Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-12-08

oOtNooh ltdlg anu lu6 OnlRu states, made
IN 1868 either government, after the lapse of
lO years, may terminate the existence OF the
treaty by giving y months notice Of its in.
tentlon. The government Of Italy, availing
itself Of this faculty, has now given the re.
quired notice, and the treaty will accord.
| lngly end on the 18th of September 1878. |
1t is understood, however, that the Italian
government wishes to renew it in general
scope, desiring only certain notifications in
some OF its articles. In this disposition |
concur and shall hope that no serious OBJ.
| staCles may intervene to prevent or DELAY
the negotiation of satisfactory treaty.
Numerous questions in regard to passports,
naturalization, and exemption from military
service, have continued to arise in cases Of
emigrants from Germany who have returned
to their country. The provisions of the
treaty of February %, 1868, however. have
proved to be so ample and so iudicious that
the legation of the United States at Berlin
has been able to adjust all the claims arising
under it not only without detriment to the
amicable relations existing between the two
governments, but it is believed without in-
jury or injustice to any naturalized American
citizens 1t is desirable that the treaty
originally made with the North German
Union in 1867 should now be extended 80 as
to apply equally to all the states OF the
empire of Germany.
| 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 submitted for your cOnsid,
Grafton at the extra session, 1t is not doubted
that its acceptance By the United States,
and well selected exhibition of the pro.
ducts Of American industry on that Occa.
sion, will tend to stimulate international
emigration as well as to promote the tradi.
tlOnal friendship between the two countries.
A question arose some time since as to the
the proper meaning of the cxtraditiOn ar.
| tiCles of the treaty OF 1879 between the
| United States and Great Britain. Both gov.
ernments, however, are now in accord inthe
belief that the question is not one that should
| be allowed to frustrate the ends of Justice or
disturb the friendship between the two na-
| tiOnS. No serious difficulty has arisen in
accomplishing the extradition of criminals
when necessary. 1t is probable that the
points of disagreement will in due time be
settled, and ii need be, more explicit deolara.
tions be made in new treaty.
The Fishery commission, under articles IS
cluded It's session. The results of the delib.
eratiOnsO of the commission, as made public
by the commission, will be communicated.
A treaty for the protection of trade marks
has been negotiated with Great Britain,
which has been submitted to the senate for
its consideration. The revolution which re-
Gently occurred in Mexico was followed by
the accession of the successful party to
| aud fha of ,lo ~; oC
POrherO 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 amicable relations with the
de iactO government as soon as it could
appear to have the approval of the Mexican
people, and should manifest disposition to
adhere to the obligations of treaties and
international friendship. In the present
case recognition has been deferred by the
occurrences on the Rio Grande border, the
records Of which have already been commu.
nicattd 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 gov
ernment have both the disposition and the
power to prevent and punish such unlawful
|
to be hoped that events may prove these
surmiseS to he well founded Tn best in
tereSts of both countries require the main
teDance of peace on the borders and the
development OF commerce between the tive
republics. 1t is gratifying to add that this
Temporary interruption Of official relations
has not prevented due attention by the
representatives of the United States in
Mexico to the protection Of American citizens
as far as pra cticable, nor has it interered
with the promt payment of the amounts due
from Mexico to the United States under the
treaty of July 4th, 1868, and awards Of the
Joint commission. While do not anticipate
an interruption of the friendly relations
with Mexico, yet | cannot but look with
some sOicitude upon continuance Of the
border disorders a, exposing the two couu-
tries to emotions of popular feeling and
mischances OF action, which are naturally
unfavorable to complete the amity. am
firmly determined that nothing shall be
wanted on my part to promote good under
standing between the two nations. ! yet
, must ask that the attention Of congress be
, called to actual occurrences on the border
that the lives and property of our citizens
may be adequately protected.
