New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-12-05
THE PREsIDENTs MESSAGE

CUR RELATIONS WIN FOREIGN PowERs-cUBA
SOURCE OF ANNOYANCE AND ANxiETY-A
MODIFICATION or THE TAX AND TARIFF
LAWS RECOMMENDED,
10 the Seasts and Rssss u Representatives:
In addressing my third annual Message TO the law
making branch Of the Government 1t u gratifying
10 be able to stats that during the past year success
haa generally ATTENDED the effort to execute all laws
found upon the statute books. The policy has been
not 70 INQUIRE into the Weldon Of tho laws already
enacted but to learn their spirit and intent and to
enforce them accordingly. Tia past year has, under
wise Providence been one Of general prosperity to
the nation. It has. however, been attended with
mora than usual chastisement in the loss Of life and
propertv by storm and fire. These disaster. have
carved 20 call forth the best elements Of human
nature In our country, and to develop
friendahip for NJ ON the part OF foreign
nationa which goes far toward alleviating
Tho distress occasioned by the calamities.
The benevolent who have % generously shared with
tho victims Of these isfortunes, win rcap their re-
ward in the consciousness Of having performed
noble act, and in receiving the grateful thanks Of
men, women and children, whose suferings they
have relieved.
FOREIGN RELATIONSHIP ENGLISH TREATY.
Tho relations of tho United States with foreign
Powers continue to be friendly The year has been
eventful in witnessing two great nations, speaking
one language and having one lineage, settling by
peaceful arbitration disputes Of long standing, and
liable ut any time to bring those nations into bloody
and hostile conflict An example has been set,
which, if successful An. its final issue may be fol-
lowed by other civilized nations, and be finally the
means of returni g to productive industry millions
of men now maintained to settle the disputes OF
nations by the bayouet and the broadsword.
transmit herewith copy Of the Treaty alluded
haoh o<o Ind cd
of Congress, with Her Britannia Majesty; and copy
Of the protocols Of tho conferences Of the Com
missioners by whom it was negotiated This Treaty
provides methods for adjudicating the questions
pending between the two nations Various questions
are to be adjusted by arbitration. ] recommend
Congress at an early day. to make the necessary pro-
vision for the Tribunal at Geneva and for the several
commissions the part Of the United States, called
for by the Treaty. His Majesty the King OF Italy,
the President Of the Swiss Conference and His
Majesty the Emperor of Brazil have each consented,
on the Joint request of the two Powers to name an
arbitrator for the Tribunal at Geneva. have caused
nv thanks to be suitably expressed for the readiness
with which the jout request has been complied with
by the appointment of gentlemen of eminence and
learning to these important positions. His Majesty
the Emperor of Germany has been pleased to
comply with Joint wish Of the two Governments and
has to the arbitrator OF the disputed
Britain. Tho contracting parties IN the Treaty have
undertaken to regard as between themselves, certain
principles Of public law for which the United states have
contended from the commencement OF their history
They have agreed bring these principles to the
knowledge Of the other maritime powers. and to invite
them TO accede to them. Negotiations going on as
10 Of the note by which the invitation to be
extended TO the other Powers
THE FIsHERiEs.
recommend the legislation necessary on the part OF
United to bring into operation the articles VI
the Treaty relating to the fisheries and to tie other
matters touching the relations Of the United States
toward the British North American possessions, to be.
some operative the proper legislation shall be
had on the part OF Britain and its 1t B
murh 10 be that this legislation may become CO.
operative before fishermen Of the United States tc-
gin TO make their arrangements for the coming season.
PROVISIONS OF THE TREATY REGARDING cASALs
I have addressed communication, OF which cory Is
transmitted herewith. to the Governors Of New-iork
Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Michigan Illinois, and Wis
oonsn urging upon the governments OF these states TO-
specvcy the action on their part 10 carry In
10 effect the object the Article of the Treaty which con-
templates Of the canals either side connected
with the navgaon OF the lakes and rivers forming the
boundary, Of equity by the inhabitants OF both
countries Iii hoped that the importance of the object
and dement's how thcrerOn. will secure the speedy
approval and legislative sanction OF tho states con-
sernod.
renew the recommendation for an appropriation for
determining the position of the fcry-unth parallel
of latitude, where 1t forms the boundary he
tween the United states and the British North
American possessions, between the Lake OF the
Woods and the summit Of the Rocky Mountains.
The early action Of Congress this recommendation
named would put 1t in the power OF tie War Depart
nent to place force in the field during the next SUN
PROTECTION TO GERMANS IN FRANCE.
TIC resumption Of diplomatic relations between France
and Germany enabled me to give directions Tor the
dod tn Carrnn i'm
France by diplomatic and consular
OF the United States that country jest TO add
that the delicate duty Of that protection has been per-
formed BY the and Consul General at Paris and
the various consus in France under the supervision or
the latter with great Kindness well with prudence
and tact Their has received the commentator
OF the German Government, and has wounded no sus
ceptbility OF the Preach. The Government OF the
Emperor Of Germany continues to manifcst friendly
feeling toward the United States, and desire to har
uonize with the moderate and just policy which TINS
Government maintains in Its relations with Asidtic
Powers az well as with the South American Republics
have given that the friendly feelings OF that
Government fully shared Ivy the United states.
AUSTRIA AND ITALY. &.
The ratification Of the Consular and NATURALIZATION
Convention with the Ausro Hungarian Empire have
been exchanged. have been officially informed OF the
OF the States Of the Church to the Kingdom OF
Italy removal Of the Capital OF that Kingdom to
Rome. In conformity with the established policy OF
the United States, / have recognized this change.
The rattle atons Of the Treaty Of Commerce be-
tween the United states Italy have been exchanged
two Powers agreed in this Treaty thatprivae
property at sea shall be exempt from capture In case OF
war between the two Powers The United states have
spared opportunity Of Incorporating this rule IN the
obligation Of nations.
The COMMISSION ON SPANISH CLAIMS.
The xLlst Congress ut its Third Session made an al"
preparation for the organization Of Mixed Commission
for adjudcatng upon the claims Of citizens Of the United