The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1875-12-11

to complain. These proposals have not vet
reached me In their full text. On their arrival
they will be taken into careful examination and
may, hope. lead to satisfactory adjustment
Oft questions to which they refer, and remove
have given rise to our just complaints. It Is un-
derstood also that renewed efforts are
being made to introduce reforms in the
suaded, however, that a proper regard
for the interest of the United States
and and of Of its citizens, entitlo it to
jected by the difficulties of the questions and the
wrong OF losses which arise from the contest In
Cuba, and that the interests of humanity itself
whole Island shall be laid in waste and larger
sacrifices Of life be made. shall feel 1t my duty,
should my hopes Of sati,factory adjustment or
of further causes of complaint be unhappily dis
appointed, to make o further communfcA alton to
congress at some period not far remote, and dur
ing the present session, recommending what
may then seem TO me to be necessary appropria-
tions to the favorable consideration of Congress
The powers Of Europe almost without excep-
ton, many of the South American states, and
even tho more distant eastern powers have
manifested their friendly sentiment toward the
United States, and the interest of the world in
our progress, by taking steps to Join with us In
celebrating the centennial of the nation, and I
strongly recommend that q a more national i'm
nortance be given to this exhibition by such
insure its success. Its value Ia bringing to our
shores innumerable useful works of art, in
commingling of the citizens of foreign countries
and our own, and the interchangng Of ideas and
manufactures will far exceed any pecuniary out
lay we may make.
The free zone, SO called, several years siuce
established by the Mexican government in GER
frontier remains in full operation. It has al
ways been materially injurious to honest traffic
for 1t operates as an incentive to traders in
mexico 70 supply without custom charge the
wants of inhabitants OH this side the line, and
prevents the same wants from being supplied by
merchants OF the United States thereby to a con-
siderable extent defrauding our revenue and
checking honest commercial enterprise Depre-
dations by armed bands from Mexico on the peo-
pie OF Texas near the frontier continue. Though
the main object of these incursions is robbing,
they frequently result IN the murder of unarmed
and peaceably disposed persons, and in some in
stances even the United States post offices and
mail communication have been attacked Re-
newed remonstrauces upon this subject
have been addressed to the Mexican
government but without much apparent
erect. The military force of this government
disposable for service in that quarter, is quite
inadequate to effectually gnard the line even at
those points where the incursions are usually
made. An experiment of an armed vessel on
the Rio Grande for that purpose is on trial and
1t is hoped that if not thwarted by the shallow
ness OF the river and other national obstacles it
may materially contribute TO the protection of
the herdsmen of Texas. The proceedings of the
joint commission under the convention between
the United States and Mexico of the 4th Of July,
1885, on the subject of claims, will soon be
brought to a close. The result of these proceed
ings will then be communicated to congress.
am happy to announce that the government
OF Venezuela has, upon further consideration,
practically abandoned its objections to pay TO toe
United states that share OF its r venue which
some years since it allotted towards tho extn-
guishment Of the claims of foreigners generally.
IN t0us reeoRidering its determination that
government has shown iuet sense of self-re-
spect which cannot fail 20 reflect credit upon it
Ill the eyes OF all persons elsewhere. 1t is to be
regeited, however, that its payments on account
al nt ai unfN IY..ss
still 80 meagre in amount, and that the stipula-
tions OF the treaty in regard to the sums to be
paid and the periods when these payments
we're to take place, should have been SO signally
fdiMegarded.
Since my last annual message the exchange
has been made OF the ratification of treaty of
commerce and navigation with Belgium, and
new conventions with the Mexican republic for
the fuitber extension OF the Joint commission
respecting claims; with the Hawaiian Islands,
for commercial reciprocity, and with the otta
man empire for extradition all OF which have
been duly proclaimed.
The court of commissioners of the Ala.
bama claims has prosecuted its important duties
very assduously and very satisfactorily. 1t con-
vened and was organized on the 23d day of July,
1874, and by the terms of the act under which 1t
was created was to exist for one year from that
date. The act provided, however, that should 1t
be found hnpracticable to complete the work of
the court before the expiration of the year,
the President might, by proclamation, ex-
tend tho time of duration, beyond the expira-
evidence that it would be impracticable to COM
plete the work within the time originally fixed,
l issued proclamation, copy of which 1 pre-
sent herewith, extending the term OF the dura-
tion of the court for period of six months from
and after the 22d day of July, last. A report
made through the clerk of the court, communi-
endar on the list OF November hast, and the
large amount Of work which has been
accomplished. Thirteen hundred and 1 eighty two
disposed OF at the date OF the report. l am in
lS eases Ss bens ad
and decisions given on the remaining cases with all
Sn 6s SaesSns as Many ss
claims are In behalf OF mariners who depend on
ayed the taking or the return Of the necessary evil
dence. 1t is represented 10 me that 1t will be i'm:
cases beiore il within the present limit of its dura
tion. Justice TO the parties claimant who have
Obtaining al Ee evidence IL Rsr Support sussess
short extension e enable the court 70 dispose Of all
mend the Legislation which may be deemed proper
TO enable the court TO complete the work before
i recommend that some suitable provision be
made by the creation of special court, or by con-
propriste tribunal for the consideration and deter
mination Of the claims OF aliens against govern
ment OF the United States, which have arisen with
In some reasonable limitation OF time, or which
may AZ sss bsp oTSa ~
BILE to give proper consideration 70 these claims b
q at tribunal would AFFORD an opportunity to aliens,
other than British subjects to present their claims
on account of acts committed against their per
property during the rebellion as also TO those
subjects OF Great Britain, whose claims having
not be presented TO the late commission, organized
pursuant TO the provisions OF the treaty OF WASH
ington.
The electric telegraph has become an essential and
Indispensable agent In the transmission OF business
and social messages. Its operation ON land and
within the limit OF particular states, Is necessarily
under the control q the jurisdiction within which
IL operates. The lines on the high seas, however,
not subject 10 the particular control OF any one
government. In 1869 a concession granted by