The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-12-17

steamer MOntlo. for the seizure and detention
0f which uhe Government oi u" United stst.s o.
I Colombia was held accountable, has decided In
favor Of the claim. This decision has settled a
question which h.. been pending for several
years, and which, while Ia continued open might
more or less disturb the goo.i understanding
which - Is desirable should he maintained he
tween the republics.
A reciprocity treaty between the King OF the
Hawaiian Islands was concluded some months
ago. As II contains stipulation that II shall be-
nonenective until Congress shall enact the proper
legislation for the purpose. copies Of the instru.
ment are herewith submitted In order that, n
such should be- the pleasure ~ Congress, the
necessary legalnuOn upon the subject may be
Adopted.
IN March last an arrangement was made
through MIR. Gushing, our Minister At Madrid,
with the spanish Government for the payment by
the latter TO tho United States Of the sum OF
$4,000 IN coin for the purpose OF the relief Of
the families or persons of the ships company
and certain passengers Of the Nirginlus. This
sum was "a have been paid IN three instalments
at two months each. IL ~ due 10 the Spanish
Government that should state that the payments
were fully and speedily anticipated by that Gov.
eminent. and that the whole amount was paid
within but few days more than two months
from the date OF agreement, copy Of which Ia
herewith transmitted. In pursuance Of the terms
Of the adjustment have directed the distribution
OF the amount among the parties entitled there
TO. including the ships company and such OF the
passengers az were American citizens. Pay.
ments made accordingly on application OF
the parties entitled thereto
THE cUBAN REBELLION.
There H. no evidence Of an approaching end Of
the ruinour conflict which has been raging for
seven years IN the neghboring island OF Cuba.
The same disregard Of the laws Of civilized war
fare and OF the Just demands OF humanity which
have heretofore called forth expressions Of con-
demnatiOn from the nations If Chrisiendom have
continued u lascken the sad scene. Desolation,
ruin AMI piliage are Prevailing the rich fields OF
one Of the most fertile and productive regions Of
the earth. and Ihe incendiary's torch. firing
plantations and valuable factories and buildings,
j. the agent mark ing the alternate advance or re
treat If the contending parties. The prOtracted
continuance Of the strife seriously affects the In
terests Of all commercial nations; but those OF
the United states more than others. by reason Of
it, close proximity, it, larger trade and inter
course with Cuba. and frequent and intimate
personal and social relations which have grown
tIp between its citizens and those Of the island.
Moreover the property 81 our citizens in Cuba IL
large and l. rendered Insecure and deprecated
ia value and in capacity OF production by the
continuation Of the strife and the unnatural mode
Of its conduct. The same is true. differing only
IN degree. with respect ~ the Interests and PEG
pie of other nations, AMI The absence OF any
reasonable assurance Of a near termination Of the
conflict must OF necessity soon compel the
States thus suffering 10 con slider what the inter
ert- o. their people and their duty towards them
selves may demand. have hoped that spain
would b. enabled t. establish peace In her col
ony. 20 afford security 10 the property and the
interests OF our cItizens, and allow legitimate
scope o. .-ade and commerce and the national
and from anextreme reluctance 70 interfere in
the most remote manner in the Affairs Of another
and friendly nation-especially Of one whose
sympathy and friendship In the struggling infan-
cy Of our own existence must ever be remem-
ner.d with grsutude-l nave patiently aud anK-
iously waited the progress of events. our own
ciyilcoufictis Too recent for Us not TO consider
the difficulties which surrounded IA Government
distracts~i by dyuastc rebellion at home. AT the
same time that IL has to cope with separate in
-urrection in q distant colony. But whatever
cause NAV have produced the situation which 50
grieyously Afect- our interests, with its attend
ant evils operating directly upon this country
and It's people. thus far all the resorts OF spain
have proved abortIve, and time has marked no
improvement in the situation The armed bands
81 tie other side now occupy nearly the same
ground IN the past, with the difference that
from time to time more lves are sacrificed.
property destroyed. amt wider eStents OF fer
tile aud productive fields and more valuable
property constantly and wAntonly sacrificed "
tie incendary's torch. In contests Of this ma.
people who have attempted ~ free
themselves Of the control of the superior Gov
ernment have reached such point IN the occu'
patton OF territory. in power and in general or
ganlEatiOn az 70 constitute in fact body polite
having a Cover nment ia substance as well rs
in name, possesreh of the elements Of stability.
and equipped with machisery for the admins
trati0n Of internal policy md the execution Of Us
laws and prepared and able " administer JUS
tice At HON. a. well as in il dealings with other
pOwerr-it IA y thin the province OF those powers
u recognize its existence "a new and indie
pendent nation. In such cases other nations
simply deal with an actually existing condition
OF uinE- and re- Ognize a. one OF the powers OF
the earth that body polite which. possessing the
necessary elements, has in fact become "A new
power. In worti, the creation OF new state
l. TACT. To establish the condition OF things
ea-entisl 10 The recognition OF this fact. there
must b. a people occupying known territory
unitsi under come known and defined form Of
government, Acknowledged by those sub.
let thereto in which the functions OF
government are administered by the usual
methods. competent 70 mete out jus
tics 10 citizens and strangers, 10 anord
remedies for public and for private wrongs
AMI able 20 assume the relative and International
Z obligations ami capable az performing the cor
y responding international duties, resulting from
4 iss acquisition q the rights, sovereignty and
isation ready 10 take and able 70 maintain III
Z place among the nations Of earth While con
-ciOus that the instruction IN cubs has shown !
strength and endurance winch make u AZ leaf'
dOuDuu @~hethcr II will be IN the power OF SPAN
I - subdue, II seems unquertionable that no such
7 civil organization exists which may be recog
nixed A. an independent government, capable 81
performing its obligations and entitled 10 b'
Y treated A. one OF the powers OF the earth. re
rognition under those circumstances would 10
inconsistent with the fact-. and would compe
y the powers 10 give support by force 10 Govern.
menl ~ which ~ had really given only n rea
claim - existence. In my judgment the In'ted
states should adhere 20 thr policy and the prin
% cfples which have heretofore been it, sure SAFE
Y guards IN like contests between revolving colonies
/ and the mother country, and, acting only upon
Z the dearest evidence should avoid any possibtl-
ity Of suspicion or Of an imputation 10 the re
rogntion 81 the independence OF Cuba, ltbeing ~
my0pinion impractcabe and indefcnsible. The
question which ne presents itself IS that OF IN,
recognition Of the bclligcrcnt rights IN the par
! ties ~ the contest. In a former message 10 Con,
gress had reason 10 consider this question, AM
/ reached the Inclusion that The conflict IN Cuba
dreadful And devastating rs we're the evidences
| did not ri- 10 t.sc fearful dignity Of war. Re
I gariing ID now. aitpr this lsp-e OF Tune, an
: nnshle ~ sec L,at any notable success or any
markell or real advance on the part OF the insur
gents has essentially changed the character OF th'
I coutsst II has acquired greater age, but no
greater or more formidable proportions. * u
t.ossbIc that the acts OF foreign powers, and ever
/ The srt- OF spain herself. Of this very nature
might H. pointed 10 In defense OF such recoogni
ton. but. now. "a m me past history, he ~.
ed stat.a- should carefully avoid the false light
{ which M ight lead IL into the meges OF doubuu
7 ~ ARA ~ objectionable prOpricty and adhcr