Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-12-03

Mexico, OF the fourth OF July, 1865, on th
subject of claims, have unfortunately beef
checked by an obstacle, for the removal o.
which measures have been taken by the two
governments, which it is believed will prove
successful. The commissioners appointed
pursuant to the joint resolution OF congress
Of the seventh of May last, to inquire into
depredations on the Texas frontier, have vlg'
ilantly made investigations in that quarter.
Their report upon the subject will be commu.
| nicated to YOU. Their researches were neces-
sarily interrupted, partly On account Of the
limited appropriation made by Congress.
I Mexico, on the part of that government, has
appointed similar commission to investigate
these outrages. 1t is not announced official
-j-ly, but the press of that country states
! that the fullest investigation Is desired,
and the cooperation of all parties concerned
| is invited to secure that end therefore
recommend that special appropriation be
made at the earliest day practicable, to en-
able those commissioners on the part OF the
United States to return to their laboTa with
| out delay.
| CUBAN AFFAIRS.
| 1t is with regret that have again to an
| nounce a continuance of the disturbed con-
| dtion of the Island of Cuba. No advance
| toward the pacifcation Of the discontinued
| part of the population has been made, while
| the instruction has gained no advantages
| and exhibits no more OF the elements of
| power or of the prospects Of ultimate success
| than were exhibited year ago. Spain on
| the other hand, has not succeeded 10 it's
repression, and the parties stand apparently
in the same elative attitude which they have
occupied for long time past. This contest
ha. lasted now for more than four years.
Were it seen at distance from our neighbor-
hood we M ht be indifferent to its result,
although humanity could not be unmoved by
many of its incidents wherever they might
occur: it is, however, at our door.
] cannot doubt that the Continued mainte-
nance of slavery in Cuba is ameng the strong
est inducements to the continuance Of the
strife. A terrible wrong is the natural cause
of terrible evil. The abolition Of slavery
and the introduction Of other reforms in the
administration of government in Cuba, could
not fail to advance the restoration of peace
and order. 1t is especially to be hoped that
the present liberal government of Spain will
eventually adopt this view. The law Of eman-
cipation which was passed more than tx years
| since, has remained unexecnted in the abb
| sence Of some regulation for its enforcement.
| 1t was but feeble step toward emancipation,
| but Ii was the recognition of right and was
| hailed as such, and exhibited Spain in har-
| mony with the sentiments Of humanity and
| justice and in sympathy with the other pow
| ers Of the christian and civilized world.
| Within the past few weeks the regulations
| for carrying out the law of emigration have
| been announced, giving evidence of the sim
| cerity of the intention OF the present govern
ment to carry into effect the law OF 1870.
have not failed to urge the consideration OF
the wisdom, the policy and the justice OF
more effective sy stem for the abolition of the
great evil which Expresses race and contin-
ues bloody and destructive contest close to
our borders, as well as the expediency and
the justice of conceding reforms of which
! the propriety is not questioned. Deeply inn
| pressed with the conviction that the continu-
| ance of slavery as one of the most active
| causes of the continuance Of the unhappy con-
| dition in Cuba, l regret to believe that oiti-
| zens Of the United States, or those claiming
| to be such, are large holders in Cuba of what
is there claimed as property, but which is for
hidden and denounced by the laws of the Uni
| ted States. They are thus, in defiance OF the
| spirit of our own laws, contributing to the
| continuance of this distressing and sickening
| contest. In my last annual message | re-
| ferred to this subject, and again recommend
| such legislation as may be proper to denounce
| and If not prevent, at least to discourage,
| American citizens from holding or dealing in
slaves.
| SPAIN AND TIE Pacific REPUBLICs.
1t is gratifying to announce that the ratiti-
cation Of the convention concluded Under the
| auspices of the government between Spain
on the one part and the allied republics of the
| Pacific on the other, providing for an aImis-
| tice, have been exchanged. A copy of the
| instrument is herewith submitted. II is hoped
that this may be followed by a permanet
peace between the same parties
BkAzm-ARaENTINE REpupLIc-VENEzuEL Ella.
The differences which at one time threat
ened the maintenance of peace between
Brazil and the Argentine Republic it is
hoped are in the way of satisfactory adjust
ment. With these States, as with the roput-
lies Of Central and South America, we con-
tinue to maintain the most friendly relations.
1t Is with regret, however, that annoace
that the government Of Venezuela has made
no further payments on account of the awards
under the convention of the 18th of Arrl,
1866. That republic is understood to be now
almost ii not quite tranluilized; it is hoped
therefore, that it will lose no time in proyid.
ing for the unpaid balances of its debt to the
United States. Having originated in injuries
to its citizens by the Venezuelan authorities,
and having been acknowledged pursuant to
treaty in the most solemn form known among
nations, il would seem to deserve 4 prefer
tnCe over ueDls Vi u Inherent origin anu con-
tracted in different manner. This ssbject
Is again recommended 10 tia attention of
Congress for such action "a may be deemed
proper
J4FAS-Cuist.
Our treaty relations with JlYsn remain IN
changed. An inportaB; embassy from that
interesting and progressive nation visited this
country during the year tia; j. EASING, Lat
being unProy ided rilh possE iOr the signing
Of convention in this country. no eolclasiGn
in thai direction was reached. it j. hGpesl,
/ hoseSer. that tie Interchange u opinions
which took place during their siay in ili,s
country, has led 10 : Haiu4l appreciation Of
the interests which may b. promoted with
the revision Of the exiting treaty shall ie
undertaken. Is this connection rerev my
conFnerdatioa Of one year ago, tia: l. give
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