Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-12-08

ted between April is, 1871, and April 9,
1885. became practicable under the terms
of the treaty within the past year, and
was paid upon the 2lst day of September,
1874.
other Claims Against Us.
In this connection l renew 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 property during the insurrection. II
appears equitable that an opportunity
should be offered for the persons of other
States to present their claims as well as to
those British subjects whose claims were
not admissible under the late commission,
to the early decision of a competent tribu
nal, and recommend the necessary legis-
latiOn to organize a court to dispose of
those claims Of aliens who are referred to,
in an equitable and satisfactory manner, and
to relieve Congress and the departments
from the consideration of these questions.
The Fisheries.
The legislation necessary to extend to
the fisheries Of New Foundland certain ar
ticles of the treaty of Washington of Sth
day of May, 1871, having been had, pro-
tocol to that effect was suggested in behalf
of thekUnited States and Great Britain on
the 2Sth day of May last, and was duly
proclaimed on the following day. A copy
of the proclamation is submitted herewith.
Our Northwestern Boundary.
A copy of the report of the commission
appointed under the act of March 10, 1872,
for surveying and marking the boundary
between the United States and the British
Possessions, from the Lake of the Woods
TO the summit of the Rocky Mountains, is
herewith transmitted. l am happy to an
nounce that the field work Of the Commits
sion has been completed, and the entire
line from the northwest 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 remaining unexpended of the
appropriation made at the last session of
Congress will be sufficient to complete the
work. | recommend that the authority of
Congress be given for the use of the unex-
pended balance of the appropriation in the
completion of the work of the Commission
and making report and printing the neces-
sary map.
American Claimants OF Damages by
the Alabama.
The court known as the Court of Com
misSiOners of Alabama Claims, created by
an act of Congress the last session, has
and commenced its work, and il
is to be hoped that the claims admissible
under the provisions of the act may be
speedily administered.
Turkey.
ha5 kaa,a 1ao,,,n1 - a.
the discretion conferred upon the Execu-
tive, at the last session, by accepting the
conditions required by the Government Of
Turkey for the privilege of allowing the
citizens of the United States to hold real
estate in the former country, and by assent
ing 10 certain change of the jurisdiction |
of the courts in the latter. A copy of the |
proclamation upon these subjects is here
with communicated.
Spanish America.
There has been no material change in |
our relations with the independent States |
on this hemisphere, which were formerly |
under the dominance of Spain. Marauding |
on the frontiers, between Mexico and |
Texas, still frequently takes place, despite |
the vigilance of the civil and military au-
thorities in that quarter. The difficulty of |
such trespaSses along the course
Of river of such length as the Rio Grande, |
and so often fordable, is obvious. 1t is
hoped that the efforts of this Government
will be seconded by those of Mexico to the
sfectual suppression Of acts Of wrong.
Mexican Claims.
From a report upon the condition Of the
business before the American and Mexican
Joint Claims Commission, made by the
agent for the United States, and dated Oct.
Is, 1874, it appears that of the 1,I07
claims filed on the part of citizens Of the
United States, 4S3 had been finally decided
md 70 were in the hands of the umpire,
eaving AGO &c TO be disposed of; and of the
l3S claims filed against the United States,
l26 had been finally decided on, one was
before the umpire, and 271 remain to be
disposed Of. Since the date of each report,
)ther claims have been disposed Of, re-
iucing somewhat the number still pending,
md others have been passed upon by the
IrbitratOrs. II has become apparent, in
new Of these figures and of the fact that
he work devolying on the umpire is par
icularly labOrious, the commission would |
De unable to dispose of the entire number
f claims pending prior to the first day of
: /
,iration, negotiations are pending looking
o the securing of the results of the decis-
ons which have been received and to
luther extension of the commission for a
United time, which it is confidently hoped
will suffice to bring all the business now
,efore it to a final close.
Argentine.
The strife in the Argentine Republic is
o be deplored, both on account of the par
les thereto and from the probable effects
n the interests of those in the trade in |
bat quarter, of whom the United States !
re among the principal. As yet, so far as
am aware, there has been no violation of {
ur neutrality rights, which, as well as our
uties in that respect, it shall be my en-. |
eavor to maintain and observe.
Venezuela.
1t is with regret that l announce that no
Irther payment has been received from the
government Of Venezuela on account OF
wards in favor of citizens of the United ,
tateS. Hopes have been entertained that,
the republic could escape both foreign
nd civil war for few years, its great nat ,
raj resources would enable it to honor its
5ligatiOns. Though it is now understood ,
} be az peace with other countries, a seri- !
Us Instruction is reported to be in prog {
IS in an important region of that repub-
c. This may be taken advantage Of as :
mother reason TO delay the payment of the :
les Of our citizens.
Cuba. a
The deplorable strife in Cuba continues 2
ithout any marked change in the relative q
Marriages Of the cOntending forces. The i
suTection continues, but Spain has
lined nO superiority. Six years Of strife d
We the Instruction a significance which S
nnOt be denied. Its duration and the r
nacity Of its adherents, together with the d
'sence of manifested power of suppress h
Oh on the part Of Spain, cannot be con- e
Oyerted, and may make some positive d
cps on the part Of the other powers a mat il
r OF self-neceSsity. f;
Spain. g
| had confidently hoped at this time to a
able to announce the arrangement of al
me OF the important questions between n
IS Government and that of Spain, but the
gotiations have been prOtracted. The
HAPPY internal discussions of Spain COM "
and our profound sympathy and must be sa
cepted as perhaps a cause of some DELAY. al
] early settlement, in part at least, of the al
estlonS between the governments is N
ped. In the meantime awaiting the re- 81
Its Of immediately pendiI Q negotiations. er
lefer further and full communication th
the subject Of the relations of this coun- Pc
and Spain. m