New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-12-04

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ernnants have shown an earnest desire TO adhere IL
the OBLIGATIONS o all treaties with the United states
and to- give due regard 20 the rights OF American
citizens
BY the terms Of the treaty defining the rights I'M
mnnities. and privileges Of Consuls, between ltaiy
and the United States ratified in 1865 either 10Y
crnment nav after the lapse OF ten years terminate
the existence Of Inc treaty by giving tweNe months
notice of its intention. The Government OF laiy'
avang itself Of tins facility, has now gwen inc re
quir,d notice and the treaty will, accordingly emu
on the nth Of September 1873. IL IS undefstooo'
however. that the italian Government WISHES 10 IT,
new 1t in It's general scope, desiring ONLY eeriaii
notifications in of It's articles. IN lhlS u'spo-
sion concur and shall hope that no serlons 0psta-
Giles may intervene to prevent or delay the neSoh-
alton Of a satisfactory treaty.
Numerous Gnestions ia regard to passports, natural
izaton. aud exemption from military service have
continued 10 arse ia cases Of immigrants from Ger
MANY who have returned 10 their NAIVE country
The provisions of the treaty OF February ~ i99o'
however have proved to he 50 ample ahd 50 Juil
cous that the Legation of the United states at Der
lin has been able t. lust al Claims arising under
IT, not only without detrment 10 tine amicable re-
latiOns existing between the two Governments,
but il is believed without injury or inJnslice
to duly naturalzed American citizens II - desirable
that the treaty originally made with the North Ger
man Union. in 1867, should now De cAtcllifd - ~
to apply eOnally to all the states OF tile Empire Of
Germany. The invitation OF the Government OF
France TO participate in the exposition OF the pro-
ducis of agriculture industry and Inc arts, 10 ~
held at Paris during the coming year was SUP
mtied for yOur consideration NJ the extra
session. Ii is not doubted that IFS acceptance
by the United States, and Wei-sclectcd tAhlpliOu
OF the products Of Amer can Industry on th1i occa-
sion viii tend ~ stimulate international commerce
and emigration. a. well to promote tine traditional
friendship netween the two countries. question
arose time since 10 the proper meaning 81 the
eXtraditiOD articles OF the treaty OF lHl2 between
3 min IN IA rlsN
ments however, are no." Ill accoru III
the belief that the question ~ not one
that should be allowed to Illustrate
the ends OF Justice, to disturb the friendship ne
tween the two nations No serious ddhcnliS mas
arisen in Accomplishing the cNtrddiIon oi criminals
when necessary. Ii Is probable that all points II
disagreement will, in due time. be settled, and, II
need he, more explicit declarations De made IN
new treaty.. The Fishery Commission, under Arli-
Giles XVII to AAF of the Treaty 81 Washington mas
concluded lis session at Halifax. he result % me
eliberati0ns OF the commission as mado puDhc
bV the COmniss OuCrS Will b. communicated 10 Con
mess. A treaty for the protection OF trade marks
has been negotiated with Great Brian, which has
been Submitted 10 the Senate for its con5iderdtlOn
IRE MlxicAN BORDER TROUBLES.
The revolution which recently occurred in Mexico
was followed bv the accession of the successful par
ty 70 power and the installation of its chief Cen
eral Poririo Diaz in the Presidential office. 1t has
been the custom Of The United States. when such
changes of government have heretofore occurred IN
Mexico. to recognize and enter into OIL
cial relations with the de facto Govern
ment as soon as it should appear TO
have the approval of the Mexican people and should
manifest disposition 10 adhere to the obligations
IF treaties and international friendship. In the
present case such official recognition has been de-
ferred By the occurrences the Rio Grande border
thc records of which have already been com
ounicafed 70 each House Of Congress, in answer 70
their respective resolutions OF inqnIry. Assurances
have been received than the authorities at the seat
of The Mexican Government have bOtn the di>posl-
ton and the power e. prevent and punish such IN
lawful iuyasions ANA dcrTrdationS. II Is earnestly
10 BE- lopcd Oh 81 events may prove these assurances
10 be we'll founded. The best interests 0f bnth
countries qnre the maintenance OF peace upon Tie
border and the development OF commerce be
tween the two Rcpublcs. II Is gratifying
10 add that this temporary lntrrrip ION 0l
.fic1I relations has not uryyeu Ell due attention b.
the representatives Of the United states in Mexico
the protection OF American citizens ~ ar a prtc-
ticahlr Nor has u ntcrlcred with the prompt pay
uont of the amounts due from Mexico under %"
treaty OF July 4. SOS aud the awards OF the JOINT
Commission. Whl.c de- not anticipate IN ihi'trnp-
ton O. friendly relations Win Mexico, fct cai'ol
but look wIth some sOCIludc upon continuance III
border disorders cXpo'ing thc two countries 10
limitations Of pi2uldf iceiiug ana m chances oi
action which are na fuGa unflyOfanlt go complete
amitv. Firmly determined that nothing shall %
wanting on nv part 10 promote d good uhier,' and
ing between the two nations Yet must ask The al
tcn0n of Congress to the actual occurrences GA the
border, that the lives and property 81 our cltZths
may bc adequately protected, and pace preserved.
CrBA AND VENEZUELA.
Another wear has passed without bringing TO
close the protracted contest between the Spanish
Government and the insurrec Onists IN the Island
Of Cuba While the United States have scIulously
absaned from any intervention in thi, contest, It
is impossible not TO feel ;hat il is attended by incl
dents affecting the rights Of American citizens.
ADart from the effect Of the hostilites upon trade
nd (fu
progress is inevitably accompanied by com
plants having more less foundation Of searches,
arrests embargOcs and oppressive taxes upon the
property of American residents, and of unproV0kcd
interference with American vessels and commerce.
II is Gne to the Government Of Spain TO say that,
during the past year, II has PROMPTLY disavowed and
offered cparation for any Unauthorized acts Of
duly Jealous ,ubOldHJtcS when ever euch acts have
been brought TO its attention. Nevertheless, such
occurrences cannot but tend 10 excite feeling, of
uuyance, suspicion and resentment. which are
greatly TO De- deprecated between the respective sub
ietts aid citizens of iva friendly powers.
Mucn delay consequent upon accusations of fraud
I'm some of the awards, has occurred IN respect 10
the distribution Of the limited amounts received
from Venezuela under the Treaty o1 ri - l~bG.
applicable 20 the awards OF the joint commission
created 10y that treaty. 80 long rs these matters
ar pending in Congress the Executive ca mot assume
either 10 pass upon the questions presented, or 10
distribute the fund received. il IS cmncuty dr-iit-
be that definite Legislative actOn should Ne taken,
either affirming the awards 70 DE anal or providing
some method for the Inflammation Of the claims.
Our relations with the Republics of Central aud
South America and with tbs Empire OF Brazil have
continued without SERIOUS chang, further than the
temporary interruption Of diplomatic intercourse
with NencZuc!a and with GUJremela. AuIcabe re-
latiOns have already been fay restored with Ncnr-
zI1la and il j. HOi doubted that all grounds OF mis-
understanding with Guatemala will speedily be
renewed From all these countries tnero are
fayorabl, indications % a disposition on tie part oil
their Governments and people u reciprDcatc Our
efforts ia the direction of increased commercial in
tercOursc. The Government Oi the samoan Islands