Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-12-08

mend some action, by Congress, regarding tGe
overdue instalments, under the s~ards o. .ue
Venezuela claims commission, Of 1865. Inc in-
ternal dissensions Of this government Pfe'en.
10 justification for the absence OF effort 10 'ne'i
their solemn treaty obligations
The ratification Of the Extradition IreaV
with Nicaragua has been exchanged. II Is
subject for coDgratulstion that the great Empire
Of Brazil nss taken the initistcry steps toward
the abolition Of slavery. Our relations with
that empire, always cordial, will naturally be
made more so by this act 1t i not too much
to hope that the government Of Brazil may
hereafter find it for its interest we'll as intsin
sjcsllv right to advance towards entire enanci-
patton more rapidly than the present set con-
templates. The true prosperity and greatness Of
A nation is to be found in the elevation and edu-
cation Of its laborers Ii is subject for regret
that the reforms in this direction which were
voluntarily promized by the Statesmen Of SPAN,
have not been carried out in its West India colo
MES. The laws and regulations for the sppa-
rent abolition Of slavery in Cuba anu fOrto
I Rico leave most Of the lah0rers in bondage with
no hope of release until their lives become
| burden to their employers. | desire to direct
your attention 10 the fact that citizens OF
I the United States. or persons claiming 70 be clti-
| zens of the United States, are large holders IN
foreign lands of this species Of property i5roii-
/ den BY the fundamental law Of their alleged
/ country. ! recommend to Congress 10 provide.
I by stringent Legislation, suitable remedy
against the holding, owning OF or dealing IN
/ slaves or being interested in slave property IN
| FOREIGN lsnds, either as owners. hirers or mort
| oayees. bv the citizens Of the United State. il
Is 10 be regretted that the disturbed condition Of
| the Island Of Cuba continues to be q source Of
ANNOYANCE and Of anxiety. The existence Of
/ protrscted struggle in such a close proximity 10
/ our own territory, without apparent prospects
/ Of an early termination, cannot be other th2n an
[ object Of concern 10 = people who, while aoaiain-
ipg from interfering in the affairs Of other pow
ers, naturally desire to see every other country
/ in the urdisturbed enjoyment Of peace, loeriy
sui the blessings Of free institutions Our
naval commanders in Cu5sn waters hsve been
| instructed. in case it should become necessary
/ to fpAre 10 effort to protect the lives anu pro
perty Of bo1s fde American citizens, ana to
/ meiniain the dignity Of the Gag IL j. L1ncd
that ali pending questions with Sp2iu growing
out o. the sfairs IN Cuba, may Be ADJUSTED IA
/ the spirit Of peace and Cancellation which has
hitherto guided he two powers 20 their uaA'-
meut o; such questions. To give importance
aud add to the ett,iency Of our lip.9m4tc res
tons With japan and China, ami % iur her sii
in retaining the good opinion OF these peope'
and to insure 20 the United STATES its share OF
F the commerce destined TO flow between these ma
tons and the balance Of the commercial wor.i,
I | earnestly recommend that az Appropriation os
made to support 81 least four American youths
in each OF those countries % s-rve a. part ci
the official fauliy Of our Ministers taer7- Oar
representatives would not even then be- placed
upon an equality with the rcpreseuHute' 9i
Grasf B-irsin AMI Of some other DOW !g. 4 ul W