Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1873-12-05

resolution, in order to enable the people of the
United States to participate in the advantages of
the International Exhibition of the products of
Agriculture, Manufactures, and the fine arts to be
held at Vienna. | take pleasure. in adding that
the American exhibitors have received crafty
Ing Ing number OF diplomas and medals. During the
Exposition conference was held at Vienna for
the purpose Of consultation on the systems pre-
Vdllng In different countries for the protection of
inventors authorized a representative from the
Patent once TO be present at Vienna at the time
When TINS conference was to take place, in order
to aid, as far as he might in securing any possible
addltl0nal protection TO American inventors in
Europe ' he report OF this agent will be laid be-
fore Congress.
1t is my pleasant duty TO annouce to Congress
that the Emperor of China, on attaining his ma
Jortty, received the diplomatic representatives of
tne western Powers in person. An account of
these ceremonies and of the interesting discussions
which preceded them, will be found in the docu-
ments transmitted herewith
me accompanying papers show that some ad-
vance, although slight, has been made during the
past year toward the suppression of the infamous
Chinese cooie trade | recommend Congress to
inquire whether additional legislation be need
ed on this subject.
THE GENEVA AWARD.
The money awarded to the United States by the
Tribunal of Arbitration at Geneva was paid by
Her Malesty's Government a few days in advance
OF the time when 1t would have become payable
according to the terms of the treaty. In COM
pliance with the provisions of the act of March 8,
1873 1t was at once paid into the Treasury, and
of the United States, and the amount so redeemed
was invested in per cent registered bond of the
United States for SIS 100000, which is now held by
the Secretary of State, subjectto the future dispo-
sition of Congress.
renew my recommendation, made at the as
sembing of the last session of Congress that a
commission be created for the purpose of auditing
and determining the amounts of the several direct
losses growing out of the destruction of vessels
ana Their cargoes by the Alabama and the Shenan
doah, after leaving Melbourne, for which the suf
1GrGrg nave received puuiVAlpDt
uon, and of ascertaining the names of the persons
entllled TO receive compensations for the same,
making the computations on the basis indicated by
the tribunal OF arbitration at Geneva, and that
payment OF such losses be authorized TO an extent
not to exceed the awards of the tribunal at Gen
eva.
THE NORTHWEST BOUNDARY.
by an act approved on the 14th day of February
the last Congress made provision for completing
Jointly with an officer or commissioner to be
named by Her Britannia Majesty, the determina-
tion OF so much of the boundary line between the
territory of Great Britain and our own as was left
uncotrected by the commissioners appointed un-
der the act OF Congress of August II, 1856 Under
the provisions of this act, the Northwest water
boundary of the United States has been deter
mined and marked In accordance with the award
OF the Emperor of Germany. A protocol and
copy OF the map upon which the line was thus
marked are contained in the papers submitted
here.
also transmit copy of the report of the Com
mis4ioners for making the boundary line between
the United States and the British possessions west
of the Lake of the Woods. During the past season
surveys have been made to point 497 miles west
or the Lake OF the Woods, leaving about $50 miles
to be surveyed, the field work of which can be
completed during The next season.
TREATY OF WASHINGTON
Inc commission organized under the provisions
of the Treaty of Washington for the settlement aud
determining of the claims of citizens of either pow
er against the other arising out of acts committed
against their persons or property during the period
between April 13, 1851. and April g. 1865
made its final award on the 25th day of
September last. 1t was awarded that the
government of the United States should pay
TO the Government of Her Britannia Majesty, within
twelve months from the date of the award, the
sum OF 81, ,929S19 in gold. The Commission disal-
lowed or dismissed all other claims of British sub
jects against the United States. The amount of
the claims presented by the British Government,
but disallowed or dismissed, is understood to be
about $3.50 O000. 1t also dsallowed all the claims
OF the United States against Great Britain which
were referred to it, l recommend the early pass
age of an act appropriating the amount necessary
TO pay MS award against the United States. I
have caused to be communicated to the
Government of the King of Italy the thanks
OF this Government for the eminent services rem
dered by Count Cont as the third Commissioner
lmpariaty he discharged duties requiring great
labor and constant patience, to the satisfaction,
believe, of both Governments
SPECIAL COURT OF CLAIMS.
recommend legislation to create special court
to consist OF three Judges who shall be empow-
cred to hear the claims of aliens upon the United
States arising out of acts committed against their
persons or property during the insurrection. The
recent conference under the Treaty of Washing
ton was confined to claims of British subjects aris-
ing during the period named in the treaty, but it
Is understood there are other British claims of
similar nature arising after the 9th of April 1865
and 1t Is known that other claims of like nature
are advanced by citizens, or subjects of other
powers tits desirable to have these claims also
examined and disposed of.
THE ACHEENEsE WAR
Official information beingreceived from the Dutch
Govsrnmentof state of war between the King of
the Netherlands and the Sultan of Acheen, the Of
fcers of the United States who were near the seat
OF tne war We're instructed to preserve an impartial
neutrality. 1t is believed thai they have done So
MEXICAN JOINT COMMISSION.
Ehe Joint Commission, under the convention with
Mexico, of 1865 having again been legally pro-
longed, has resumed its business. which. it ia
hoped, may be brought TO an early conclusion
The distinguished representative of Her Britain
mic Majesty at Washington has kindly consented
with the approval of his Government to assume
the arduons and responsible duties of umnire In
this Commission, and to lend the weight of his
character and name to such decisions as may NOT
receive the acQuiescence Of both the arbitrators
appointed by the respective governments.
..s.fslg sl TEXAS FoRAYs.
The Commissioners appointed, pursuant to the
authority of Congress, to examine into the nature
leo, upon the herds OF Texas, have made report
Which will be submitted for your consideration.
n VENEZUELA.
tne venezuelan Government has been apprized
OF the sense of Congress in regard to the award Of
sJ Joint commission under the convention of the
SStb VI HPF 1866, as expressed in the act of the
1pat ~ o. treO0ruary last. 1t is apprehended
cRstodta tRst snat Government does not realize the
yeptlou ei u ns th ooligations under that con-
however, that its hesitancy in r Recognizing
IN IN part at least from real difficulty
tons to other governments, the expediencv Of fnr.
ther foroearance on our part is believed ~ he
worthy Gf your consideration. W po
TURKEY AND EGYPT.
The Ottoman Government and that OF Eo,,,.
have aterly shown disposition to relieve foreI l
consuis of the judicial powers which heretofore
they have exercised in the Turkish dominions
by organizing other tribunals AS Con-
gress, however. has by law proyid-
ed for the discharge of judicial functions
by .Consuls of the United States in that Quarter.
under the treaty of 1880, have not felt at liberty
formally to accept the present change without the
assent OF Congress whose decision upon the SUBJ
ject at as early period as may be convenient is
earnestly requested. G1@s a. 4IA1
sANTo DOMINGO PRorEcToRATE.
transmit herewith. for the consideration and