Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-12-05

in Mexico Was followed by the accession of
he successful party 10 power aud The In
OF lis chief general, Porfsrto D!az,
in the presidential office. II has been The
custom OF the United States VIXEN changes
OF government have heretofore occurred III
Mexico, 10 recognize and enter into official
relations With The de facto government, as
IL should appear 10 have The approval OF The
Mexican people and should manifest q dis
position 10 adhere to the obligation Of trea-
ues aad international friendship. In the
present case such official recognition has
been deferred 10y the occurrences on The
Rio Grande border, the records OF which
haSe already been communicated to each
house OF congress in answer to their re
spectiye resolutions OF inquiry. Assn
rauces have been received that The %autnori-
lies OF the seat pf the Mexican government
have the disposition ard the power to pre-
vent and punish such unlawful inyaslons
and depTedations. 1t is earnestly to be
hoped that events may prove these assn.
RANGES to be well founded. The best inter
esls of both countries require the mainten
ance OF peace upon line border and the de
yelorment of commerce between the two
republics. 1t is gratifying TO add that this
temporary interruption OF official relations
has not prevented due attention by The rep
resentatlves of the United States in Mexico
to the protection OF American citizens rs
far as practicable, nor has II lntcffered with
the prompt PAYMENT OF the amounts due
from Mexico to The United States under the
treaty of July 4, 1868, ana the awards OF
the Joint commission. While ] do not an
ticipate an i%nteiiuotion Of friendly rela-
lions with Mexico, yet | cannot but look
with some soilcitude upon a continuance OF
The bor!er disorders as eXposlng the two
countliss TO mlschances OF action which
are naturally uufavoTable 10 complete am
ity. Firmly determined that nothing shall
be wanting on my part to promote u good
understanding between the two nations, l
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 pre-
served.
Another year has passed without bring
ing to a close the protracted contest be
tween the Spanish government and the In
surrection on the island OF Cuba While
the United States have s~edulously nbstalned
from any intervention in this controversy,
it is impossible not 10 feel 1t is atle0ded 10y
incidents affecting he rights of American
citizens. Apart from the effect Of the hos
4 IlIllltS ullOl tIlt llduE UCtn6tu bIlt 1IiiGN
States and Cuba, their progress is %inevita.
bly, accompanied by complaints, having
more or less foundation, of searches, arrests.
embargCes and oppressive taxes upon the
property OF American residents and of un
provoked interference with American yes
sells and commerce. 1t is due TO the gov
eIpmeut OF Spaiu TO say that during the pasl
year 1t has promptly ~dlsavuWed and CttereC
repsration Tor any unauthorized acts OF uG
Gully jealous SuboTdlnates, whenever suct
acts have been brought TO It's attention
nevertheless such occurrences cannot bu.
tend to excite feelings OF annoyance, sus
plcion aud resentment which are greatly Il
lie deprecated between the respective sub
jects and citizens OF two friendly powers.
Much delay consequent upon accusation
of fraud in some of The awards has occur
red in respect to the distribution of tn,
limited amounts received from Venezuel,
F, under the treaty of April %, 1866, appilca
bic to the awards of the joint commission
created by that treaty. SO long as tbes
5 matters are pending Ia congress-, the execu
i've cannot assume either to pass upon th
e questions presented or to distribute III
fund received. II is emineptly deslrabI
$ that definite legislative action should b
T. taken, either deciding the awards To be tiEa
( or providing some method lor le-eNamina
ton Of the claims.
Our relations with the republics Of Get
trail and South America, aud with the en-
pire OF Brazil, have continued without :,
rious change, further than the tempolar
S interruption Of diplomatic Intercourse vii
Venezuela ard with Guatemala. Amicabl
relations have already been fully restore
o with Venezuela, and 1t is not doubted tht
all grounds OF misunderstanding with Qua
Is enaia will speedily be removed from Il
o these countries. There are favorable ind
e cations of a Opposition on the part of the
lie governments and people 10 reciorocate OF
efforts in the direction Of Increased con
.e mercial Intercourse.
" The government of the Samoan islan(
ar has sent an envoy in the person of its Sc
= rotary of state to invite the government
the United States to advise and protect the
a. inde pendence, to establish commercial +
~lations with their people and TO assist the
ID in their steps towards a responsible and re
I'd ular government. The inhabitants OF the
is islands having made comfortable progre
v in Christian civilization and the develop
ment of trade, ale doubtful of their abili
in to maintain their peace and Independent
without the aid of some stronger powe
~ The subject is eeemed worthy of respect
~ attention, and the claims upon our asslstan
by these distant communities will be car
vs. fully considered.
M The long commercial depression in t
in United States has directed attention to t
We subject of the possible increase of our foreil
o. trade and the methods for its developmel
IS, not only with Europe, but with other cou
nd tries, and especially with the states a
ed sovereignties of the western hemisphe
all Instructions from the department OF st;
nut were issued to various diplomatic and co
sulate officers of the government ask
,e- them to devote attention to the question
ly methods by which trade between the re
ir- pective countries of their official resident
and the United States could be most judi
ow iously founded. In obedience to these
he structions, examinations and reports up
this subject have been made by many
of these officers and transmitted to the depa.
of ment, and the same are submitted to t
nd consideration of congress.
he The report of the secretary of the treasu
IN on the state of the finances presents impe
aot tant questions for the action of congress, up
he some of which | have already remark,