The New York herald., 1872-12-03

tho Emperor. on the 2lst day Of October last.
signed his award In writing. decreeLng that the
claim Of the government OF the United States
Her Britannia Majesty and the United States
should be drawn through the Haro Channel is
the treaty concluded on the 18th OF June, 1886 be-
tween the governments OF Her Britannia Majesty
THE SAN JUAN DECISION.
Copies OF the case presented on behalf OF each
government. and OF the statement in reply OF
mitted herewith. This award confirms the United
states in their claim TO the important archipelago
couver's Island, which for more than twenty-si
years-ever since the ratification OF the treaty
Great Britain has contested, and leaves us for the
first time in the history OF the United states as
nation without question OF disputed boundary
between our territory and the possessions Of Great
duty to acknowledge the prompt spontaneous
action OF Her Majesty's government 10 CIV
or sng request Go ss' sm
and before the reception IN the United
States Of the award signed by the emperor Her r
her troops which had been stationed there. and for
the cessation OF all exercise or claim OF jurisdiction.
session OF the lately disputed territory. l am
gratfed to be able 10 announce that the orders for
tue military joint occupation Of san Juan has
ceased. The islands are now IN exclusive posses
sion OF the United States 1t now becomes neces
that portion Of the boundary line through the Haro
Channel upon which the Commission which deter
mined the remaining part OF the line were unable
THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION
to act Jointly with one which may be named by Her
Majesty for that purpose. Experience OF the difi-
culties attending the determination OF our ad-
mtted line OF boundary after the occupation OF the
glance to the respective governments points to the
Importance OF establishing, by natural objects or
other monuments the actual llne between tne ter
adjoining possession OF Her Britannia Majesty.
The region is now so sparsely occupied that no
diction are likely to interfere to the delay or
embarrassment OF the actual location OF the
and occupy the territory some TRIVIAL contest
OF neighbors may again array the two govern
ments In antagOnism. therefore recommend the
one that may be appointed on the part OF Great
Britain, to determine the line between our Terri
tory OF Alaska and the conterminOus possessions OF
Great Britain. In my last annual Message recon.
mended the legislation necessary on the part OF
the United States to bring into operation the arti-
relating to the fisheries and to other matters
touching the relations Of the United states toward
the British North American possessions. to become
operative so soon ns the proper legislation should
oe had on the part Of Great Britain and Its posses
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
Congress In the direction indicated would become
important This question has since oeen disposed
OI,
Parliament and the Legislature OF the provincial
| government have passed laws to carry the
Of the treaty on the matters
the same direction necessary on the part
sion for determining the boundary line be-
tween the United states and the British posses
Rocky Mountains has organized and entered upon
its work. 1t is desirable that the force be in
creased in order that the completion OF the survey
ar IN m ma n ha m ln ha
sooner attained To this end recommend that q
sufficient appropriation be made.
FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH FOREIGN POWERS.
With France our earliest ally; Russia, the con-
slant and steady friend OF the United States; Ger
sympathes, and the other Powers OF Europe, our
relations are maintained on the most friendly
terms.
Since my last annual message the exchange has
been made Of the ratification of treaty with the
Austro- Hungarian Empire relating to naturaliza-
ton, also OF q treaty with the German Empire re-
spectlng consus and trademarks; also Of treaty
with Sw and Norway relating to naturaliza-
tOn, oil Of which treaties have been duly pro-
claimed. Congress at Its last session having made
an appropriation to delray the expense Of commits
ternational Statistical Congress at St. Pete rsburq
the persons appointed In that character proceeded
the Congress. Their report shaI In due season.
| be laid before you. This Congress meets at inter-
vas of about three years, and has held Its sessions
your consideration the prOprlety or extending an
invitation to the Congress to hold its next meeting
THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
to be held In 1876 would AFFORD an appropriate oc-
casi9n lon for such meeting are are making
the next year in Vienna on scale OF very great mag
ni'ude. The tendency Of these expositions Is in
elevation OF industry and OF labor, and OF the in
crease OF human happiness, as Well as OF greater
this exposton is 70 be me st which w haHe
been held In Eastern Europe 1t Is to be believed
that American inventors and manufacturers Will
be ready to avail themselves OF the opportu-
nifty for the presentation Of their productions
II encouraged by proper. aid and protection.
was given for the appointment Of one or more
agents to represent this government at the expo
sltion. The authority thus given has been exer-
ciSed, but in the absence Of any appropriation
there is danger that the important benefits which
the occasion offers will in large degree be lost to
ject strongly to your consideration, and recon-
mend that an adequate appropriation be made Tor
at at the ' vienna Exposition Il would @ recommend, in
addition to an appropriation OF money that the
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cities and Trieste, or the most convenient port TO
Vienna and back, their articles for exhibition.
MEXICO AND THE BORDER OUTRAGES
Since your last session the President OF the Mexi-
can Republic, distinguished by his high character
and by his services to his country, has died. His
temporary successor has now been elected with
great unanimity by the people, aproof of confidence
on their part In his patriotism and wisdom which,
administration. 1t is particularly desirable that
nothing should be lett undone by the government
OF either Republic to strengthen their relations
nelghDors ard friends. 1t Is much to be regretted
that many lawless acts continue TO disturb the
quiet OF the settlements the border between
our territory and that OF Mexico, and that COM
plants OF wrongs to American citizens in many
parts OF the country are made. The revolutionary
has so long been involved has in some degree con-
tributed to this disturbance. 1t Is to be hoped
that, with more settled rule OF order through the
1n %
government, the acts OF which just complaint Is
made will cease. The proceedings of the commits
sion under the convention with Mexico, OF the 4th
Of July, 1868, on the subject OF claims have un-
fortunately been checked by an obstacle for the
removal OF which measures have been taken by
the two governments, which, IL Is believed, will
prove successful. The commissioners appointed,
pursuant TO the Joint resolution OF Congress of the
1th OF May last, to inquire into depredatons
Investigations IN that quarter. Their report
upon the subject will be communicated to you.