, 1872-12-03

| 1nat an aoequate aPprop11atoo 10 maue 1or tne
| purpose.
70 further aid American exhibitors at the Vi
emma Exposition, would recommend, in addi-
ton to an appropriation Of money, that the Sec
retnry Of the Navy be authorized to ft up two
% ants zsSss cities and fanRGs os TN
| most convenient port to Vienna, and back5 their
| articles for exhibition.
| OUR RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.
Since your last session, the President Of the
Me1lcan Repubic, distinguished by his high
character and his services to his country, has
! died His temporary successor has now BEEN
| elected with unanimity by the peoples rroof
Of confidence on their part in his patriotism and
| wisdom which, it is believed, will be confirmed
| by the results OF his Administration
It is particularly desirable that nothing should
be left undone by the Government Of either
Republic to strengthen their relations as neigh
bors and friends
tits much to be regretted that many lawless acta
continue to disturb the quiet of the settlements:
on the border between our Territory and that Of
Mexico, and that complaints Of wrong to Ame1l-
can citizens in various parts of the country are
made. The revolutionary condition in which the
neighboring Republic has 80 long been involved,
has in some degree contributed to this disturb
ance. It is to BE- hoped that with moro settled
rule Of order throughout the Republic, which
may be expected from the present Government,
the acts OF which just complaint is made will
cease.
The proceedings Of the Commission under the
Convention with Mexico OF the 4th Of July, 1868,
On the subject Of claims, have unfortunately
fhstsa of zxeR 09asase f'F bsas
been taken by the two Governments which
it is believed, will prove successful. The Com
missioners, appointed pursuant to the joint re2o-
lutlons Of Congress, OF the 7th Of May last, 20
inquire into depredations On the Texas frouti.':,
have diligently made Investigations in tnas
quarter. Their report upon the subject will be
communicated to you. Their researches were
necessarily incomplete, partly On account of the
limited appropriations made by Congress. MeNi-
CO, on the part Of that Government, has appoint
ed q similar Commission to investigate the seou--
RACES. It is not announced officially, but tho
press OF that country states that the fnlle7s
Investigation :. is Is, desired and that the
to secure that end. therefore recommend that
a special appropriation be made at the earliest
day practicable to enable the Commissioners on
the part Of the United States to return to their
labors without delay.
It is with regret that I hare again to announce
continuance Of the disturbed condition Of the
Island of Cuba. No advance toward the pacif-
cation OF the discontented portion Of the popula-
ton has been made, while the insurrection has
gained no advantages, and exhibits no more Of
the elements Of power, OF Of the prospect OF ul-
innate success. than we're exhibited year ago-
Spain, On the other hand, has not succeeded
in its repression, and the parties stand apparent
~ Id kne 5A1ll6 Ia1ak1F6 aLLlLuu6 HICu Iub4 levy
occupied for long time past. This contest has
lasted now for more than four years. We're it
seen at at a distance from QUE ueighborhood, ne
might be Indifferent to it's result, although hu-
manity could not be unmoved by mans Of it's in
cidents wherever they might occur. It is, how
ever, at our door. I cannot doubt that the con-
tinued maintenance OF slavery in Cuba is among
tho strongest Inducements to the continuance Of
the strife. terrible wrong, is the nat nal
ural Cause Of q terrible evil The
abn1itinn ~ 9t4yarr md tha 1ptFo3uctinrk
Of other reforms in the administration Of th9
Government in Cuba could not fail to advance
the restoration Of peace and order. It is espe-
cially to be hoped that the present liberal Gov
eminent OF Spain will voluntarily adopt this
view. The Law OF emancipation, which vas
passed more than two years since, has remained
unexecuted in the absence Of regulations for its
enforcement. It WAS but feeble step toward
emancipation, but it was the recognition Of
right and WAS hailed as such, and exhibited
Spain in harmony with the sentiments of hui
manity and Of Justice, and in sympathy With the
other powers OF the Christian and civilized
world. Within the past few weeks the regu--
lations for carrying ont the laws. OF
emancipation has been announced, giving
evidence Of the sincerity Of intentio1
Of the present Government to carry into effect
the 1aw Of 1870. have not failed to urge the
consideration Of the wisdom, the policy, and the
Justice Of a more effective system for the aboli-
ton Of the great evil, which oppressed race,
and continues bloody and destructive contest
close to our OWL border, as well as the e1pe-
diency and the justice Of conceding reforms, OF
which the propriety is not questioned. Deeply
impressed with the conviction that the continu-
ance Of slavery is one of the most active Causes
Of the continuance Of the unhappy condition in
Cuba, 7 regret to believe that citizens Of the
United states or thosH Se1aeea claiming te s be
Of what is there claimed as
property, but which is forbidden and denounced
By the laws Of the United States. They are thus,
in defiance Of the spirit Of our own laws, c:a-
tributing to the continuance OF this distressing
and sickening contest. In my last annual 1n1s-
sage referred to this subject, and again rc;-
ommend such legislation a. may be proper to d.
nounce, and, it not prevent, at least to d.scoUs-
age, American citizens from holding or dealing
in slaves.
SPAIN AND THE PACIFIC REPUBLICS.
It is gratifying to announce that the ratltic2-s
ton Of the convention concluded under the aus
pices Of this Government between SPAN On tEe
one part and the Allied Republics Of the Pacific
on the other, providing for armistice, has
been exchanged A copy Of the instrument is
herewith submitted. It is hoped that this may
be followed by permanent peace between the
same parties.
BRAZIL AND THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.
The differences which at one time threatene6
the maintenance of peace between Brazil and
the Argentine Republic, it is hoped are in the
way OF satisfactory adjustment. With these
States, as with the Republics of Central and
South America, We continue to maintain the
most friendly relations.
THE VENEZUELA CLAIMS.
It is with regret, however, announce that the
Governor OF Venezuela has made nofurther pay
tion OF the 25th Of April, 1856. That Republic IL
understood to be now almost, If not quite, tran
quilted. It is hoped, therefore, that
it will lose no time in providing
for the unpaid balance OF its debt to
mi inriaa In ifn cjfizenR nv the Venezuelan Au-