Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-12-14

with the established policy of the United
States have recognized this change.
Treaty OF Commerce with Italy.
The publications. of the new treaty of COM
merce 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 FoTty-first Congress, at its second SEES
sion, made an appropriation for the organiza-
ton of mixed commission for adjudicating
upon the claims of citizens of the United
States against Spain, growing out of the ln-
surectlon in Cuba. That commission has
since been organized. | transmit copy of
the correspondence relating to its formation
and its jurisdiction. 1t is to be hoped that
this commission win afford the 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 plenlpotentiary of
spain and the alliedSouth American republics
which has resulted in an armistice, with the
reasonable assurance of permanent peace.
Relations with Russia.
The ultimate friendly relations which have
so long existed between the United States and
Russia continues undisturbed. The visit of
the third son of the Emperor is proof that
there is no desire on the part Of his govern
ment TO diminish the cordially of those rela-
tons The hospitable reception which 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 for
the dignity of the country to permit Mr.. Cat
acazy to'continue to hold interviews with this
government after his abuse Of government
officers and during his persistent interference,
through various means, with the relations be-
tween the United States and other powers. In
accordance with nay wishes, our gov
eminent has been relieved of further
intercourse with NJ. Catacazy and the man
agement of the affairs of the imperial legation
has passed into the hands of a gentleman en-
tirely unobjectionabe
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 Congress,
selected citizens of the United States to serve
il offices of important departu ents of the
government.
| have reason to think that this selection is
due to an appreciation of the disinterested-
ness of the policy which the United States
have pursued towards 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 barbarous treatment of our ship
wrecked sailors on the Corean coast.
l instructed our Minister at Peliin to en-
deavor to conclude convention with Corea,
for securing tie safety and humane treat
ment of such mariners. Admiral Rogers was
instructed to accompany him.
with sufficient force to protect him in case
Of need. A small surveying party, sent ont on
reaching the coaat, was treacherously attacked
at disadvantage. Ample opportunity was
given for explanation and apology for the
insult, and neither came. force was then
landed, aud after an arduous march over
a rugged and difficult country the
forts from which the outrage had been
committed, were CALAMITY assaulted and were
destroyed. Having thus punished the Grim
iuals and yindicated the honor of the flag, the
expedition returned finding it impractcable
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 Con-
gress may see fit to take.
Relations with Mexico and south
America.
The Republic of Mexico has not vet repealed
the very Objectionable law establishing what
is known as the Frozen Zone, the frontier of
the United States. 1t is hoped that this NAV
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 re-
Geve the government of the diff
culties experienced from these causes.
Our relations with the various republics of
Central and South America continue.
with one exception to be cordial and friendly.
recommend action by Congress regarding to
the overdue installments under the award of
the Venezula claim commission of 1866.
The internal dissensons of tins government
present no justification for the absence of eff
fort to meet their solemn treaty obligations.
The ratification of an eXtradition treaty with
Nicaragua has been exchanged.
Emnncf patton in Brazil.
1t is subject for congratulation that the
great Empire of Brazil has taken the initiatory
steps toward the abolition of slavery. Our
relations with that empire. always cordial,
Will naturally be more so by this act. 1t is not
too much to hope that the government of Bra
I'll may hereafter find il for its interest, as
well as ntrinscally right to advance toward
entire emancipation more rapidly than the
present act contemplates. Its true prosperity
and greatness as a nation are to be found in
the elevation and education of its laborers.
slavery in Spanish Colonies.
1t is subject Of regret that the
reforms in this direction, which were volun-
tarily promised by the statesmen of Spain,
have not been carried ont in its West Indian
colonies. The laws and regulations for the
apparent abolition Of slavery in Cuba and
Porto Rico have left the laborers in bondage
With DO hope of release until their lives be-
come a burden to their employers.
Americans Owning slaves.
/ desire to direct your attention to the fact |
that the citizens of the United States are
l.. L.