The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1877-12-15


mote the friendship between the two coun-
| tries.
1 EXTRACTION WITH ENGLAND.
! A question arose some time since as to
the proper meaning of the extraditing arti-
eles of the treaty of 1912 between the United
States and Great Britain. Both govern
ments, however, are now in accord in the
belief that the question is not
one that should be allowed to Illustrate
| the ends of justice or to disturb the friend
| ship between the two nations. No serious
difficulty has arisen in accomplishing the
extradition of criminals when necessary.
1t is probable that the points of disagree
Inent will, in due time, be settled, and if need
be, more explicit declarations made in a
new treaty.
| THE FISHERY COMMISSION
under articles XVIII to XVII, treaty of
Washington, has concluded its session. The
result of the deliberations of the commission
| as made public by the commissioners will
be communicated to congress.
| TRADEMARKS
| treaty for the protection of trade
marks has been regulated with Great Brit
ain, which has been submitted to the senate
for consideration.
THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT.
The revolution which recently occurred
in Mexico was followed by the accession of
the successful party to power, and the in
stallation of its chief general, Porfrio Diaz,
in the presidential office. 1t has been
the custom of the United States, when
such changes of government have here
tofOre occurred in Mexico, to recognize
and enter into official relations with the
de tocto government as soon as it should APP
| pear to have the approval of the Mexican
people, and should manifest disposition to
adhere to the obligations of treaties and
Inn tN.ll frIa dob,
such recognition has been deferred by the
occurrences on the Rio Grande border, the
records of which have already been COM
municated to each house of congress, in
answer to their respective resolutions of in
! quiry. Assurances have been received
that the authorities at the seat of
the Mexican government have both
the disposition and the power to prevent
| and punish such unlawful invasions and
| depredations. 1t is earnestly to be hoped
| that events may prove these assurances to
wellfounded. The best interests of both
countries require the maintenance of peace
upon the border and the development of
commerce between Therapeutics. Its crafty
ing to add that this temporary interrupt On of
official relations has not prevented due at
tention by the representatives of the United
States in Mexico, to the protection of Amer
lean citizens as far as practicable, nor has it
| lnterfered with the prompt payment of the
| amounts due from Mexico to the United
States under the treaty of July 18th, 1868.
and the awards of the joint commits
sion. While L do not anticipate
an interruption of friendly relations with
Mexico, yet | cannot but look with some
sollcltude on continuance of border dis
orders as exposing the two countries to in
| itiations of popular feeling and mischances
| of action which are naturally unfavorabIe
| to complete amity. Firmly determined that
nothing shall be wanting on their part
to promote good understanding between
| the two nations, yet must ask the attention
| of congress to the actual occurrences on the
| border, that the lives and property of our
| citizens may be adequately protected and
| peace preserved.
1 SPANISH TROUBLES
| Another year has passed without bringing
| to close the protracted contest between the
| Spanish government and the instruction ia
| the island of Cuba. While the United
| States have sedulously abstained from any
| intervention in this controversy, it is impos-
sible not to feel it is attended by incl
dents affecting the rights of American
citizens. Apart from the effect of the hos
tilities upon trade between the United States
and Cuba, their progress is inevitably ac-
companied by complaints having more or
less foundation, of searches, arrests, embar-
goes and oppressive taxes upon the property
OF American residents, and of unprovoked
interference with American vessels and
commerce. 1t is due to the government of
Spain to say that during the past year in has
promptly disavowed and offered rep
aratlon Tor any unauthorized act
of jealous subordinates whenever
such acts have been brought to its attention.
Nevertheless such occurrence cannot but
tend to excite feelings of annoyance, sus-
picion and resentment which are greatly to
no HAnrpcatpd
jects and citizens of two friendly powers.
VENEZUELA AWARD.
Much delay, consequent on accusations of
fraud in some of the awards, has occurred
in respect to the distribution of the limited
amounts received from Venezuela un-
der the treaty of April 25th, 1866,
applicable to the awards of the Joint
commission created by that treaty.
So loug as these matters are pending in con-
gress the executive cannot assume either to
pass upon the question presented, or to dis
tribute the fund received. 1t is eminently
desirable that definite legislative action
should be taken either deciding the awards
to be final, or providing some method for
denomination of the claims
SOUTH AMERICA.
Our relations with the repnblics of Gen.
trail and South America and with the empire
of Brazil have continued without serious
change further than the temporary inter-
ruption of diplomatic intercourse with
Venezuela and with Guatemala. Amicable
arrangements have already been fully re-
stored with Venezuela, and it is not
doubted that all grounds of misunderstood
ing with Guatemala will speedily be removed.
From all these countries there are favorable
indications OF a disposition on the part of
their governments and people to reciprocate
our efforts in the direction of increased
commercial intercourse. The government
of the
SAMOAN ISLANDS
has sent an envoy in the person of its secre-
tary of state, to invite the government of the
United States to advise and protect their in
dependence, to establish commercial rela-
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