The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1873-12-11

present at Vienna at the time when this conference
az to take place, in order to aid, as far az he
lion to American inventors in Europe The report
Of this agent will be laid before Congress.
CHINA.
that e to to
ority, received the diplomatic representatives Of
the Western Powers In pers.n. An account Of
ana Of the
documents transmitted herewith.
The accompanying papets show that some ad-
past Year toward the suppression Of the inismons
Ghineee c6olie trade. l recommend Congress to
inquire whether additional legislation be not need
ed on this subject.
Inc money awarded to the United States by the
Tribunal Of Arbitration at Geneva was paid BY Her
me Ge Ser few days in advance Of
cording to the terms Of the treaty. In compliance
with the provisions Of the act OF March s. 1873 It
VA a. once paid into the Treasury and used to
United States, and the amount so redeemed was
invested In pc cent. registered bond Of the
United States for S15, 800 0O0, which is now held
disposition Of Congress. u"
renew my Recommendation, made at the assem-.
ping OF the last session Of Congress, that com
be created for the purpose Of auditing and
determining the amounts Of the several direct
losses growing out Of the destruction of vessels
sheis s.0ss b, the Alabama and the shenan
-
Ieiers nave received no equivalent or compenea-
ton and OF asccftaining the names Of the persons
entitled to receive compensation 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.
THE NORTHWEST BOUNDARY
By an act approved on the 18th day Of February.
me ;ast congress made provision for completing,
gointy Win an omcer or commissioner to be named
by Her Britannia Majesty, the determination Of so
much of the boundary line between the territory
OF Great Britain and our own as was left uncom-
pletcd 6y the commissioners appointed under the
act OF Congress Of august H. 1855. Under the pro-
visions Of this act, the Northwest water boundary
Of the !, United States has been determined and
peror OF Germany protocol and Z. copy Of the
IN sns unlimited y, herewith
missioners for marking the boundary line between
the United States and the British possessions west
'oe sxe o. the Woods During the past sea
west Ct the Lake Of the Woods leaving about $50
miles to De surveyed, the neld work Of which can
be completed during the next eeaeou.
THE TREATY OF WASHINGTON.
The Commission organized under the proyi-
sions Of the Treaty Of Washington for
Claims Of Citizens and Of eSs1 Of the
the other arising out Of acts committed against
tnear persons OF property during the period be-
nsi award np, ,ns ss s9d April made it.
It was awarded that the Government Of the United
states should pay to the Government Of Her
Britannia Majesty within twelve months from the
The Commission disallowed or dismissed all other
| claims Of British subjects against the Unitea
British ., hu uns 6y the
| il understood to be about &93.ON. COO IL also
disallowed all claims Of the United States against
mend the early passage Of an act appropriatpr The
amount necessary to pay this award against the
United States. have caused 10 be communicated
me ts o. the King Of Italy the thanks
dered by Count Cont the third commissioner on
| this commission. With dignity, learning and inn
Paruanty ne discharged duties requiring great Ia
Dor and constant patience to the satisfaction be-
lievc, of both Governments.
SPECIAL COURT OF CLAIMS,
recommend legislation to create special court.
ed to hear the claims Of aliens npon the United
States, arising out Of acts committed against their
persons or property during the insurrection The
tn sss sy %
during the period named in the treaty, but it Is
understood there are other British claims Of Sim
,s patu.e arising after the sth Of April aud
advanced BY citizens or subjects Of other powers
It y desirable TO have these claims also examined
Omcial Information being received from the
| Dutch Government OF state Of war between the
iA ng O. the Netheflande and the Sultan Of Acheen,
seat OF war were instructed to preserve an impartial
neutrality. 1t il believed that they have done 90.
hEx1cAN JOINT COMMISSION.
with Mexico, Of 1868, having again been legally
prolonged, has resumed its business, which, it is
hoped, may be brought to an early conclusion.
Majesty at Washington has kindly consented. with
the approval of his Government, to assume the ar
duous and responsible duties Of umpire in this
ter and name to such decisions as may not receive
the acquiescence OF both the arbtrators appointed
by the respective Governments. T..
The Commissioner appointed, pursuant to the
authority OF Congress, TO examine into the nature
ana extent OF the forsys BY trespassers from Mex
which will be submitted fer your consideration. y
| -. VENEZUELA. =
The Venezuelan Government has been apprised
Of the sense of Congress in regard the award Of
18th Of April 1885, as expressed in the act Of the
18th Of February last 1t Is apprehended thar that
Government does not realize the character Of it'd
obligations under that convention. AZ there i
reason to believe, however, that its hesitancy in
real dincslty in dischsrging them in Connection
pediency Of further forbearance ON our part il be-
heveo 70 De worthy OF your consideration.
TURKHT AND EGYPT.
The Ottoman Government and that Of Euypt
consuls Of the Judicial powers which heretofore
| they have exercised In the Turkish d0minions, by
organising other tribunals. As Congress, however,
functions BY consus Of the United States in that
quarter, under the treaty OF 1880 have mot felt n
liberty formally y accept the present change With.
the subject At rs early period o. may be Con
venienti b earnestly requested.
sANro DonNeO PRoTKcToRArE.
/ II transmit herewith, for the consideration and
i determination nrsNl3~ at{o - az