Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-02
EVENING STAR.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

occurred that has Brought Tow fortunes of gi-
gantic proportions, political part zarship has
almost ceased GO exist, especially IN the agri-
cultural regions. and finally the cspture upon
the high seas OF a vessel bearing our hay has
Tor tine threatened the most serious cons
Guencts, and has r. il ttUd the pur.ic mind TrrIn
one eEd OF tie country TO the OtEcr But this,
happily, nov Is in the course OF satisfactory ad-
justine Mt, honorable t. both nations concerned.
The relations OF the United States, however
wits NUost OF the ether Powers COu,iuue 70 he
friendly and cordial. With France, GerIngry,
Russia, Italy and the minor European Powers
with Brazil aud most OF the South A meriean
Republics, ard with Japan, nothing has Oc-
Cured during the year 20 demand SPECIAL no.
tce. The correspondence between the TCp1rt-
ment OF State and various diplomatic repre-
seutattyes in or from those countries Is trans
united herewith.
In executing The will Of Congress, - express
ed in its Joint RC s0lut on Of the lith Of Febru
aTy last. and in accord tUce with tRc provisions
OF the resolution. number OF " practical arti-
sars." OF scientific men," and G. - honorary
commissioners " were authorized 70 attend the
Exposition at Vienna A. commissioners on the
part Of the United States. II Is believed we
have obtained the object which Congress had
IN view when u passed he joint resolution - in
order 10 enable the people OF the United States
to participate in the advantages of the InteUna-
tonal Exhibition OF the products of agriculture,
manufacture, ard the fine arts 70 be held at
Vienna 1 take pleasure in adding that the
AmeTican exhibitors have received a crafty
inR number OF diplomas and Of medals.
During the Exposition = conference was held
at vienna Tor the purpose OF consultation on
the prots elton OF inventions. / authorized a
representative from the Patent Office to be
present at Vienna ut the time when this confer
ence vas to take place. IN order 10 aid as far
ne might in securing any possible additional pro-
lection TO American INVENTORS i'm EuroUa. The
report Of this agent will be laid before Con
fress-
gress that the Emperor of China. On attaining
his majority, received the diplomatic repre-
sentatives Of the Western Powers i'm pe-sOn
An account OF these ceremonies, and OF M,
Will be found in the documents transmitted
herewith. The accompanying papers show that
some advance, although slight, has % en-. made
curing tEc past year TOW ards the suppression OF
the infamous Chinese cUOlie trade. / recon-
mend Congress 70 inquire whether additional
legislation be not needed ON this subject.
The money awarded to the United States by
the tribunal Of filtration at Geneva was paid
by Her Majcsfy'S Government a few days m
advance OF the time " hen il would have become
payable according TO the terms OF the treaty.
In compliance with the provisions OF the act OF
March 3, l>'5, 1t was At once paid into the
Treasury. and used To redeem. 80 far as IL
might, the public debt OF the United States: and
the amount 80 redeemed was invested IN = i've
Per cent registered bond of the United States
for fifteen million five hundred thousand dol
lars, which i now held by the Secretary OF
grCss.
renew r7y recommendation, made AZ the
opening Of the last So ss'on Of Congress, that a
commission be created for the purpose of audit
ing and determining the Iuuts ~ the several
direct losses growing ont OF the destruction OF
Al
tlorlda- or the Shenandoah, after leaving Mel
bourne, for which the sufferers have received
no equivalent or compeUsatiOui and OF sscer-
tanning The names OF the persons entitled 10 re-
ceive compensation for the same, making the
computatiCRs upon the basis indicated by the
Tribunal OF Arbitration at Geneva and that
payment Of such losses he authorized to an e1-
tend not to exceed the awards Of the Tribunal
at Geneva.
By an act approved on the 18th day of Febru-
AIRY last, Congress made provision tor cOmplet-
ing. Jointly With an officer or commission to Ee
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nation OF 20 much OF TIE boundary line between
the territory OF the United States and the pos
sessions OF Great Britain as was left ineOmPleted
by the con mi,siOners appointed under the act
OF Congress of August II. 1855. Under the pro-
visions OF this scr the north west water boundary
OF the nited States has been determined and
marked in accordance with the award Of the
Emperor Of GERMANY. \ protocol and a COPY
OF the nap upon " hIch the line WAS tiIus marked
are contained in the papers submitted herewith.
also transmit a copy OF the report of the
Commissioner for marking the northern bound
AIRY between The United States and the British
possessions vest OF the Lake Of the Woods of
the operations Of the Commission during the
PAST g asOn- Surveys have been made TO point
49, mile west % the Lake Of the Woods. i av-
ing about 60 miles TO be surveyed the field
work Of which can be completed during the
next season.
The Mixed Commission organized under the
provisions Of the Treaty OF W ashngtOu for set
ting ami determining the claims of citizens Of
d against Jhf th Sihe5 asIn sr Uq5 Of
eTty during the period between April 10 1851,
and April 3, lso5, made its final award on the
9th day OF September last. IL was awarded
thatthe Government Of the United States should
pay 70 the government Of her Britanic Majesty
within twelve month from the date Of The
award the sum OF - ,G29. SO IN gold. The Com
mission dsallOwed or dismissed all other claims
OF British subjects against the United States.
he amount Of the claims presented by the
British government but GisaIl0wed or dismissed
u understood TO be about S9i .OOl 10. II also
ilsallOwed all the claims Of citizens OF the
United States against Great Britain which we're
referred 20 u
ITeeOmmsnd the early passage Of an &C. ap-
IrOpTiating the amount necessary 20 nav thiS
award agSins. the United States.
have caused TO be communicated - the
government OF the King Of Italy the thanks OF
this government ter the eminent services rem
dered by Count COrti, "a the third commissioner
on tins commission. With dignity, learning.
and impartiahty, he discharged duties reqIiT-
lng great labor and constant patience. 10 the
subtraction, believe, Of both governments. /
recommend legislation 70 create a special
court, 70 consist OF tree jUl ges, who shall be
empowered 10 hear and determine all claims
Of aliens upon the United States, arising ont OF
act CON mli,gd against their persons or prop
ference, under the Treaty of Washing tOn, was
contned 70 claims of British subjects. arising
during the period named in the Treaty; but il
Is understood thattheTe are other British claims
Of a similar nature, arising after the 9th OF
April, lSCj, and il Is known that other claims
OF Ike nature are advanced by citizens or
subjects Of other powers IL is desirable % have
these claims also examined aud disposed Of.
omcial Information being received from the
Dutch Government of a state of war between
the King OF the Netherlands ami the sultan OF
Acheen, the officers of the United States who
were near the seat OF the WAT were instructed
TO observe an impartial neutrality. IL il be-
Eeyed that they have done 80.
Inc JOINT Commission under the convention
win Mexico OF 1s6o having again been legally
prolonged has resumed its business. which il is
hoped, may be brought TO an early completion
ne distinguished representative Of Her Brit
annie Majesty al Washington has kindly con-
sented, with the approval Of his Government
10 assume the arduOus and responsible duties o!
umpire in this commission, and 20 lend the
weight Of his character and name 20 such dE9is-
ions as may not receive the az Iuiesc OF both
the aIbltIators appointed Dy the respective Gov
ernments
be commissioners appointed pursuant to the
authority OF Congress TO examine into the nature
anu extent Of the forayS by trcspas>ers from
mat country upon the herds of Texas have made
sideratiOn.
ihs lenezuelsn Government has been ap-
I-lsto oi lhe sense OF COngrc.s In racard to the