Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-12-12
FOREIGN POWERS.


During the past year the United
States have continued to maintain
peaceful relations with foreign powers
RUSSIA AND TURKEY.
The outbreak of war between Russia
and Turkey, though at one time attend
feet upon other European nations, has
had no tendency to disturb the
amicable relations existing be-
tween the United States and
each Of the contending powers.
An attitude Of just an impartial neu-
trality has been preserved, and [ am
grateful to state that in the midst OF
their hostilties, both the Russian and
the Turkish governments have shown
an earnest desire to adhere to the obi
cations Of all treaties with the United
States, and give due regard to the rights
of American citizenship.
ITALY.
BY the terms of the treaty defining
the rights, immunities and privileges Of
consuls, between Italy and the United
States, ratified in 1868, either govern
ment may, after the lapse of ten years,
terminate the existence of the treaty by
giving twelve months notice of the in
tention. The government of Italy,
awaiting itself -of this facility, has now
given the required notice, and the treaty
will accordingly end on the 18th of Sep
TENDER, 1878. It is understood, how
ever, that the Italian government
wishes to renew it IN its general scope,
desiring only certain notifications in
some Of its articles. In this disposition
[ concur, land shall hope that no serious
obstacles may interfere to prevent or
delay the negotiation Of satisfactory
treaty.
GERMANY.
Numerous questions in regard to
passports, naturalization. and exemp-
ton from military service have con
tinued to arise, in case of emigrants
from Germany, who have returned to
their native country The provisions
of the treaty Of February 22d, 1868,
however, have proved to be so ample
and SO judicious that the legation Of the
United States at Berlin has been able to
adjust all claims arising under it. not
only without detriment to the alnicable
relations existing between the two
governments, but, it is believed,
without injury or injustice
to duly naturalized citizens. 1t is de-
sireable that the treaty originally made
with the North German Union in 1876,
should be extended SO as to apply
equality to all the states of the empire
of Germany.
FRANCE.
The invitation of the government of
France to participate in the exposition
of the products Of agriculture, industry
and the fine arts, to be held at Paris
during the coming year, WAS submit
ted for your consideration at the extra
session. It is not doubted that it's ac-
ceptance at once by the United States
and a well selected exhibition of the
products Of America industry, on that
occasion, will tend to stimulate inter
national commerce AID immigration as
we'll as to promote friendship between
the two countries.
THE TREATY Or 1912.
A question arose some time since as
to the proper meaning of the extending
articles Of the treaty Of 1912 between
the
UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITIA,s.
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 to dis
turbe the friendship between the two
nations. No serious difficulty has
arisen in accomplishing the extradition
of criminals when necessary. It is
probable that the points of disagreement
will, in due time. be settled, and ifneed-
ed, more explicit declarations will be
made IN new treaty.
THE FISHERY COMMISSION,
under articles XIII. to Xxx, treaty OF
Washington, has concluded its session.
The result Of the deliberations of the
commission, as made public by the
commissioners, will be communicated
to congress.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE MARKS.
4 treaty for the protection Of trade
marks has been negotiated with Great
Britain, which has been submitted to
the senate for consideration.
MEXICAN MATTERS.
The revolution which recently occur
red in Mexico was followed by the &C
cession Of the successful party to power
and the installation Of its chief, General
Porferrio Diaz, in the presidential office.
It has been the custom Of the United
States when such changes Of govern
ment have heretofore occurred in Mex
leo to recognize and enter into official
relations with the defacto government as
soon as it should appear to have the ap-
prevail of the Mexican people and
should manifest a disposition to adhere
to the allegations Of treaties and inter
national friendship. In the present case
such official recognition has been defer
red by the occurrences on the Rio
Grande border, the records of which
have already been communicated to
each house Of congress, in answer to
their respective resolutions of inquiry.
Assurances have been received that the
authorities at the seat of the Mexican
government have both the disposition
and power to prevent and punish such
unlawful invasions and depredatlons.
1t is earnestly to be hoped that events
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