Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-12-07


extent under my direction The comm ission has
still legal existence, although for several years
| no appropriation haB been made for defraying
its expenses; Believing that this commission has
rendered valuable service, and will be most in
| valuable agency in improving the administra-
tion Of the civil Service, respectfully recon-
mend that a suitable appropriation be immedi-
\ ately made to enable it TO continue It's services
| 1t is my purpose to transmit TO Congress. as
early as practicable, the report by the Chairman
of the commission, and TO ask your attention to
| such measures on this subject ~, in your opin-
ion, will further promote the improvement of
| the civil service.
AT PEACE WITH FOREIGN POWERS.
| During the past year the United States have
continued to maintain peace relations with for
| eign powers. The outbreak of the war between
| Russia and Turkey, though at one time attended
| with grave apprehension as to its effect upon
! other European nations has had no tendency to
! disturb the amicable relations existing between
| the United States and each of the two contend
ing powers; An attitude of Just and impartial
/ neutrality has been preserved. and am graft
fled 10 state, in the midst of their hosilites both
| the Russian and Turkish Governments have
shown an earnest desire 60 adhere to the obliga-
to give due regard to the rights of American citi-
| zens. .....
| immunities and privileges of Consuls between
| Italy and the United States, ratified in 1858,
years, terminate the existence of the treaty by
giving ten months notice of its intention. The
government of Italy, availing itself of this fa-
ciity, has now given the required notice and the
| treaty will accordingly end Sept. H. 1873. IL is
understood, however, that the Italian Govern
ment wishes to renew it in ita general scope de-
| string only certain notifications in some of its
articles. In this disposition / concur and shall
| hope that no serious obstacles may intervene tn
prevent or delay the negotiations of satisfactory
treaty.
NATURALIZATION COMPLICATIONS.
Numerous questions with regard to passports.
natural lization, and exemption from military
service have continued to arise In cases of emf
grants from Germany who have returned to their
country the provisions of the treaty of Feb. Y,
1863, however, have proved to be ample and so
| judcious 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 ami
cable relations existing between the two Gov
ernments, but it il believed, without injury
injustice to duly-naturalized American citizens.
1t is desirable that the treaty originally made
with the North German Union in 1867 should now
be extended SO as to apply equally to all the
States of the Empire of Germany.
THE FRENCH EXPOSITION.
l. The invitation of the Government of France to
participate IN the exposition of the products; ag,
ricuture, industry and the fine arts, to be held
at Paris during the coming year, was submitted
for your confederation at the extra session. 1t is
not doubted that its acceptance by the United
States, and a well-seected exhibition of the
products of American industry on that occasion,
will tend TO stimulate international commerce
and Immigration as well as to promote the tradi-
tional friendship between the two countries.
EXTRADTTIoN TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
question arose some time since to the
proper meaning of the extraditlon articles of the
treaty of 1872 between 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 frustrate the
ends of Justice or to disturb the friendship be
tween the two nations. No serious difficulty has
arisen in accomplishing the extradition of crimi-
mails when necessary. 1t IL probable that the
points of disagreement will in due time be set
tied, and if need be more explicit declaration
be made in a new treaty.
THE FISHERY COMMISSION.
The Fishery Commission, under Arts. lS to 45
of the treaty of Washington, has concluded its
session. The result of the deliberations of the
commission as made public by the Commission
vii he ppm fed tn
TRADE-MARKS.
treaty for the protection Of trademarks has
been negotiated with Great Britain, which has
been submitted to the Senate for its considera-
ton.
MExICo.
The revolution which recently occurred in
Mexico was followed by the accession of the sue
cessful party to power, and the installation of
Gen. PorfriO Diaz in the Presidential office. 1t
has been the custom of the United States when
such changes of Government have heretofore
occurred in Mexico TO recognize and enter into
official relations with the de Tdct0 Government
as soon IA it should appear to have the approval
of the Mexican people and should manifest dis
position to adhere to the obligations of treaties
and international friendship. In the present
case such official recognition has been deferred
by the occurrences on the Rio Grande border
the records OF which have already been commu-
nicated to each house of Congress in answer to
respective rPsolutions of inquiry. 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 lnvasions and depredatlonB. 1t is
these assurances to be well founded. The best
interests of both countries require the MAIN
tenance OF peace upon the borders, and the de
velopment of commerce between the two Re
publics.
