Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1872-12-11

conducted the case and prepared the
statement on the part OF the United
States with the ability tlsae his past
service justified the public ~ expect
ing at his.hands as a mcmoer OF the
cabinet ut the date of tile treaty
which has given rise to fhis discus
sion between the two governments.
As the minister to Great Britain
when the construction now pro-
nounced unfoundcd was first advan-
ced, and Us the agent and the repre-
sentative of the government to pre-
sent the case and to receive the award
he has been associated with the ques-
ton in all o: its phases, ana In every
stage has manifested a patriotic zeal
aud earncstuess in the maintenance
of the claim of the United States. He
is entitled to much credit for the suc-
cess which has attended the submis-
sion. After patient investigation
Of the case, and of the statements Of
each party, his majesty the emperor.
OH the 21st day Of October last, signcd
his award in writing, decreasing that
the claim of the government of the
United States that the boun-
Diary line between the territories of
her Britanic majesty and the Cnited
States, should be drawn tssrough the
Haro channel, is NEST in accordance
with the true Interpretation OF the
treaty concluded OH the 18th of June,
1876, between tho agents Of her Bri.
tanic majesty and of the United
States. Copies Of the case presented
on behalf of each government, aud
Of the statement in reply of
each, and translation Of the award,
are transmitted herewith. This
award confirms the united States in
their claim III the important archi-
pelago of islands lying between the
continent and VancUuver's island,
which for twenty-siX years since the
ratification OF the treaty Great Brit
ain has contested and leaves us, for the
first time in the history OF the United
| States as a nation, without o question
of disputed boundary between our
Territory and the possessions Of Great
Britain OH this continent.
1t is a grateful duty to acknowl-
edge the prompt, spontaneous action
of her majesty's government in CIV
ing effect to the award. In anticipa-
tion of any request from this govern
ment and before the reception in the
United States Of the award signed by
the emperor, her majesty had given
instructions for the removal of her
troops which had been stationed
there, and for the cessation of all ex.
ercise or claim of fjurisdiction.s so Us to
leave the United States in exclusive
possession Of the lately disputed ter
ritory. l am grateful to be able 10
announce that the orders for the re-
moval of the troops have been cxccu-
ted, and the military joint occupa-
ton OF San Juan has ceased. The
islands arc now in the exclusive poss.
cssion OF the United States.
| DIFFERENTIATION. OF BOUNDARY.
1t now becomes NECESSARY to COM
plctc the survey AMI determination
of that portion of the boundary line
through the llaro channel, upon
which the commission which deter
mined the remaining part OF the line
were unable to agree. recommend
the appointment of commission to
act Jointly with one which may be
named by her majesty for that pur-
pose. Experience of the difficulties
,atteniiuw the determination of our
admitted line of boundary, after the
occupation of the territory aud its
settlement by those owing allegi.
ance to the respective governments.
points to the Importance OF estab-
iisIliug, by natural objects or other
monuments, the actual line between
the territory acquired by purchase
from Russia and tho adjoining pos
sessions of the Britannia majesty
The region is now so sparsely occu'
, pied that no conflicting interests o1
J individuals or of jurisdiction arc
likely to interfere to the delay OF
} embarrassment of the actual location
, of the line. If deferred until popu
, lation shall enter and occupy tho
: territory, some trivial contest o.
/ neighbors may again array the two
governments in antagonism. There
, fore recommend the appointment O.
: commission to act jointly with ont
: that may oe appointed OIL the par
of Great Britain to determine th'
r line between our territory of Alas
+ ka and the coterminus possessions o
e Great Britain.
LEGISLATION TO CONCLUDE TIL
.. TREATY OBJECTS.
In nv last annual message recon
= mcnded the legislation necessary OF
2 the part of the United States t.
e bring into operation the articles o
: the treaty Of Washington of May
: 1871, relating to the fisheries and t
1 other matters touching the relation
9 of the United States toward til
S British North American possessions
to become operative 80 soon rs I'll
4 proper legislation should be had o.
Y The part Of Great Britain and he
t possessions.
i That legislation on the part q
4 Great Britain and its possessions ha
: not then been had, and during til
T. session of congress = question wa
4 raised, which for the time raised
v doubt whether any action by congress
!. in the direction indicated would be
h come important. This question ha
IS since been disposed of, aud have IT
ccived notice that the imperial paI
!. lament aud the legislature Of th
v provincial government Lave passe
:. laws to carry the provisions of til
+. treaty OH the matters referred to IL
c to operation. l therefore recon
10 mend your early adoption Of the Ice
rs islatien in the same direction nece
Re sary OH the part of this govcrnmen
l. JOINT BOUNDARY COMMISSION.
e The Joint commission for dcte
y miuing the boundary line betwee
IL the United States and the Britis
e. possessions between the Lake of Il
IN Woods and the Rocky mountains Il,
e. organized and entered upon its wor
t 1t is desirable that the force be II
ie creased, in order that the completio
t. of the survey and determination
c the lire may be the sooner attaine
of To this cnd 1 recommend asuthcleI
y, appropriation be made.
!. PEACEFUL FOREIGN RELATIONS.
70 With France. our earliest all
,o Russia, the constant anu steaC
~ friend Of the United States, &c
" many, with whose government al
people We have SO many cases
ot friendship and 50 many common syT
of pathies, and the otber powers OF +
at rope, our relations are maintained {
pr the most friendly terms.
in TREATIES SINCE THE LAST sEssIo
g. Since my last message the cxchani
u has been made of the Publications
'r q treaty with the Austro-lungar
al empire relating to naturaiizatio
II also OF u treaty with the Germ:
empire respecting consuis ana trat
of marks; also of a treaty with Swed'
e. and Norway relating to naturaiiz
UUs L..