Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

the United States, and well selected
exhibition OF the productions Of Ameri-
can industry on that occasion, will tend
20 stimulate international commerce
and emigration, as well as 10 promote
the friendship between the two coun-
tries.
ExTRADiTIoH WITH GREAT BRITAIN
A question arose some time since as
To tbe proper meaning Of the exlradl
tion articles of tho treaty OF ls42 be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain. Both Governments, 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 disturb the friendship between the
two nations. No serious difficulty has
arisen in accomplishing 'he exiradliion
OF criminals, when necessary. 1t is
probable that all points Of disagree
ment will, in due time, be settled, and,
if need be, more explicit declarations
be made in new treaty.
THE FISHERY COMMISSION.
The Fishery Commission, under Arti
cles XVIII. TO XIV. of the treaty Of
Washington, has concluded its session
ut Halifax. The result of the delbera
tions of the Commission, as made pub
lie by the Commissioners, will be COM
municatcd TO Congress.
TRADE MARKS
A treaty for the protection OF trade
marks has been negotiated with Great
Britain, which has been submitted To
the S nate for its consideration.
AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.
The revolution which recently occur
red IN Mexico was followed by the ac-
cession Of the successful party to pow
er, and the installation Of lis chci gem
eral, Polfiro Dlaz, in tho Presidential
Office. II has been the custom Of the
United States, when such changes Of
Government have heretofore occurred
in Mexico, to recognize and enter iitp
official relations with the de fdcto Gov
ernmcnt, us soon as it should appear
to have the approval OF the Mexican
people, and should manifest a dlsposi-
ton to adhere To the obligations Of treu-
ties and international friendship. In
the present case, such official rocogni-
tion has been postponed bytheoccurren
ces on the Rio Grande border, the re.
cords Of which have already been com
municated to each house Of Congress,
in answer to their respective questions
OF inquiry Assurances have been re.
ccived that the AUTHORITIES at the seat
of the Mexican Government have both
the disposition and the power to pre-
vent and punish such unlawful inva
rions and depredations. IL is earnest
" to be hoped that events may prove
these assurances to be well founded
The best interests of both countries re.
qure the maintenance OF peace upon
the border and the development OF
commerce between the two Republics.
1t is gratifying TO add that this tempo.
rary interruption OF official relations
has not prevented the attention by the
representatives OF the United States in
Mexico 10 the protection of American
citizens, as far as practicable, nor has
il interiered with the prompt payment
Of the amounts due from Mexico to the
United States, under the treaty Of July
4Lh, 1868, and the awards Of the Joint
Commission. While do not antici-
pate an interruption of the friendly re-
lations with Mexico, yet | cannot but
look with some soiicitude upon a con
tinuance Of border disorders as are ex-
posing the two countries to incitations
Of popular feeling aud mischances OF
action which are naturally uniavorble
to complete amity. Firmly determine
cd that nothing shall be wanting on
my part to promote agood understand.
ing 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 beadeqnatcly protected, and peace
preserved.
THE CUBAN QUESTION.
Another year has passed without
bringing to n close the protracied con
test between the Spanish Government
and the insurrection on tho Island Of
Cuba. While the United States hav,
sedulously abstainod from anyinterven
tinn in this contest il rs impossible I,
feel that il is attended with incidents
affecting the rights and interests oi
American citizens Apart from the ef
feet Of the hostillties on trade between
the United States and Cuba, their pro
grcss is inevitably accompanied by
complaints, having more or less fnun
dation, OF searches, arrests, cmbargoe'
and oppressive taxes upon the proper
" Of American residents and OF unprO
voked interference with American YES
sells and commerce. 1t is due to th'
Governmental Spain to say, that during
the past year it has promptly disavow
cd and offered rcparaton for any un
authorized acts OF unduly jealous sub
ordinates whenever such acts have heel
brought To iis attention. Nevertheless
such occurrences cannot but tend Il
excite feelings Of annoyance, suspicion
and resentment, which are greatly Il
be deprecated between the respective
subjects aud citizens Of two iriendl,
powers.
THE VENEZUELAN AWARD.
Much delay, consequent upon th'
accusation OF fraud m sumo of th
awards, has occurred in the distribn
', lion of the limited amounts received
from Venezuela, under the treaty o
April %, 1868, applicable to the award
Of the joint commission, created b,
that treaty. So long as these matter
are pending IN Congress, the Execntiv
cannot assume either to pass upon tn
question presented or to distribute tn
fund received. 1t is cminenlly dcsira
bic that definite legislative actiol
should be taken, either affirming tn
award to be final, or providing som
method Tor denomination OF th
claims.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA,
) Our relations with the Republics 9
> Central aud South America and wit
! tho Empire Of Brazil have continue
without serious change further tina
, The temporary interruption of diplomi
. tic intercourse with Venezuela an
. II ls not doubted that all grounds
3 misunderstanding with Guatemala wi
D speedily be removed.
= From all these countries there NJ
!. favorable indications OF dispositlo
. IN the part Of their Governments an
Q people TO reciprocatc our efforts N u
Q ,Iirection of increased commercial II
I tercoursc.
+ THE SAMOAN ISLANDS.
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