The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1871-12-07
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

+ - - 'ti' "c'ii - id+tilui!t al THESE
/ years?
PRESIDENT MESSAGE.
WASHINGTON, Dee. 4-Thc following is
the Presidents message delivered to Con
gross to-day, at noon:
70 TIE SENATE oad Noose Of RcDrcscatq-
tircS:
In addressing nT third annual message
to the iawmaking branch Of the Govern
mcnt, it is gratifying to be able to state
that during the past gear success has nnn-
/ orally attenicl the efforts to execute all
the laws found upon the statute books.
The policy has been not to inquire into
the wisdom Of Iaws already cnacte /, bat to
/ learn their special interest and enforce
them accordingly.
The past year has, under wise proyi
dcncc, been one of general prosperity 10
the nation. It has. however, been attend
ed with more than tie usual chastisemeats
IN loss Of life ard property by storm and
ire. These disasters have served to cali
forth the best clements Of human nature in
our country, and to develope a friendship
for rs on the part of foreign nations, which
goes far toward alternating the distress oc-
casloned by the calamities The bcncyo-
lent who have 50 generously shared their
means with the victims Of these misfor-
tunes VIII reap their reward in the con
seriousness Of having performed 4 noble act.
and In receiving the grateful thanks of
| men, women and children whose suffcrings
| they have relieved
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
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foreign powers continue to be friendly.
he year has been an eventful one in wit
Messing two great nations, speaking one
language, and Of one lineage. settling, BY
peaceful arbitration, disputes of long stand
ing aud liable at any time TO bring these
nations into bioolshed and state Of CON
lIct.
An example has thus been set which, If
successful IN its final issue, may be followed
by other civilized nations, ami be the final
means OF returning to productive industry
millions OF men maintained to settle the
disputes Of nations By the bayonet and
hroad-sword
THE WASHINGTON TREATY.
transmit herewith a copy OF the treaty
alluded to, which has been concluded since
the adjournment Of Congress with Her
BMrtanic Majesty, and copy of the proto-
co.'s or the conference Of the Commission
ers by whom it was negotiated
This treaty provides methods for adjust
ing the questions pending between the two
nauops. Various questions are to be adj
lusted by arbitration. | recommend to
Congress, at an early day, to make the ne
ccssaEy provisions for the tribunal at Gene
Va, and for the several commissioners on
the part of the United States called for By
the treaty. His Majesty, the King of Italy.
the President of the Swiss Confederation.
and Ills Majesty, the Emperor of Brazil.
have each consented, on the joint request
OF the two powers, to name an arbitrator
Tor the tribunal at Geneva.
have caused my thanks to be suitably
expressed for the readiness with which tho
JOINT request has been complied with by
the appointment of gentlemen of eminence
and learning to those important positions.
LIS Majesty, the Emperor of Germany, has
been pleased to comply with the Joint re-
guest 81 the two governments, and has con
scented to act rs the arbitrator of the dis
puted Costar boundary between the United
States and Great Britain.
he controlling parties in the treaty have
undertaken to regard as settled between
themselves, certain principles of public law
for which the United States have contend
Cd from the commencement of their history.
They nave also agreed to bring these prnci
pies to the knowledge of other maritime
powers and to invite them to accede 70
them. Negotiations are going on as to the
form OF the note by which the invitation is
TO be extended to the powers.
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the part OF the United States to bring into
operation the articles in the treaty RELATING
= the fisheries, and to the matters touch
ing the relations of the United States to-
ward the BRITISH American possessions, to
become operative rs soon as the proper leg
lSiation shall be had on the part of Great
iritain and us possessions. lt.is much to
he desired that this legislation may become
cooperative before the fishermen of the
United States begin to make their arrange
ments for the coming season.
] have addressed a communication. Of
which copy is herewith transmitted. 10
the Governors Of New York. PENNSYLVANIA.
Ohio, Indiana, Michigan. Illinois and Wis
cansln, urging upon The Governors Of those
states, respectively, the necessity of activi-
Y on their part TO carry into effect the
ohJecs Of the article Of the treaty, which
con;empiates the use of the canals on either
side, connected with the navigation of the
lakes and rivers, forming the boundary. in
terms of equity, by the inhabitants of both
countries; ani it is hoped that the imror-
lance Of the object, and the benefits to iiow
1herefrom will secure the speedy approval
Of the legislature of the states concerned.
TIE SOUTHWESTERN BOUNDARY.
| renew the recommendation for an an
preparation for detcrminir the true posi-
ton Of the 18th parallel OF attitude, where
il forms the boundary between the United
States and the British North American
possessions, between the Lake OF the
Woods and the summit of the Rocky
Mountains. The early action of Congress
on the recommendation named, would put
il il the power Of the War Department TO
place force in the field during the next
summer.
PROTECTION OF GERMANS IN PARIS.
The resumption of diplomatic relations
between France and Germany have enabled
me 70 give dir esions for the withdrawal
Of the protection afforded to Germans in
Franco by the diplomatic and consular rep
resentatiycs o. the United States il. that
country. 1t ) just n adj that the delicate