The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-12-04

accession of the successful party to power
and the installation of its chief Genera
Peorfino Disz, in the Presidential Once
1t has been the custom of the 'Unlte'
States when such changes OF govern
ment have heretofore occurred in Mexlc'
to recognize and enter into ofhcla
relations with the de facto government
as soon rs it should appear Il
have the approval OF the Mexican PEG
pie, and should manifest disposition u
adhere to the obligations Of treaties arc
international friendship. In the present
case such official recognition has beer
deferred by the occurrences on the NC
Grsnde border, the records OF when
have already been communicated to each
house of Congress in answer TO their re-
spective questions of inquiry. Assuran-
ces have 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 1epredations.
1t is earnestly hoped that events may
prove these assurances to be we'll founded.
The best interests Of both countries re.
quire the maintenance of peace upon the
border, and the development OF COM
merce between the two republics. 1t lie
gratifying to add that this temporary
interruption Of official relations has not
prevented due attention by the represen-
tatives of the United States in Mexico to
the protection OF American citizens SO
far as practicable, nor mas 1t interiered
with the prompt payment oft amounts
due from Mexico to the United States
uLder the treaty of July d. 1868, and the
awards of the joint commission. Whlle
/ do Lot anticipate the interruption OF
the friendly relations with Mexico, yet L
can not but look with some sollcltude
upon continuation Of the border dis
orders as exposing the two countries to
the exasperatloIs of popular feeling
and the mIschances OF actions,
which are naturally unfavoraole to
complete smity. Firmly determined
that nothing be wanting on my part to
promote good understanding between
the two nations, yet must ask atten-
ton OF Congress to the actual occurrences
on the border that the lives and property
OF our citizens may be adequately pro-
tected and peace preserved.
spain and Cuba.
Another year has passed without
bri, ging to a close the protracted contest
between the Spanish government and
the instruction on the island OF Cuba.
While the United States have sedulously
abstained from any intervention in this
contest, it is impossible to feel that
it is not attended with incidents affecting
the rights and interests OF the Amerl-
can citizens. Apart from the effect OF
the hostilities on trade between the
United States and Cuba, their progress Is
inevitably accompanied by complaints,
having more or less foundation, OF
searches, arrests, embargoes and oppres-
sive taxes upon the property OF Ameri-
can residents and Of unproyoked inter.
ference with American vessels and COM
merce. 1t is due the govern ment OF
Spain to say that during the past year 1t
has promptly dissvOwed and offered
repsrstion for any unauthorized acts OF
unduy Jealous suDOrdlnstes when
ever such acts have been brought to It's
attention. Nevertheless, such occur
rences cannot but tend to excite feelings
OF ANNOYANCE, suspicion and resentment,
which are greatly to be deprecated be-
tween the respective subjects and citl-
zens of two friendly powers.
Venezuela Award.
Much delay consequent upon the sccu-
sation of fraud in some Of the awards has
CURED in respect to the distribution OF
limited amounts received from Nenez-
uela, under the treaty of April, %, 1866,
applicable to the awards OF the joint CON-
mittee created by that treaty. 80 long
as these matters are pending IN Congress
the Executive cannot assume either to
pass upon the questions presented or to
distribute the fund received. 1t is emf
nently desirable that delinlte legislative
action should be taken, either affirming
the awards to be final or providing some
method for q denomination OF the
claims.
Central and South American States.
Our relations with the Republics o.
Central ard South America and with
the Empire OF Brazil have continued
without serious change, further
than the temporary interruption
of the diplomatic intercourse WIN
Venezuela, and with GuaLamala. Ami
cable relations have already been fully
restored with Fcuczueia, and IL Is not
to be doubted that AL grounds OF msun-
derstaL ding with Guatemala will speed
iIy be removed. From all these coun
tries there are favorable Indications OF
disposition on the part Of their govern
ments and people to reciProcste our Ell
,orts in the direction OF Increased COM
mercial intercourse.
Samoan Islands.
The government OF the Samoan
Islands has sent an envoy IN the person
of its Secretary of State, TO invite the
government OF the United States to rec
ogniza and protect their independence,
TO establish commercial relations with
their people, aud 70 assist them IN thelf
steps toward u regulated and responsible
government. The inhabitants OF these
Islands having made great progress IN
Christian civilization and the develop.
ment OF trade, are doubtful OF their abil-
ity OF maintaining peace and independ-
erce without the and OF some stronger
power. The subject is deemed worthy OF
respectful attention and the claims upon
our assistance by this distant community
will be carefully considered.
Trade with Foreign Nations
The long commercial depression in the
United States has directed attention 10
the subject of the possible increase of our
foreign trade and the methods for It's de-
velopment, not only with Europe, but
with other countries, and especially with
the states and sovereignties OF the west
ern hemispheres. Instructions from the
Depsrtment OF State were issued to the
various diplomatic and consular offices OF
the government, asking them to devote
atteI ton to the question OF methods by
which trade between the respective
countries OF their official residence
and the United States could be most
,udiciously fostered. In obedience to