Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-12-05

legations in that quarter. and their report
upon the subject will be communicated TO
you. Their researches will necessarily he
interrupted. partly on account ofthc linn
tied appropriation made by Congress.
Mexico on the part of that government
has appointed a similar commission to
investigate these outrages. Ii IL not an
nounced officially, but the press OF that
county states that the fullest invesgation
is desired. and that the cooper alton Of all
parties concerned Us invited to secure that
end. | therefore recommend that a special
appropriation be made at the earliest day
practicable to enable the Commissioned.
on the part of the United States 10 return
To their labors without DELAY.
THE CONDITION OF CUBA.
IL is with regret that have again to an
nouuce continuance of the disturbed con-
dition OF the Island OF Cuba. No advance
toward the pacification OF the discouient.d
part of the population has been made !;
while the insurrection has gained no adj
vantages, aud exhibits no more of the
elements OF power or of the prospects 81,
ultimate success than were exhibited a
year ago. spain. ON the other hand. has
not succeeded in its repression. aud the
parties stand apparently ia the same re-
iatl'e attitude which they have occupied
for long time past. This contest has
lasted now for more than four years
Were It seen Mt Il distance from our neigh
borhood, we might be indifferent tn its
result. although humanity could not be
unmovcd by many of its incidents where
ever they might occur. II j.. ever. at our
door
SPAIN AND CUBAN SLAVERY
cannot doubt that the continued main
tensnce OF slavery IN Cuba. i among the
strongest inducements Ia the continuance
oil Tue siiiie. A terrible wroa. i The
natural cause OF a terrible evil In,
abolition OF slavery and the Introduction
OF oiiicr reforms ia the administration OF
Government in Cuba. could not tan to adj
vance The restoration OF peace and or,'er.
1t i especially To tie hoped. that the pres
ent liberal Government OF spa II viii event.
ually adopt thi, view. The law al ,mauc,-
patton which passed more than two Years
since. has remained uncXecut.,l IA tie.
absence of some regulation Tor it, Galore
Inent. II WAS but feeble step tow ard
bur " was the recognition
- rlSst AMI was hailed A. such ana rA.
hbiici Spain In harmony with til, >ci,,i
inrnts of humanity and justice. and IN
y mpathy with the other ptWcr- nr
Christian and civilized world. Within tb,
past few weeks the regulations for Garry
10: oui the law OF emancipation have, been
giving evidence OF the sine. ri.
" ui the Intention of ia" pru-rat J,n,rrit-
ment 10 carry into effect TIA. law ot $50
have not failed 10 urg. the consideration
of the wisdom. the policy and th, Justice.
OF more effective system tor the ahoittinn
oil the great evil which Expresses a race.
and continues bloody aud Obstructive
contest close To our bordcr>. A. we'll n.
the cxpcdicncy and thu Justice Of conccd-
lng REFORMS of which the propiirty j. not
questioned.
AMERICANS HOLDING sl,Srs
Deeply impressed with the conviction
that the continuance OF slavery j. one, Of
the most active causes of the continuance.
% The unhappy condition in Cuba. resre,
to believe that citizens OF the Iultcd STATES
or those Claimin. - b. such arc iar,,
holders In Cuba Of what /, there claimed
n property. but which j. forbidden and
denounced hy the Laws Il the United
states. They are ;hu- in defiance Of the
>pint of our own Laws. contributing TO the
Of ihi- dl>tr., sing and -ifkrt-
IN: contest. In nav last annual message
reirrIcdio this subject ana az ain recon-
mend such legislation a. may BE-, proper H.
d"nouncc. and II not 10 ptcivui. NJ least 20
discourage American citizen, from hold
!n- or dealing in slaves.
>rAI> a>p the sotru AMERICAN EIrrR-
LfrS.
IL : gratifying to suuounre that the
OF the convention concluded
under the auspices Of thl, Government.
between spain on the one hand and the
allied Republics OF the Pacific ou the o.h,r.
providing for an armisticc have been OK
changed. y copy OF the Instrument j.
herewith submitted. IL l. hoped thAi thi,
may be followed by n permancn, peace be-
tween the same parties. The uifrre zee.
Mh,ch a o1s LIZ" utt@tGi Brain and IN.
Argentine Republic IL i hoped are in the.
NAY OF satisfactory adjustment With
these States. as With the Republics of
central and south America. We continue
10 maintain the most friendly relations.
II Is with regret. however. that announce
That the Government of Venezuela has
made no further payments on account OF
the awards under the convention Of th..
18th April, 1863. That Republic l. under
stood 10 be now almost. IL not quite,
Ii il hoped. therefore. that
II VIII lose no time In providing for the.
unpaid balances Of its debt 10 the United
states Having originated In injuries 10
IL citizens by the Ven.zy-lan authorities
anu having been acknow lodged pursuant
y "A treaty in the most solemn form know.
among nations. il would seem ~ deserve
a preference over debit ct u different
pr :in and contracted IN a ! .tf..r.nt man
hrr- lhi' snbJcct y again recommended
!" the attention OF tonzrc-, for such
action Il, may be deemed pr ,I.r
CHINA AND JArAN-DfrLoMAIiC ArFErN-
IICE,.
our treaty relations with Japan remain
Au Important embassy from
Ihi- interesting. aud progressive nation viz
tied ths country duriug the year that l..
passing: but bein. unpruyi,ir,l with pow
ers for the signing of u convention ia Tins
mo conclusion in that direction
Ma reached. Ii i hoped. however, that
the Interchange 81 opinions which took
place during their >tIt in this country has
led 10 mutual appreciation of the inter-
s>t> which may be promoted wh"n the re-
vision of the existing treaty shall bc un-
lrrtaken. In tli, connection renew my
recommendation OF one year ago. that 10
give Importance aud 10 add Ia the .tIici-n-
Of our diplomatic relations with Japan aud
Ing the good opiniou II those people and
secure to the United States il share OF the
that j. destined to flow between
those tao nations and the balance OF In.
world an appropriation be
made 10 support at least four American
yonth> ia each OF those countries To serve
n part of the official family IF Ministers
there. Oar representative would not .y-
cn then he placed upon an equality with
rcpr" sents,ives of Great Britain and of
some other Powers, A. now situated our
in Japan >nd China have
10 depend for Interpreters aud tfanslators
upon the natives OF those countries. who
know our Language iuiperfectly, or procure
tor the occasion he services of employees
in foreign business houses or the interpre-
tiers 10 other foreign ministers.
THE TERRIToRIEs-AID FOR CITIZENS IN
DISTRESS ABROAD.
renew the recommendation made on A
previous occasion of the transfer To the
Department Of the Interior to which they
seem more appropriately TO belong of all
powers and duties in relation 10 the terri
tories with which the Department of State
is now charged by law or custom.
Congress from the beginning of the Gov
eminent has wisely mads provision for the
r. i,.f of bisf s....n.n i'm t,r.i,n conn