyage, and to inniCt upon
him heavy pecuniary penalty II true answere are
not given, and il such vessel is found preparing
to fish within three marine miles of any such
coasts, bays, creeks or harbors without license,
or after the expiration of the period named In the
last license granted to it, they ydethat the
sell with her tackle ETC., etc, shAA beforfeited 1t
Is not knows that any concentrations have been
made under this statute Should the authorities OF
Canada attempt TO enforce it, IL will become my
duty to take such steps as may be necessary to
project the rights OF citizens Of the United States.
IL has been claimed by her Maestys officers that
the fishing vessels of the United States have no
right 10 enter the open ports of the British pos
sessions in North America except for the
purposes Of shelter, and repairing damages,
OF purchasing wood and obtaining water
that they have no right to enter
az The British custom house, TO trade, except for
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