The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-04

existence Of the treaty by giving twelve
months notice of it's Intention. The Gov
eminent OF Italy, availing itself of this
faculty, has now given the required notice,
and the treaty will accordingly end on the
18th OF September. 1878. 1t Is understood,
however. that the Italian Government
wishes to renew it in Its general scope, de-
string only certain notifications in some OF
its articles. In this disposition concur,
and shall hope that no serious obstacles may
intervene to prevent or delay the negotia-
ton OK q satisfactory treaty. go
Numerous questions in regard to pass
ports, naturalization, and exemption from
military service, have continued to arise in
cases Of cmigrants from Germany who have
returned to their native country. The pro-
visions OF the treaty Of February %, 1868,
however, have proved to be 30 ample and
so judiciols that the legation OF the United
States ut Berlin has been able to adjust all
claims arising under it, not only without de-
triment to the amicable relations existing
d. between the two Governments, but it Is be-
lieved without injury or injustice to any
uly-naturalized American citizen. 1t is de-
sirable that the treaty originally made with
the North German Union in 1868 should
now be extended so as to apply equally to
all the States Of the empire of Germany.
France to participate in the exposition OF
the products OF agriculture, industry, and
fine arts, to be held at Paris during the
coming year, was submitted for your con-
sideration aJ 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 oc-
casien will tend to stimulate international
Il commerce and emigration, rs well rs to pro-
mote the traditional friendship between the
two countries.
A question arose some time since rs to
the proper meaning OF The eEtraditlon
articles OF the treaty OF 1912 between the
United States and Great Britain. Both
Governments, however, are now in accord
in the belief that the question is not one
that should be allowed to Illustrate the
ends of Justice, or TO disturb the friend
ship between the two nations. No seri-
Gus difficulty has arisen in accomplishing
the extradition OF criminals when ne
cessary. 1t is probable that all points
of disagreement will in due time be
settled, and, il need be, more explicit dcclu.
rations be made in new treaty.
The Fishery Commission, under articles
1S to % of the treaty Of Washington, has
.. concluded its session at Halifax. The re-
suit of the deliberations OF the Commission,
as made public by the commissioners, will
, be communicated to Congress.
A treaty for the protection OF trademarks
has been negotiated with Great Britain,
which has been submitted to the Senate for
, its consideration.
The revolution which recently occurred
; in Mexico was followed by the accession OF
the successful party to power, and the in
stallation of its chief, General Porfirio 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 en-
ter into official relations with the de .factC
government as soon as it should appear
to have the approval Of the Mexican peo'
DIe, and should manifest q disposition
to adhere to the obligations OF treaties
and international friendship, Tn the
present case such official recognition
has been deferred by the occurrences
on the Rio Grandc border, the re-
cords OF which have already been commu
nicated to each House OF Congress, in an
swer to their respective resolutions OF In
qury. Assurances have been received that
the authorities at the seat OF the Mexican
Government have both the disposition and
the power to prevent and punish such I'm.
lawful iuvasions and dcpredationS. 1t i
earnestly to be hoped that events may
. prove these assurances to be wcll-foundcd
The best interests OF both countries require
|, the maintenance Of peace upon the border
and the development OF commerce between
,, the two republics.
1t is gratifying to add that this temporary
interruption OF official relations has moi
>. prevented due attention by the representa-
tives OF the United States in Mexico to the
protection OF American citizens, so 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 friendly relations with Mex
leo, vet cannot but look with some solicit
tudc upon q continuance Of border disor-
dcrs as exposing the two countries to I'M
tiations OF popular feeling and mis-
chances Of action which are naturally I'm
: favorable to complete amity. Firmly de-
termincd that nothing shall be want
ing on my part to promote good I'M
Outstanding 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 citizens may be
adequately protected and peace preserved.
Another year has passed without bring
ing to a close the protracted contest be-
tween the Spanish Government and the IN
surrcction in the Island OF Cuba. While
the United States have sedulously abstained
from any intervention in this contest, II IS
impossble not to feel that it is attended
with incidents affecting the rights and in
terests OF American citizenS. Apart
from the effect OF the hostiities up
on trade between the United States
and Cuba, their progress is inevitably ac-
companied by complaints, having more or
less foundation, Of searches, arrests, en-
bargoes, and oppressive taxes upon the
property OF American residents, and OF lln-
provoked interference with American yes
sells and commerce. 1t is due to the Govern
ment Of Spain to say that, during the past
wear, it has promptly disavowed and offered
re paration for any unauthorized acts OF
unduy Jealous subordinates, whenever
such acts have been brought to its atten-
ton. Nevertheless, such occurrences can
not but tend to excite feelings Of annoy
ance, suspicion, and resentment, which are
greatly to be deprecated, between the re-
spective subjects and citizens OF two
friendly Powers. Il. r, ...
Much delay consequent upon accusations
Of fraud in some Of the awards) has occur
red in respect to the distribution Of the linn
tied amounts received from Venezuela I'M
der the treaty of April 25, 1865, applicable
to the awards of the joint commission
created by that treaty. So long as these
matters are pending in Congress the Ex-
ecutiye cannot assume either to pass upon
the questions presented or to distribute the
fund received 1t is eminently desirable
that definite legislative action should be
taken either affirming the awards to be final
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