The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-12-05

we'll as with the South American repupllcS. |
[ have given assurances that the friendly
ceilings of this government are fully shared
BY the United States.
The ratifcations of the consular and
conventions with the Aus
Empire have been ex-
changed.
have been officially informed of the an
nexation of the States of the Church to the
Kingdom of Italy, and the removal Of the
capital of that kingdom to Rome. In con-
formity with the established policy Of the
United States, l have recognized this
change. Il
The notifications of the new Treaty Of
Commerce between the United States and
Italy have been exchanged. The two pow
ers have agreed in this Treaty that private
property at sea shall be exempt from cap
ture in case of war between the two pow
ers. The United States have spared no OPP |
portunty Of Incorporating this rule into the |
obligation of nations.
The Forty-frst Congress, at its third ses-
sion, made an appropriation for the organi-
cation of mixed commission for adludi-
eating upon the claims of citizens Of the
United States against Spain, growing out OF
the instruction in Cuba. That commits
sion has since been organized. | transmit
herewith the correspondence relating to its
formation and its jurisdiction. 1t is to be
hoped that this commission will afford the
claimants complete remedy for their inju-
ries.
1t has been made the agreeable duty OF
the United States to preside over confer
ence at Washington between the plenipo-
tentiaries of Spain and the allied South
American Republics, which has resulted in
an armistice with the reasonable assurance
of permanent peace.
The intimate friendly relations which
have so long existed between the United
States and Russia continue undisturbed.--
| The visit of the third son Of the Emperor is
a proof that there is no desire on the part
of his government to diminish the cordiali-
ty Of those relations.
The hospltable reception which has been
given to the Grand Duke is proof that on
our side we share the wishes of that gov
ernment. The inexcusable course of the
Russian Minister at Washington rendered
it necessary to ask his recall, and to decline
longer to receive that functionary as q dr.
plomatic representative.
1t was impossible, with self-respect, or
with Just regard to the dignity of the
country, to permit M. Catacazy to con-
tinue 10 hold intercourse with this govern
ment after his personal abuse of govern
ment officials and during his persistent in
reference through various means, with the
relations between the United States and
other powers. In accordance with my
wishes this Government has been relieved
of further intercourse with M. Catacazy
and the management of the affairs OF the
imperial legislation has passed into the
hands of gentleman entirely unobjection-
able.
With Japan, we continue to maintain in
innate relations. The Cabinet of the Mika-
do has since the close of the last session o.
Congress, selected citizens of the Unitec
States to serve in offices of Importance II
several departments of government. l have
reason to think that this selection is due tt
an appreciation of the disnterestedness
the policy which the United States hav'
: pursued towards Japan.
, 1t is our desire to continue to MAINTAIN
! this disinterested and just policy will
, China as well as Japan.
The correspondence transmitted here
with shows that there is no disposition Of
the part of this government to swerve iron
; its established source.
|
: the barbarous treatment of our shipwrecke
l sailors on the Corean coast, l instructe
! our Minister at Pekin to endeavor to con
e clude convention with Corea for securin
o the safety and humane treatment of sue
mariners. Admiral Rodgers was instructe
i to accompany him with sufficient force t
i protect him in case of need, small SUI
h veying party sent out, on reaching tn
: coast, was treacherously attacked at a di.
Il advantage. Ample opportunity was give
o for explanation and apology for the insul
e Neither came. A force was then landed
: After an arduous march over rugged an
n difficult country the forts from which tn
= outrage had been committed were reduce
by gallant assault, and were destroyed
v Having thus punished the criminals, an
i having indicated the honor of the flag, tt
Is expedition returned, finding it impracticl
= BILE. under the circumstances, to conclut
n the desired convention. respectfully reft
to the correspondence relating thereto herr
v with submitted, and leave the subject fl
n such action as Congress may see fit
ic take.
\ The Republic of Mexico has not yet r.
ir pealed the very Objectionable laws estal
70 fishing what is known as the Free Zone
% on the frontier of the United States. 1t
N hoped that this may yet be done, and als
20 that more stringent measures may be take
,ee by that Republic for restraining lawle
ar persons on its frontiers. | hope tn,
Mexico, by its own action, will soon relie'
IN this government of the difficulties exper
10 enced from these causes.
T. Our relations with the various republic
r of Central and South America continu
ID with the one exception, to be cordial al
i friendly.
~ recommend some action by Oongre
ID regarding the overdue installments und
g the award of the Venezuelan claims cor
mission of 1866. The internal dissentiol
n of this government presents no justification
{ or the absence of an effort to meet the
!, solemn treaty obligations.
i The ratification of an extradition treat
a with Nicaragua has been exchanged.
to 1t is subject for congratulation tn
A. tho great empire of Brazil has taken Il
NJ nitiatory step towards the abolition
y slavery. Our relations with that empir
;, always cordial, will naturally be mac
ie more so by this act. 1t is not too mut
n % hope that the government of Brazil ma
>, hereafter find it to its interest, as well |
,e intrinsically right, to advance toward enti
NJ emancipation more rapidly than the presel
4. act contemplates.
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