Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-06

mltted foe your consideration at the extra Sos
sion. Ii "a not doubted that its acceptance by
the United States, and welI-seIecten : xhihition
oil tho products of American industry ON than
occasion, VIII tend to stimulate international
commerce and emigration. well IA to uro-
mote the traditional friendship between tho two
countries.
a question arose some time since IA to the
proper meaning of the extradtion articles OF
The treaty of 1912 between the United States
and Great Britain. Both governments, how
ever; are now in accord in the
peilek that the question is not
one that should DO allowed to Illustrate
inc ends OF justice, to disturb the friendship
between the two nations No serious difficulty
has arisen in accomplishing the extradtion of
criminals when necessary IL is probable that
the points of disagreement will. in due time, be
settled. and, if need be. a morc explicit declara-
ton viii be made in a new treaty.
lhe fishery commission. under articles eigh-
teen TO thirty of the treaty of Washington, has
concluded its session. The result Of the DELHI
erahons OF the commission. as made Pablo Dy
the commissioners, will be communicated to
Congress.
A treaty for tho protection of trademarks has
been negotiated with Great Britain, which has
been submitted to the Senate for its considera-
ton.
RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.
The revolution which recently occurred in
Mexico was followed by the accession of the
its chief. General Ponfirio Diaz. in the presden-
tial office. 1t has been the custom of the United
States, when such chang of government have
heretofore occurred in Mexico. to recognize and
enter into official relations with the de facto gov
crnment as soon as it should appear IN
have the approval of the Mexican people, and
should manifest q disposition to adhere to tho
obligations of treaties and international friend
ship. In the present case such official r,cog-
nitlon has been dcferced bv the occurrences on
Al. a 4 II.
have already been communicated TO each house
OF Congress in answer to their respective rcso-
iutions of inquiry. Assurances have been re-
ccived that the authorities Mt the seat Of the
Mexican government have both the disposition
and the power to prevent and punish such un-
lawful invasion and depre'latons. It is earn
estiy TO be hoped that events may prove these
assurances to be well founded. The best inter
ests of both countries require the maintenance
OF peace on the borders. and the development
OF commerce between the two republics 1t Is
gratifying to add tha; this temporary inter
rnption of official relations has not
prevented due attention by the rep
rcsentatiyes of the United States in
Mexico To the protection Of American citizens,
as far ns practicable, nor has it interfcrrcd with
the prompt payment of tho amounts due from
Mexico To tho United States. under the treaty
OF July =, 1893 and the awards Of the joint COM
mission. While do not anticipate any inter
rnption Of friendly relations with Mexico, can
not but look with como solcitude upon con
TIM ance of the border disorders as exposing the
two countries to the emotions OF popular ieoiing
and the mischances of action which are natural
iy unfavorabie to complete amity. Firmly tie
terInned that nothing shall DO wanting on my
part to promote good understanding between
the two nations, yet must ask the attention oil
Congress TO actual occ,ranccs ON the border,
that the lives and property Of our citizens may
be adequately protected and peace preserved
THE CUBAN rxsuRHrcrrox
Another year has passed without bringing IN
close the protrncfed contest between the
Spanish government aud the instruction in the
Island OF Cuba. While tho United States have
sedulousiy abstained from intervention in this
controversy, it Is impossible not to feel
10 il attended by incidents affecting
American citizens. Apart from the effect Of the
hostilities upon the trade between the United
States AND Cuba. their progress is inevitably nc
companied by complaints having more or less
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. arrests. embargoes and
oppressive teSes upon the property Of American
residents and OF unproyoked interference with
american vessels aud commerce. IL Is due u
the government OF Span 10 say that during the
repar'ifion for any unanrherlzed acts of snndniy
zeolous subordinates, whenever such acts have
been brought To its attention. Nevertheless
such occurrences cannot bat tend to excite ieel
| ings Of annoyance, suspicion aud resentment
winch are greatly to be deprecated, between the
respective subjects and citizens of two friendly
powers
soUTu ANERfCA AND CENTRAL. AMERICA.
Much delay. consequent upon accusations OF
fraud IN some of the awards, has occurred IN
respect to the distribution OF tho pmiied
amounts received from Venczucia undcr the
treaty Of April IS 1866 applicable to the awards
OF the joint commission created BY that treaty
So long rs these matters are pcnding iu Con
gfoD mo executive calaot ae.llce either Il
pass upon the question pitssufcd or to dis
tribute the fund received II in emincptly do
sirablc that definite Legislative action ehould be
taken. either slccidsng tho award to DC Anal, OF
providing some ncthcd46sa feSxAaiinaxinn Al
the claims.
Oar rriations 9th the rspublio, Of Central
ans SQQth Ar:ec;:r, and with The Emp,rr M
Brasil. Ss7c r5zinrcd without scri o.. rl,s,,sr.
rnssher than the Temporary INTERRUPTION OF %.
plomatio Intercourse with ysnezneia and will.
Guatemala ams.chle relations have alrrad '
been fully restored win Venezuela, and il 4
not doubted that all grounds Of misunderstood
ing with Guatamala will speedily DC removed
From all those countries there are honorable
indications oil disposition ON The part of their
governments and people to reciprpcate our cf-
forts in the dirrction Of increased commercial
intercourse
The government Of tho samoan Islands has sent
an envoy, in the person Of its Secretary Of state.
to invite the government of the United States
TO advise aud protect their Independence, to cs-
tablish commercial relations with their people,
aud To assist them i'm their steps toward a re-
sponnble aud regular government. Tho inhai,-
itanfs of these islands. having made cousidera-
bic progress In Christian civilization and the de-
velopment Of trade. arr denbtfn Of their ability
70 maintain peace aud Independence without the
aid oil some stronger power. The subject Is
dscmed worthy of respectful attention. and the
claims upon our assistance by this distant CON-
,nunity will be carefully considered
FOREIGN rRsHE.
The long commercial depression in the Uuitcd
States has directed attention to the subject OF
The possible increase of our foreign trade, and
the method for its Development, no. only with
Europe, but with other countries. especially
with states and soyercigniies of the Western
hemisphere- Instructions from tho Department
OF state were issued to the various diplomatic
and consular officers Of the government. asking
them to devote attention to the questions, To tho
methods by which trade between the respective
countries Of their official residences
and the United States could be most iudiciou,ly
promoted. In obedience To these instructions
examinations and reports upon this subject have
been made by many of these officers and tr,.,,s-