The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1871-12-09

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mistice, with the reasonable assurance of a
permanent peace. The intimate friendly re-
latons which have so long existed between
the United States and Russia continue uncis
trrbed The visit of the third son of the
emperor is proof that there is no desire on
the part of his government to diminish the
cordiaIity of these relations. The hospitable
reception which has been given to the grand
duke is proof that on our part we share the
wishes of that government. The inezcusa-
be course of the Russian minister at Wash
ington rendered it necessary TO ask his re-
call, and decline to longer receive that func~
.ionary as diplomatic representative. 1t
was impossible with self>Tespcct, or with
Just regard to the dignity of the country, to
permit Mr.. CatacaZy to continue to hold in
tercourse with this government after his
personal abuse of a government official. and
during his persistent interference. through
various means, with the relations between
the United States and other powers. In ac>
cordance with my wishes this government
has been relieved of further Intercourse with
Mr.. Catacazy, end the management of the
imperial legation has passed into the hands
of gentleman entirely unot jectiouable.-
With Japan we continue to mautain inti-
mate relations. The cabinet of tie Mkad0
has, since the close of the last session of con-
gress selected citizens of the United States
to serve in Offices Of importance in several
departments Of the government. | have
reason to think that the selection is due to
an appreciation Of the dsintereste6ucss Of
the policy which the UniteI States has pur-
sued TO Japan. Il is our desire 20 continue
This dsinterestedness and just policy with
China and Japan. The correspondence
transmitted herewith shows there is no dis
position en- the part OF this government to
swerve from s e. tlblished course. Prompt
ed by desire to put an end to the barbar
Gus treatment Of our shipwrecked sailors on
the Corean oolst, | instructed our minister at
Pekin to endeayor to conclude a convention
with Corea for securing the safety and hui
name treatment OF such mariners. Admiral
Rodgers was instructed to accompany him
with sufficient force to protect him in case
of need. 4 small surveying party sent out,
on reaching the coast, was trcacherously "a
tackled ct disadvantage ample opportuni-
ty was given for explanation and apology
for the insult; neither came; force then
landed after an arduous march over a u-e ed
and difficult country. The forts from which
the 'utrages were committed were reduced
by gallaat assault and were destroyed IIav-
ing thus un shed criminals ard having viz
dcated the honor Of the flag. the expedition
returned, finding it impossible under the
circumstances to conclude the desired cor
venton. | respectfully refer to the cores
pondence relating thereto herewith submit
ted. and leave the sui jet for such action as
congress may see fit to take. The republic
of Mexico has not yet repealed the very obs
ectonable laws estab ishing what is known
rs the Free z me" on the frontiers Of the
United States. 1t is hoped that this may
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measures may be taken by that republic for
restraining iawless persons on its frontiers.
| hope that Mexico by its own action viii
socn relieve this government Of the difficult
tics experienced from these causes Our re-
lations with the various republics Of Central
ard South America continue, with one cx-
ception, TO be cordial and friendly. I rec
ommeud some action by congress regarding
the overdue instailmenis under The ward Of
the Venezuelan claims Of 1865. The inter-
, nal dssensi0ns of this government present
no Justification for the absence Of effort to
meet their solemn treaty obligations. The
ratification Of an ex:raiitiou treaty with Nic~
aragua has been exchanged. 1t is subject
for cougratulation that the great empire of
Brazi has taken the ini,iatcry step towards
the abolition Of slavery. Our relations with
that empire, always cordial, will naturally
be made more so by this act. It is not too
much to hope that the government Of Bra
zI may hereafter find it for its interest as
well as intrirsically right. to advance to-
ward entire emancipation more rapidly than
the present act eontempIates.
The true prosperity and greatness Of a
nation is to be found in the elevation ard
education of its laborers. It is a subject for
regret that the reforms in this direction
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statesmen If Spain, have not been carried
cut in its West Indies colonies. The laws
and regulations for the apparent abolition ot
slavery in Cuba and Porto Rico leaves most
of the laborers in bondage. with no hope ot
release until their lives become a burden to
their employers.
| desire TO direct your attention to the
fact that the citizens Of the United States
or persons claiming to be citizens of the
United States, arc large holders in foreign
lands of this species of property for5idter
by the fundamental law # their alleged
country. ! recommend to congress to pro,
vide ny stringent legislation a suitable rene
dy against the holding. owning. or dealing
/ in slaves. or being interested in slave proper
/ ty in foreign lanGs, either AS owners. hirers
or mortgages by citzens Of the United States
1t is to be regretted that the disturbed con
ditiOn OF the island ot tuoB continues to be q
source OF annoyance and auxiefy. The exist
enco OF prOtracted struggle in guch close
I proximity to Our own territory, without ap,
! parent prospect of an early termination. can
! not be other than an object Of concern to &
! people, who. while abstaning from interfer
ence in the affairs of other powers. naturally
desire to see every country in the undistur bef
Enjoyment of peace, liberty. ana the bless
ings Of free institutions. Our naval COM
manders in Cuban waters have been instruct
/ Cd, in case it should become necessary, tC
/ spare no effort to protect the lives and prop
I erty Of bona tide American citizsns and tc
maintain the dignity Of the flag. It is hoped
that all pending questions with Spain grow.
! ing ont of the ellars in Cnba. may by All.
justed in the spirit of peace and Cancellation
! which has hitherto guided the two powers
in their treatment Of such questions, to give
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