White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1871-12-14
PREsIDExr,s MESSAGE.
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Seer success mas generally attended the effort to
sAeSute All the laws found upon the statute
~ Toks. The policy has been not TO inlnire into
,ne wisdom of the laws already enacted, but to
cor1invly,
Inc past year has, under wise Providence,
necn one OF general prosperity to the nation. 1t
mas, however, been attended with more than
usuai chastisements III the loss Of life and proper
" by storm and fire. These disasters have serv-
cd to call forth the best elements of human
thrc III our country, and to develop friendship
ior US ON the part of foreign nations which goes
lar t9ward alternating the distress occasioned by
the caiami'ics The benevolent who have SO gen.
eiousiy shared their Ihcans with the victims OF
these misfortuncs will reap their reward i'll the
CONSCIOUSNESS Of having performed noble act,
anu IN receiving the grateful thanks of men, wo-
men anu children whose su.ferings they have re
licycl.
The relations of the United States with foreign
powers continue to he friendly. The year has
Deeh an eventful one i'll witnessing two great ma
tiohs, speaking OEe language and having one lin
cage, sctIlng by arbitration disputes OF long stan
diiig and liable at any time to bring those ma
lions INTO bloody and hustile conflicts An exaIi-
pie has thus been set which, if successful i'll its
filial issue, may be followed by other civilized na-
lions, and he the final means of returning to pro-
ductivc industry millions Of men now maintained
10 settle the disputes of nations by the bayOnet
and brOatlswOrd.
ed to, which has been concluded since the ad-
Journnsnt Of Conglcss with her Britannia Majes-
", anu copy of the protocol and of the confer
ences OF the Commissioners by whom it was ne
got'ated. This treaty provides methods for all
Jusflng the questions pending between the two
nations. The various questions are to be adjust
ed by arbitration. ! recommend Congress at an
early day to make the necessary provision for the
tribunal at Geneva, aud for the several commits
sions on the part of the United States called for
frsnfN lie ut..sfx Ei,,.r s.f als
the President Of the SWISS Confederation. ard his
Majesty, the Emperor Of Brazil have each consen-
| ted Oh the joint request of the two powers to
name an arbitrator for the tribunal at Geneva.
have caused my thanks to be suitably expressed
for the readiness with which the joint request has
been complied with by the appointment of gei-
teinen of einincnce and learning to these import
ant positions His Majesty, the Emperor of Ger
many has been pleased to comply with the joint
quest Of the two governments, and has consented
to act as the arbitrator of the disputed water
boundary between the United States and Great
Britain.
The contracting parties in the treaty have url-
dcrtaken to regard as between themselves GER
tain principles Of public law for which the United
States has cOntended 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 to the form
of the note by which the invitation is to be en-
tended to the powers. recommend the legisla-
ton necessary on the part of the United States to
bring into operation the articles of the treaty
latng to the fisheries, and to the other matters
touching the relations Of the United States to-
ward the British North American possessions, to
become operative as soon as the proper Legislation
shall be had on the part of Great Britain and its
possessions. 1t is much to be desired that this
Legislation may become operative before the fish
ermcn of the United States begin to make their
arrangements for the coming season.
l buy nslI sod n nf wi,
copy Is transmitted herewith, to the Governors Of
New York, Pennsylvan Ohio, Indiana, Michi-
gan, Illinois and Wisconsin, urging upon the gov
ernments of those States respectively the neces-
sary action on their part to carry into effect the
object of the article Of the treaty which contenl-
plates the use Of canals on either side connected
with the navigation of the lakes and rivers FORM
ing the boundary in terms of equity, by the ill.,
habitants of both countries. 1t is hoped that the
importance of the object and the benefits to flow
| therefrOm will secure the speedy approval and
| legislative sanction of the States concerned. l
renew the recommendation for an appropriation
for determining the true position of the 49h par
allel of latitude where it forms the boundary be-
| tween the United States and the British North
American possessions, between the Lake of the
Woods and the summit of the Rocky Mountain.
The early action of Congress in this recommeii-
| dation named wonld PUT it in the power of the
War Department TO place force i'll the field du-
ring the next summer.
The resumption of diplomatic relations he
tween France and Germany has enabled me to
give directions for the withdrawal of the protec-
tiOn extended to the Germans i'll France by the
diplomatic and Cons;:iar representatives of the
United States in that country 1t is jus: to add
that the delicate duty of this protection has been
preferred by the Minister and Consul General at
Paris and the various Consiils i'll France under
the supervision of the latter, with great kindness,
ms well as with prudence and tact. Their course
has received the commendatiOn of the German
government, and has wounded no susceptibility
Of the French. The government of the Emperor
of Germany continues to manifest friendly feel
iur towards the United States, and desire to
barlnonizc with the moderate and just policy
which this government maintains in its relations
with Asiatic powers, well rs with the South
American republics. / have given assurance that
the friendly feelings of that government fully
shared by the United States.
The notifications of the consular and natura.i-
cation conventions with the Austro-Hangary en-
pire have been exchanged.
have been officially informed of the annexation
of the States of the Church to the kingdom OF
italy, and the removal of the capital of that king
dom to Rome. In conformity with the establish
cd policy of the United States, have recognized
this change The ratiiications of the treaty
of commerce between the United States and Italy
have been exchanged. The two powers have
agreed i'm their treaty that property at shall
be exempt from capture in case of war between
the two powers. The United States have spared
no opportunity of incorporating this rule into the
obligations of nations
The Forty first Congress- at its third session,
made an appropriation for the organization Of "a
mixed commission for adjudicating upon the
claims of citizens Of the Cnitcd States against
Suain, growing ont of the insurrection in Cuba.
That commission has since been organized
transmit herewith the correspondence relating to
it's formation and it's jurisdiction. 1t is To be hop
ed that this commission will afford the claimants
a com,lete remedy for their injuries.
II has been made the agreeable duty OF the
United States to preside over q conference mt
Washington, between the plenipotentiares Of
Spain and the allied South American republics,
which has resulted in an armistice, with the rea-
ss,,,able assurance of a permanent peace.
The intimate friendly relations which have SO
long existed between the United States and Rus
sia continue un,listurbed. The visit of the third
son Of the Emperor is proof that there is noFdc-
sire on the part of his government to diminish
the corliality of those relations The hospitable
reception which has been given to the Grand
Duke is a proof that Oh our side we share the
wishes of that government.
The inexcisable course of the Russian Minister
at Washington rendered it necessary to ask his
recall and to decline to longer receive that func
tionary ~ a diplomatic representative. 1t was
impossible, with self rcrpcrt W with Just regard
to the dignity of the country, 10 permit MIR. Cata
cazy to continue to hold intercourse with this
government after his abuse of government Off
cials, and during his persistent interference,
yarious means with lIe relations be-