Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-02

ions of Great Britain.
In my last annual message 1 reccmmended
he legislation necessary on thu part of the
: nited States, to bring into oparatiOn the arti-
les Of the treaty of Washing ION Of May 8, 1871,
elatng to the fisheries, and to other matters
ouching the re- Nations OF the United States to-
y ard the British North American possessions, |
o become operative so soon as the proper legis-
alton should be had on the part of Great Bri-.
That legislation on the part of Great Bri6sin
md its possessions had not then been had. and
during the session of Congress quest on was
raised which for the time raised doubt VIII ,th-
er any action by Congress, in the direction iu-
iicated, would become important. This ques-
tioa has since been disposed OF and have re-
and the Legislatures OF the Provincial Govern
ments have passed laws to carry the PROVISIONS
OF the Treaty on the matters refer ed to into op-
adoption of the legisl alton In the same direction
necessary on the partof the Government.
The joint commission for determining the
boundary line between the URited States aud
the British possessions between the Lake of the
Woods and the Rocky mountains has organized
and entered upon its work. 1t Is desirable that
ton Of the survey and determination Of the line
may be the sooner attained. To this end re-
commend that q sufficient appropriation be
made.
With France, our earliest ally; Russia, the
constant and steady friend of the United States;
Germany, with whose government and people
we have 50 many Gs,ses OF Iriendsh n ana 50
ers of Europe, our relations are maintained on
the most friendly terms.
Since my last annual message the exchange
the Austro- Hungarian Empire, relating to ma
turaliEation; also Of . treaty With the German
Empire respecting Censuls and trade marks:
also of . treaty with Sweden and Norway
relative to naturalization. All Of which trea-
ties have been duly proclaimed.
Congress At its last session having made al
appropriation to defray the expense OF commits
missioners on the part Of the United States, to
the International Statistical Congress at St Pc
tersburg, the persons appointed in that charac-
the sessions OF the Congress. Their report shall
in due season be laid before you. This Con-
gress meets at intervals of about three years,
and has held its sessions IN several OF the coun-
tries 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 appropriate occasion
tor such meeting.
Preparations are making for the Interna-
tional Exposition, to be held during the next
year in Vienna, on q scale OF very great msgn!-
tude. The tendency of these eXpositions is in
the direction OF advanced civilization, and of
the elevation Of industry and of labor, and of
the increase of human happiness, as well as of
greater intercourse and go0d-wi between ma
tlons. AS this Exposition Is to be the first which
will have been held in Eastern Europe, it Is be-
lieved that American inventors and manufsc-
tureTs will be ready to avail themselves of the
opportunity for the presentation of their pro-
ductions, il encouraged by proper aid and pro-
lection.
At the last session of Congress authority was
given Tor the appointment OF one or more agents
TO represent this Government at he exposition.
The authority thus given has been exercised,
but, in the absence OF any appropriation, there
is danger tn at the important benefits which the
occasion offers will In q large degree be lost to
citizens OF the United States. commend the
made for the purpose. To further aid Amsri-
can exhibitors at the Vienna Exposition, /
would recommend, in addition to An appropri-
be authorized to ht up two naval vessels to tran
sport between our Atlantic cities and Triest,
or the most convenient port to Vienna and
back, their articles for exhi bition.
Since your last session, the President Of the
Mexican Republic, distinguished by high char
acter and BY his services to his country, has
died. His temporary successor has now bsen
elected with great unanimIty by the people, q
proof of confidence on their part In his pstri-
otism and wisdom, which it lie believed will be
confirmed by the results OF his administr alton
1t il particularly desirable that nothing should
be Left undone by the Government of either
Republic to strengthen the relations as neigh
1t is much to be regretted that many lawless
acts continue to disturb the quiet OF the settle
ments on the border between our territory and
that OF Mexico. and that complaints of wrongs
to American citizens in various parts of the
country are made. The revolutionary condi
ton in which the neigbboring republic has SO
uted to this disturbance. 1t is to be hoped
that with more settled rule OF order through
the republic, which may be expected from tue
present government, the acts OF which just
complaint is made will cease.
The proceedings of the commission under the
convention with Mexico Of the All July, 1865,
been checked by an obstacle for the removal OF
which measures have been taken by the two
governments, which it is believed will prove
successful.
The Commissioners aopop,ad ,rroc,nt 20
the joint resolution Of Congress Of the eth OF
May last to inquire into depredations on the
Texan frontier have diligently made investiga-
subject viii be communicated to You.
Their researches were necessarily in
complete, partly on account Of the
Mexico, on the part OF that Government, has
appointed similar commission to investigate
these outrsges, 1t is not announced officially,
fullest investigation is DESIRED and that the CO.
operation Of all parties concerned Is invited to
secure that end. l therefore recommend that
day practicable to enable the commissioners on
the part Of the United States to return to their
laboIs without delay.
continuance Of the disturbed condition Of the
Island of Cuba. No advance toward the paci-
fcation Of the disconte nted part of the popula-
gained no advantages and exhibits no moro Of
the eleme nts Of power, or of the prospects OF
ultimate success than were exhibited a year
ago, Spain, on the other hand has not sue
ceeded in its repression, and the parties stand
apparently in the same relative attitude which
they have occupied for long time past.
This contest has lasted now for more than four
years. Were il seen at q distance from our
neighborhood, We might be Indifferent to its re-
suit, although humanity could not be unmoved
by many OF its incidents whenever they
might occur. Ii Is, however, at our door.
1 cannot doubt that the continued mai nte-
nance Of slavery in Cuba il among the strong
est inducements to the continuance Of this
strife. A terrible wrong is the natural cause of
terrible evil. The abolition of slavery and
the introduction OF other reforms in the admin
lstration Of government in Cuba, could not fail
to advance the restoration Of peace and order.
IL Ii greatly to be hoped that the present liberal
view.
The law Of emancipation, which was passed
more than two years since, he's remained un-
exeeuted in the absence OF regulations for its
enforcement 1t Was Eut feeble step towards
emancipation. but 1t was tho recognition Of
right, and wAs hailed - such, anc exhibited
SPAN In harmony With sentiments q humanity
and Of Justice, and in sympathy With the other
powers Of the Christian and civilized world.
Within the pas few weeks The regulations for