The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-12-13

cially to be hoped that the present liberal
Government OF Spain will voluntarily adop,
TINS siew. Inc law OF emancipation, which
was passed more than two years since. has re.
manned unexecuted In the absence Of regula,
tons for ITS enforcement. II was but q feeble
step toward Emancipation, but it was the
recognition Of right. and vas hailed o. such
and exhibited Spain in harmony with the x nti.
ments Of humanity and Of justice, and in sym.
pathy with the other powers Of the Christian
and civilized world. Within the past few weeks
the regulations for carving out the laws OF
emancipation have been announced, giving
evidence Of the sincerity Of the intention OF
the present Government to carry into eject
the law OF 1870. l have not failed to urge
the consideration Of the wisdom, the policy.
and the Justice Of . more effective system for
the abolition OF the great evil which has OPP
pressed . race and continues . bloody and de-
rtructivc contest close to our border, ~ well
as the expectancy ard the justice OF conced-
t.cIes OF the Treaty OF Washington, Of May,
1871, relating to tho fisheries, and TO other
matters touching the relations Of the United
States toward the British North American pos
sessions, to become operative - soon O. the
proper Legislation should be had on the part
Of Great Britain and the possessions. That
legislation on the part Of Great Britain and
Its possessions had not then been had, and
during the session of Congress . question WAS
raised, which for the time raised . doubt
whether any action by Congress in the direc-
ton indicated would become Important
question which has since been disposed OF,
and / have received notice that the Imperial
Parliament and the Legislature of the Pro-
yinciai Government have passed laws to carry
the provisions OF the treaty on the matters
referred to into operation. therefore
recommend your early adoption Of the legis-
iation In the same direction necessary on the
part Of this Government.
The Joint Commission for determining the
boundary line between the United States and
the British possessions, between the Lake of
the Woods and the Rocky mountains, has or
ganlzed and entered upon its work. 1t is de-
sirable that the force be increased. in order
that the completion Of the survey and the de-
termination OF the boundary line may be
'ng reforms OF which the propriety is not
questioned. Deeply impressed with the con-
viction that the continuance of slavery is one of
the most active causes Of the continuance of
the unhappy condition in Cuba, I regret to
believe that citizens Of the United States, or
those claiming TO be such, are large holders
in Cuba of what IL there claimed a. property,
but which is forbidden and denounced by the
laws Of the United States. They are thus. in
defiance Of the spirit Of our laws, contributing
to the continuance of this distressing and
sickening contest. In my last annual message
l referred to this subject. and I again recon-
mend such legislation as may be proper to de-
nounce. and, If net prevent, at least to DIS
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dealing in elaves.
1t Is gratifying to announce tina I the rati-
hcation nj the c~Onve ntion concluded under the
auspices of this Government, between Spain
on the one hand and the Allied Republics of
the Pacific on the other, providing for an
the instrument is herewith submitted. II is
hoped that this may be followed by a perma-
Eent peace between the same parties.
The differences which at one time threat
ened the maintenance of peace between
Brazil and the Argentine Republic, it is
ment with these States, as with the Republics
OF Central and southern America we continue
to maintain the most friendly relations. 1t is
with regret. however, / announce that the
of Venezuela mas made no further
,ayments on account of the awards under the
Of the 25th of April. 1853. That
Republic is understood to be now almost. il
quite, tranquilized. 1t is hoped. there
fore. that it will lose no time in providing for
the unpaid balances of its debt to tine United
which having originated in injuries to
its citizens by the Venezuelan authorities. and
having been acknowledged pursuant to a
in the most solemn form known among
nations. would seem to deserve a preference
over debts of a different origin and contracted
IN a different manner This subject is ear
ncstly recommended to the attention of Con-
yress for snch action as may be deemed
Our treaty relations with Japan remain un-
hanged. An imposing embassy from that
and progressive nation visited this
country during the year that il passing. but
icing unprovided with power for the signing
II . convention in this country. no conclusion
n that direction was reached. 1t is hoped.
however. that the interchange OF opinions
which took place during their stay IN this
had led to . mutual appreciation Of ,
he interests which may be promoted when :
he revision of the existing treaty shall be
Undertaken. /
In this connection 1 renew my recommends !
OF one year age. that to give importance 4
nd to add to the efficiency CT our diplomatic Z
Citations with Japan and China, and to further r
I'd in maintaining the good opinion of these :
and secure to the United States its .
hare OF the commerce destined to flow be- y
ween these nations and the balance of the 4
commercial world. an appropriation be made h
D support at least four American youths in n
ach Of these countries, to serve as q part of a
he Official family of our Ministry there. Our q
representatives. would not even then be placed =
pom an equality with the representatives Of
treat Britain or some other powers. As now :
our representatives in Japan and y
hina have to depend for interpreters and .
uron natives Of those countries =
no know our language lmperfectly, or pro- :.
IRE for the occasion the services of employees y
foreign business houses, or the interpreters !.
, other foreign Ministers. =
l renew the recommendation made on q y
revious occasion of the transfer to the De- =
artment OF the Interior, to which they seem 9
lore appropriately to belong, Of all the !.
overs and duties in relation to the terri u
,ries with which the Department Of State is =
ow charged by law or by custom. =
Congress, from the beginning of the Gov .
nment, has wisely made provision for the y
slief Of distressed seamen in foreign coun- p
hes. No similar provision, however, has .
itherto been made for the relief Of citizens =
distress abroad other than seamen. 1t is {,
to be customary with other Gov :,
mments to authorize Consuls to extend such ..
lief to their citizens or subjects in certain :,
lses. A similar authority md an appropra- %
on to carry il into eff sct are commended in -