The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-12-08

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| hundred millions of our annual imports, beside.
| largely increasing our exports. With such a pic
tufe IL Il easy 10 see how our large debt abroad
/ ultimately To be extinguished. With balance o
trade against Us, including the interest of boudi
held by foreigners, and money shipment &c
our citizens travelling in foreign lands, equa
! 10 the entire yield of precious metals Ii
TINS country. il is not easy TO see how this result
/ Il to he otherwise accomplished. The acquisition
OF San Domingo is all adhc 3 ion 10 the Monroe doc
trine; IL l. measure of national protection; ii i
ass rtng our just claim To controlling influence
/ over the great commercial traffic soon TO flow
from west to east by way of the IsJimus of Da-ien
/ nlsh Eew markets for the products of our farms
shops and manufactures; 1t is TO make slavery un-
supportable in Cuba and Porto Rico at once and
ultimately so in Brazil II Is to settle the unhappy
condition of Cuba. and end an eXtermnaiing con-
iict IL Is to provide honest means of paying our
honest debts,s without overtaxing the people; 1t Is
TO furnish our citizens with the necessars of every
day lie at cheaper rates than ever before and 1t is
IN fine. rapid stride towards that greatness which
the intelligence, Industry and enterprise OF the cltl
Zens OF the United States etlle this country 10 as
sumo among nations. In view of the importance OF
this question, | earnestly urge upon Congress
early action expressive OF It's views rs to
the best means of acquiring San Domingo.
Ny suggestion i that by joint resolution
OF the two houses Of Congress the Executive he
authorized 10 appoint Commission TO negotiate
for treaty with the authorities of San Domingo for
the acquisition of that island, and that an appro-
p:latiOn be made to defray the expenses of such
commission. The question may then he deter
mined BY the action OF the two houses OF Congress
upon resolution Of annexation, Gs IN the case 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 Il might
almost Say calamites-to flow from its non-acquisi
ton, that believe the subject has only TO be nyest
gated to be approved.
THE MEXICAN FREE PORTS.
Ii Is To he regretted that our representations in
regard 10 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 It's territory our borders,
have not only been Ruthless but that it is pro-
posed IN that country 10 extend the limits within
which the privilege adverted to has hitherto been
enjoyed. The expedlency of taking into your scrl-
Gus consideration tie proper means for countervail-
ing the policy referred TO. will, it is presumed en-
gage your eirnest attention.
CENTRAL AMERICA
1t is the obvious interest. especially OF neigh
boring nat oEr 10 provide against injury 10 those
who may ave committed high crimes within their
borders. aud 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.
vENEzUEIA.
The sense OF Congress is desired. early "a
may he convenient. upon the proceedings OF the
Commission Claims against Venezuela, rs
communicated in tie messages OF March 4th,
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 MAssAeBEs.
The massacres of French and Russian residents
az 1ien-isn under circumstances OF great bar
parity were supposed by some 10 have been pre-
meditated. and TO indicate purpose among the
populace 10 exterminatc foreigners in the Chinese
empire. The evidence fails TO establish such
supposition, but shows completely by the
local authorities and tie mob. The government
ar Pekia. however, seems 10 have been disposed
10 fniaL lis treaty obligations. 80 far az II was
able 10 60 go. Unfortunately the news OF
me war between the German States and France
reached China after the massacre. 1t would
appear that the popular mind became possessed
with the Idea that this contest extending TO Chi
nese waters. would ncutTaiZe the Christian infiu-
ence and power. and that the time wa. coming
when the super-titOus mas. might expel all for
elSEers and restore tue mandarin influence. Antci-
pStlng trouble from this cause, / invited France
and \ orth Germany to make an authorized sus
pension of hostli;ies in the East where they were
temporarily suspended by act OF the commanders,
TO act together fer the future protection in Chira
OF the lives and property of Americans and Euro
peans.
TREATY WITH ENGLAND
Since the adjournment Of Congress, the ratfc.
tons of the treaty with Great Britain for abolish
slave trade, have been exchanged II IL believed
that the slave trade is confined to the eastern
coast OF Africa whence the slaves taken to Ara
Dian markets.
