The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1872-12-06
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1t is with regret that have again 80 announc,
a continuance Of the disturbed condition of th,
Island Of Cuba. No advance towards the paci6
cation of the disconnected portion of the populao,
! has been made. While the instruction ha.
gained no advantage, and exhibit no more Of tn,
element OF power or the prospect Of ultimate sue
cess than were exhibited year ago, Spain, on th'
! other hand. has not succeeded in its repression
and she parties stand apparently in the same rela
tive attitude which they have occupied for Ions
time past. This contest has lasted, now, for more
than four years. Were it seen at distance from
our neighborhood, we might be Indifferent to re.
suits, although humanity could not be unmoved
by its Incidents wherever they might occur
cannot doubt that the continued maintenance
of slavery in Cuba is among the strongest induce
ments to the continuance Of this strife. A terri
bic wrong is the natural cause of a terrible evil
The abolition of slavery, and the introduction OF
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
voluntarily adopt this view. The law Of eInanci-
patton which was passed more than two years
since has remained unexecuted, in the absence Of
regulations for its enforcement. It was but fee
BILE step toward emancipation, but it was the re-
cognition OF right, and was hailed such. 1t ex-
hibited Spain IN harmony with the sentiments Of
humanity, and of Justice, aud in sympathy with
the other powers Of the christian aud civilized
world. az. ...sa ... -
Within the past few weeks, the re equations for
carrying out the laws of emancipation have been
announced, giving evidence of the sincerity of
the intention OF the present government to carry
into effect the law of 1870. 4 r. 4tas.8
have not failed to urge the consideration of
the wisdom, che policy, and the justice, or more
effective system for the abolition of the great evil
which has oppressed a srace and continues a
bloody contest close to border, az well as the
expectancy and the justice Of concedinS reforms
i OF which the propriety is not questioned.
Deeply impressed with the conviction that the
continuance Of slaveryis one Of the most active
causes OF tho continuance of the unhappy cond-
ton in Cuba, regret to believe that citizens Of
United states, or those claiming to be such, are
large holders in Cuba Of what is there claimed as
property, but which 10 forbidden and denounced
by laws Of the United States. They are thus. in
defiance Of the spil it of our own laws contribut-
idg to the continuance of this distressing and sick
enng contest. In my last annual message II re-
ferred to this subject, and again recommend
such legislation as may be proper to Jsn0urce. and
if not prevent, at least to discourage, America
citizens from holding or dealingain slaves.
~ tr SPAIN AND SOUTH AMERICA. aiai .a
1t is gratifying to announce that the ratification
Of the Convention concluded under the auspices Of
this government between Spain on the one part,
and the Allied Republics Of the Pacific on tt 9
other, providing for an armstice, have been ex-
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submitted. 1t is hoped that this may be followed
by permanent peace between the same parties.
OTHER SOUTH AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
The differences which at one time threatened
the maintenance Of peace between Brazil and the
Argentine Republic, it is hoped, are in the way of
with the Republics Of Central and South America,
we continue to maintain the most friendly rela-
lions. ""'' 'a# tss4.aa'H> ~ 'f1" ' tf
VENEZUELA. s'@s IS |ff9s
1t is with regret however, 1 announce, that the
Government Of Vene zuela has made no further
yention Of the 25th Of April, 1885,. That republic
Is understood to be now almost, if not quite
tranquilIzed. 1t is hoped, therefore, that it wi i
lose no time in providing for the unpaid balances
of its debts to the United States, (which having
a originated in injuries to it's citizens by the
Venexnlean authorities, and having been ac-
knowledged pursuant to a treaty in the most
solemn form known among nations, would seem
to deserve a preference over debts of different
origin and contracted. in different manner.
This subject is again recommended to the atten-
tion Of Congress for such action as may be deemed
proper. ,&# AL. w 60
Our treaty relations with Japan remain I'M
changed. An imposing embassy from that inter-
esting and progressive nation visited this country
during The year that's passing, but being unpro-
vlded with powers for tho signing Of convention
reached. Itiis hoped, however. that the inter
change of opinion which took place during their
stay in this country has led to mutual apprecia-
ton Of the interests which may be promoted when
the revision Of the existing treaty. shall be UNDER
taken. In this connection 7 renew my recommen-
datiollof one year ago, that to give importance
and to add to the efficiency of our diplomatic
relations with Japan and China, and to further aid
in maintaining the good opinion of these people
and to secure to the Unit States its share of the
commerce destined to fiow between these nations
and the balance of the commercial world, on ap-
plication be made to support at least four Ameri-
can youths in cash of those countries to serve as
part of the official family of our ministers, there.
Our representatives would not even then be placed
upon an equality with the representatives Of Great
Britain or some other powers. As now situated
\ our representatives liz Japan and China have to
depend for Interpreters and tsanslstors upon ma.
tives of those countries who know our language
impsrfsctly to procure for the occasion the SER
vices OF employees in foreign business houses - Q,
the Interpreters to other foreign ministers. t- 4
a!a IN pg8s THE TERRITORIES. st1l4taet
renew the recommendation of the transfer &c
the Department Of the Interior to which they
seem more pr0perly 10 belong Of all the nowers