The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1871-12-14

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IN MONT An "A TEE
been officially informed of the annexation of
the States of the Church 10 the Kingdom OF
Italy, and the removal of the Capital Of that
kingdom to Rome. IN conformity with the
established policy Of the United States have
recognized this change. 81
The ratification OF the new treaty Of COM
merce between the United States and Italy,
has 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
has spared no opportunity Of incorporating
this rule into the obligations Of nations.
OUR CLAIMS AGAINST SPAIN.
The Forty-first Congress Of the United
States, at its third session, made an appropri-
alton for the organization Of mixed COM
mission to adjudicate upon the claims Of cit
lzens Of the United State nst Spain,
growing out of the MsulrecIIl IL Cuba.
That commission has siIce bea anized.
i transmit herewith the relat-
ing to Its Formation and its jurisdiction. 1t
is to be hoped that this commission viii afford
the claimants a complete remedy for their in
juries. It has been made the agreeable duty
of the United States to preside over confer
ence at Washington, between the Plenipoten-
tiaries Of Spain and the allied South Ameri-
can Republics, which has resulted in an ar
naistice, with reasonable assurance Of per-
manent peace.
OUR RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA.
The intimate friendly relations which have
SO Tong 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 cordiality Of these rela-
tions. The hospitab1e reception which has
been given to the Grand Duke is proof that
on our side we share the wishes of that Gov
ernment. The inexcusable course of the Rus
sian Minister at Washington, rendered it
necessary to ask his recall, and to decline to
longer receive that functionary as q diplo-
matte representative. It was impossible, with
self respect. or with a just regard for the dig
nifty of the country, to permit Mr.. Catacazy
to continue to hold interviews with this Gov
ernment, after his abuse of Government Off
'eials, and during his persistent interference,
through various means, with the relations be-
tween the United States and other powers.
In accordance with my wishes, our Govern
ment has been relieved of further Intercourse
with Mr.. Catacazy, and the management OF
the affairs Of the Imperial Nation has passed
into the hands of gentleman entirely unob-
jectionable.
OUR RELATIONS WITH CHINA AND JAPAN.
With Japan we continne to maintain inti-
mate relations. The cabinet of the Mikado
has. since the close ot the last session of Com
gress, selected citizens of the Uunited States
to serve in offices of importance inseveral de-
partments of Government. / have reason to
think that this selection is due to an apprecI-
alton of the disinterestedness of the policy
which the United States has pursued toward
japan. 1t is our desire to continue to main-
tain this disinterested and just policy with
China as well as Japan. The correspondence
transmitted herewith shows that there is no
disposition on the part of this Government to
swerye from its established course. Prompt
ed by desire to put an end to the barbarlous
treatment of our shipwrecked sailors on the
sCorean coast, | Instructed our Minister at
Pek;n to eEdeavor to conclude a convention
with Corea, for securing the safety and hui
name treatment of such marines. Admiral
Rogers was instructed to accompany him
with sufficient force to protect him in case
of need. a small surveying party, on reach-
ing the coast, was treacherously attacked at
a disadvantage Ample opportunity was
given for All explanation and apology for the
insult: but neither came, and force was then
landed, and after an arduous march over
rugged and difficult country. the force from
which the ontrages had been committed were
gallantly assaulted, and were destroyed.
Having thus punished the criminals, and
having vindicated the honor OF the flag, the
expedition returned. Finding i impracticalb'iEe "
under the circumstances, to conclude the de-
sired convention, respectfully refer to the
correspondence relating thereto hereWlth rel w
submitted, and leave the subject for such ac-
ton as Congress may see fit to take.
0 THE FREE ZONE.
The Republic of Mexico has not yet re-
called the very objectionable laws establish.
ing what is known as the Free Zone, on the
frontier of the United States. II is hoped
that this may yeti done. and also that strln-
gent measures may be taken by that Republic
restraining lawless persons on its frontier. !
hone that Mexico, by its own action lt'I VIII
soon relieve this Government OF the dl1lcul-
ties experienced from these causes.
SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS.
Our relations with the various republics OF
the continent of South America continue,
with one exception, to be cordial and
friendly. 8EsA sses
RECOMMEND some action by Congress re-
aartling tile overdue installnients, under the
awards of the venezuela Claims Commission
of 1866. The internal dissension Of that gov
ernment present no justiiicatlons for the
absence Of effort to meet their solemn treaty
obligations. The ratification Of all extradl-
lion treaties with Nicaraugua has been ex-
changed.
H ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN BRAZIL.
It's subject of congratulation that the
great Empire Of Brazil has taken the inltla-
tnru sfan toward The abolition of slavery.