The Publications Of the naturalization cOnven- /
ton between Great Britain and the United States |
have also been exchanged during the recess, and /
governments has been settled in accordance with |
he principles always c0ntended for by the United |
states.
TIE BEITI-H BOUNDARY LINE.
In April last while engaged in locating q 4
military reservation rear Pem0iGa corps of en- |
,ineers discovered that tire commonly received !
boundary line between the United States and the
British possessions az that place Is about fiftysey
II hundred feet south of the true position of the I
zenith parallel. and that the line when run what
now supposed to be the true position of that par
Lllel would leave the fort of the Hudson's Bay
,Ompauy al PeInbina within the territory OF the (
lEiied States This information being communi-
aied to the British government. was requested to
onsen. and did consent. that the British occupa-
ion Of tie fort Of the IiudsOn's Bay Co. should
continue for the present. | deem it important,
owever that this part of the boundary lines should
e definitely fixed By a joint commission of the
governments, and submit herewith estimates of the
Expense Of such commission on the part of the
nited States, and recommend an appropriation for
The land boundary il already fixed and marked
rom the summit OF the Rocky Mountains TO the
Georgian Bay. 1t should now be in like manner
MARKED from the Lake of the Woods 10 the summit
# the Rocky Mountains
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS.
| regret 70 say that conclusion has been reach
q for the adjustment of the claims against Great
government during the rebellion. The Cabinet OF
.OndOn. 80 fur a. its views have been expressed.
not appear 10 he Wiling to COIceGe that her
iajesty's government was gully of negligence, or
id or permitted any act during the by which
he United States has Just cause Of complaint. Our
rm and Gnaterable convictions direcIv the
ever=e. /, therefore. recommend TO Congress to
uth0rize the appointment of a Commission To
axe proc IF the amounts and the ownership, and
RES their claims the notice of the representa-
ives Of her Majesty at Washington, and that
Iorty be given for the settlement Of these claims
y the Tinted States, so that the government shall
ave the ownership OF the private claims well
control 1T
'Teat Brtal
1t cannot lie necessary to add that whenever ker
iajesty government shall entertain desire for
all and friendly adjustment Of these claims. the
'nited States viii enter upon their consideration
iith an earnest desire for conclusion consistent
fith the honor pad dignity Of both nations.
THE FISHING QUESTION.
The course pursued by the Canadian authorities
oward the fisheTmeH of Tins United States during
le past season las NOT been marked by
friendly feeling. BY the first article OF
be Convention Of 1878 between Great Britain and
he United States. 1t was agreed that tie Inhabitants
( the United States should have forever in COM
certain waters therein defined In the waters
OF included in the limits named in the
convention, within three mile miles Of port,
Dr many years 10 give intruding fishermen of the
'nited States reasonable warning OF the viola
ion Of the technical lights Of Great Britain. The |
at & whole a share OF its jurisdiction or
oLtrol Of these inshOre fishery grounds 10 the !
DIOnlal soiINDrltY. rs ire FGullnIOn OF taQ-
da, and this se.ni-independent but irresponsible |
gent has exercised the delegated powers In
rieldly way. Vessels have been seized without /
office or warning III violation of the custom pre- /
iOusy pre- vailing, and have been taken into the /
0lonial ports, their voyages broken mp and the |
essels condemned there Is reason to believe that |
MS unfriendy and yexatious treatment was de |
igned To bear harshly upon tie hardy fisher |
nen OF the United States, with view |
+ political effect upon this government. |
ne statues OF the Dominion of Canada assume !
sill boader and more untenable jurisdiction /
,ver the vcsscis Of the United States. They |
uthorize officers persons to bring vessels how
riag within three marine miles OF any Of the coasts,
,ays, creeks harbOrs of Canada, into port, to /
earch the cargo, to examine the master, oath, |
Oucing the cargo and voyage, and to infict upon /
lin a heavy pecuniary penalty if true answere are
cot given. and If such vessel Is found preparing
o fah within three marine miles Of any such !
oasis, bays, creeks or harbors without a license, /
,r after the expiration of the period named la the
FL with her tackle etc. etc. Shall be forfeited IL
: not known that any COMBINATIONS have been /