The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-06

civil service.
OUR RELATIONS WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES
During the pas, year tie United States
has continued To maintain peaceful
relations with foreign powers The out
break OF war between Russia and Turkey,
though al one time attended by grave ap.
prehensions as 10 The effect upon other
European nations has had no tendency 10
disturb the amicablc relations existing be-
tween the United States and each ot the
two coplenGing powers. An altitude If
just and impartial neutrality has been pre-
served, and am gratitied to state thai in
The midst ot their hosiiiiiies both the Rus
aim and Turkish governments have shown
an earnest desire 10 adhere to the obliga-
lions Of all treaties with us, and give due
regard to the rights OF American citizens
By the terms OF The treaty defining the
rights, immunities and privileges of con
snls between Italy and the United States
made In 1865, either government, after the
lapse OF len years terminates the existence
OF the treaty by giving twelve months
notice OF lis Intention. The government
of Italy, vailing itself of this facility, has
now given the required notice, and the
treaty will accordingly end on the 18th of
September, 1873. IL is understood how.
ever, that the Italian government wishes TO
renew 1t in general scope, desiring only
! certain notifications in some OF its articles
In this disposition concur, and shall hope
that no serious obstacles may intervene To
prevent or delay the negotiation OF salts
factory treaty.
! Numerous questions in regard to parties
not naturalized and exempt from mill
tary service, have continued 10 arise con-
corning emigrantS from Germany, who
have returned to their country. The pro-
visions of the treaty of February o. 1868,
however, have proved to be SO ample and
80 judicious that The legation of the United
states al Berlin has been able to adjust all
claims arising under it, not only without
detrmeni TO the alnicable relations exist
ing between the two governments, but il is
believed without injury or injustice To the
; naluraliZed American citizens Ii is desir-
| able That the treaty originally made with
| the North German Union, in 1881, should
now be altered SD as TO ipply TO all the
| states of the empire of Germany.
THE FRENCH EXPOSITION.
The invitation of the government of
France TO participate in the exposition of
the products of agricultural industry and
the Inc arts, TO be held at Paris during the
coming year, was submitted for your con-
sderaiion al The extra session. 1t is not
doubted that its acceptance at once by the
United States, and well selected exhibit
ton OF the products of American industry,
on that occasion, will tend to stimulate i'm
'ernational commerce and immigration, rs
well MS 10 promote the traditional friend |
ship between the Two countries
OUR ExTRADITIoN TREATY WITH GREAT |
BRITAIN.
A question arose from this side as ID the |
proper meaning OF The extradition articles |
OF the treaty OF iS4l, between the United !
States and Great Britain. Both govern
menis however, are now in accord in !
The belief that the question is not one that
should be allowed 10 Illustrate tie ends of |
justice, or Ia disturb the friendship between
the two na'iens. No serious diiiiculiy has
arisen IN accomplishing the extratlIiion OF
CRIMINALS, when necessary. II is probable
that The points of disagreement will IN due
time be settled, and il need he Il more expi-
CT; declaration can be made, in new
treaty.
THE FISHERY COMMISSION,
under articles Is 10 so, treaty of Washing.
tor, has concluded its session. The result
oi the deliberations Of the commission, his
made public by the commissioners. will he
communicated TO congress with the treaty
for the protection Of iIade marks which has
been negotiated with Great Britain, and
which has been submitted TO the senate for
It's consideration.
MEXICO.
The revolution which recently occurred
in Mexico, was followed ly the accession
OF the successful party 10 power, and the
installation of its chef, Gen Diaz, in the
presidential office II has been the custom
OF the United States. when such changes of
government rave heretofore occurred in
Mexico, 10 recognize and enter into off.
cIal relations with the de tdcto government
so soon as ii should appear 10 have the APP
prevail OF the Mexican people, and should
manifest disposition to adhere 10 the OF
legations of uesiies and international
friendship. In the present case such ofii-
cial recognition bss been delayed by occur
rnces on the Rio Grande border-the
records OF which have already teen COM
to each house OF congress, in
answer to their recent resolutions of in
quiry. Assurances have been received that
the authorities at the seat of the Mexican
government have both The disposition and
lbe power TO prevent and punish such un-
lawful invasions and depretlalions Ii is
hoped that events may prove the /!
assurances To lie well founded The best
interests OF both countries require the
of peace on the border, and !
he development of commerce between the I
wo republics. Ii is gratifying to add that {
bis temporary interruption Of official re-
ations has not prevented due attention by !
a rGn pfafiv of iln nit oI IN,
Mexico. to the protection of American cii- ]
,ens as far as practicable Nor has it in y
erfered with the prompt payment of the I
amounts due from Mexico to the United &
States under the treaty Of July 4th, 1862,
md awards Of The joint commission t
While do not anticipate an interruption e
If friendly relations with Mexico, YET cam t
lot hut look with some solicitude upon q
continuance of the border disorders, rs C
Inspiring the two countries to emotions of e
popular feeling and mischances of action d
Which are naturally uHfavorable to COM s
'leie amiiy. Firmly determined that D
olhing shall be wanting on my pari 10 II
promote good understanding between the p
NO nations, yet | must ask the attention of u
ougresS 10 actual occurrences on the Dor u
er, that the lives and properly of our Gill
ems may he adequately projected, and
eace preserved. VI
CUBA. IL
Another year has passed without bring h
lg 10 a close the pro,racted contest between Of
Ie Spanish government and the lnsurrec- Of
onists in the island of Cuba While the al
'nited States hive seduously abstained m
ON Intervention in the controversy, il is o!
npossible not 10 feel that il is attended by it
lcidents affecting our citizens. Apart p
ON The effect Of hostilites upon trade be- U
veen us and Cuba, their progress is ipcvi- |
IDLY accompanied by complaints. having dl
iore or less foundation, of searches, arrests, Is
nbargoes and oppressive taxes upon the W
roperty of American residents, and unpro- IN
)ked interference with American vessels h,
I'D commerce. Il is due to the government | Ii,