The Grange advance., 1874-12-08

in ntheJapAnesel language of fanumber Of young
men to be under Obligations to serve the
government TOR specified time as interpre-
ters at the legation and oonsulates in
Japan. A limited number of Japanese
youths might at the same time be ed1cated
benefit would result to both governments
The importance of hav ing our own citizens
competent and familiar with the language
Of Japan to act as interpreters and in other
capacities connected with the legation and
consulates in that country, cannot readily be
overestimated.
CLAIMS OF BRITISH SUBJECTS.
The amount awarded to the government
OF Great Britain by the mixed commission
organized under the provisions of the
treaty of Washington in settlement of the
claims of British subjects arising from acts
committed between April 18, 1864, and
April 8, 1866, became payable urder the
terms Of the treaty within the past year and
was paid upon the 2lst day OF September,
1874. In this connection lrenew my recon-:
mendation made at the opening of the last
session of Congress that special court be
created to hear and determine all claims of
aliens against the United States arising from
acts committed against their persons or prop
erty during the insurrection. 1t appears
equitable that an opportunity should be
offer: to the citizens OF other States to pre-
sent their claims as well as to those British
subjects whose claims were not admissible
under the late commission to the early de-
cision of some competent tribunal TO this
end I recommend the necessary legis alton to
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aliens Of the nature referred to in an
equitable and satisfactory manner and to re-
lieve Congress and the departments from
the consideration OF these questions.
THE COLONY OF NEWFOUNDLAND.
The legislation necessary to extend to the
Colony OF New Foundland, certain articles
OF the treaty Of Washington Of the 9Th day
Of May, 1871, having been had, q reprotocl
to that effect was signed in behalf Of the
United States and Great Britain on the 28th
day OF May last and was duly proclaimed
on the following day. A copy OF the pro-
clamation is transmitted herewith.
BOUNDARY SURVEY.
A copy of the report Of the Commission
appointed under the act OF March ~, 1872,
tor surveying and making the boundary be-
tween the United States and the British pos
sessions, from the Lake OF the Woods to the
summit Of the Rocky Mountains, is herewith
transmitted. am happy to announce that
the field work OF the Commission has been
completed and the entire line from the north
west corner Of the Lake OF the Woods to the
summit OF the Rocky mountains has been
run and marked upon the surface of the
earth. 1t is believed that the amount re-
manning undisposed of Of the appropriation
made al the last session of Congress will be
sufficient to complete the office work. l rec
omlnend that the authority Of Congress be
given to use the unexpended balance of the
appropriation in the completion of the work
OF the committee in making their report and
printing the necessary maps.
ALABAMA CLAIMS.
The court known as the Court Of Com
missions Of Alabama Claims, created by an
act OF Congress last session, has organized
and commenced its work, and it is to I've
visions of the act may ba speedily ascertain
ed and paid. 1t has been deemed advisable
to exercise the discretion conferred upon
the executive at its last session.
RELATIONS WITH NEx1Co.
There has been no material change in our
relations with independent States OF this
hemisphere which were formerly under the
dominion of Spain. Marauding on the from
tier between Mexico and Texas still frequent
ly takes place, despite the vigilance OF the
civil and military authorities in that quar-
ter. The difficulty q: checking such
trespasses along the course OF a river
Of such length IS the Rio
Grand and so often fordable, is obvious. 1t
is hoped that the efforts OF this government
will be seconded by those OF Mexico to the
From report upon the condition of busl-
ness before the American and Mexican Joint
claims commission made ty thetfagent OIL tue
part of the United States, and dated Oct.
28th, 1874, it appears that Of the LOTT claims
fled on the part of citizens of the United
States, 483 had been finally decided, and 70
were in the hands Of the umpire.
leaving 462 to be disposed OF,
and Of the 99S claims filed against
the United States, 726 had been finally
decided, one was before the umpire and two
hundred and seventy one remained to be
disposed of. Since the date of such report
somewhat the number still pending and
others have been passed upon by the arbi-
traitors. 1t has become apparent
in view of these figures and
of the fact that the work devolving
on the umpire is particularly labo rious, that
the commission Yoild be unable to dis
pose of the entire number of claims pending
prior to the first day OF February, 1875. the
date fixed for its expiration. Negotiations
are pending looking to the securing of the
results OF decisions which have been reach
ed, and to further extension OF the COM
mission for limited time, which it is con-
6dently hoped will suffice to bring all the
business now before it to final close.
- TIE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.
The strife in the Argentine Republic is to
be deplored, both on account Of the parties
thereto and from its probable effect on the
quarter, Of whom the United States are the
principal. As yet so far as am aware,
there has been no violation OF our neutrality
rights which, as we'll as our duties in that
respect, it shall be my endeavor to maintain
and observe. i
@5%: vE VENEZUELA CLAIMS. .@I !.
= It is with regret that announce that no
further payment has been received from the
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