The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-12-07

rhe Cabinet Of the Mikslo has, since the
at session ni Congress, selected citizens at
he United States 10 serve in Offices OF impor-
ance in several departments OF their tiov-
srninen;. ! have reason TO think that this
selection is due TO an appreciation OF the dis
of the policy which the United
States have pursued towards Japan. 1t is
Dur desire to continue this disinierestel and
ius, policy with China as we'll rs Japan.
The correspondence transmitted herewith
shows that there is no disposition on
the part Of the Government
to swerve from its established
course, prompted BY desire to put an end
to the barbarous treatment of our chip
wrecked sailors on the
CoREAN COAST.
instructed our Minister, at Pekin, to en-
deavor 10 conclude convention with Corea
for securing the safety and humane reat-
ment Of such mariners. Admiral Rogers
was instructed to accompany him. with
sufficient force TO protect him in case OF n ed.
A small surveying party, sent out, on reach
ing the coast, vas treacherously attacked at
p disadvantage. Ample opportunity was
given for explanation and apology for the
insult. Neither came A force was then
landed, and, after an arduous march over
rugged and difficult country, The forts from
which the outrages had been committed.
were CALAMITY assaulted and were destroyed:
Having thus punished the criminals, and
having vindicaied the bono Of the flag, the
expedition returned. Finding it imprsctic-
able, under the circumstance, to conclude
the desired convention, l respectfully refer
Il 4 thnp.l hoYn.
with submitted, and leave the subject for
such action as C,ngress may zee I'll TO take
THE REPUBLIC OF MEXICO
has not yet repealed the very Objectionable
law e,la fishing what is known as the free
zone On The frontier Of the United States. 1t
is hoped that this may yet be done, and also
that more stringent measures may be taken
by that republic for restraining lawless per-
sons on its frontiers. l hope that Mexico,
by its own action, will sOOn relieve this
government of the difficulties experienced
from these causes.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.
Oar relations with the various republics
OF Central and South America continue, with
one exception, to be Cordial and friendly.
some action BY Congress regard
ing the overdue insiallments under. the
award Of the Venezuela CLAIMS Commleaoa,
OF 1865. The internal d'ssensions OF tne
government present no JuNihcdtioh ior the
absence OF effort to meet their solemn !rea,v
obi atoms. The ratification OF an extradi-
ton treaty with Nicaragua has been e1-
changed
BRAZIL AND THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY.
1t is subject for congraiulation that the
or. at Empire of jrazil has taken the initia-
tory steps toward the abolition Of slavery.
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THE DISTURBANCES IN CUBA.
1t is TO be regretted that the disturbed con-
source of ann oyance and Of anxiety. The
exi.terce of a protracted struggle in such
close proximiry 10 our own territory. with
out apparent prospect of an early iermina-
ton. cannot be other than an object Of con-
Germ TO a people. who, while abstaining from
the affairs of other powers, naturally desire
to see eyerv country in the undisturbed en-
ioyment OF peace, liberty, and the blessings
OF free institutions Our naval commanders
in Cuban wa ers have been instructed, in
case it should became necessary, TO spare no
effort TO protect the lives and property of
boni.fide American citizens. and to maintain
the dignity of the flag. Ii is hoped that all
pending questions with Spain, growing out
Of the affairs of Cuba. NAV be adjusted m the
shirt of peaee and consolation which has
hitherto guided the two powers in the treat.
ment of such questions.
To give importance and add to the ef6cien-
cy of our piomatic relations with Japan and
China, and 10 further in retaining the good
opinions OF those people, and to secure TO the
United Staese Its share Of The commerce des-
lined to How between these nations and the
balance OF the commercial world, l earnestly
an appropriation to be made to
support at least four American youths in
psch of those countries % rye as part OF
the official family Of our Mini-ters- Then
Dur representatives would not even be placed
upon un equality with the representatives Of
treat Britain and smaller Powers. As nov
situated cur representatives IN japan and
China have TO. depend for Interpreters and
upon the natives OF these coun-
tries. who know our language lmperfectiy,
Or procure for the OccasioB the services OF
employees IN foreign business houses, or the
to other foreign Min.
isters. l would also recommend lib
srai measures Tor the purpose
81 parting the American tlnes OF steamers
now plying between San Francisco and
Japan and the Australian lines, almost our
,nly remaining lines Of ocean steamers, and
NJ increasing their service