Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-02
EVENING STAR.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
asd House OF approximations:

blessed lot the past year with peace at home,
'eace abroad. and a general prosperity vOuch- /
sieo to but te'w peoples.
With the - ception of the recent devastating /
Ire, which swept from the earth, with a breath 1
n 1T were, millions of accumulated wealth in |
ne city o.. Boston, there has been no overshsd-
wing CO lamitY within the year to record.
1t l. z ratifying 70 note how, like their, fellow
atizeD of the city OF Chicago, under similar
lrcur Istances year earlier, the citizens CT
lostc are rallyiBC under their nistortuncs,
nc he prospect that their energy and perse-
ere nee will overcome all obstacles, and show
ne same prosperity soon that they would
!" no disaster befallen them. Otherwise we
. We been free from psstilenc &C, war and cEiam-
.es which often overtake ma ions and as Tar
human judgment can penetrate the Tutnre,
40 cause seeHs TO eSfst TO threaten our present
peace.
Whom Congress adjourned in June kst ques-
ton ssa been raised by Great Britain and was
then vendiDg, which for a time seriously imper-
He'd yhesettlement by friendly AZ bitr alton of the
graz Ne differences, between this Government and
,ha 1 OF Her Britanic Majesty, which by the
IL i ss-y Of Washington had been referred to the
ID feunai of Arbitration which had met at Gene
D. in Switzerland.
The aroitrators, however, disposed of the
lnestion which had jeoparded the whole Of the
treaty, and threatened to involve the two nations
IN most unhappy relations toward each other,
I'm manner entirely satisfactory to this Govern
ment and in accordance with the views and the
policy which 1t had maintained.
The tribunal which had convened at Geneva
in December concluded its laborious session on
the 18th day OF September last, on which day,
having availed itself of the discretionary power
given to il by the Treaty, to award a sum in
gross, il made its decision, whereby il awarded
the sum Of fifteen millions tive hundred tbOus-
and dollars in gold the indemnity TO be paid by
Great Britain TO the United States, for the salts
faction Of all the claims referred 10 its conside
ration. This decision happily disposes OF q
long standing difference between the two Gov
mt, and in connection with another award
made by the German Emperor, under q refer
Qra. fn l,xr h. laau xh,,sa
two Governments without shadow upon the
friendly relations, which ii is my sincere hope
may forever remain equally unclouded.
The report OF the agent of the United States
appointed to attend the Geneva Tribunal, ac-
cOmpanied by the protocols of the proceedings
of the ArbitratoTS, the arguments of the coun-
sci OF both Governments, The award sf the Tri-
bunal, and the opinions given by the several
Arbitrators, Is transmitted herewith.
i have caused TO be communicated to the
Heals of the three friendly powers who COM
Piled with the joint request made to them IN
der the treaty, the thanks OF this Government
for the appointment or arbitrators made by
them respectively, and also my thanks to the
eminent personages named by them, and my
appreciation of the dignity, patience, impair
TALLY, and great ability with which they dis
charged their srduoss and high functions.
Her Majesty's Government has communicl-
ted to me the appreciation by Her Majesty of
the ability and indsfstig able industry dis
PLAY ed by Mr.. Adams. the arbitrator named
the part OF this Government during the
protracted inquiries and discussions of the Tri-
Win 1aJcsty IN
It's due to the Agent of the United States to
before the Tribunal to record my high Hppre-
citation OF the marked ability, unwearied pa
tience, and the prudence and discretion with
which he has conducted the very responsible
and delicate duties committed to him, as it is
also due to the learned and eminent Counsel
who attended the Tribunal on the part of this
Government TO express my sense OF the talent,
and wisdom which thew brought TO bear in the
attainment of the result so happily reached.
Ii will be the province of Congress to pro-
vide for the distribution among those who may
be entitled TO IT, of their respective shares OF
Although the sum awarded is not PAYABLE I'M
I'll a year from the date of the award, IL is deem
ed !. visable that no time be lost in making a
proper examination of the several cases in which
Naturalization may be due. 1 consequently
recon mend the Creation OIL a Bosrdof Conlmis-
81 ineTs for the purpose.
BY the saith article Of the Treaty Of Washing
ton, the pective claims of the United States
and of Great Britain, in their construction of
the Treaty OF the 18th of June, 1916, definin,
the boundary lire between their respective ter
ritorIes, were submitted 10 the arbitr alton and
award of His Majesty the Emperor of Germany,
TO de eide which OF those claims is most In ac-
cordsnce with the true Interpretation of the
Treaty of 1876
His Majesty, the Emperor OF Germany, hay
ing been pleased to undertake the arbitration
has the earnest thanks Of this Government and
of the people OF the United States, for the labor
pains and care which he has devoted to the con-
federation OF this long pending difference |
have caused an expression of my tn anks to he
communicated 20 His Majesty. Mr.. Bancroft
The representative Of this Government at Ber-
lin, conducted the casa, and prepared the ST ate
mem on the part Of the United States with the
ability that his past services justified the public
in expecting at his hands.
A. a member OF the Cabinet at the date OF the
Treaty, which has ii ven rise to the discussion
between the two governments, ss the Minister
To Great Britain, when the construction now
pronounced unfounded vas first advanced and
a. the agent snc repre- sensitive OF the Govern
ment to present the case and to receive the
o.. hfNn a tad Wi sha
IN all Of it, phases, and IL every stage has man
1issted patriotic real and esrnestness in m Ain
fenance of the claim Of the United States He
entitled 10 much credit for the success which
hss attended his submission.
AFTER patent investigation of the case and
OF ue statements OF each party, His majesty,
the Emperor, on the 2Ist day OF October last
signel his award in writing, decreeing that
The claim OF the Government of the United
territories of her Britannia Majesty and the
United States should be drawn through the
Hare channel, Is most in accordance with the
true Interpretation OF the Treaty concluded on
the 18th OF June, 1875, between the Govern
menis Of Her Britannia Majesty and of the
Copies OF the - case f" presented on behalf of
each Government and of the a. statement in re-
ply OF each, and translation Of the award
are transmitted herewith.
This award confirms the United States in
their claim 20 the important Archipelago OF
Islands lying between the continent and Van
'SouNcr Island, which. for more than twenty
SIX years lever since the ratification of the
treaty Great Britain has contested aud leaves
as for the hTst time in the history of the United
: States as nation, without q question of dis
Euted boundary between our territory and the
possessions or Great Britain on this esntirent.
liz If my grateful duty TO acknowledge the
prompt, spontaneous action OF Her Maiesty,s
Government in q wing efee. to the award in
anticipation OF any quest from this Govern
ment and before the reception in the United
States Of the awardsigned By the Emperor, Her
- MAJESTY had given instructions for the removal
OF eer troops, which ksd been stationed there,
And Tor the cessation a. all exercise or claim Of
JURISDICTION, 20 rs TO leave the Emitted States In
the exclusive Possession OF the lately disputed
1erritory.
am gratined to be able to amos nee that the
p<iers tor the removal Of the troope have been
e Secuted and that the military Joint occupation
In we exclusive pOeoeestoa of the Tnssa0 $685.
Itt now becomes necessary to complete the
sur> ~ aud determination Of that portion OF the
bOun 4sry line Through the Haro chanel, upon
which the commission which determined the
Remaining part Ct the line we're unable to agree
reeomRend the appointment of . commission
to art jointly with enc which may be named by
Her Majesty FOR that purpose
Experience Of the difficulties attending the