The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-12-13
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gress.
TRADE MARKS.
A treaty fer the protection of trade
marks has been negotiated with Great
Britain, which has been submitted to
1 the Senate for its consideration. The
| revolution which recently occurred in
| Mexico was followed by the accession
OF = successful party to power, and the
installation Of is Chief General. POr-
! trio Dig. in the presidential Office. It
has been the custom of the United
states when such changes of govern
! 'nent have heretofore occurred III Mex
leo to recoguIze and enter into. official
relations with the defdcto government
- soon AS it should appear to have the
approval OF the Mexican people, and
.hOuid manifest a disposition 10 adj
acre TO the obligations of the treaties
nd International Friendship. In the
resent case such official recognition
mas been deferred by the occurrences
Oh the Rio Grande border, the records
of which Ii I'VE already been communi-
Gated to each hnuee cf Congress In
inquiry, assurances have been received
that lue authorizes AZ the seaL OG the
Mexican government have both the
disposition and the power to prevent
aud punish such unlawful invasions
md depredaiions. 1t is earnestly to
De hoped that events may prove these
assurances to be well founded. The
best interests of both countries require
ihe maintenance of peace upon the
borders and the development of com.
!nerce between the two republics. It
is gratifying to add that this temper.
ary interruption of official relations
mas not prevented due attention by the
representatives OF the United States
IN Mexico to the protection of Ameri-
can citizens, as far as practicable, nor
mas it interfered with the PROMPT pay
ment OF the amounts due from Mexico
to the United States under the treaty
OF July 4 1868, and awards the joint
| commission. While do not antici-
pate an interruption of the friendly re-
ations with Mexico. yet cannot but
look with s)ne solicitude upon con-
! t.nuance OF the border disorders as ex.
losing the two countries to manifesta.
ions OF popular feeling and mischiev-
pus actions, which are naturally I'M
favorable to complete amity. Firmly
Determined that nothing shall be want.
ing Oh my part to promote good un-
tierstandiDg between the two nations,
II yet must ask the attention of Con-
yrcss TO actual occurrences ON the Dor.
Ter, that the lives and property of our
citizens may be adequately projected
and peace preserved.
THE CUBAN INSURREITION.
Another year has passed without
bringing to close the prOtrsctod con-
test between the Spanish government
and the in surr+ciiOn in the Island of
Cuba. While the United States have
seduously abstained from Intervention
in this controversy. IL Is linpOsslOIe not
to feel it is atten0ed by incidents af-
fecting the rights of American citizens.
Apart from the effect of the hOstiIities
upon trade between the United States
.ud Cuba. their progress is inevitably
accompanied by complaints, having
more or less foundation, of Searches
arrests, embargoes, and excessive taxes
upon properly of American roaidents.
aud Of unprovoked interference with
American vessels and commerce. 1t
is due the government of Spain to say
that during the past y ear it has prompt
ly disavOwed and offered reparation
fer any unauthorized acts of unduly
Jealous subOrulpates, whenever suen
acts have been brought to its attention
Nevertheless such occurrences cannot
b 1t tend TO excite feelings Of annoy
ance, suspicion and resentment, which
are greatly to be deprecated, between
the respective subjects and citizens of
two friendly powers.
SOUTH AMERICA. -
Much delay, Consequent apOn accu.
sations OF fraud in some OF the awards
has occurred in respect to the distribu.
ZION OF The limiteu amounts received
from Venezuela under the treaty of
April 25th. 1866. applicable to the
awards of the Joint commission created
by that treaty. So long as these mat
ters are pending in Congress the Exec
utlve caunot assume either to pass up
on the questions presented or 10 die
tribute The fund received. 1t is emil
nently desirable that definite iegisla-
tive action should be taken either
deciding the awards to be final or pro-
viding some method for re-examina-
ton Of the claims. Our relations with
The republics Of Central aud South
America and with the Empire of Bra.
zil have continued without serious
change further than the temporary in-
terruption of diplomatic Intercourse
with Venezuela and with Guatemala.
Amicable relations have already been
ully restored with Venezuela, and it
is not doubted that all grounds Ofmis-
understanding with Guatemala will
speedily be removed. From all these
countries there are favorable lndlca-
lions OF a disposition on the parts Of
their governments and people to recip-
rocatc our efforts in the direction OF
increased commercial Intercourse. lii
THE SAMOAN ISLANDS, 80.
The government of the Samoan L..
lands has cent an envoy, in the person
of its Secretary of State, to inylte the
government OF the United States 10 ad-
wise aud protect their independence,to
establish commercial relations with
their people, aud to assist them in their
step toward responsible and regular
government. The Inhabitants of these
.slapds, having made considerable pro-
yrass in Chris,ian civiliZ ltiOn aud the
development of trade, are. dou. tiul Of
their ability to maintain peace and in-.
dependence without the aid, of some
stronger power. The subject is deem.
e,i wol thy of respectf Al attention. and
the claims upon our assistance by these
distant communities wsI be carefully
considered. ,sss...f...as. .sit lo -.-
-H FOREIGN TRADE. t16-id e.
The long commercial depression in
the United States has directed atten-
ion to the subject of the possible in
crease of our foreign trade and tfe
methods for its development not only
With Europe but with otiief countries,
and especially with the states and SOW
.reiynti.s ofthe Western Hemisphere.
instructions from the Department of
State were issues 10 various diplomats
&c and consular Off GERS of the yoverc-
.nent askin them TO devote attention