The Hawaiian gazette., 1872-01-10
CLAWS AGAINST SPAIN.

! Inc fOrty-ursL congress ~ us tiiru sessiOu
made an appropriation for the organization Of Z
Mixed Commission for adjudcating upon the
claims Of the citizens of the United State;
against Spain, growing out Of the instruction il
Cuba. That Commission has since been organ
lied. transmit herewith the 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 over conference at
Washington between the Plenipotentiaries o.
Spain and the allied South American Republics
which has resulted in an armistice, with reason
able assurance of permanent peace.
TUE UNITED STATES AND RUSSIA.
The intimate friendly relations which have SO
long existed between the United States and
Russia continue undisturbed. The visit Of the
third son Of the Emperor is q proof that there is
no desire on the part Of his Government to di,
minish the cordiality OF these relations. The
hospitable reception which has been given to the
Grand Duke is proof that on our side we share
the wishes Of that Government. The inexcusable
course of the Russian Minister at Washington
rendered it necessary to ask his recall and to
decline to longer receive that functionary as a
diplomatic representative. 1t was impossible,
with selfrespect or with just regard to the dig
nifty of the country, to permit Mr. Catacazy to
continue to hold interviews with this Govern
ment, after bis abuse of Government officials,
and during his persistent interference through
various means with the relations between the
United States and other Powers. In accordance
with my wishes he has been relieved of further
intercourse with our Government, and the man
agement of the affairs of the Imperial Nation
has passed into the hands Of gentleman entirely
unObjectionable.
OUR RELATIONS WITH JAPAN AND CHINA.
With Japan we continue to maintain intimate
relations. The Cabinet of the Mikado has, since
the close Of the last session of Congress, selected
citizens OF the United States to serve in offices
of Importance in several departments of the Gov.
eminent have reason to think that this selec-
ton is due to an appreciation of the disinterest-
ness of the policy which the United States have
pursued towards Japan. 1t is our desire to con-
tinue to maintain thus disnterested aud Just
policy with China as well as Japan.
THE COREAN EXPEDITION.
The correspondence transmitted herewith shows
that there is no disposition on the part of this
Government to swerye from its established course.
Prompted by desire to put an end to the bar
oarous treatment of our shipwrecked sailors on
he Corean coast, l instructed our Minister at
Pekin TO endeavor to conclude convention with
Jorea for securing the safety and humane treat
nent Of such marnees Admiral Rogers was
to accompany him with sufficient |
orce to protect him in case of need. A small |
urveying party was sent out, and on reaching |
he coast was treacherously attacked at a disad- |
antage. Ample opportunity was given for ex-
anation and apology for the insult, but neither
anne. A force was then landed, and after an
rduous march over a rugged and difficult country,
be forts from which the outrages had been COM
lifted were CALAMITY assaulted, and were de-
troyed. Having thus punished the criminals,
nd having indicated the honor of the flag,
he expedition returned, finding it impracticable
nder the circumstances, to conclude the desired
! respectfully refer to the cor
'spOndence relating thereto, herewith submitted,
nd leave the subject for such action as Congress
ay see fit to take.
MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA.
The Republic of Mexico has not yet repealed
lie very Objectionable laws establishing what is
lown as a free zone on the frontier of the
nited States. 1t is hoped that this may yet be
one, and also that stringent measures may be
ken by the Republic restraining lawless persons
! the frontier. hope that Mexico, by its own
tion, will soon relieve this Government of the
faculties experienced from these causes. Our
lations with the various Republics of the Con
nent and South America continue, with one
,cepton, to be cordial and friendly. recon-
end some action by Congress regarding the
'erdue instalments, under the award of the
enezuela Claims Commission of 1866. The
ternal discussions of this Government present
Justification for the absence of efforts to meet
cir solemn treaty obligations The ratification
an extraditOn treaty with Nicaragua has been
changed. 1t is subject for congratulation
at the great Empire of Brazil has taken the
tiatory steps toward the abolition of slavery.
II relations with that Empire, always cordial,
Il naturally be made more so by this act. 1t
not too much to hope that the Government of
azil may hereafter find it for its interest, as
II as intrinsically right to advance toward
tire emancipation more rapidly than the
esent act contemplates. The true prosperity
greatness of nation is to be found in the
walton and education of its labOrers.
lAvERY IN THE WEST INDIES AND ELSEWHERE :
1t is a subject for regret that the reforms in
IS direction, which were voluntarily promised
Spain, have not been carried out in the West
lia Colonies. The laws and regulations for /,
} apparent abolition of slavery in Cuba and :
rto Rico leave most of the laborers in bondage,
III no hope of release until their lives become !
burden to their employers. I desire to direct
nr attention to the fact that citizens of the I.
lited States are large holders in foreign lands,
this species of property, forbidden by the
idamental law of their own country. recon-
nd to Congress to provide by stringent legisla- :
n a suitable remedv arninSt tho boI5ino or-n