The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-12-06


ports, naturalization and exemption from
military service have continued to arise
IN cases of emigrants from Germany
who have returned to their native conn
try. The provisions of the treaty of Feb.
%, 1868, however, have proved to be 30
ample and iudicious, that the legation of
the United States at Berlin has been able
to adjnst all claims arising under it. not
only without detriment to the amiCable
relations existing between the two Gov
ernments, but, it is believed, without in.
jury or injustice to any duly naturali2ed
cized American citizens. 1t is desirable
that the treaty originally made with the
North German Union in 1868 should be
now extended 80 as to apply equally to
all the States of the Empire of Germany.
The Paris Exposition.
The invitation of the Government of
the France to participate in the Exposi.
ton of the products of agriculture, indus
try and fine arts, to be held at Paris dur
ing the coming year, was submitted for
your consideration at the extra session.
1t is not doubted that its acceptance by
the United States, and a well selected ex-
hibition of the products of American in
dustTy on that occasion, will tend to
stimulate international commerce and
emigration, as well as promote the friend.
ship between the two countries.
ExtraditOn with Great Britain.
A question arose some time ago as to
the proper meaning of the eXtradition
articles of the treaty of 1S45 between the
United States and Great Britain. Both
Governments, however, are now in aC-
cord in the belief that the question 10 not
one that should be allowed to Illustrate
the ends of justice, or disturb the friend
ship between the two nations. No seri-
GUS difficulty has arisen in accomplish
ing the extradition of criminals when
necessary. 1t is probable that all points
of disagreement will in due time be set
tied, and if need be more explicit deClar-
ations made in new treaty.
The Fishery Commission,
The Fishery Commission, under Arti.
Gle XVIII to XIV of the treaty ofWash-
ington, has concluded its session at Hall
fax. The result of its deliberations, as
made public by the Commissioners, will
be communicated to Congress.
Trade Mark,
A treaty for the protection of trade
marks has been negotiated with Great
Britain, which has been submitted to the
Senate for its consideration.
Affairs in Mexico,
The revolution which recently occur
red in Mexico was followed by the aCCes-
sion of the successful party to power, and
the installation of it's chief General, Por
fro Diaz, in the Presidential chair. 1t
has been the custom of the United States
when such changes of Government have
heretofore occurred in Mexico, to reCos-
nize and enter into official relations with
the de fdCtO government, as soon as it
should 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 pres mt case such official recOgDi-
ton has been offered by the occurrence
on the Rio Grande border, the records of
which have already been communicated
to each house of Congress- in answer to
their respective questions of inquiry. AS
surances have been received that the au-
thorities at the seat of the Mexican gov.
ernment have both the disposition and
power to prevent and punish such un-
lawful invasions and depredations. 1t is
earnestly to be hoped that events may
prove these assurances to be well found
ed The best interests of both countries
require the maintenance of peace upon
the border, and the development Of com.
merCe between the two Republics. 1t is
gratifying to add that this temporary in
terruption of official relations has not
prevented the attention by the represen.
tatives of the United States in Mexico to
the protection of American citizens, as
far as practicable, nor has it interfered
with the prompt payment Of the amounts
due from Mexico to the United States
under the treaty of July 4, 1868, and the
awards of the Joint Commission. While
| do not anticipate an interruption of
the friendly relations with Mexico, yet
| cannot but look with some soliCitude
upon a continuance of border disorders
as are exposing the two countries to Incl
tations of popular feeling and misChances
of action which are naturally unfavOra-
BILE to complete amity. Firmly deter.
mined that nothing shall be wanting on
my part to promote a good understand
ing between the two nations, l yet must
ask the attention of Congress to the ac-
tual occurrences on the border, that the
lives and property of our citizens may be
adequately protected, and peace preserv-
ed.
The Cuban Question.
Another year has passed without bring
ing to close the prOtraCted contest be-
tween the Spanish Government and the
insurrection on the Island of Cuba. The
United States have sedulously abstained
from any intervention in this contest, it
is impossible, though, to feel that it is at
tended with incidents affecting the rights
and interests of American citizens. Apart
from the effect of the hostilities of trade
between the United States and Cuba,
their progress is inevitably accompanied
by complaints, having more or less foun-
dation, of searches, arrests, embargoes
and oppressive taxes upon the property
of American residents, and of unprOvok
ed 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 unauthorized
acts of unduly Jealous subordinates when |
ever such acts have been brought to its |
attention. Nevertheless, such occurren-
ces cannot but tend to excite feelings of |
annoyance, suspicion and resentment,
which are greatly to be deprecated be-
tween the respective subjects and citi-
zens oftwo friendly powers,
The Venezuelan Award.
Much delay, consequent upon the ae-
cusation of fraud in some of the awards,
has occurred in the distribution of the
limited amounts received from Venezu.
ella, under the treaty of April %, 1866,
applicable to the awards of the joint
created by that treaty. So |