The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-12-02

power and the enjoyment of right
are common and equal, practically as well as
formally, submission to the results Of the suffrage
will be accorded loyalty and cheerfully and all
the partments Of Government will feel the true
vigor of the popular will thus expressed. No tenn
porary or administrative interests OF Govern
ment, however urgent or weighty, will ever
displace the zeal Of our people in defense OF
the primary rights of citizenship. They under
stand that the protection of liberty requires the
maintenance, in full vigor, OF the manly methods
OF free speech, free press and free suffrage, and
Will sustain the full authority OF Government 70
enforce the laws which are framed to preserve
these inestimable rights. The material progress
and welfare of the States depend upon the protec-
ton afforded their citizens. There can be no peace
without such protection, no prosperity without
peace, and the whole country Is deeply interested
in the growth and prosperity OF all It's parts.
While the country has not reached complete
unity OF feeling and reciprocal confidence between
the communities so lately and so seriously
estranged, feel an absolute assurance that the
tendencies are in that direction, and with in.
creasing force. The power OF public opinion vii!
override all political prejudices, and all ctonal
or State attachments, in demanding that all over
our wide territory the name and character OF cit-
zen of the United States shall mean one and the
same thing, and carry with them unchallenged
security and respect
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Our relations with other countries continue
peaceful. Our neutrality In contests between
foreign powers has been maintained and respected.
the past summer has been attended by large num-
bers of our citizens. The brief period allowed for
the preparation and arrangement OF the contribu-
tions of citizens to this great Exposition was
well employed in energetic and judicious efforts
to overcome this disadvantage. These efforts, LED
and directed by the Commissioner General, were
remarkably successful, and the exh1o ton OF the
products OF American industry was creditable and
gratifying in scope and character. The reports OF
the United states Commissioners, giving its results
in detail, will be duly laid before you. Our par
t,N,,a a
favor and trade of the world may be expected to
produce useful and important results, in promOt-
ing intercourse, friendship and commerce with
other nations.
In accordance with the provisions OF the act of
F, bruary 2Sth, 1878, three Commissioners were ap
pointed to an International Conference ON the
subject of adopting common ratio between golu
nationally, the use of bin etallic money, and Sc
curing fxity of relative value between those
metals.
Invitations were addressed to the various Gov
ernments which had expressed willingness to
participate in its deliberations. The Conference
held its meetings in Paris in August last. The
report of the Commissioners, herewith submitted,
will show its results. No common ratio between
gold and silver could be agreed upon by the Con.
ference The general conclusion was reached
that it is necessary to maintain in the world the
monetary functions OF silver as well as god leav.
ing The selection of the of one or the other OF
| these two metals, or both. TO be made by each
| State.
Congress having appropriated at Its last session
the sum OF $5 500 900 to pay the award of the Joint
with the British Government OH the subject OF the
conformity of the award to the requirements OF
the treaty and to the terms OF the question thereby
| submitted to the Commission the President shall
deem it his duty to make the payment, communi-
cations upon these points were addressed to the
| British Government through the Legation OF the
United States at London. Failing to obtain the
concurrence of the British Government in the
views of this Government respecting the award,
| have deemed IL my duty to tender the sum named
within the year fixed by the treaty, accompanied
4 by notice of the grounds OF the payment and 9
protest against any other construction of the
same. The correspondence upon this subject viii
4 be laid before you. z.ss- .--s-
! nou iced the termination of the insurrection il
| Cuba and the restorat on of peace throughout tha
island. Confident expectations are expressed OF q
revival of trade and prosperity, which 1t is earn
estly hoped may prove well founded. Numerous
claims of American citizens for relief for injuries
or restoration of property have been among the
incidents of the long continued hostilities. Some
of these claims are in process OF adjustment by
| Spain and the others are promised carry anu care
The treaty made with Italy, in regard to recipro
cal consular privileges, has been duly ratified and
proclaimed.
No questions of grave importance have arisen
with any other OF the EnrOl ean powers.
The japanese Government has been desirous OF
revision OF such parts of its treaties with foreign
/
Stood has addressed to each OF the treaty powers
request to open negotiations with that view.
! The United States Government has
been inclined to regard the matter favorably.
/ Whatever restrictions Upon trade with Japan are
found injurious to that people can not but affect
injuriously nations holding commercial inter.
course with them Japan. after a long period OF
seclusion. has within The past few years made
rapid strides in the path of enlightenment and
progress, and, not unreasonable is looking for
ward to the time when her relations with the ma
tions of Europe and America shall be assimlated
to those which they hold with each other A
treaty looking to this end has been made, which
will be submitted for the consideration OF the
Senate.
Government has again sent enyoys to the United
States They have been received, and a perna-
| nent legation is now established here by that Gov
ernment 1t is not doubted that this step will be
| of advantage to both nationsin promoting friend
| ly relations and removing causes of difference.
! The treaty with the Samoan Islands. having been
duly ratified and accepted on the part of both
Governments, is now in operation, and survey
| and soundings of the harbor of Pago-Pago
have been made by naval vessel of the United
States with view Of its occupation as q naval
station If found desirable to the service.
THE MEXICAN QUESTION.
Since the resumption of diplomatic relation,
W tn Mexico, correspondence has been opened and
still continues between the two Governments is upon
the various questions which at one time seemed
! to endanger their relations. While no formal
agreement has been reached as to the troubles on
the border, much has been done to repress and
diminish them. The effective force OF United
States troops on the Rio Grande by q
strict and faithful compliance with instruc
tions has done much to remove the sources OF
dlspute, and it is now understood that like
force of Mexican troops on the other side of the
river is also making an energetic movement
against the marauding Indian tribes. This Gov
eminent looks with the greatest satisfaction upon
every evidence of strength i'll the national author
ity Of Mexico and upon every effort put forth tc
prevent or to punish incursions upon our territory
Reluctant to assume any action or attitude in the
control OF these incursions, by military
movements across the border, not i'm
peratively demanded for the protection o.
the lives and property of our own citizens
l shall take the earliest opportunity consisten
with the proper discharge Of this plain duty, tt
recognize the ability of the Mexican Government
to restrain effectively violations OF our territory
1t is proposed to hold next year an Internationa
Exhibition in Mexico, and it is believed that tn,
display of the agricultural and manufacturing
products of the two nations will tend to better un
derstanding and increased commercial intercours
between their people.
With Brazil and the Republics of Central ant
S nth America some steps have been taken towart
the development of closer commercial intercourse
Diplomatic relations have been resumed with Co