Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-12-13
has received the commendation of the

| Germany continues to manifest q
friendly feeling toward the United
States and desire to harmonize with
the moderate and just policy which
this government maintains in its re-
lations with the Asiatic powers, as
well as with the South Am erican re-
I publics. l have given assurances that
the friendly feelings of that govern
ment are fully shared by the people
of the United States.
The ratification of the consular and
naturalization convention with the
Austro Hungarian Empire has been
exchanged. have been officially in-
formed of the annexation of the
States of the Church to the Kingdom
of Italy, and the removal of the cap
tai of that kingdom to Rome, and in
conformity with the established poll
cy of the United States have recog-
nized this change. The ratification
of the new treaty of commerce be-
tween the United States and Italy has
been exchanged.
The two powers have agreed on this
/ treaty that private property at sea
shall be respected during a war be-
tween the two powers. The United
States have spared no opportunity of
Incorporating this rule into the obi
cations of nations.
The forty-frst congress at its third
session made an appropriation for an
organization Of mixed commission
for adjusting upon the claims of citi-
liens of the United States against
Spain, growing out of the insurrection
of Cuba. That commission has since
been organized. / transmit herewith
the correspondence relating to its for
nation and its Jurisdiction. 1t is to be
hoped this commission will afford the
complainants a complete remedy for
their injuries.
1t has been made the agreeable du-
ty of the United States to preside over
conference at Washington between
the plenipotentiary of Spain and the
allied South American republics,
which has resulted in an arlnistice,
with the reasonable assurance Of
permanent peace The intimate
friendly relations which have so long
existed between the United States and
Russia continue undisturbed. The
visit of the third son of The emperor
is proof that there is no desire on the
part of his government to diminish
the cordiality of these relations. The
hospitable reception which has been
given to the grand duke is proof that
on our part we share the wishes Of that
government.
The inexcusable course of the
Russian minister at Washington, rem
dered it necessary to ask his recall,
and to decline to longer receive that
functionary as diplomatic represen-
tatives. 1t was impossible with self
respect or with a just regard to the
dignity of the country, to permit MIR.
Catacazy to continue to hold inter-
course with this government after his
personal abuse Of government Off
cial, and during his persistent inter-
ference, through various means, with
the relations between the United
States and other powers. In accord
ance with my wishes this government
has been relieved of further inter-
course with Mr. Catacazy, and the
management of the imperial legation
has passed into the hands of gen.
tleman entirely unobjectional. With
Japan we continue to maintain inti-
mate relations. The cabinet of the
Mikado has, since the close of the last
session of congress, selected citizens
of the United States to serve in Of
fees Of importance in several depart
ments of the government. | have
reason to think that the selection is
due to an appreciation of the disin-
terestedness of the policy which the
United States has pursued toward ia
pan.
1t is our desire to continue this dis
interestedness and just policy with
China and Japan. The correspon-
dence transmitted herewith shows
there is no disposition on the part of
this governmel to swerve from its
established course. Prompted by a
desire to put an end to barbarous
treatment of our shipwrecked sailors
on the Corean coast | instructed our
minister at Pekin to endeavor to con-
clude Il convention with Corea for Sc
curing the safety and humane treat
ment of such mariners. Admiral
Rodgers was instructed to accompa-
nv him with sufficient force to pro-
tect him in case of need. A small
surveying party sent out, on reaching
the cost, was treacherously attacked
at disadvantage; ample opportuni-
ty was given for explanation and
apology for the insult neither came /;
force then landed after an arduous
march over ragged and difficult
country. The forts from which the
outrages were committed were raduc-
ed by the gallant assault and were de-
stroyed. Having thus punished GRIM
inals and having vindicated the hon
or of the flag the expedition returned,
finding it impossible under the cir
cumstancessfo conclude the. desired
convention. respectfully refer to
the correspondence relating thereto
herewith submitted, and leave the
subject for such action as congress
may see fit to take. The republic of
Mexico has not yet repealed the very
obiectional laws establishing what is
known as the "Free Zone" on the
frontiers of the United States. 1t is
hoped that this may yet be done, and
also that more stringent measures
may be taken by that republic for re-
straining lawless persons on its from
tiers. l hope that Mexico by its own
action will soon relieve this govern
ment of the difficulties experienced
from these causes. Our relations
u ra,t,o1