The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-12-16

WASaINGIoS, Dec, A.-Ihe following is the Prest-
dents message delivered to Congress to-day, at
noon
To the Senate ard House Of Representatives.:
In addressing my third annual message to the
lav-makiug branch of the Government it is graft
fying be able to state that during the past year
success has generally attended the efforts to execute
all the laws found upon the statute books. The
policy has been not to enquire into the wisdom of
laws already enacted, but to learn their special in
terest aud enforce them accordingly.
The past year has, under wise Providence, been
one of general prosperity to the nation. IL has,
however, been attended with more than the usual
chastisements in loss of life and property by storm
and fire. These disasters have served to call forth
the best elements of human nature i'll our country,
and to develop friendship for the part of
foreign nations, which goes far towards alternating
| the distress occasioned by the calamites. The
benevolent who have so generously shared their
| means with the victims of these nlisfortuhes viii
performed a noble act, and in receiving the CRATE
| fui thanks of the men, women and children whose
sufferings they have relieved.
Foreign Relations.
The relations of the United States with foreign
powers continue to be friendly. The year has been
| an eventful one in witnessing two great nations
speaking one language, and in one lineage, settling
by peaceful arbitration, disputes OF long standing
and liable at any time to bring these nations into
| bloodshed an a state of conflict.
An example has thus been set, which, If successful
in its final ISSUE may be followed by other civilized
nations and be the final means of returning to pro-
ductive industry III Hons of men maintained to set
| sword.
The Washington Treaty.
| transmit herewith copy of the treaty alluded
to, which has been concluded since the djournment
of Congress with Her Britannia Majesty, and copy
of the protocols of the conferences of the Commits
sioners 10y whom it was negotiated.
The treaty provides methods for adjusting the
| questions pending between the two nations Vari-
Gus questions 10 he adjusted by arbi ration. /
recommend to Congress- at an early day, to make the
necessary provisions for the tribunal at Geneva, and
for the several commissioners the part of the part
of the United States called for By the treaty His
Majesty the King Italy, the President of the Swiss
Confederation, and His Majesty, the Emperor Of
Brazil, have each consented, on the joint request of
the two powers, TO name arbitrator for the
tribunal at Geneva.
l have caused nv thanks to be suitably expressed
for the readiness with which the joint request has
been complied with by the appointment of gentle
men of eniGence and learning to those important
positions His Majesty, the Emperor of Germany.
has been pleased to comply with tire Joint request of
the t"0 governments, and has consented to act the
arbitrator OF the disputed Costar boundary between
the United States and Great Britain.
The controlling parties in the treaty have under
taken to regard as settled, between themselves Ger
tain principles OF public I1w for which the United
States have commended from the commencement of
their history. They have also agreed to bring these
principles to the knowledge OF other maraine pow
ers, and 10 invite them TO accede TO them. Negota-
tons going on as to the form OF the note by
which the invitation is to be extended to the
powers,
recommend the legislation necessary on the mart
the United States to bring into operation ati-
cles in the treaty relating to the fIhertes and to the
other matters touching the relations of the United
States towards the British American possessions TO
become operative as soon as che proper legislation
shall be had the part of Great Britain and its
possessions. It is much to be desired that this legs-
latlon may become cooperative before the fisher
men Of the United States begin to make their prepa-
ratiOns for the coming season.
have addressed communication, Of which
copy is herewith transmitted, to the governors of
| New DIRK, Pennsylvania, Ohio, indiana Michigan
Illinois and Wisconsin, Urging upon the governors
II those states, respectively the necessity Of &C
tyity on their part 10 carry into effect the object
OF the article of the treaty, which conemplates the
canals either side, connected with the naviga-
ton Of the lakes and rivers, forming the boundary
! in terms of equity, by the inhabitan = of both
countries and it is hoped that the importance of
the object. and the benefits 10 flow therafrnr,n will
secure the speedy approval OF the legislatures of
the states concerned.
