The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-12-05

the annexation OF the States OF the
Church to the Kingdom Of Italy and the
removal ofthe Capital of the Kingdom to
the city of Rome. In conformity with
the established policy of the United
States, l have recognized this change.
The ratification of the new treaty Of
commerce between the United States
and Italy has been exchanged. The
two powers have agreed in their treaty
that property at sea shall be exempt
from capture in case OF war between the
two powers. The United States has
spared no opportunity OF Incorporating
this rule into the obligations Of nations.
SPANISH CLAIMS.
The Forty.frst Congress. at its third
session, made an appropriation for the
organization Of q mixed commission tor
adjudicating upon the claims Of citizens
of the United States against Spain,
growing out of the insurrection in
Cuba. The commission has since been
organized, and transmit herewith the
correspondence relating to its formation
and Jurisdiction. 1t is to be hoped that
this convention will afford claimants a
complete remedy for their injuries.
1t has been made the agreeable duty
OF the United States to preside over a
conference at Washington between the
Observation-Disclosures OF Spain and the
allied South American Republics,
which has resulted in an armistice, with
the reasonable assurance OF per-
msnent peace.
THE MCscovY DUCK.
The intimate and friendly relations
which have 80 long existed between the
United States and Russia continue IN.
disturbed. The visit of the son Of the
Emperor is proof th at there is no desire
on the part of his government to dimin-
ish the cordiality Of those relations.
The hospitable reception which has
been given 10 the Grand Duke is proof
that on our side we share the wishes Of
that government. The inexcusable
course Of the Russian Minister at Wash
ington rendered it necessary to ask his
recall, and to decline to longer receive
that functionary in q diplomatic rela-
ton. 1t is impossible with selfrespect,
or with a just regard for the dignity OF
the country to permit Mr.. Catacazy to
continue to hold intercourse with this
government after abusing the govern
ment officials, and during his persistent
interference, 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 Mr.. Catacazy, and the manage
ment OF the Imperial legation has pas
sed into the hands OF gentlema men.
tirely unobjectionable.
With Japan we continue to maintain
friendly relations. The Cabinet of the
Mikado has, since the close Of last ses.
sion of Congress, selected citizens OF the
United States to serve in Offices Of
much importance in the several depart
ments of that government | have rea-
sons to think that this selection is due
to an appreciation of the disinterested-
ness Of the policy which the United
States has pursued toward Japan. 1t
is our desire to continue to maintain
this disinterested and just policy with
China as we'll as Japan. The CORE
spondence transmitted herewith shows
there is no disposition on the part Of
this government to swerve from its es-
tablished course.
THE CoREA DIFFICULTY
Prompts by desire to put an end
to the barbarous treatment OF our ship
wrecked sailors on the Corean coast,
instructed our minister at Pekin to
endeavor to conclude convention with
Corea for securing the safety from
inhuman treatment Of such mariners
Admiral Rogers was instructed to &C.
company him with sufficient force to
protect him in case OF need. A small
surveying party was sent out, and on
reaching the coast was treacherously
attacked at a disadvantage. Ample
opportunity was given for explana-
ton and apology for the insults, but
neither came. A force WAS then
landed, and after a forced march
over a rugged and difficult country, the
forts from which the outrages had been
committed were gallantly assaulted and
were destroyed. Having thus punished
the criminals and having indicated the
honor of the flag, the expedition re-
turned. Finding it impracticable under
the circumstances to conclude the de-
sired Convention, respectfully refer
YOU to the correspondence relating
thereto herewith submitted, and leave
the subject for such action as Congress
may see fit to take.
THE MEXICAN sMUGGLERs.
The Republic of Mexico has not yet
repealed the very Objectionable law es-
tablishing what is known as the free
zone on the frontier OF the United
States. 1t is hoped this may yet be
done, and also that more stringent mea-
sures NAV be taken by that republic for
restraining lawless persons on its from
tiers. hope that Mexico, by its own
action, will soop relieve this govern
ment from the difficulties experienced
from this cause.
Our relations with the various re-
publics OF
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
continues, with one exception, to be
cordial and friendly. l recommend
some action by Congress regarding the
overdue instalments under the award Of
the Venezuela claims commission Of
1866. The internal dissentions of this
government present no justification for
the absence OF an effort to meet their
solemn treaty obligations. The ratifi-
cation of our extradition treaty with
Nicaragua has been exchanged. 1t is
subject for congratulation that the
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