The Hawaiian gazette., 1871-01-04
THE MASSACRE IN CHINA.


The massacre of French and Prussan residents at
Tientsn under circumstances Of great barbariy,
supposed b. some TO have been pFemediiaied and
10 indicate purpose am0ng the populace to exter-
inmate foreigners in TIE Chinese Empire The evil
deuce fails TO establish such a supposition but
shows completely between the local authorities
and the mob. The Government al Pekin, however,
seems have been disposed fulfill it's treaty Obi-
gallons far as il able TO do Unfortunately
the news Of tine OetTeen the German States and
France reached China soon after The massacre. 1t
would appear tist the popular mind became pos
sessed With the idea that this contest, extending to
Chinese waters, would neutralize the Chrisiiin in
1uenCe and power and fbat the time was coming
wien the supersliiious might expe all foreign
ers aud restore Mandarin influence. Anticipating
trouble from this csuse. invited France and Norh
Germany 10 make authorized suspension Of hos
iliiies east where they were temporarily suspended
~ act o. The commanders, and TO act together for
the future protection in China Of the lives and prop
eriy Of Americans and Europeans.
TIE ALABAMA CLAIMS
regret 10 say no conclusion has been reached for
the adjustment Of the claims against Great Britain
growing out Of the course adopted by that Govern
meni during the Rebellion The Cabinet Of London,
50 tar its views have been expressed, does not
appear 10 be willing TO concede that Her Mejestyis
Government guilty Of negligence, or did or per.
miied any act during the war, by which the United
States hss just cause ri complaint. Our irm and
unalterBble convictions directly the reverse.
therefore recommend TO Congress to authorize the
appointment of Commissioners TO take proof Of the
amounts and the oxnership Of vessels and their
claims. and that authority be given for settlement
Of these claims by the United States, that the
Government shall have the ownership Of the private
claims well The responsible control Of ail de-
rnsnds against Gr,st Britain Whenever Her Na-
je-fys Government shall entertain desire for inil
and fTirndlr adjustment Of these Claims the United
States will enter upon their consideration with
earnest desire for conclusion consistent with the
honor and dignity u both nations.
CANADA AsD OUR FIsHERxES
The course pursued By the Cansdlzn authorities
towards the fishermen Of the United States during
the past season, has not been marked by friendly
ferIing b. the first article Of the ConFeufiou Of
ISIS, between Great Britain and the United States
il .as agreed that the Inhabitants Of the United
STATES should have forever in common with British
subjects, the right Of taking ish n certain waierB
not included IN The limits named in the ConFeufion
within three miles Of ports The British coast Il
has been the custom for many years to give iBtrud
ing fishermen from the United States q reasonabIe
warning OF the technical rights Of Great Brifsin.
The lmperisl Government Is understood 10 have
delegated the whole or sbsre Of IFS jurisdieion or
control Of these irsbore grounds 70 the Colonial
authority known ss The Dominion Of Canada, and
this same Independent, bat irresponsible agent. has
exercised lie delegated powers in unlriendiy way.
Vessels baye been seized. without notice or warning
in Fiolzfion of the custom previously prevailing and
have BEEN taken into Colonial porfE their voyages
broken mp. a1d the vessels condemned There i
70 believe that this unfrendly treatment
designed TO tear barshiy the United States, With
siew 10 political effect upon this Government
The Stafnfes Of the Dominion 0f Canada become
still broader and ufenable in their jErisdic-
fion Over vessels Of the ed szfes they authorize
officers persons to bring vessels horerfng wifhfu
three arine miies ef any Of the eosss, ba5s creeks
Or baFoe u fCanada into pof, 70 search tbe cargo,
and yoysge, and 10 Inaief upon him flie levy u :
peeaniar5 peaaifT. II answers are not gwen ard II
such yess<I Is found preparing 70 1sil within three
marine leagues q any sneh coasts, bays creeks o.