Tse Eorthvyestesm boundary.
renew the recommendation for an appropriation
for determining the true position OF the 4Sth parallel
OF latitude where ii forms the boundary between
the United States and the British North American
possessions, between the Lake of the Woods and the
summit o! the Rocky Mountains. The early action
of Congress on the recommendation named woi,Id
put in the power OF the War Department to place q
force III the field during the next summer.
Protection OF Germans in Paris.
The resumption Of diplomatic relations between
France and Germany have enabled me to give drec-
tioDs for the withdrawal Of the protection afforded
to Germans in Franch by the diplomatic and cy1nsl,-
lar representatives of the United States IN that corn-
try. It is just to add that the delicate duty of this
protection has been performed by the minister and
consulate at Paris and the various consus in France
under the supervision Of the latter with great kind
ness as well as with prudence and tact. Their
course has received the commentator Of the Ger
man government, and has wounded no susceptibility
OF the French. The government of the Empire of
Germany continues to manifest friendly feeling
towards the United States, aud desire to h9rn;z ~
with the moderate and just policy which this gov
eminent maintains in its relations with the hs.at ,
powers well with the South American, Eepilb-
I he
of that Government are fully shared by the United
States.
Relations with Aus1ria.
The ratification OF the consular and naturalization
connection with the Austro-Hungarian Empire has
been changed.
! Italian Unit
have been officially informed of the anne Ration
OF the States of the Church In the KINGDOM III Ia1,
and the removal of the capital OF that Kingdom to
| Rome IN conformation with the established policy
OF the United states, have recognized this change
Treaty ofcoissmerce with Italy.
| The Publications of the treaty Of commerce
between the United States and Italy have been ex-
changed. The two powers have agreed in their
treaty that property at shall be exempt from car
ture IN case of war between the two powers Tie
United States have spared no opportunity of incor-
poratng this rule into the obligations Of nations,
American Claims Against spain.
! Inc Forty-hrst Congress, al its second session.
made an appropriation for the organization of a
mixed commission for advocating unon the claims of
| citizens of the United States against Spain growing
| out of the instruction in Cable. That commission
has since bean organized. transmit copy of tbe
| correspondence relating to its formation and its
jurisdiction. 1t IS to be hoped that this commission
VIII afford the claimants complete remedy for their
! injuries.
! 1t has been made the agreeable duty of the United
/ States to preside p conference at Washn pfGn
between the plenipo:entary of gpan and the allied
South American republics which has resulted in nm
armistice, with the reasonable assurance of perna-
nent peace.
Relations with RUSSIA
| The ultimate friendly relations which have 20
ING existed between the United States and Russia
continues nndsturhed. The visit Of the third son
81 the Emperor r proof that there is no desire on
inc part OF his government 70 diminish the c0rdi-
atty OF those relations. The h0spitabIe receDtion
which has been given to the Grand Duke il n nroof
! tiat on our side we share the wishes of that gov
/ eminent
/ The inexcusabe course of the Russian Minister
at Washington rendered it necessary To ask his re-
cl, and to decline longer to receive that
as diplomatic representative. 1t was impossible
"ltn l1st regard Tor the dignity of the country 10
permit Mr.. CatacaZy TO continue hold nervia1rs
Win thus government after his abuse of government
ohcers, and during his persistent interference
lnfpo9n various means, with the relations between
lue United States and other powers. In accordance
WIN my wishes, our government has been relieved
OF further intercourse with NJ. Catlcazy and tho
the management Of the affairs OF the imneria ,eg,
ton has passed into the hands of gentleman 81
tlrely unohieciionable.
Relations v, iGh Japan.
With Japan we continue to maintain intimate reIa-
tons. The cabinet of the NIikado has Stree tho
cOse Of the last session of Congress selected tizr
81 the United States TO in offices OF irnporta-t
departments Of the government. '--'
nave reason to think that this selection is due IN
an appreciation Of the observation-disclosures of the noIc
which the United States have pursued toward Jsran
1t Is desire TO continue % maintain tbs dish
tereSted aud Just policy with China well rs japan