The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-12-05

ural objects or other monuments, The actual
line between the territory acquired py pur-
chase from Russia, and the adjoining pos
sessions of Her Britannia Majesty; IN. Inc
region is now SO sparsely occ9plG;u ud; Sad1
uals, or of Jurisdiction, are nkely 20
interfere to the delay or embarrassment OF
the actual location of the Hne Ii oeierIeu
until population shall enter and occ;upy Ine
territory, some trivial contest OF lgnpoIs
may again array the two Government IN an
tagonism. therefore recommend the ap-
pointment of Commission to act Jolhtly
with one that may be appointed on Inc part
of Great Britain, to determine the nne De-
tween our territory of Alaska and the CO.
termlnoas possessions of Great Britain.
THE FISHERIES.
In my last annual message, recommend.
ed the legislation necessary on the part OF
the articles of the Treaty Of Washington of
May, 1871, relating to the fisheries, and TO
other matters touching the relations OF the
United States toward the British North
American possessions, to become opera
tive so soon as the proper legislation
should be had on the part of Great britain
and the possessions. That leglsla-
ton on the part of Great britain
and its possessions had not then been nad,
and during the session of Congress a ques-
ton was raised, which for the time raised a
doubt wheth6r any action by Congress IN
the direction Indicated would become lmpor-
tant-a question which has since been as
posed of, and have received notice that the
Imperial Parliament and the Legislature OF
the Provincial Government have passed laws
to carry the provisions of the Treaty on the
matters referred to into operation. there
fore recommend your early adoption OF the
legislation in the same direction necessary
on the part of this Government
The Joint Commission for determining the
boundary line between the United States and
the British Possessions, between the Lake OF
ho op6 he Mountains
organized and entered upon its work. 1t is
desirable that the force be increased, in or
der that the completion of the survey and
determination of the boundary line may De
sooner attended to. To this end l recon-
mend that sufficient appropriation be
made.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
With France, our earlier ally; Russia, the
constant and steady friend of the United
States; Germany, with whose Government
and people we have SO many causes OF frleno,
ship and SO many common sympathles, ana
the other powers of Europe, our relations
are maintained on the most friendly terms.
Since my last annual message the exchange
has been made of the notifications OF treaty
with the ustroHungary Empire, relatlve
to naturalization; also, of a Treaty with Inc
German Empire respecting Consuls ana
trade marks; also of a Treaty with sweden
and Norway relative to naturahzatlon-ail
of which treaties have been duly proclaimed.
Congress, at it's last session, having made
an appropriation to defray the expenses OF
Commissioners on the part of the united
States tC the International Statistical Con
gress at st. Petersburg, the persons ap-
pointed in that character proceeded to their
destin alton, and attended the session OF the
Congress. Their report shall, in due sea-
son, be laid before you. This Congress meets
at intervals of about three years, and mas
held its sessions in several of the countries
of Europe. 1 submit to your consideration
the propriety of extending an invitation TO
the Congress to hold its next meeting IN the
United States. The Centennial Celebration
to be held in 1876 would afford an approprl-
ate occasion for such meeting. Preparations
are making for the International Exposition
to be held during the next year in Vienna on
scale of very great magnitude. Inc Ten
dency of these eXpositions is IN the dlrec-
ton of advanced civilization, and the va
ton of industry, of labor, and the increase
of human happiness, as well as OF the great
er intercourse and good will between ma
tions. AS this Exposition is to be
the first which will have been held
in Eastern Europe, it is believed
that American inventors and manufacturers
will be ready to avail themselves of the OPP
portunity for the presentation of their pro-
auctions, if encouraged by proper aid and
protection. AT the last session OF Congress
authority was given for the appointment of
one or more agents to represent this GOV
eminent at the Exposition. The authority
thus given has been exercised, but in the
absence of any appropriation there is dan
ger that the important benefits which the
Exposition offers will in large degrre be
lost to citizens of the United States. l com
mend the subject strongly to your
consideration, and recommend That
an adequate appropriation be made
American exhibitors at the Vienna EXPOSE
ton, 1 would recommend in addition to an
appropriation of money, that the Secretary
of the Navy be authorized to fit up two ma
oil 1o Eo+ hafH
tic cities and Trieste or the most convenient
port to Vienna and back, their articles for
exhibition.
MEXICO.
Since your last session the President of
the Mexican Republic, distinguished by his
high character and by his services to his
country, has died His temporary successor
has now been elected with great nninimity
by the people. A proof of confidence on
| their part in his patriotism and wisdom
which it is believed will be confirmed by the
results of his administration.
! 1t is particularly desirable that nothing
should be left undone by the Government OF
| either Republic to strengthen their relations
| as neighbors and friends. 1t is much to De
regretted that many lawless acts continue to
| disturb the quiet of the settlements on the
| border between our territory and that OF
| Mexico, and that complaints of wrong to
| country are made. The revolutionary con
dition in which the neighboring Republic
has so long been involved, has in some de
gree contributed to this disturbance.
| It is to be hoped that, with more settled
rule of order through the Republic, which
may be expected from the present Govern
ment, the acts of which just complaint is
made will cease.
| The proceedings of the Commission ndel
! the Convention with Mexico of the 4th OF
| July, 1868, on the subject of claims, have
| unfortunately been checked by an obstacle
| for the removal of which measures have beer
| taken by the two Governments, which it il
| believed will prove successful.
| The Commissioners appointed pursuant
to the joint resolutions of Congsess of the
| It'll of May last, to inquire into depredations
| on the Texas frontier, have diligently made
Investigations in that quarter. Their report
upon the subject will be communicated tC
you. Their researches were necessarily in
| complete, partly on account of the limited
| appropriation made by Congress. Mexico
| on the part of that Government, has APP
| pointed a similar Commission to investigate
these outrages.
| 1t is not announced officially, but the pres:
| of that country state that the fullest investi
| cation is desired, and that the cooperation
| of all parties concerned is invited to secure
| that end. 1 therefore recommend that
| special appropriation be made at the earliest
| day practicable, to enable the Commission
| ers on the part of the United States to re
| turn to their labors without delay.
| -.sr- CUBA.
1t is with regret that l have again to an
| nounce a continuance of the disturbed con
| dition of the Island of Cuba. No advance
| toward the pacif1cation of the disconnected
| portion of the population has been made
| while the instruction has gained no advan