Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-12-07

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means with the relations between the Unit
ed States and other powers. In accordance
with my wishes this Government has been
relieved of further intercourse with Mr..
Catacazy. and the management OF the At
fairs of the Imperial Legation has passed
into the hands Of a gentleman entirely
unobjectionable.
o. JAPAN AND CHINA.
With Japan We continue to maintain inti-
mate relations. The Cabinet of the Mikado
has since the close OF the last session of
Congress. selected citizens Of the United
States to serve in offices Of importance in
several depart inents of that governments
| have reason to think that this selection j.
due to an appreciation OF the disintcrcstcd-
ncs> OF the policy which the United States
have pursued toward, Japan.
IL i our desire To continue TO maintain
this dIsintereste,ines> Just policy with Chi
ma A. well as Japan. The correspondence
transmitted herewith. shows that there is
no disposition on the part Of this govern
ment TO swervc from its established course.
THE AFFAIR N CoREA.
Prompted by a desire to put an end TO
the barbarous treatment OF oar shtpwrccked
>eamen on the Corcan coast. | instructed
oar Minister At Pckiu 10 endcavor to con-
ciude "A convention with Corea for securing
the safety and humane treatment OF such
marines Admiral Roger was instructed
To accompany him with sufficient forceto
project him in case of need. small sur
ewing party was sent out. and on reaching
the coast was trcinenderously attacked at
a disadvantage. Ample opportunity was
given Tor an expansion. and APOLOGY for
the insult: neither came. \ force was
then landed and after an arduous march
over rugged aud difficult country. the
forts FROM which the outrage had been con-
miited were reduced bv a gallant assault
and were DESTROYED. Having thus pun
i~hed the criminals. and having indicated
The honor of the flag. the expedition re
turned. finding Il mprac;icahle under the
circumstances to conclude the desired CON
Nention. | respectfully refer to the CORES
pondeucc relating thereto. herewith sub
mittc,i. aud leave the subject for such ac-
ton a. Congress may see tit la take.
MExiCo-THF "zo>, LiBRF"
The Republic OF Mexico has not vet
repealed the very Objectionable law. cstah-
fishing what j. known a. the "free Zone
ou the frontier of the United States. |, Is
hoped that this may Vet be dome and also
that more stringent measures may b. taken
by that Republic for restraining lswieSS
persons on it, frontiers. hope that Mexico
by it, own action viii soon relieve this
government of the difiicultie. experienced
from these causes.
soVTH ,NIEICAN gEI'UBLiC-.
Our relations with the various Republic,
Of Central aud South America continue
th one exception to be- cordial and friend
it. | recommend some action by Congress
IeEarliag the over due nsialmeuts under
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sion OF 1866. The Internal discussion. OF
that country present no justification for the
absence Of an effort 10 meek their solemn
treaty OBLIGATIONS.
The ratification of an cxtradiiioa treaty
with Nicaragua has been exchanged
4 j. subject for congraiulation that the
great Empire of Brazil has taken the initia-
tory step toWarl- the abolition Of slavery.
buT relations with the Emperor. ALWAYS
cordial. Will naturally be made % bv this
a.t' II j. not loo much to hope that the
Government of Brazi! may hereafter iind it
for their Interest. A. well A. inttinsicaily
p IA; 80 aIVAnce toward, entire cmancipa-
ti'n more rapidly Khan the present &c; con
templates.
The trIr prosperity and creating. ~
nation J., 10 b. found 90 The elevation and
education Of IL, lahorcr..
WI INDIAN ~iAN fkl.
Il j. 2 subject II regret that the reform.
ire thi> direction which were voluntarily
pran-i-olby "a, -'ai-mon u spain have not
ureH carried p4t DO H. West India caluuie>
The laws and r. stIia,ion- FOR the APPARENT
abolition Of slavery in cubs audP Porto Rico
leave m,-' ot the laborrr, go bondage.
V-h go hopv If relcA-r uuiii their lives
hrcouIe hupi-n - their employers
desire ,ulIr aitegtion 10 the fact that ci;i-
y--u> at the United State. or person. claim
az 10 be- citizens oi the Il ii-l states arr
large holders. In foreign LANDS. Of this
species OF property. forbidden by the fun
dancnial law Of their alleged country.
recommend To Congress Ia provide by
stringent legislation. a suitable remedy
against the holding. owning or dealing in
slaves OF being interested in slave property
ia foreign Lands. either A. owners. hirrrs or
mortgages. by citizens fthe United States.
THE DISTURB A>cE II cUBA
L l. 10 be regretted that the disturbed
condition Of the Island OF Cuba continue,
to be BE- \ source OF annoyance and OF anN-
iety. The existence of \ protr9ctcI sirli.-
gle in such close proximity to our own ter
riiory. without any apparent prospect OF
.Iu early termination. cannot be other than
al object ot concern to people who. u bile
tNA~AsAlttAa4- lifsil Ia tllr
81 other powers. naturally desire TO So.
every country in the undi.turbcd enjoy
mont Of peace. liberty. aud the blessing,
81 free institutions. oar naval coIntnan,i-
rr, Ia Cuban waters have been instructed.
ia case l. shuull bccuue uccc,,ary a.
spare 40 ciori to protect the live. AMI
property of bona iidc American citizens
and To- maintain the dignity OF the GAg.
II J. hoped that al pending questions
with spain growing out Of Affairs IN Cuba
may be- adjusted ia the spirit Of peace and
Cancellation which has hitherto guided tue
two powers In the Treatment of such ques-
iipn..
LEGATION, At CHIN. AND JAPAN-PACIFIC
-rf-iM LINES.
I" Use Importance and 20 ADD to the
efficiency Of our diplomatic relations with
Japan and China. and 10 further aid IN re-
tanning the good opinion OF these peoples.
and H. secure 70 the United States il. share
Of the commerce destined TO flow between
these nations and the balance of the com
merelal world. earnestly Recommend
that an appropriation be made TO support
az least four American youths in each of
those countries. ro serve a. a part of the
official families Of our Ministers there. Our
repre- -entativrS would not even then be
placed upon an equality with the represeu-
taiiyes OF Great Britain And OF some other
powers. A. now situated our representa-
tive- ia Japan and China have 10 depend
for Interpreters and translators upon the
natives Of those countries who know our
language imperfectly. or procure for the
occasion the services of employees ia for
eign business houses. or the interpreters
10 other foreign ministers.
! would also recommend liberal meas
ureS for the purpose of supporting the
American lines Of steamers now plying be-
tween san Francisco aud Japan and China.
and the Australian lines-almost our only
remaining lines of ocean s,eamers-and OF
Increasing their services.
THE SAriOSAL DEBT.
The National debt has been reduced to
the extent Of $50 ,05a i ~ 80 during the year.
aud by the negotiation of national bonds
at a lower rate of interest. the interest on
the public debt has been so far diminished
that now the sum 10 be- raised for the inter
= account j. nearly ST. 600 900 les. than
on the first Of March. lss9 IL was highly
desirable that this rapid elimination should
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