Ellsworth American., 1877-12-13

I 10 WHAT hiFehuE Uttil uOut uN Tue tiNu
Service Commission, appointed 10 pursu-
ance of an act of Congress by my predeces-
ser. to prepare and revise the Civil Service
| rules. In regard to much of the depart
mental service. especially at Washington,
| IL may be difficult TO organize a better sys-
TEN than that which has thus been provid-
cd aud Is now being used to considerable
extent under my direction. The Commits
sion has still a legal existence although for
several years no appropriation has been
made for defraying its expenses. Believ-
ing that this Commission has rendered val
| liable service and will be most useful
/ agency in improving the Administration OF
| the Civil Service, | respectfully recon-
mend that a suitable appropriation. to be
/ Immediately available, be made to enable 1t
/ TO continue its labors. Ii is my purpose 10
/ transmit 10 Congress as early as prac ctica-
/ bic, a report by the Chairman of the Com
mission, and 10 ask your attention to such
1 measures on this subject as in my opinion
| will further promote the improvement Of
the Civil Service during the past year.
+ FOREIGN AUTHORIZATIONS WITH EURO
PEAN GOVERNMENTS.
I The United States have continued to
/ maintain peaceful relations with foreign
| powers. The outbreak OF war between
i hur,ia aNu y. tnOiiSn tUt iltle ht-
/ tended by grave apprehension as to its Ell
| feet upon other European nations, has had
no tendency to disturb the amicable re.a-
tous existing between the United states
aud each OF the two coniending powers.
/ a attitude OF just impartial neutrality has
/ been preserved, and am grstifed TO state
| that In the midst OF their hosiilities that
/ both the Russian aud Turkish governments
have shown an earnest desire 10 adhere to
/ the obligations of all treaties with the
! United States and TO give due regard - the
/ rights Of American citizens by the terms
/ of the treaty defining the rights. immunt-
/ Iie> aud privileges OF Cousuls. By the
treaty between Italy and the United States
ratified Ia lslS. either government may.
( after the lapse of ten years. terminate the
/ existence at the treaty by giving twelve
/ months notice of it, Intention. The Gov
I eminent OF Italy, availing itself Of this fac
! iiiy, has now given the required notice.
and the treaty will accordingly end on the
| liza OF September, 1878. Isis understood.
however, that the Italian Government
wishes 10 renew il In IT. general scope, de-
string only certain notifications in some
/ Of ii- articles. In this disposition con ur
aud shall hope that no serious obstacles
may Intervene to prevent or delay the ne
gotiauon OF satisfactory treaty.
Numerous questions In regard % pass
/ ports, naturalization snd exemption from
/ military service have continued 10 arise in
/ cases of emigrsnts from Germany Nho
have returned to their uaiiye country. The
provisions Of the treaty of Feb. 32d. lsGs.
however, have proved TO be ample aud
80 JudiCious that the Legation Of the United
/ state. a. Berlin have been able to adjust
all claims arising under Il, not only with
DOT deir!meut 10 the Amicable relations cx-
4afv h.Ftt- h..
It l. believed without injury or injustice 10
duly nsturAlizcd American ciuzens. It j.
! desirable tina, the treaty originally made
/ with the North German Union in 1861
J should now be extended 80 as 10 apply
J equally 20 all States OF the Empire Of Ger
( many.
The invitation OF the government Of
France 10 participate in the Exposition uI
/ the products OF agriculture. industry and
the fine arts, 10 be held At Paris durins the
coming year was submitted for your con-
-idera,Ion st the extra session. Il /, not
doubted that its acceptance by the United
States. ant well selected exhibition Of
the products Of American industry on that
occasion, will tend TO stimulate interua-
tonal commerce aud emigration. a. well as
I to promote the traditional friendship be-
tween th@ Two countries.
question arose some time since as 10
the proper meaulug OF the extradiiion arti-
cles OF the treaty Of lsi3 between the Uni
tel States and Great Britain; both govern
/ meuls, however, are now In accord la the
belief that tho question l. not one that
should be allowed to Illustrate the ends of
justice. or to disturb the friendship between
the two nations. No serious difficulty has
arisen in accomplishing the extradiion OF
criminals when necessary. IL 1, probable
that all points of disagreement will ia due
time be settled aud IL needs more explicit
declarations VIII be included In new
/ treaty. The fishery commission under srt-
cles NNIII 20 XIV of the treaty OF Wash
/ ington has concluded its session at HALIFAX.
The result OF the arbitraiions OF the com
mission Is made public by the commission
/ ers and Will be communicated 10 Congress.
| treaty for the protection OF trade marks
has 0ecn negotiated with Great Britain.
which has been submitted To the senate for
I lis consideration.
OUR RELATIONS WITH MEXICO
The revolution which recently occurred
1 in Mexico was followed by the accession
by the successful party 10 power and the
! installation OF its chief general, Provincio
| Diaz. in the presidential office. Il has
been the custom of the United states when
| such changes OF Government have hereto.
fore occurred in Mexico TO recognize and
enter into official relations with the defacto
/ Government as soon as il should appear 10
have the approval Of the Mexican people.
and should manifest a disposition to adhere
10 the obligations OF treaties and interna-
tOnal friendship. In the present case
such official recognition has been deferred
by the occurrences on the Rio Grande bor-
! der, the record. of which have slready
! been communicated 10 each House OF Con-
| :re-s in answer TO their Respective Reso-
lutions OF inquiry, and 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 inyasions and
/ depredations. 10 is earnestly to be hoped
that events may prove these Assurances TO
be well founded.
/ The best interests of both countries re-
| quir- the maintenance of peace upon the
border aud the development of commerce
between the two Republics. Ii is crafty
ing 10 add that this temporary interruption
of official relations has not prevented due
attention By the representatives of the
| United States In Mexico. the protection of
| American citizens a far as pr ractic1ble, nor
has 1t interiered with the prompt payment
OF the amounts due from Mexico TO the
| United States. under the treaty Of July /.
1868. and the award OF the Joint COmmis-
sion. While do not anticipate an inter
ruption Of friendly relations with Mexico.
yet cannot but look with some sOlicitude