The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1877-12-12
products Of American industry on that occa-
sion will tend to stimulate international
commerce and emigration, as well as Is pro-
mote the friendship between the two coun-

sion will tend to stimulate international
commerce and emigration, as well as to pro-
mote the friendship between the two coun-
tries. 2a@F5efe@T
:! EXTRACTION WITH ESGLAy a#
| :. A question arose some time since as to
the proper meaning of the extradiing arti-
cles Of the treaty of 1912 between the United
States and Great Britain. Both, govern
ments, however, are now in accord in the
belief that the question a is not
one that should be allowed to- Illustrate
the ends Of justice, or to disturb the friend
ship between the two nations. No serious
difficulty has arisen in accomplishing the
extraditiou of criminals when necessary.
1t is probable that the points of disagree
ment will, in due time, besettled andif need
be-, more explicit declarations made in a
new treaty. ~!qW &8j1+I sagDs sdg s5s
t&a. THE FISHERY COMMISSION a52"s'
under articles XVIII to XVII, treaty of
result Of tie deliberations of the commission
as made public by the commissioners will
be communicated to congress. u 'f%" "}
~ ill.,, .-..,g. TRADEMARKS. 80 .,I,',j,..,
"A treaty for the, protection of trade.
marks has been regulated with Great Brit
ain, which has been submitted to the senate
= 6. b ~ 81 q
"a THE MEXICAN GOvERNMEET.Ys2tt,;7
| The revolution which recently occurred
in Mexico was followed by the accession OF
the successful party to power, and the in
stallation Of its chief general, Porfrio Diaz,
the custom OF the United States, when
such changes of government have here
tofore occurred in Mexico, to recognize
and enter into official relations with the
dc tacto government as soon as it should ap-
pear to have the approval of the Mexican
! people, and should manifest disposition to
adhere to the obligations of treaties and
national friendship. In the present case,
such recognition has been deferred by the
occurrences on the Rio Grande border, the
records of which have already been COM
municated to each house of congress, in
answer to their respective resolutions of in
quiry. 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 invasions and
depredations. It is earnestly to be hoped
that events may prove these assurances to
well-founded. The best interests of both
countries require the maintenance of peace
upon the border and the development of
commerce between therepublics. Itisgratify-
ing to add that this temporary interruption of
official relations has not prevented due at
tention by the representatives Of the United
States in Mexico, to the protection of Amer
lean citizens az far as practicable, nor has it
interfered with the prompt payment OF the
amounts due from Mexico to the United
States under the treaty Of July 4th, 1868,
and the awards of the joint commits
sion. While do not anticipate
an interruption of friendly relations with
Mexico, yet cannot but look with some
solicitude on continuance of border dis
orders as exposing the two countries to in
itiations of popular feeling and mischances
of action which are naturally unfavorable
to complete amity. Firmly determined that
nothing shall be wanting on their part
to promote a good understanding between
the two nations, I 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 preserved a'-S' 9 "i'-N&l ~ "G~-
! - SPANISH TROUBLES. rs4' 5"r2
4 Another year has passed without bringing
to a close the protracted contest between the
l Spanish government and the insurrection in
the island Of Cuba. While the Emitted
States have sednrIlc9usly abstained from any
Intervention in this controversy, it is impos-
! sible not to feel it is attended by Incl
dents affecting the rights of American
citizens. Apart from the effect of the hos
tilities upon trade between the United States
and Cuba, their progress is inevitably &C.
companied by complaints having more or,
less foundation. of searches. arrests. emhar-
goes and oppressive taxes upon the property
of American residents, and of unprovoked
interference with American vessels and
commerce. It is due to the government of
Spain to say that during the past year in has
promptly disayowed and offered rep
aration for any unauthorized act
Of Jealous subordinates whenever
such acts have been brought toits attention.
Nevertheless such occurrence cannot but
tend to excite feelings Of annoyance, sus.
picion and resentment which are greatly to
be deprecated between the respective sub
jects and citizens oftwo friendly powers. Vi
VENEZUELA AWARD. 1870
i Much delay, consequent on accusations of,
fraud in some of the awards, has occurred
in respect to the distribution of the limited
amounts received from Venezuela un-
der the treaty of April 18th, 1866,
I applicable to the awards Of the joint
commission created by that treaty.
So loug as these matters are pending in con.
gress the executive cannot assume either to
pass upon the question presented, OF to dis.
tribute the fund received. It is eminently
desirable that definite legislative action.
should be taken either deciding the awards
to be final, Or providing some method for,
re-examination OF the claims. s,. F.,t ..,5
4 ta+8f It'll SOUTH AMERICA. rsf 8Eg4 nv
Our relations with the republics of Cen
trail and South America and with the empire
4 of Brazil have continued without serious
change further than the temporary inter.
Eruption Of diplomatic intercourse With
4 Venezuela and with Guatemala. Amicable
arrangements have already been fully re.
stored with Venezuela, and it is not
doubted that all grounds of misunderstand-
ing with Guatemalawill speedily be- removed.
From all these countries there are favorable
indications Of y disposition on the part VI
their governments and people TO reciprocate
cur efforts in the direction Of increased
commercial intercourse The government 1
Of the
,;3fjs SAMOAN ISLANDS {.S,si,y 8,li8
has senkan envoy in the person Of its secse-
tary, Of state, I'd invite the government Of the
United States to advise and protect their in
dependence. to establish commercial rela.
Il ons with their people, and to assist them
In their, steps towards responsible and fegu.