New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-12-08
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FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Our relations with most Of the foreign powers con-
tinue on a satisfactory and friendly footing. In
creased intercourse the extension of commerce, and
cultivation of mutual interests have steadily i'm
proved our relations with the large majority OF the
powers Of the world rendering practicable the peace
full solution Of questions which from time To tiine
necessarily arise, leaving few which demand ex-
tended or particular notice.
The CORRESPONDENCE Of the Department Of state
with our diplomatic representatives abroad is trans
mitted herewith. l am happy to announce the pass
age of an act by the General Cores of Portugal pro
claimed since the adjournment Of Congress- Tor the
abolition of seryitude in the Portuguese colonies
1t is to be hoped that such legislation may DO an-
other step toward the great consummation to be
reached when no man shall be permitted directly
OF indirectly under any guise, excuse, or form oil
law TO hold his fellow man in bondage am OF
opinion also that it is the duty of the United States
rs contributing toward that end, and required by
the spirit Of the ago in which we live, to provide by
suitabe legislation that no citizen of the United
States shall hold slaves as property IN any other
country or be interested therein. Chill has made
roparatlon in the case of the whale ship Good he
turns seized without sufficient cause upward OF 4o
years ago. Though she had hitherto denied her
accountability, the denial was never acquiesced
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claim has been so earnestly contended for that IL
has been gratifying that she should have at last ac
kpowledged it, The arbitrator in the case of the
United States steamer MOntijO. for the seizure and
detention of which the Government OF the United
states Of Colombia was held accountable, has de-
cided in favor of the claim. This decision has set
tied question which has been pending Tor several
years and which, while it continued open, might
more OF loss disturb the good understanding
which it is desirable should DO main
tanned between the republics A reciprocity
treaty with the King of the Hawaiian Islands
was concluded some months ago. AS ii contains a
stipulation that it shall not take effect until Con
gress shall enact the proper legislation ioI mat pu
pose, copies of the instrument are herewith SUD
United in order that if such should be the pleasure
of Congress the necessary legislation upon tine sub
jcct may be adopted In March last, an Arrangement
Madrid. with tine Spanish Government, Tor the
payment by the latter TO the United states OF
the SUN Of $4,000 in coin for the purpose OF the
relief of tho families or persons OF the snps com
pany, and certain paSsen gers OF the Nlrginlub" ms
sulm was to have been paid ia three instruments, at
two months each Ii is due TO the Spanish Govern
ment that | should state that the payments were
fully and spontaneously anticipated by that Govern
ment and that the whole amount was pald wl ti
but few days than two months from me ddte
of the agreement a copy of which is herewith trans
mitted. In pursuance Of the forms OF the ADJUST
ment have directed the distribution OF the amount
among tho parties entitled thereto including the
ships company. and such of the passengers as were
American
Oh application of the parties entitled thereto.
THE REBELLION IN CUBA.
The past year has furnished evidence of an
approaching termination of the ruinous conflict
which has been raging for years III the neigh
boring island of Cuba. The same disregard Of the
laws of civilized warfare and of the just demands OF
humanity which have heretofore called forth eX-
pressons of condemnation from the nations OF Chrs-
tendon have continued to blacken the sad scene
4 IL. arNtfy tlaaV 1ph
fields of the most fertile and productive regions OF
the earth and the incendiarys torch firing planta-
tons and valuable factories and buildings is the
agent marking the alternate advance OF retreat
of contending parties. The protracted contin-
nance OF this strife seriously affects the
interests of all commercial nations, but those of the
United States more than others, by reason OF close
proximity its larger trade and intercourse with
Cuba and the frequent and intimate personal ana
social relations which have grown up between It's
citizens and those of the island. Moreover,
the property of citizens IN CEba Is
large, and is rendered insecure and deprecated
in value and in capacity Of production, by the con-
tinuance of the strife and The unnatural mode OF ts
conduct The same is true, differing only in degree.
with RESPECT 10 the interests and people OF other -
tons and the absence Of any reasonable assurance 81
anear termination Of the conflict must OF necessity
soon compel the States thus suffering to consider
what the interests Of their own people ana theH
daty toward themselves may demand. have hoped
that Spain would be enabled TO establish peac III
her colony to afford security to the property and the
interests 81 our citizens and allow leg nate scope
to trade ad commerce. an the natural productions OF
the island Because of this hope and from an extreme
Reluctance To interfere in tie most remote manner IN
the aiaiis of another aHd tncnoly hdil"a 60
peciaily of one whose sympathy ana friendship u
the struggling infancy 81 our own eNi-tthce must
ever be .euDfrcd with gratitude, nave patiently
and anXlJG,ly walled tue progress OF tteAto. OlI
own civil conflict is too recent Tor us MOI u cps9eF
the difficulties which surround Government us
tracted by dynastlc rebellion at mono AT tho o'iio
time that AZ has 80 cope with separate RESURRECTION
in distant colony. but whatever cause may nav {
produced the situation winch SO eHoNOusiy
affects our interests, IL exists Win al!
it, attendant evils operating GFScly upon
this country and It's people. linus lar all lie eA0Tta
of Spain have proved abO1tye, anu tne hiIs ntILtl
improvement IN the situation. inc armed D''i't4
OF either side now occupy nearly the same gfOuhu
40 in the past with the difference from line To tine
of more Hyes sacrificed, more property destroyed,
and wider extouts of fertile ana productive hoIos
aud more and more of valuable property con
BtautlY MantOuly sacrificed to the nccun!all torci
In contests ot this nature, Whele c1il9uerdOie
body of people who have attempted 10 lree thchi-
selves OF the control OF the superior Government
have reached such point IL occupation OF territory
in power and in general organization rs to cOnstl-
tute in fact q body polite, having Government Ia
substance well as IN name; possessed OF the eIe-
Inents Oi stability. and equipped With tle machinery
for the administration Of internal poIcy ana lbe
execution OF IT'S laws; prepared ana aoie 20 auhln
ister justice at home well rs ia It's dealings win
other powers, it is within the province OF those
other pDNeT3 TO recognize its existence ~ new ana
simply deal with actually eXIstuig condition OF
things and recognize Of the powers OF te eaIth
that body polite which, possessing the necessary
elements, has, III fact. become q now pOwer-IIl q
word, the creation Of "a new State is a fact. 10
establish the condition OF Things essential 10 the
recognition Of TINS TACT there must be people.
OCcuu, lug "a known Territory, united under some