River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-12-13

and spontaneous action Of Her Majesty's
Government in giving effect TO the award
In anticipation Of any request from this
Government, 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 exercise claim Jurisdiction 80 as to leave
us conclusive possession Of the disputed ter
ritory. am grateful to be able to announce
that the orders for the removal OF the troops
have been executed, and the military joint &C.
patton OF San Juan has ceased. The islands
are now in the exclusive possession OF the
United States. II now becomes necessary 10
complete the survey and determination Of that
portion OF the boundary line through the Haro
Channel upon which the commission which
determined the remaining part OF the line, were
unable 20 agree, | recommend the appoint
ment OF commission 10 act jointly with one
which may be named by Her Majesty
for that purpose. The experience of the
difficulties attending the determine ton
OF our admitted line OF boundary after the oc-
cupatiOn Of the territory, aud its settlement by
those owing allegiance 10 the respective gov
ernments, points 10 the Importance OF estsb-
fishing. by natural objects or other monu-
ments, the actual line between tho territory
acquired by purchase from Russia, aud
the adjoining possessions OF Her
Britannia Majesty. The region Is
now so sparscly occupied that no conflicting
interests Of individuals or of jurisdiction are
likely 20 interfere to tho delay or embsrrass-
mont OF the actual location OF the line. II de-
ferred until population shall enter and occupy
the territory, some trivial contest Of neighbOrs
may again array the Governments ia antsgon-
ism.
| therefore recommend the appointment OF
a commission to act jointly with orc that may
be appointed on the part Of Great Britain, to
determine the line between our territory of
Alaska and the coterminus possessions OF
Great Britain.
THE FIsHRIEs.
In my last annual message recommended
the legislation necessary on the psrt OF the
United States to bring into operation the
articles Of the Treaty Of Washington Of May
1871, relating to the fisheries, and the other
matters touching the relations OF the United
States toward the British North American pos
sessions to become operative so soon as the
proper legislation should be lad on the part
Of Great Britain aud her possessions.
That legislation on the part Of Great Britain
acd its possessions had not then been had,
and during the session Of Congress question
was raised which tor time raised doubt
whether any action Nv Congress in the direc-
ton indicated would become important, a
question which has since been disposed 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 mat
ters referred into operation, therefore re-
commend your early adoption of the leglsla-
ton in the same direction necessary on the
part of this government.
The Joint Commission for determining the
boundary Inc between the United States and
the British possessions, between the Lake OF
the Woods and the Rocky Mountains has
organized aud entered upon ITS work. Il is
desirable that the force be increased. In
order that the compile ton of the survey md
defamation Of the boundary line NAV be
sooner attained To this end, recommend
that sufficient appropriation be made.
oUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
With France, our earliest ally, Russia, the
constant and steady friend ofLthe United
States, Germany, with whose government and
people we have SO many cases OF friendship
and so many common sympathies, and the
other powers Of Europe, our relations are
maintained on the most friendly terms. Since
my last annual message the exchange has
been made ~ the Publications of a treaty with
the Austro-Hungary Empire, relating to nat
urallZation also Of a treaty with the German
Empire respecting consuls and trade marks
also Of treaty with Sweden and NORWAY re-
lating TO naturalizVtiOn-all of which treaties
have been duly proclaimed.
THE INTERNATIONAL STATISTICAL CONGRESS.
Congress at its last session having made an
appropriation to defray the expenses Of Com
missloners on the part of the United States to
the International Statistical Congress At st.
Petersburg, persons appointed in that charac-
ter proceeded To their destination, and attend
ed the sessions of the Congress. A report
shall in due season be laid before YOU. fnis
Congress meets at intervals Of sDout three
years, and hav held its sessions in several Of
-.
consideration the propriety of extending an in
vtation to the Congress to hold It's next meet
ing in the United States. The centennial
celebration 90 be held in 1876 would afford an
appropriate occasion for such meeting.
THE VIENNA INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION.
Preparations are making for the Interna-
tionsl Exhibition 70 be held during next year
IN Nlcnns on a scale of very great magnitude.
Tho tendency Of these expeditions is
IN the direction If advanced civilization,
and the elevation of industry, of labor.
and increase Of human happiness as well as Of
greater intercourse and good will between the
nations. As this Exposition is TO be the first
which will have been held IN Eastern Europe.
Il Is believed that American inventors and
manufactures VIII be ready 20 avail themselves
OF the opportunity for the presentation of
thor productions, II encouraged by proper aid
and protection. At tho last session OF Congress
"uth'titf y ~ hlNtl Ntl ilt appointment OF one
on more agents % represent this government
at the Exposition. The authority thus given
has been exercised, but in the absence of anv
Appropriation there ls dan ger that the impOr-
tant benefits which the exposition offers will
IN large degree be lost to the citizens Of the
United States. | commend the subject strong
ly 20 your consideration, aud recommend that
an adequate appropriation be made for the
purpose, Go further aid American exhibitors at
the Vienna Exposition. | would recommend,
IN addition 30 an appropriation Of money, that
the Secretary of the Navy be authorized 10 fiji
up two naval vessels 20 transport between orr
Atlantic cities and Trieste, or the most conye-
nient port TO Vienna aud back, taeir articles
for exhibition.
MENico AND THE FRONTIER TROUBLES.
Since your last session the President OF the
Mexican Republic, distinguished by his high
character and by his services 10 his country,
has died. Ills temporary successor has now
been elected with great unanimity bv the peo-
pie, proof ut confidence on their part in his
patriotism and wisdom which n il believed