The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1871-12-07

Minister at Washington rendered it ne
cessary to ask his recall, and to decline to |
longer receive that functionary as d. |
plomatic representative. 1t was impossi- |
bic with self respect, or with Just regard |
TO the dignity of the country, to permit |
NJ. Catacazy to continue to hold inter-
course with this Government, after his
personal abuse of Government officials and
during his persistent interference through
various means with the relations between
the Emitted States and other powers. In
accordance with my wishes, this Govern
ment has been relieved of further inter
course with Mr.. Catacazy, and the manage
ment Of the affaiAs of the Imperial Lega-
ton has passed into the hands of a gentle
man entirely unobjectionable.
OUR INTERCOURSE WITH JAPAN.
With Japan we continue to maintain
intimate relations. The Cabinet of the
Mikado has, since the close the last ses-
sion Of Congress, selected citizens of the
United States to serve in Offices of import
ancs in several departments of the Gov
ernment. l have reason to think that
this selection Is due to an appreciation CT
the dislnterestedness of the policy which
the United States have pursued towards
Japan. 1t is our desire 10 continue to
maintain this disinterested and just policy
with China as we'll as Japan. The cor
respondence transmitted herewith shows
that there is no disposition on the part of
this Government toswerve from its estab
lished course.
THE WAR WITH CoREA.
Prompted by desire to put an end to
the barbarous treatment of our shipwreck-
ed sailors on the Corean coast, instructed
our Minister at Peking to endeavor to con-
clude convention with Corea for securing
the safety and humane treatment 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 out, on reaching the
coast, was treacherously attacked at dis
advantage. Ample opportunity was given
for explanation and apology to the insult
Neither came. A foyce then landed, and
after an arduous march over rugged and
difficult country, the forts from which the
outrages were committed were reduced by
gallant assault, and were DESTROYED.
Having thus punished the criminals, and
having vindicated the honor of the flag,
the expedition returned, finding it lmpos-
slble under the circumstances to conclude
the desired convention. respectfully re-
fer to the correspondence relating thereto
herewith submitted, and leave the subject
for such action as Congress may see fit to
take.
THE MEXICAN FREE ZONE.
The Republic of Mexico has not repeal
ed the very Objectionable laws established
relative to what is known as the Free
Zone, on the frontier of the United States
1t is hoped that this may yet be done, and
| that more stringent measures may be
taken by the Republic forrestraining law
less persons on its frontiers. hope that
| Mexico, by its own action, will soon re-
| heve this Government of the difficulties
experienced from these causes.
the SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS.
Our relations with the various Republic.
of Central and South America continues
with one exception, to be cordial ana
| friendly. l recommend some action BY
Congress regarding the overdue install
ments under the award of the Venezuels
Claims Commission oflS66. ThS interna
dissensions of this government present NJ
justification for their absence of effort t.
meet their solemn treaty obligations. Th'
ratification of an extradition treaty witt
Nicaragua has been exchanged.
EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES IN BRAZIL.
It is subject for congratulation tha
the great Empire of Brazil has taken tht
initlatory step towards the abolition o
slavery. Our relations with that Empire
always cordial, will naturally be mad
more so by this act 1t is not too much Il
hope that the government of Brazil MAJ
hereafter find 1t for its interest, as well a
intrinsically right, to advance toward
entire emancipation more rapidly than tn
present attempt eontemplates. The tru,
prosperity and greatness of a nation is Il
be found in the elevation and education o
its laborers. 1t is q subject Tor regret tha
the reforms IN this direction which wer
voluntarily promised by the statesman O
Spain, have not been carried out in it
West India colonies. The laws and Tegu
lations for the apparent abolition of slav.
cry In Cuba and Porto Rico leave most @
the laborers in bondage with no hope c
release until their lives become burdel
to their employers.
AMERICAN CITIZENS OWNING SLAVE
ABROAD.
| desire to direct your attention to tn
fact that citizens of the United States, o
persons claiming to be citizens of th
| OAlLC0 IL
lands of this species of property, forbiddel
by fundamental law of their alleged coun
try. recommend to Congress to proYid
by stringent legislation suitable Iemed,
against the holding, owning or dealing il
slaves or being interested in slave propert,
in foreign lands, either as owners, heirs o
mortgages by citizens ofthe United States
THE CUBAN IEsURREcTIoN.
1t is to be regretted that the disturbe
condition of the Island of Cuba continue
to be a source of annoyance and of anxiety
The existence of protracte6 struggle i
such close proximity to our own territory
without apparent prospect of an earl
termination, cannot be other than an oh
ject of concern TO people who, while ab
staining from interference in the affairs G
other powers, naturally desire to see ever
country in the undistarbed enjoyment c
peace, prosperity and the blessings of fre
institutions. Our naval commanders i
Cuban waters have been instructed, il
case it should become necessary, to spar
no effort to protect the lives and propert
of bona -fde American citizens, and t
maintain the dignity of the flag. 1t i
hoped that all pending questions witt
Spain growing out of that affairs IN Cub
1 may De uJuSteu I'D the spirit OF peace an
Cancellation which has hitherto guided tn
two powers in their treatment Of sue
questions.
EDUCATION oF AMERICAN YOUTH Fol
DIPLOMATIC SERVICE IN CHINA AN.
JAPAN RECOMMENDED.
To give Importance and to add to tn
efficiency of our diplomatic relations wit
Japan and China, and to further aid in re
tanning the good opinion of these people
and to secure to the United States its shar
of the commerce destined to hOw betweel
those Rations and the balance OF the com
mercial world, l earnestly recommend tha
an appropriation be made to support q
least four American youths in each @
these countries, to serve as part of tn
official family of our ministers there. Gu
representatives would not even then b
placed upon an equality with the repre-
sentatives of Great Britain and of som
other powers. As now situated, our rep
resentatives in Japan and China have t
depsnd for interpreters and translator
upon natives OF those COUNTRIES, VIII
know our language imperfectly, or procur
for the occasion the services of employee
, in foreign business houses, or the inter