American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-12-19
VOL. XIV.

Of July. 1875. This convention secured to certain
stsfss exceptional privilege. which are not &C:
Corded to our own vessels The other features OF
tended to the cultivation OF benenciaf CONNER
cial intercourse and friendly relations between
the two countries. Hope that the negotiations
which have been invited will result in the celc-
bration Of another treaty which may tend to the
interests u both countries.
Our relations with China continue to be friend
| between China and Japan, growing out OF the
| landing Of an armed force upon the Island of
| For moeA by the latter, has occasioned uneasi-
ness. It 10 earnestly hoped, however. that the
difhcnltiee arising from this eause will be ad-
| jusrei, and that the advance OF civilization In
| these Empires may not be retarded by state Of
war. In consequence of the part taken by GER
tain eiti.ens OF the United statss In this
| tries have been instructed to impress upon the
Governments OF China and Japan the firm inten-
In the event OF hostilities, and carefully prevent
| any infraction of law ON the part Of
jeet cali tn. si,ention 'n Of Congress. " to
| . generally conceded fact that the great
our shores do not come Voluntarily TO make
their homee With us and their labor pro-
Sseti,e o. psospe,sy Su, they come
.p Si % chns.e HAN Handy
able labor. They are brought for shameful pur-
poses, TO the disgrace Of the communities where
q u. Of
evil practice can be legislated against it will be
.i.tion to secure 90 desirable an e end, A' ''s
1t II hoped that negotiations between the Gov
vernment Of japan and the treaty powers. looking
removal Of various rsstrictions upon trade and
travel, may produce the resulf desired, which
sies Hs1ins on previoS. eeeas,on. unlimited
to the consideration of Congress the propriety
q the rsls.ss Of the japanese from
der the convention Of October q, 1854, and
come. ny duty to regard the oSliea.ions Of
the convention a. in force, and, As the other
powers interested have obtained their por..
the United ststes in Japan has, in behalf Of
this Government, received the remainder of
the CONVENTION Of sinoaseSy submit, the pro-
Iriesy q spplype the income Of part T. not
japanese language Of . number Of young men. to
be under obligations to serve the Government for
aspecined time a. interpreters at the legation
Of japanese youths might At the same time be
educated In our own vernacular, and mutual ben
portance Of having our own citixens competent
and familiar with the language of Japan 70 act
q interpreter. and in other capacities connected
with the legation and eonsuiAfes In that country
The amount awarded to the Government Of
der the provlsio6s Of the Treaty OF Washington,
in settlement Of the claims Of British subjects
ISL. and April :, ISIS. became payable under
tsrm Of the treaty within the past year, and was
paid upon the zist day Of September. 1874
AlxHH cIAus AaAINsr THE UNITED srArBs
In this connection renew my recommends
don, nads at the opening Of the last session of
Congress, that special court be created 70 hear
States arising nom acts committed against their
persenC Or property during the ineurrec-
ss Suitable q that .,
thos: British subjects whose claim. were .oi
ATH11A md kA m urrx~Su oS<v
early decision Of some competent tribunal. To
this end recommend the necessary legislation
siiens Of the nature referred to in an equitable
and satisfactory manner, and to relieve Congress
and the departments from the confederation Of
TIE COLONY OF MHwYouNpIAxD.
The legislation necessary to extend to the col
ony ofNewfoundland certain articles of the Treaty
behalf Of ne United states and Of Great Britain
claimed on the following day. 4 copy Of the
proclamation 10 submitted herewith
ZEE xoaTuwKsrxRN BoUHpAnY.
pointsS under the act Of March is, is7ss for eur
uni.sd states and he Brsisa Posse..ions se from
the Lake Of the Woods to the summit Of the Rocky
Mountains. il herewith transmitted- ! am happy
TO announce that the field work Of the Com
10. the. northwest Corner OF The Lake '- Of
The Woods to the summit Of the Rocky
sarfscs Of the earth. It Is believed that the he
amount remaining unexpended Of the sppropria-
ssmeient 70 complete the once WORK. I recon-
e: ths ans5psnded balance q de appropriations
sion IN making the report and printing the neces-
1ns ALAsAnA clAms.
Tho court known ~ the Court Of Commission
ers Of Alabama Claims, created BY An act of
Congress the last session, has Organised and
h. fe to-
he claims admissible under the provisions Of
the Get nay be speedily sscertained and paid.
UNITED STATES cTrIxENs AND 11AL ESTATE IN
Il has been deemed advisable to exercise the
discretion conferred upon the Executive At the
pa sss
allowing citlzens Of the United States to hold
certain change i'm the Jurisdiction Of the courts
y, y, .ns lntssf; copy e. the Proclamation npon
MExIco AND SOUTH AMERICA
lions with the independent States q this hemi.-
Mexico and Texas stiii frequently takes place
thoiisi.s in that quarter The dia i OF Of
checking such trespssscs along the course Of .
often fordahle, 10 obvious. 1t is hoped that the
e6ogts Of this Government will be seconded by
those Of Mexico to the e5ectual suppression Of
Prom report upon the condition Of the busi-
ness before the American and Mexican Joint
o. the Unssd ssass. ana dasa OCT on tss
1874. It appears that Of the ol7 claims nled on
had been finally decided, and Is were in
2 ?. disposed Of; .nd Of lie see claims aisd
remained 70 b disposed Of Since the date o Of
o. reducing somewhat the number still
pending, and others have been passed
work devolying ON the umpire is particularly
labosious, that the Commission would b.
ary, 1875, the date aIed for its expiration. Neeo
u Ss :. has
re:saed s an e further extension Of the Com
" hoped, win rufiicc to bring Iii the business
now before 1t to q final close.
Tbs strife In the Argentine Republic is TO be
sS1 nom 6o.n on o. The parties thereto
those engaged In the trade TO that quarter. OF
A. yet, so far a. I am aware. there has been no
violation Of our neutrality rights which, as well
.s our duties In that respect, 1t shall be my en-
deavor TO- maintain aud observe.
II IL with regret l announce that no further
payment has been received from the Govern
Of citizens OF the United States Hopes have been
sntsrte,nsd that u the Republic could escape
It's obligations. Though Il is now understood to
be 1t peace with other countries, a serious in
orsni rcson oS that RepuSe I'll. IN NAV an '% be-
taken advantage Of rs another reason to delay
the payment Of the dues Of our citizens.
CUBA AND SPAIN.
The deplorable strife In Cuba continues with
ont any marked change in the relative ad
Sa span sa. raned
.agsooIity s,s ye.rs e. strife give the ,nsu5
IN inn and a he TAM rff Srff fa