River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-12-06

/ duly naturslized American citizens. 1t Is de-
/ sirable that the treaty originally made with
the North German Union in 1861, should now
/ be extended so as to apply equally TO all the
4 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 consideration at the extra
session. 1t is not doubted its acceptance by
| the United States aud well selected exhibit
| ton Of the products Of American industry on
that occasion will tend 10 stimulate interna-
| tional commerce and emigration as we'll as IN
promote .iendship between the two countries.
question arose some time since as TO the
| proper meaning OF extraditing Of articles Of
/ the treaty of IS42, between the United States
and Great Britain. Both governments, how
ever, are now in accord in the belief that the
! question is not one that should be allowed TO
| Illustrate the ends of justice or 10 disturb the
! friendship between the two nations. No seri-
Gus difficulty has arisen In accomplishing the
extradition of criminals when necessary. Ii
Is probable that the points Of disagreement
/ win in due time be settled, and If need be
more explicit declarations be made in new
treaty.
| The fishery commission under articles XVIII
| to XXFI OF the treaty of Washington, has
! concluded its session. The result of the de-
/ alterations OF the commission as made public
+ % Luc COuiiulcclOutlrf NAt NC
/ TO congress.
A treaty for the protection OF trade marks
has been negotiated with Great Britain which
| has been submitted to the senate for consider
| alton
The revolution which recently occurred in
/ Mexico was followed by the accession Of the
successful party to power and the installation
of its chief general, Portirio Diaz, in the pres
/ idential office. lthas been the custom of the
| United States when such changes of govern
ment have hitherto occurred In Mexico
| TO recognize and enter into Off
cial relations with the de faeto gov
! eminent rs soon as it should appear to
have the approval of the Mexican people, and
should manifest a disposition to adhere TO the
obligations of treaties and international friend
ship. In the present case such official recog
milton has been deferred 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 respec.
tive resolutions OF inquiry, Assurances have
been received To the effect that
the authorities at the seat of the
| Mexican government have both
the disposition and the power TO prevent ana
punish such unlawful invasions and depreda-
lions. II is earnestly TO be hoped that events
NAV prove these assurances 10 be well found
ed The best interests of both countries re-
quire maintenance of peact. on the border
and the development 81 commerce be-
tween the two countries. 1t Is gratifying TO
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official relations has MT prevented due at
| tention by the representatives of the
! United States in Mexico TO the protection
OF American citizens as far as practicable.
Nor has il interfered with the prompt pay
ment of the amounts due from Mexico 10 the
United States under the treaty of July 4th,
1868, and the awards of the joint commission.
| While do not anticipate an interruption OF
friendly relations with Mexico, yet | cannot
but look with some solicitude on a continu-
ance OF the border disorders as exposing the
two countries TO the fluctuations of popular
feeling and mischances of action which are
| naturally unfavorable TO complete amity.
! Fully determined that nothing shall be want
ing on our part to promote good under
standing between the two nations, yet must
ask the attention of Congress 10 the actual
occurrences on the border that the lives and
property of our citizens may be adequately
projected, and peace preserved
Another year has passed without bringing
! TO a close the protracted contest between the
, Spanish government and the insurrection in
| the island of Cuba. While the United States
| have sedulously abstained from any interven-
/ ton in this controversy, it Is impossible not
TO feel that it is attended by incidents affect
| ing the rights of American citizens apart from
| the effect of the hostilites upon trade between
/ Cuba and the United States. Their progress
| il inevitably accompanied by complaints, hav-
/ ing more orleFs foundation, OF searches, arrests
embargoes, oppressive taxes upon property
/ OF american TtrlQtHlS, anu Ol uliIIONOhtu
reference with American vessels and COM
merce. It is due TO the government of Spain
| to say, that during the past yearit has prompt
| " disaYowed and offered reparation for any
unauthorized acts of jealous subordinates,
! whenever such acts have been brought TO its
attention, nevertheless such occurrences can
not but tend to excite feelings of annoyance,
suspicion and resentment which are great
/ ly to be deprecated between the respective
! subjects and citizens of two friendly powers.
t.oR,1 .fa f.f
! frauds in some of the awards has occurred in
| respect to the distributions of the limited
amounts received from Venezuela, under the
/ treaty of April 18th, 1866, applicable to the
awards of the Joint commission created by that
treaty. So long as the 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 definite Legislative action
should be taken, either deciding the awards
to be dRal, or providing some method fer re-
affirmation OF the claims.
Our relations with the republics of Cen
raj and South America and with the Empire
OF Brazil, have continued without serious
change further than the temporary Interrupt
ton Of diplomatic intercourse with Venezuela
and with Guatemala. Amicable relations
have already been fully restored with NeneZu-
ella and IL il not doubted all grounds of mis-
understanding with Guatemala will be re-
moved From all the countries there are
favorable indications of disposition on the
part of their government and people TO recip-
rocate our efforts in the direction Of decreased
commercial intercourse.
The government OF the Samoan islands has
sent an envoy in the person of Its Secretary of
State, TO inYite the government OF the United
States TO advise and protect their indepen-
dence. to establish commercial relations with
their people, and to assist them in their steps
towards responsible and regular government. |
The inhabitants OF these islands have made |
considerable progress in Christian civilization, |
and the development OF their ability to main |
tain peace and independence without the aid |
of some stronger power. The subject Is |
deemed worthy Of respectful attention. and l
the claims upon our assistance by these indie |
pendent communities will be carefully con- |
sidered.
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 develop |
ment not only with Europe but with other
countries, and especially with the |
states and sovereignties OF tbs western |
hemisphere, and instructions from the de- |
partment of state were issued to the va |
rious diplomatic and consular officers of the
government, asking them to. devote atten-
ton to the question Of methods 10y which
trade between the respective countries OF
their official residences and the United States
could be most iudiciously founded. In obedi-
ence TO instructions, examinations and reports
upon this subject have been made by many of
these officers aud transmitted TO the depart
ment and some arc submitted to the consider
alton of Congress.
ruf TREAsURER's REPORT.
The annual report of the Secretary of the
Treasury on the State of the finances presents
important questions for the action of Con-
gress upon some of which | have already re-
marked. The resources Of the government
during the fiscal year ending June
80. 1877, were $3.50 600, 5S6, 623; the total ex-
penditures for the same period were $23S56,-
600, Se3 leaving a surplus revenue Of $3,O34,-
O57, 769 This has substantially supplied the
requirements of the sinking fund for that year.
The estimated revenues Of the current fiscal
year are 1855, 100000, and the estimated ex-
penditures for the same period are S23 243-
061 372 II these estimates prove to
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