Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1877-12-12

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, rs made public by the
commissioners, will be communicated
to congress.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE MARKS.
A 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 ac-
cession of the successful party to power
and the installation of its chief, General
Porfelrio 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 defdcto government as
soon as it should appear to have the APP
prevail of the Mexican people and
should manifest 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
l 81
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.
It is earnestly to be hoped that events
may prove these assurances to be well
founded. The best interests of both
countries require the maintenance Of
peace upon the border and the devel-
0pment of commerce between the two
republics 1t is gratifying to add that
this temporary interruption of otlicia
relations has not prevented due atten
ton by the representatives of the
United States i'll Mexico, to the
protection of American citizens as
far as practicable, nor has it inter-
fered with the prompt payment of
amounts due from Mexico to the Unit
ed States, under the treaty of July 4,
1868, and the awards of the joint COM
mission. While do not anticipate an
interruption of the friendly relations
with Mexico, yet | cannot but look with
some solictude on the continuance Of
border disorders as exposing the two
countries to instigations of popular
feeling and the mischances of actions
which are naturally unfavorabc to
complete amity. Although formerly de-
termined that nothing shall be wanting
on their part to promote good under
standing 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 citi-
2ens may be adequately protected and
peace be preserved.
SPAIN AND CUBA
Another year has passed without
bringing to Il close the protracted con-
test between the Spanish government
and the instruction on the Island of
Cuba. While the United States have
sedulously abstained from any inter-
ventiOn 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
hostilties on the trade between the
United States and Cuba, their progress
Is inevitably accompanied by com
plants, having more or less foundation,
of search, arrest, embargoes and OPP
pressive taxes upon the property of
American residents, and of unprovoked
interference with American vessels and
commerce. 1t is due to the govern
ment of Spain to say that during the
past year it has promptly disavowed
and offered reparation for any unauthor-
ized acts Of Jealous subordinates when
ever such acts have been brought to its
attention. Nevertheless, such occur
rences cannot buttend to excite feelings
Of annoyance, suspicion and resent
ment. which are greatly to be depre-
Gated between the respective subjects
and citizens of two friendly powers.
THE VENEZUELA TREATY.
Much delay, consequent on accusa-
tons Of fraud in some of the awards,
has occurred in respect to the distribu
ton 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 executive can
not assume to pass upon the questions
presented or to distribute the funds re-
ceived. 1t 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.