The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1872-01-10

In addressing nv third animal Message to th,
law-makinr branch Of the Government, it is graf
Ifrinr 10 be able TO state that during the pas
yezr success has generally attended the effort t.
execute all the laws found upon the statute
books. The policy has been not TO inquire iutC
the wisdom Of laws already enacted, but to Learn
their special interest, and to enforce them ac
cordingly.
DISASTERS By FIRE AND STORM.
The past year has, under wise Providence
been one Of general prosperity to the nation. It
has. however, been attended with more than
usual chastisements in loss Of life and property
by storm and FIRE. These disasters have served
10 call forth the best elements Of human nature
in our country, and to develop friendship for Us
OF the part Of foreign nations, which goes far
towards alleviating the distress occasoned by the
czlamities. The benevolent, who have so gen.
e-ously shared their means with the victims Of
these misfortunes, viii reap their reward in the
consciousness Of having performed a noble act,
and IN receiving the grateful thanks Of men,
women and children, whose suferings they have
relieved.
FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH FOREIGN POWERS
GREAT BRITAIN.
The relations Of the United States with foreign
powers continue to be friendly. The year has
been an eFentfnl one, in witnessing two great
nations, speaking one language and having one
lineage, settling by peaceful arbitration disputes
Of long standing, and lMble at any time to bring
these nations into hostile conflict. An example
has thus been setwhich IL successful in its final
issue, may be followed by Other civilized nations,
and be the final means Of returning to productive
Industry millions Of men maintained to settle the
disputes Of nations by the bayonet and broad
sword. ! transmit herewith copy of the treaty
alluded TO- which has been concluded since the
adjournment Of Congress with Her Britannia
Majesty, and copy Of the protocols Of the con-
ferences Of the Commissioners by whom il was
negotiated. This treaty provides methods for
adjusting the questions pending between the two
nations. The various questions are to be ad-
justed by arbitration. recommend Congress, |
at an early day, to make the necessary provision 1
for the Tribunal Of Geneva, and for the several I
Commissioners on the part Of the United States |
called for by the treaty. His Majesty the King
Of Italy, the President Of the Swiss Confedera-
ton, and His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil,
have each consented, on the joint request of the
two powers, to name an arbitrator for the Tribunal
of Geneva. I have caused my thanks TO be suitably
expressed for the readiness with which the joint
-equest has been complied with, by the appoint
nent Of gentlemen OF eminence and learning to
he high positions.
His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, has
zen pleased to comply with the joint wish of
be two Governments, and has consented TO act
S the arbitrator Of the disputed water boundary
.etween the United States and Great Britain
The contracting parties in the treaty have under
AIKEN 10 regard. as between themselves, certain
rinciples Of public law, for which the United
taies have contended from the commencement
their history. They have also agreed to bring
iese principles to the knowledge of the other
laritine powers, and TO invite them to accede
D them. Negotiations are going on as to the
I'm Of the note by which the invitation is to be
Zte1dei to the other Powers. recommend the
gislation necessary on the part of the United l
iates to bring into operation the articles of the
'eaty relating TO the Fisheries and to other
ALTERS touching the relations of the United
tates towards the British North American
ossessiOns, to become operative as soon as the
roper legislation shall be had on the part of
7eat Britain and its possessions. 1t is much to +
z desired that this legislation may become op- l
alive before the fishermen of the United States I
gin TO make arrangements for the coming sea- 4
N. have addressed communication, of which +,
copy is transmitted herewith, to the Governors n
New York, Pennsylvania Ohio, Indiana,
ichigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin, urging upon 4
e Governments Of these States, respectively,
e necessary action on their part to carry into +
hich coBtemplaies the use of the canals on n
tber side connected with the navigation of the q
zes and uver, forming the boundary, in terms Y
equity, BY the inhabitants Of both countries. !,
is hoped that the importance of the object n
d the benefits TO flow therefrom, will secure ;,
e speedy approval and legislative sanction of q
e States concerned. q
I renew the recommendation for an appropria- u
N Tor determining the true position of the +
-sy-ninth parallel Of latitude, where it forms a
e boundary between the United States and =,
e British North American possessions, between ;s
e Lake OF the Woods and the summit of the D
1oky Mountains. The early action of Congress :,
the recommendation named would put it in :,
e power Of the War Department to place
-ce in the field during the next Summer. =
PROTECTION 10 GERMANS IN FRANCE. el
The resumption Of diplomatic relations be- s
cen France and Germany has enabled me to
re directions for the withdrawal Of the protee- II
n extended to Germans in France by the h,
plomatie and Consular representatives of the II
,ited States in that country 1t is just to add n
It the delicate duty Of this protection has p
IN performed by the Minister and Consul at NJ
MS, and the various Consuls in France. under n
supervision OF the latter with great Kindness =,
vel as with prudence and tact Their course +
received the commendation Of the German If
,vernment, and has wounded no susceptibilities IN
the French. M
Our RELATIONS VIII GERMANY. III
The Government Of the Emperor Of Germany in
1.iuues 70 manifest 4 friendly feeling towards eli