The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1871-12-14

JnC IlIeA states 10 preside OVER Il colt
ference at Washington between the pleni-
potentiary of Spain and the allied South
American republics, winch has resulted in
an armistice, with the reasonable assurance
of a 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 q proof that there is no desire on the
part of his government to diminish the
cordiality Of those relations. The hospita-
bic reception which has been given to the
Grand Duke is proof that on our side
we share the wishes of that government.
The inexcusable course of the Russian
Minister at Washington rendered it neces-
sary to ask his recall, and 70 decline
longer to receive that functionary as a dip
lomatic representative. 1t was impossible,
with just regard for the dignity Of the coun-
tryto permit Mr.. Catacazyto continue to hold
interviews with this government after his
abuse Of government officers, and during
his persistent interference, through various
means, with the relations between the
United States and other powers. IN ac-
cordance with nay wishes, our government
has been relieved of further intercourse
with NJ Catacazy and the management
of the affairs of the imperial legation has
passed into the hands Of gentleman en-
tirely unobiectionable.
RELATIONS WITH JAPAN.
With Japan we continue to maintain
intimate relations. The cabinet of the Mi
kado has, since the close of the last session
Of Congress, selected citizenc Of the United
States to serve in Offices of important de-
partments of the government.
| have reason to think that this selection
is due to an appreciation Of the dlsinterest-
edness of the policy which the United States
have pursued towards Japan. 1t Is our
desire to continue to maintain this disinter,
ested and just policy with China as well as
Japan.
THE COREAN TROUBLES.
The correspondence transmitted here.
with shows that there is no disposition on
the part Of this government to swerye from
its established course, prompted by de-
sire to put an end TO the barbarous treat
meat Of our shipwrccked sailors on the
COrean coast.
| instructed our Minister at Pckin to en-
dcayor 10 conclude a convention with Corea
for securing the safety and humane treat
mcnt Of such mariners. Admiral Rodger.
was instructed to accompany him with
sufficient force to protect him in case O
need. Il small surveying party, sent ou
on reaching the coast, was trcacherously
attacked at a disadvantage. Ample op
portunity was given for explanation anC
apology for the insult, and neither came
\ force was then landed, and after an ar
duous march over a rugged and difficult
country, the forts from which the outrage
had been committed, were calamity as
saultcd and were DESTROYED. Having thu,
punished the criminals and indicated thu
honor of the flag, the expedition returned
finding it impracticable under the crcum
stances to constitute the desired conyen
ton. | respectfully offer the correspond
ence relating thereto Herewith submitted
and leave the subject for such action a
Congress may ste tit to take.
RELATIONS WITH MEXICO AND SOUTH
AMERICA.
The Republic Of Mexico has not yet re
pealal the very Objectionable law estab
fishing what is known rs the Frozen Zone
the frontier Of the United States. 1t i:
hoped that this may yet be done, also tina
more stringent measures may be taken by
that republic for restraining lawless per
sons on the frontier. | hope that Mexico
by its own action, will soon relieve the
government of the difficulties experienced
from these causes. Our relations with tn,
various republics Of Central and Soutl
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be cordial and friendly. ! recommend &C
ton by Congress regarding to the overdue
iustallments under the award Of the Nenc
zula claim commission of lS66.
The internal dissensions Of this govern
mcnt present no justification for the alb
sence Of effort to meet their solemn treat,
obligations. The ratification Of an extra
diti0l. treaty with Nicaragua has been cx
changed.
EMANCIPATION IN BRAZIL.
1t is subject for congratulation tia
the great Empire Of Brazil has taken tho
initiatory steps toward the abolition O
slavery Our relations with that empire
always cordial, will naturally be more 81
BY this act. 1t Is not too much to hope
that the government Of Brazil may hereaf
ter find it for its interest, as well rs intrin
sicallv right, to advance toward entire EN-
ancipation more rapidly than the present
act contemplates. Its true prosperity am,
greatness as nation are to be found il
the elevation and education of its labororS
SLAVERY IN SPANISH COLONIES.
1t is subject Of regret that the reform,
in THIS direction, which were voluntarily
promised 10y the statesmen of Spain, have
not been carried ont i'll its West Indian
colonies. The laws and regulations fol
the apparent abolition of slavery in Cub
and Porto Rico have left the laborcrs il
bondage with no hope Of release until then
lives become burden 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 spe
cics Of property, forbidden by the funda
mental law of their alleged country.
recommend to Congress to provide by
stringent legislation, suitable remedy
against the holding, owning or dealing il
slaves, or being interested in slave proper
tv on foreign lands, either as ownerS
hirers, or mortSagers of the United States
CUBA.
1t Is to be regretted that the disturbance
in the island OF Cuba continues to be a
source Of annoyance and of anxiety. The
existence of a protracted struggle in
such close proximity to our own country,
without apparent prospect Of an early ter
mination, cannot be other than an object
OF concern TO a people who, while abstain
ing from interference in the affairs Of other
powers, naturally desire to see every coun-
try in the undistWbed enjoyment of liberty
and the blessings of free Institutions.
Our naval commanders in Cuban waters
have been instructed, in ease it should be-
come necessary, to spare no effort to pro-
tcct the lives and property Of bona fde
American citizens and TO maintain the
dignity Of the flag. Ii is hoped that all
pending questions with Spain, growing
odt Of the affairs in Cuba, may be adjust
Ell in the spirit of peace and concord which
has hitherto guided the two powers in their
treatment of such questions.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH CHINA AND
JAPAN.
To give Importance and to add to the eff
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