The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-12-07

The boundary line between the United States and the
BRITISH DoseSsion nom the northwest angle of Lake
# The Woods to The Rocky Mountains commenced |
In 1872, has been completed. The hnal agreement OF
fixing Of the boundary upon the Paeihc coast by the
award of the Emperor of Germany by article
II Of the treaty Of Washington with
the CO ltinuation of tho work of this Commission,
is adjusted, and fixed the boundary between the /
United IA and the British Possessions, except /
the portion OF territory ceded by Russia to the
T. nted Sfutes in the treaty of 1867. The work
trusted tn commissioners and the officers of the
army attached to the commission has been well and |
satisfactorily performed. The original official agree
ment of the commissioners signed upon the 18th Of
May, 1876, with the original list of astronomical
stations observed and the original official test of the
monuments marking the International boundary |
lines and the maps and records and the general re-
ports relating to the commission have been de-
posted in the Department Of state. The official
report Of the commissioner on the part Of the United
states with the report Of the Chief Astronomer of
the U1ited States Will be submitted TO Congress
WithIna short time
1 reserve for seperate communication to Con-
gress statement of tho condition of the questions
which lately arose with Great Britain respecting the
surrender of fugitive criminal under the treaty
Of 1912.
The Ottoman government gave notice, under date
of Jan Ia Is1l its desire TO terminate the treaty
of 1862, concerning commerce aud navigation puI-
suanU 10 the provisions of the "a article thereof
Under this notice the treaty terminated upon the 9TH
day Of June 1876. That government has invited
negotiations towards the c1acuslon oil new treaty
BY the act of Congress of March %, ISL the Pres
ident authorized when he should receive salts
factory information IhaI the ottoman SoNeini4eul,
thar OF Egypt, had organized new tribunals likely
o secure % CiLlZeuH OF the United States the
same impartial Justice enjoyed under the exercise OF
judicial functions by the Diplomatic and Consular
officers Of the United States to suspend the opera
ton OF the act OF june - loo0 ana 70 accept LOT le
citizens Ofthe United States the jurisdiction OF new
tribunals. Satisfactory information having been re
ceved ol the organization o! sucE new ulounaIs IN
Egypt, caused proclamation TO be issued ON the
9Th of March last, suspendng the act of June y,
1900, IN Egypt according 10 the PROVISIONS OF We
act. copy of the proclamation accompanies TINS
INC United States having united with other
powers IN the organization of these courts II Is
hoped The Jurisdiction questions which have arisen
The necessary legislation to carry into effect the
conditions respecting the commercial reciprocity
concluded with the hawtian Islands IN 1879 having
been had. the proclamation to carry into effect the
/ convention, provided by the act approved Aug.
10 1876, was duly issued in September last. copy
| thereon accompanies this message.
! The connexions which have been prevalent in
| Mexico for some time past and which, unhappiy,
seem be yet wholly quieted, have led to com
| by persons in authority. It il hoped, however,
these will ultimately be adjusted to the satisfaction
/ States In tnat quarter has not been exempt from
acts of violence by the citizens Of one republic on
! posed to be increased and their adjustment made
more difficult by the considerable changes IN
M ttt,o roTu-r5.s These CHANCES have placed on
either side Of that river portions Of land which by ex
listing conventions, belong 20 the protection OF the
government on the opposite side OF the river The
subject of the adjustment of this cause of difficulty
l .l-CSl ] f he T>Bited Statcso of C6umbia
has paid the cost of the steamer MOntjO, seized by
the authorities of that government some years since,
| and the amount has been transferred 10 the claim
II is with satisfaction that I am abe to announce
| tina the Joint Commission for the adjustment of
| claims between the United States and Mexico, I'M
der the convention of 1868, the duration of which
has been several times extended, has brought its
labor- 10 a close. From the report of the Agent of
| the United states, which accompanies The papers
transmitted herewith it will be seen that within the
| time limited by the Commission one thousand and
/ seventeen claims the part OF citi-
| Mexico was referred TO the Commission.
Ofthese claims, 531 dismissed disallOwed,
and in 1856 cases awards were made IN favor OF the
claimants against the Me2 lean republic, amounting
in the aggregate 10 Si125,622.20. Within tho same
/ lean republic against tho United States were re
ferred 70 the Commissioner Of these caims Eight
hundred ana thlrty-one were dlsHllrseu or asa
| lowed, 10 16I cases awards were made in
favor Of the claimants against the United
states amounting IN ING a5gISE dte 70
| $780, 1854. By the terms of the convention the
| amount of these awards is to be deducted from the
! Mexico. and the balance only to be paid by Mexico
to the United states, leaving the United States 10
make provisions LOT thelf proportion OF aWarus IN
favor OF their own citizens invite attention 10
the legislation which will be necessary TO provide
| In this connection ! glad to he able to ex
press tho acknowledgment due Mr.. Thornton, she
/ umpire of the commission, who iias given TO the
consideration of the large number of claims sub
mitted to him, much time, Unwearied patience, and
that fairness and intelligence which are well known
TO the accomplished representative OF Great Brit
ain. and which likewise recognized in the repre-
NonfbI OF a very small part of the amount
| due by the Government Of Venezuela TO the cti-
zens of the JTuiteiBSates on account of claims of
the latter against that Government continue to be
/ made with reasonable punctuality. That Govern
I meut has proposed 10 change the system which il
has hitherto pursued in this respect by issuing bonds
for part Of the amount Of the several claims. The
| proposition, however could not, il is supposed,
properly be accepted, at least not without the con
The holders Of certificates OF indebtedness OF
Venezuela. These are 50 much depressed that il
woulu be difficult, If not impossible, TO ascertain
their dis position on the subject
In other messages have called the attention OF
Con r.ss 20 she necessity Of legislation with reg
/ te fraudulent naturalization and to the subject oil
rlpajrIarion and election OF nationality. The
uumu- persons Of foreign birth set king home
iu the United St1tes. the ease ana the tacly VITA
which hOleRt eni rant may af r the apse OF
reasonable timr be possessed of all the priv j.
ires of citizenship OF the United States, and the
zeus return the country of their BIRTH render
tBe subject OF naturalization, and the safeguards
lection OF honest naturazed citizens of paramount
! importance. The very Simple ~ of the require
ments The law on this question arord an opportu-
nifty for fraud, and the want o. uniformity IN the
proceedings and records of the various courts, and in
The forms the certificates Of naturalization issued,
arrra d constant source of di1iCulty. 4 suggest
ship beyond those now existing; but invite the
earnest attention OF Congress 10 the necessity and
in the records aud certificates and providing
I AGAINST frauds which frequently takt
place. For the vacafing of record
of humiliation obtained on fraud these pro
visions are uceoed in ed and for the protection OF
the hane5 cirzcua of foreign birta. and for the want
III which s is made TO sufer. Not unfreQueuty the
[ United Statss has insisted upon the right OF ezp1
friatou and has obtained, after long struggle,
admission or he principle commended for by tlc &C
Z and oT The conclusion Oh trealies On tn4t SUD
iect. h. IS. however, buI justice To the Government
( To which suca natUralzeG citizens nav,
I formerly owed allegiance, as well as 10 the uiteC
I States that certain fixed and dednine rules should
[ Ice adopted governing such causes and providing
I how eEpatriatiou may he accomplished. While en-
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