Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-12-13

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complied with by the appointment o
gentlemen of experience and learning
, to these important positions. Hi
Majesty, the Emperor of Germany
has been pleased to comply with tn,
joint wish of the two governments
and has consented to act as tn,
arbitrator of the disputed water bOun
dairy between the United States anC
Great Britain.
The contracting partiesin the Treaty
have undertaken to regard as between
themselves certain principles ofpubliC
law for which the United States have
cOntented from the commencement
of their history. They have also
agreed to bring these principles to the
knowledge of the other maritime
powers, and to invite them TO accede
to them. Negotiations are going on
as to the form of the note by which
the invitation is to be extended to the
powers. l recommend the legislation
necessary on the part of the United
States TO bring into operation the
articles Of the treaty relating to the
fisheries and to the matters touching
the relations of the United States
towards the British North American
possessions, TO become operative so
soon as the proper legislation shall be
had on the part of Great Britain and
its possessions. 1t is much to be de-
sired that this legislation may become
cooperative before the fishermen of
the United States begin TO make their
arrangements for the coming season.
have addressed a communication
of which copy is transmitted here
with, to the Governors of New York,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Miehi.
gan, Illinois and Wisconsin, urging
upon the governments of those states
respectively the necessary action on
their part to carry into effect the
object of the article of the treaty
which contemplates the use of the
canals on either side, connected with
the navigation of the lakes and rivers,
forming the boundary in terms OF
equity by the inhabitants of both
countries. 1t is hoped that the i'm
pOrtance of the object, and the benefits
to flow theTefrom, will secure the ap-
proyal and legislative sanction of the
states concerned.
L renew the recommendation for an
appropriation for determining the
true position Of the forty-ninth paral-
lei of latitude, where it forms the
boundary between the United States
and the British North American pos
sessions, between the Lake of the
Woods and the summit of the Rocky
Mountains. The early action of Con-
gress on this recommendation named
would put it in the power of the War
Department to place force in the field
during the next summer.
PROTECTION OF GERMANS IN FRANCE.
The resumption of diplomatic rela-
tions between France and Germany
has enabled me to give directions for
the withdrawal of the protection
extended to Germans in France by
the diplomatic and consular represen-
tatives in the country. 1t is Just to
add that the delicate duty of this
protection has been performed by the
Minister and the Consul General at
Paris and the various Consuls in
France under the supervision of the |
latter with great kindness as well as
with prudence and tact. Their course !
has received the commendation of the |
German government and has wound I
ed no susceptibility of the French. !
The government of the Emperor of |
Germany continues to manifest a !
feeling toward the United /
States and desire to harmonize with |
the moderate and just policy which |
this government maintains in its
relations with the Asiatic powers, as
well as with the South American
L have given assurance
that the friendly feelings Of that
government are fully shared by the
United States.
THE ITALIAN KINGDOM.
The notifications of the Consular and
Naturalization Convention with the
Austro-Hungarian Empire have been
/ have been officially
informed of the annexations of the
States of the Church to the Kingdom
,f Italy, and the removal of the capital
1f that kingdom to Rome. In con-
iormity with the established policy of
,he United States have recognized
his change.
The ratffeations of the new Treaty
If Commerce between the United
States and Italy have been exchanged.
The two powers have agreed in their
reaty that property at sea shall be
exempt from capture in case of war
the two powers. The United
States has spared no opportunity of
Incorporating this rule into the obli-
,ations of nations.
THE SPANISH MIXED COMMISSION.
The forty-first Congress, at its third
ession, made an appropriation for
he organization of q Mixed Commis-
ion for adjudicating upon the claims
# citizens Of the United States against
spain, growing out of the insurrection
q Cuba. That commission has since
'een organized, and ] transmit here
With the correspondence relating to
Is formation and jurisdiction. It is
o be hoped that this commission will
ford the claimants complete rene
ly for their injuries. 1t has been
made the agreeable duty Of the United
States to preside over a conference at
Washington between the Plenipoten- :
iaries of Spain and the allied South
american Republics, which has re-
ulted in an armistice, with the rea-
enable assurance of q permanent
eace.
THE CATACAZY DIFFICULTY.
The intimate friendly relations
rhich have so long existed between
he United States and Russia continue
The visit of the third !
on of the Emperor is proof that there
) no desire on the part of his govern
nent to diminish the cordiaiity of :
hose relations. The hospitable re- !
option which was given to the Grand !
Duke is proof that on our side we
hare the wishes of that government
The inexcusable course of the Rus
ian minister at Washington rendered I
t necessary to ask his recall, and to Y
ecline to longer receive that func- [
ionary as diplomatic representative. {
t was impossible with self-respect or
With q Just regard to the dignity Of
be country, to permit Mr.. Catacazv
0 continue to hold intercourse with
his government after the abuse of
officials, and during III
ersistent Interference. through varI- d
US means, with the relations between s
be United States and other powers. {
n accordance with my wishes this a
has been relieved of fur v
her intercourse with Mr.. Catacazy, Q
nd the management of the affairs of E
be Imperial Legation has passed into
be i hands Of gentleman entirely a
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