The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-12-10
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Dy the agent on the part OF the United
States and dated October 28, 1874, it ap-
pears that of the I,oI7 claims filed on the
part Of citizens Of the United States, 483
had been finally decided, and IS were
in the hands Of the empire, leaving 467
to be disposed Of and Of the oo8 claims
tiled against the United States 726 had
been finally decided, one was before the
ampire, and 27I remained to be disposed
Of Since the date of such report, other
claims have been disposed Of, reducing
somewhat the number still pending, and
others have been passed upon by the
arbiTators. 1t has become apparent, in
view OF these figures and Of the fact that
the work devolving on the umpire is
particularly laborious, that the Commis-
sion would be unable to dispose of the
entire number of claims pending prior to
the first day ofFebruarY, IT'S, the date
liked for its expiration. Negotiations are
pending looking to the securing of the
results of the decisions which have been
reached, and TO a further extension of
the commission for limited time. which
It is confidently hoped will suffice to
bring all the business now before it to a
final close.
THE STRIFE IN THE ARGENTINE REPUB.
Lie
Is to be deplored, both on account ofthe
parties thereto and from the probable
effects on the interests of those engaged
in the trade to that quarter, ofwhom the
United States are among the principal.
AS yet so far as am aware, there has
been no violation of our neutrality rights,
which, as well as our duties in that re-
spect, itshall be my endeavor to maintain
and observe.
RECALITPANT VENEZUELA.
1t is with regret | announce that no
further payment has been received from
the government of Venezuela on account
Of awards in favor of citizens Of the Uni
ted States. Hopes have been entertain
ed thatif that Republic could escape
both foreign and civil war for few years,
its great natural resources would enable
1t to honor its obligations. Though it is
now understood to be at peace with other
countries, serious insunection is re-
ported to be in progress in an important
region Of that republic. This may be
taken advantage of as another reason
to delay the payment Of the dues of our
citizens.
TIE DRPL0RABLE STRIFE IN CUBA
Continues without any marked change
in the relative advantages of the con-
tending forces. The insurection con-
tinues, but Spain has gained no superior
ity. Six years Of strife give the insurec-
ton a significance which cannot be
denied. Its duration and the tenacity of
its advance, together with the absence Of
manifested power Of suppression on the
part ofSpain cannot be controverted, and
may make some positive steps on the
part of other powers matter Of self-ne-
cessity.
OUR RELATIONS WITH SPAIN
l had confidently hoped at this time
to be able to announce the arrangement
of some of the important questions be-
tween this Government and that of Spain,
but the henegotiatiOns have been protracted.
The unhappy intestine dissensions of
Spain command our profound sympathy.
and must be accepted as perhaps a cause
ofsome delay. An early settlement in
part, at least, Of the question between the
Governments is hoped. In the mean
time, awaiting the results Of Immediately
pending negotiations, / defer a further
and fuller communication on the subject
of the relations Of this country and
Spain.
CHANGES NECESSARY IN THE LAWS RE.
LATLNG TO E1PATRLATI0N.
have again TO call the attention of
Congress to the unsatisfactory condition
of the existing laws with reference to ex-
patriation and the election of nationality
Formerly amid conflicting opinions and
decisions, it was difficult to exactly de-
termine how far the doctrine of perpetu-
al allegiance was applicable to citizens of
the United States. Congress, by the act
Of the 9th Of July, 1868, asserted the abb
stract right Of expatriation as a funda-
mental principle of this Government,
notwithstanding which assertion and the
necessity of formal application of the
principle, no legislation has been had de-
fining what acts or formalities shall work
expatriation, or when citizen shall be
deemed to have renounced or to have
lost his citizenship. The importance of
such definition is obvious. The repre-
sentatives Of the United States in foreign
countries are continually called upon to
lend their aid and the protection of the
United States to persons concerning the
good faith OF the reality of whose citizen
ship there is at least question. In some
cases the provisions of the treaties fur
nish some guide; in Others it seems left
to the persons claiming the benefit of
citizenship while living in foreign coun-
try, contributing in no manner to the
performance of the duties of citizen of
the United States, and without intention
at any time to return and undertake those
duties, to use the claims of citizenship of
the United States simply as ash!eld from
the performance of the obligations of a
citizen elsewhere. The status of chill
dren born Of American parents residing
in a foreign country, of American women
who have been married to aliens, Of
American citizens residing abroad, where
such question is not regulated by treaty,
are all questions of frequent difficulty and
discussion. Legislation on these and
similar questions, and particularly defin-
ing when and under what circumstances
expatriation can be accomplished, it is to
be presumed, is especially needed.
9u RRAUDULRETKATURALIzAn MA o.
In this connection earnestly call the
attention Of Congress to the difficulties
arising from fraudulent naturalization.
The United States wisely, freely and lib
erally offers It's citizenship TO all who
may come in good faith 70 reside within
its limits, on their complying with GER
tain prescribed reasonable and simple
formalities and conditions Among the
highest duties Of the Government Is that
10 afford warm, efficient and equal pro-
lection TO all its citizens, whether native
born or naturalised. Care should be Ia
ken that right carrying with it such
support from the Government should not
be ifaudulently obtained, and should be
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