The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-12-12
WHOLE NO. 1879.


available, be made to enable it to con
tinue its labor.
1t is my purpose to transmit Il
Congress as early vs. practicable s re
port by the Chairman Of the Cowmis
sion, and to ask your attention Il
such measures on this subject IS il
my opinion will further promote tbs
improvement Of the civil service.
PERFECTLY ANrcABLE.
During the past year the United
States has continued to maintain
peaceful relations with toreiS "a powers
The outbreak of war between Russis
and Turkey, though at one time at
tended by grave apprehension As to
its effect on other European nations
has had no tendency to disturb the
amicsble relations existing, beyond
the two contending powers. An stti.
tude Of firm and impartial neutrality
has been preserved, and I am gratified
to state that in the midst oftheir hos
tilities both the Russian and the
Turkish Governments have shown an
earnest disposition to adhere TO the
obligations Of all treaties with the
United States, and to give due regard
10 the rights of American citizens.
DIPLOMATIC.
BY the terms Of the treaty defining
the rights, immunities and privileges
of consuls between Italy and the
United States, ratified in 1868, either
Government may, after the lapse ol
ten years, terminate the existence oi
the treaty by giving twelve months
notice of its intention. The Govern.
ment Of Italy, availing itself of this
faculty, has now given the required
notice, and the treaty will according
ly end on the l7th of September
1878. 1t is understood, however, that
the Italian Government wishes to
renew it in its general scope, desiring
only certain notifications in some oi
its articles. In this disposition I con
cur, and shall hope that no serious
obstacle may Intervene to prevent Oh
delay the negotiation Of satisfac'
tory treaty.
Numerous questions in regard to
passports, naturalization and exemp
tion from military service have con.
tinued to arise in the cases Of emf
grants from Germany, who have re
turned to their native country. The
provisions of the treaty of February
22, 1868, however, have proved to be
SO ample and so judicious that the
Legation of the United States at Ber
lin has been able to adjust all claims
arising under it, not only without
detriment to the amicable relations
existing between the two Govern
ments, but, it is believed, without in
jury or injustice to any duly natural
lied American citizen. IL is desirable
that the treaty originally made with
the North German Union In 1865
should now be extended, so as to ap
ply equally to all the States Of the
Empire Of Germany.
THE FRENCH EXPOSITION.
The invitation of the Government
of France to participate in the Expo
sition OF the products Of agriculture
industry and fine arts, to be held al
Paris during the coming year, wal
submitted for your consideration a'
the extra session. 1t is not doubted
that its acceptance by the United
States, and . well selected exhibition
Of the products Of American industry
on that occasion, will tend to stimu
late international commerce and emi
grafton, rs well as to promote ths
friendship between the two countries
A question arose some time sinct
as to the proper mesning Of the ex
tradition articles ofthe treaty of l545
between the United States and Greal
Britain. Both Governments, howev
er, are now in accord in the belief thai
the question is not one that should bs
allowed to frustrate the euds Of jus
tice, or to disturb the friendship be
tween the two nations. No serious
difficulty has arisen in accomplishing
the extradi ton of criminals uher
necessary. It is probable that al
points of disagreement will, in due
time, be settled, and, il need be, more
explicit declarations will be made ir
a new treaty.
The Fishery Commission undei
Article XVIII. to XIV. Of the trea
ty OF Washington, has concluded it,
sessions at Halifax. The result o
the deliberations Of the Commission
as made public by the Commission
ers, will be communicated to Con
gress.
A treaty for the protection oftrade
marks has been negotiated with Grea
Britain, which has teen submitted II
the Senate for its consideration.
MEXICO.
The revolution which recently oc
Cured in Mexico was followed by
the accession Of the successful party
TO power and the installation of it.
chief, General Porfrio, in the Presi
Dental office. 1t has been the custom
of the United States when sucf
changes Of Government have hereto
fore occurred in Mexico to recognize,
and enter into official relations with
the de faeto Government, as soon q.
it should appear to have the approva
of the Mexican people, and should
manifest disposition to adhere tc
the obligations Of treaties and inter
nal friendship. In .he present cast
such official recognition has been of
fered by the occurrences on the Rio
Grande border, the records Of whict
have already been communicated tC
each House Of Congress in answer u
their respective questions OF inquiry
Assurances have been received thai
the authorities at the seat Of the
Mexican Government have both the
disposition and the power to prevent
and punish such unlawful invssiont
and depredations. 1t 10 earnestly tc
be hoped that events may prove these
assurances to be we'll founded. The
best interests Of both countries re
qulre the maintenance Of peace apor
the burder. and the DEVELOPMENT ol