Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-12-12

been performed by the minister and
consulate in Paris, and the various
consuls in France, under the super
vision of the latter, with great kind
ness as well as with prudence and
tact. Their course has received the
commentator of the German gov
ernment, and has wounded no sus-
ceptibility of the French. The gov
eminent of the Emperor of Germany
continues to manifest friendly feel
ing toward the United States, and a
desire to harmonic with the moder-
ate and just policy which this gov
eminent maintains in its relations
with the Asiatic powers, as well as
with the South American Rebublic.
| have given assurance that the
friendly feelings of that government
are fully shared by the United States.
RELATIONS WITH AUSTRIA.
The ratification of the consular and natur-
alization connection with the Austro- IIunga-
ran Empire has been changed.
ITALIAN UNITY.
have been officially informed of the an
nexation of the States OF the Church to the
Kingdom of Italy, and the removal of the
capital of that kingdom TO Rome. In con-
formation with the established policy of the
United States have recognized this change.
TREATY OF COMMERCE wIrm ITALY.
The ratification of the new treaty of com
ineree between the United States and Italy
have 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
have spared no opportunity of Incorporating
this rule into the obligations of nations.
AMERICAN CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN.
The Forty-frst Congress, at its second ses.
sion, made an appropriation for the organiza-
ton of a mixed commission for adiudcatng
upon the claims of citizens of the United
States against Spain, growing out of the in
surrectiOn in Cuba. That commission has
since been organized. / transmit a copy of
the correspondence relating to its formation
and to its jurisdiction. IL is to be hoped that
this commission will afford the claimants o
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 plenipotentiary of
Spain and the allied South American repub-
lies, which has resulted in an armistice, with
the reasonable assurance of permanent
peace
RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA.
The ultimate friendly relations which have
so Icing existed between the United States
and Russia continues undsturbed. The visit
Of the third son of the Emperor is a proof
that there is no desire on the part of his gov
eminent TO diminish the cordially of those
relations The hospitable reception that has
been given to the Grand Duke is proof that
on our side we share the wishes of that gov
eminent.
The inexcusable course Of the Russian Min
lister at Washington rendered it necessary to
ask his recall, and to decline longer to receive
that functionary as diplomatic representa-
tive. 1t Was impossible, with a Just regard
Cor the dignity of the country, to permit Mr..
Catacazy to continue to hold interviews with
this government after his abuse of govern
ment officers, and during his persistent inter-
ference, through various means, with the re-
latOns between the United States and other
powers In accordance with my wishes, our
government has been relieved of further in
tercourse with NJ. CatacaZy, and the manage
ment Of the affairs of the imperial legation
has passed into the hands of gentlemen entire
ly unobectonable.
RELATIONS WITH JAPAN.
With Japan we continue TO maintain init
mate relations The cabinet of the Mikada
has since the close of the last session of Con-
to serve in offices of important departments
of that government
have reason to believe that this selection
is due to an appreciation of the disinterest-
edness Of the policy which the United States
have pursued toward Japan. 1t is our desire
to continue to maintain this disinterested and
just policy with China as well as Japan.
THE CoREAN TROUBLES
The correspondence transmitted herewith
shows that there Is no disposition on the part
of this government to swerve from its estab-
lished course, prompted by desire to put an
end to the barbaTous treatment of our ship
wrecked sailors On the Corean coast.
instructed our Minister at Pekin to en-
dcavor to conclude convention with Corea,
for securing the safety and humane treatment
of such mariners. Admiral Rogers was in
structed to accompany him with sufficient
force to protect him in case of need A small
surveying party, sent out on reaching the
coast. was treacherously attacked at a disad-
vantage. Ample opportunity was given for
explanation and apology for the insult, but
neither came. A force was then landed, and
after an arduous march over a rugged and
difficult country, the forts from which the
outrage had been committed, were CALAMITY
assaulted aud destroyed. Having thus pun
ished the criminals and indicated the honor
of the flag, the expedition returned, finding
it impracticable under the circumstances to
constitute the desired convention
| respectfully offer the correspondence re-
lating thereto herewith submitted, and leave
the subject for such action as Congress may
see fit to take.
RELATIONS WITH MEXICO AND SOUTH AMERICA.
The Republic of Mexico has not yet repeal
ed the very Objectionable law establishing
what is known as the Frozen Zone, the from
tier of the United States 1t is hoped that
this may yet be done, also that more stringent
measures may be taken by that Republic for
restraining lawless persons on the frontier. |
hope that Mexico, by its own action, will
soon relieve the government of the difficult
ties experienced from these causes. Our re-
lations with the various republics of Central
and South America, with one exception, con-
tinue to be cordial and friendly. / recon-.
mend action by Congress regarding the over
due installments under the award of the
Venezula claim commission of 1866
The internal dissensions of this govern
ment present no Justification for the absence
Of effort to meet 10 their solemn treaty obli-
cations. The ratification of an extradition
treaty with Nicaragua is exchanged.
EMANCIPATION IN BRAZIL.
1t is a subject for congratulation that the
great empire Of Brazil has taken the initiate
| ~ steps toward the abolition of slavery. Our
relations with that empire, always cordial,
| viii naturally be more so by this act 1t is
not too much to hope that the government of
| Brazil may hereafter find it for It's interest,as
well as intrinsieally right, TO advance toward
entire emancipation more rapidly than the
present act contemplates. It's true prospect
ty and greatness as a nation are to be found
n the elevation and education of its laborers
| SLAVERY IN SPANISH COLONIES.
IL is a subject of regret that the reforms
in this direction, which were voluntarily
promised by the stat esmen Of Spain have not
been carried out in its West Indian colonies.
The laws and regulations for the apparent
abolition of slavery in Cuba and Porte Rico
have left the laborers in bondage with no
hope of release until their lives become bur.
den to their employers
AMERICANS OWNING SLAVES.
desire TO direct your attention to the fact
that the citizens of the United States are
large holders in foreign lands. of this species
of property, forbileen by the fundamental
law of their alleged country. | recommend
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