Vicksburg weekly herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-07

/ NgHutaA ~ AAAAWM h4WlNMAN kNA ENANM IVY
efficiency and character the decisive tests
In these matters. ask the renewed At
tention Of Congress to what has already
been done BY the Civil Service Commits.
sion appointed, In pursuance OF an A { OF
Congress, BY my predecessor, 70 prepare
and revise Civil Service rules. In regard
70 much Of the Departmental service, eB-
peclally 1t Washington, II may be diRicult
TO organize Q better system than
that which has thus been provided,
and II lie now being used 10 q considerable
extent under my direction. The Commits
sion has still q legal existence, although
for several years no appropriation has
been made for d~eiTayIng lie expenses. Be-
lie ing that this q mmission has rendered
valuable service, and will DO q most use
full agency 10 improving the administration
OF the Civil Service, / respectfully recon-.
mend that 4 suitable appropriation, 10 be
Immediately available, DO made 10
enable II 10 continue its lRbors. It is my
purpose TO transmit to Congress, as early
as practica, lie, q report by the Chairman
n tqe Commission, and 10 ask your atten-
Lon 10 such measures on this subject as
in my opinion will further promote the
In. rOYement Of the Civil Service.
FoAEIeN RELATIONS.
Durng the past year the United States
have continued to maintain peaceful rela-
lions with foreign powers. The outbreak
Of war between Russia and Turkey,
though at one time attended by grave ap.
prehenslOn as to It's effects upon other
European nations, has had no tendency to
disturb the amicable relations existing
between the United States and each OF
the two contending powers. An attitude
Of just and impartial neutrality has been
preserved, and j am gratiied TO state that
In the midst Of their hOstilitIes both the
Russian and Turkish Governments have
shown an earnest disposition 10 adhere
to the obligations Of oil treaties with the
United States, and 10 give due regard 10
tho rights Of American citizens.
BY the terms OF the treaty defining the
rights, immunities, and privileges Of Con-
States, ratified in 1858, either Government
may, after the lapse OF ten years, teTml.
nate the existence Of the treaty by Civ ng
twelve months notice OF its intention. The
Government Of Italy, AHRllIng Itself Of
this faculty, has now given the required
notice, and the treaty will accordingly end
on the 10th OF September, 1875. II Is un.
derstood, however, that the Italian Gov.
eminent wishes to renew 1t In It's general
scope, desiring only certain notifications
In some Of its articles. In this disposition
1 NphNAA AhN ohNAA hNHb NuhN w hGl AVuh
obstacles may intervene 10 prevent or de-
lay the negotiations OF a satisfactory
treaty.
Numerous questions in regard TO pass.
POI 10, naturalization and exemption from
military service, have continued to arise
IA the case Of emigrants from Germany
who have returned 70 their native country.
The provisions OF the treaty of February
p, lSs, however, have proved 10 be 50 am.
pie and 50 judicious, that the Legation Ol
the United states a. Berlin has been able
10 adjust all claims arising under It, not
only without detriment to the amicable re.
lations existing between the Govern.
ments, but II 10 believed without injury or
injustice TO any duly naturaliZed Amer.
can lcitiEens. II 10 desirable that the
treaty originally made with the North
German Union In ls65, should nov be eN.
tended so as to apply equally - all tae
States Of the Empire OF Germany.
II FRENCH EXPOSITION.
The invitation Of the Government Of
france TO participate In the Exposition oil
the products OF agriculture, industry and
line arts, 10 be held at Paris during the
coming year, was committed TO ynur con,
sideraliOn at the extra session, II 10 no
doubted that lite acceptance by tue United
States, and a well.selected exhibition o.
the products OF American industry on thai
occasion, will tcnd 70 stimulate interna,
tiOnal commerce and immigration, as well
as to promote the traditional friendship
between the two countries,
RxTRADITIoN QUESTIONS.
A question arose some time since as Ia
the propef meaning Of the ExtraditiOn Ar,
ticles Of the treaty Of 1872 between the
United States and Great Britain. Both
Governments, however, are IN one accord
In the belief that the question Is not one
that shout be allowed 10 Illustrate thl
ends Of justice or disturb the fIiendshiI
between the wv Nations. 80 serious
difficulty has arisen IN accomplishing tLC
eXtradilion Of criminals when necessary
and IL Is pro able that points OF disagree.
ment viii be settled.
THE FIsnERRl COMMISSION,
under Articles IL to - OF the Treaty y
" Washington, has concluded ils session a
Halifax, The result Of the dclibe.alioni
Of the Commission as made public By the
Commissioners, will be communicated t,
Congress.
TRADE MARKS.
A treaty for the protection Of trade
marks has been negotiated With Grea
Britain, which has been submitted o tho
Senate for consideration.
THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC.
The revolution which recently occurred
In Mexico " q folio wed by the accession
Of the successful party 10 power, and tht
installation OF Chief General PorlerC
Diaz in the Presidential OH e. II has beer
the custom Of the United States, wheI
such changes Of Government have hereto
fore occurred In Mexico, to recognize anC
enter In official relations with the de iactt
Government as soon as IL should appear
to have the approval OF the Mexican PEG
pie, and should manifest a dip JsitiOn tC
adhere TO obligations Of treaties ant
international friendship. In the pres
ent case such official recognition
has been deferred by oceurr noes on the
Rio Grande border, the records Of whict
have oeen communicated 10 each h. 80 .
Congress In answer 10 their respective re,
olutiOns OF inquiry. Assurance, have beer
received that the authorities at the seat N
the Mexican Government have both the
disposition and power 10 prevent and pun
ish such unlawful inYasiuns an depteda
tiOns. II Is earnestly ~ be homo event.
may prove these assurances 70 q well
founded. Tue best interests Of both c1uu,
tries require the maintenance OF
peace On the border and the dcyel,
Opemenl OF commerce between the
two Republics. II Is crafty ne 20 add,
this temporary interruption Of official rela.
lions has not prevented due attention by
the representative OF the United states In
Mexico to the protection Vt Ameri,Sn citi.
Zens 50 far as practicable, nor mas 1t inter.
farpl with the nrumDt bnvruauf ~ amount