1t is gratifying to add that this temporary in
terruption ob official relations has nobprevented
due attention by the representatives of the United
States in Mexico to the protection of American
citizens as far as practicable, nor has it inter
fered with the prompt payment of the amounts
due from Mexico to the United States under
treaty of July 4, 1868; and the awards of the
Joint Commission. While L do not anticipate
any interruption of the friendly relations with
Mexico, yet | cannot but look with some sohci-
tatlon upon continuance of the border dlsor-
ders, as exposing the two countries to manifes-
tatiuns of popular feeling and mischieyOus
tons which are naturally unfavOrable to COM
plete amity. Firmly determined that nothing shall
be wanting on my part to promote good under
standing between the two nations vet must
ask the attention of Congress- to actual occur
rences ON the border, that the lives and property
of our citizens may be adequately protected and
peace preserved.
THE CUBAN INsURRECTIoN.
Another year has passed without bringing to
close the protracted contest between the Spanish
Government and the insurrection in the island
of Cuba. While the United States ha We sedu-
lously abstained from any intervention in this
controversy 1T Is impossible not to feel it is at
tended by incidents affecting the rights of Amer
lean citizens Apart from the effect of the hos
tiities upon trade between the United States
and Cuba, their progress is inevitably accompa-
MED by complaints, having more or less founda-
tion of searches, arrests, embargoes and oppress-
i've taxes upon property of American residents
and of unprovoked interference with American
vessels and commerce. Ii If due the Government
of Spain to say that during the past year it has
promptly dlsavowed and offered reparation for
any unauthorized acts of unduly Jealous subordi-
its attention. Nevertheless. such occurrences
cannot but tend to excite feelings of annoyance,
suspicion and resentment, which are greatly to
be deprecated between the respective subjects
and citizens Of two friendly powers.
SOUTH AMERICA.
Much delay, consequent upon accusations of
N
spect to the distribution of the limited amounts
received from Venezuela under the treaty of
| April %, 1866, applicable to the awards of the
! JOINT commission created by that treaty. So
| long as these matters are pending in Congress
the questions presented or to dstTb1te s The fpDd
received. 1t is eminentlY desirable that definite
Legislative action should be taken, either decid-
| ing the awards to be final or providing some
method for denomination of the claims. Our
relations with the Republics of Central and South
! America and with the Empire of Brazil have con-
| tinued without serious change further than the
| temporary interruption of diplomatic intercourse
| with Venezuela and with Guatemala. Amicable
| relations have already been fully restored with
Venezuela, and it is not doubted that all grounds
| of Misunderstanding with Guatemala will speed
| lily be removed. From all these countries there
are favorable indications of a disposition on the
| part of their Government and people to recipro-
cate our efforts in the direction of increased
commercial intercourse.
THE SAMOAN ISLANDS
| The Government of the Samoan Islands has sent
an envoy, IN the person of its Secretary of State
!
| TO advise and protect their independence; to es-
tabllsh commercial relations with their people,
and to assist them in their steps toward respOn-
sibe and regular saYernment The inhabitants
| of these islands. hiving made considerable prog
ress IN Christian civilization and the develop
ment of trade, are doubtful of their ability to
maintain peace and Independence without the
! aid OF some stronger power. The subject is
| deemed worthy of respectful attention, and the
| claims upon our assistance by these distant COM
munities will be carefully considered.
| FOREIGN TRADE.
| The long commercial depression in the United
States has directed attention to the subject of the
possible increase of our foreign trade and the
methods for its development, not only with Eu-
| rope, but with othel countries, and especially
| with the states and soveregns of the Western
| Hemisphere. Instructions from the Department
| of State were issued to various diplomatic and
consular officers of the Government, asking them
| TO devote attention to the question Of methods
| by which trade between the respective countries
of their official residences and the United States
could be most judiciOusly founded. In obedi-
ence to these instructions, examinations and re-
ports upon this subject have been made by many