Another year has passed without bringing
+ to close the protracted contest between
! the Spanish government and the lnsurrec'
, tiOnists in the island OF Cuba. While tht
, United States has seduOusly abstainef
! from intervention in this contro
: Sersy. 1t is impossible not Il
:, feel it is attended by incidents affecting
e upun trade between the United states aud Cuba
1 their progress is inevitable accompanied by com
plants having more or less foundation, oisearchea
' arrests, embargoes and oppressive taxes upon I'M
property of American residents Ond oI unprONoke
q interference with American vessels ana commerce
y II is due to the government OF Spain 10 say ,tha
II during the past year it has promptly dlsoWhed Rn'
IS offered reparation for any u1antnoriEeo @ aca
ever oh stts have Seen brought to ts attention
e nevertheless such occurrences cannot but tend Z
# excite feeling of annoyance, suspicion and resent
mcnt, which are greatly to be depreclated netNeel
q the respective subjects and citizens Of two friehd
o powers, and much delay consequent upon the accu
N sations OF fraud IN some OF the awards nas oceurre
in respect to the distribution OF tue limited amount
y received from Venezuela under the treaty
s. April q, 1865. applicable 70 the award
- | of the Joint commission created by that treaty
80 long as these matters pending II congress IN
IN executive cannot assume either to p ss upon IN
o. question presented or to distribute ne iqnd re-
III isntve action should be taken either deciding IN
], award TO be inal o. providing some method ior
70 re examination Of tho claims,
" our relations with the republics of Central an
sc South America, and with the empire OF BTau
" have continued without serious change. furtht
ps than temporary interruption of the dtp'omat
10 rontse with Venezuela and with Guatamala. Am
cable relations have already been tuly restored VII
or Venezuela, and 1t is not doubted tha AZ grounds
G. misunderstanding with Guatamala VIII speedily
g. Tem0ycd from all these countries These are favOr
IT, bic indications OF disposition ON the part Of the
ye governments and people to recpr0cat4 our e0rts
- | In the direction OF increased commercial Int
% course.
N The government of the Samoan Islands has SCI
I'd an envoy, IN the person OF ts secretary OF stat
A. ant nt
100 advise and protect their Independence to esabl,
es commercial relations with their people and assl
N, em in their steps towarIs responsible and req
~. lar government. The inhabitants of these islan
'sV having made considerable progress IN christi
v, civilization and the development OF trade, a
II doubtful Of their ability TO mgintain peace ana u
ia Sendence without the aid Of some stronger powe
on fhe subject is deemed worthy Of respectful ate
ne tion and the claims upon our assistance by the
=: SisIsnt communities will he carefully considered.
, III The long commercial depression in the Unit
lie. States has directed attention to the subject OF
10 nossibe increase in our foreign trade and q
sIhodg for its development, not only with Euror
but with other countries, specially with the stat
tai and soyet eipntes OF the western hemisphere.
he siructons fem the department OF state were issu
ue ~ the various diplomatic and consular officers
lat the government asking them 70 devote attention
ov the ouestions and by which they could br
tbs respectiye countries o their etcisnt residenc
Ter smd the United states could be most judioioui
iounied In obedenee 70 tnstc % lt h h
80 | made by many OF those ofhoers ana Transmitted
nS the department, and some are Suomitted 10 I
on consideration OF congress
ng The annual rcport of the secretary ef the reasu
4; on thestate OF finances presents simpOrtantquesio
10 for the action Of congress, upon some 81 whlcl
rly hnyc already remarked. The revenue of I
nj goyernment during the fiscal year ending Ju
"a 1871 were S26g0N ,5S6,62 The total eNnenditui
10 ior ths same period we're S93s $40, S 20. leavi
my n surplus revenue of $50 AO5N69, This has 81
nj stantialy supplied the requirements OF t6e sink
i"i Iund for that year The estimates Of revenue
The current fiscal year are S265, OO,OO, and the
tes mated expenditures for the same period are sS
IN, tSN6iS72. If these estimates prove 70 be GORE
Dns theTe will be surplus revenue of $3O69,36 ~,
var amount nearly sufficient for the sinking fund
,ne that year rns so eslps la n Il appeers from the
as oT that during the last fiscal year the revenues
has iTe goyernment compared with the previous ye
hays Iaraely decreased. This decrease. amounti