Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-12-03

The material progress and welfare of the States
depend upon the protection afforded to their citi-
zens There can he no peace without such pro-
lection, no prosperity without peace, and the
whole country is deeply interested in the growth
and prosperity Of all its parts. While the conn
try has not vet reached complete unity OF feeling
and reciprocal conlid, between the communities
lately and so seriously esrsnRed | feel an alb
solute assurance that the tendencies are in that
direction and with Increasing force the power
of public opinion will over ride all political pre-
judices and all sectional or state Attachments, in
demanding that all over wide territory the
name and character of citizen of the Uuted
States shall mean and the same thing, aud
carry with them unchallenged security and re
spect.
THE PARIS EXPOSITION,
Our relations with ether countries continue
peaceful. Our neutrality in contests between for
eign powers has been mainta ned and respected.
The Universal Exposition held al Paris during
the past summer, has been attended nv large pum-
bers of our citizens. The brief period allowed for
the preparation and arrangement of the contribu-
lions of our ciz Ms to this great Exposition. was
well smplo, ed in energetic and iudicions efforts
TO overcome this disadvantage. These efforts. led
and dir cted by the Commissioner General. were
remarkably Successful; and the exhibition of the
products OF American industry creditablc and
gratifying in scope and character The reports of
the United States commss oncr giving it, results
in uetail, will he duly laid before You. Our par .
tiripation in this international competition for the
favor and the trade of the world may he expected
to produce useful and important results in pro
noting intercourse, friendship, and commerce
with other nations
INrERSATloNAL MONEY STANDARD CONFER
ENCE.
n acco,darce with the provisions of the act Of
February %, 1873 three commissioners were an.
pointed 10 an International conference on the sub
irct of adopting a common ratio between gold and
silver, for the purpose ofes'abli~hng utter nation
a
" of relative value between these metals. Invi
tations were add essed to the various governments
which had expressed a willingness to participate in
IT. dt liberatious.
The conference held its meetings in Paris
in August last. The report of the commissioner
herewith submitted, will show lis result.
No common ratio between gold aud silver could
be agreed upon by the conference The general
conc fusion was reached that 1t is necessary to
maintsin in the world the monetary functions of
silver well as gold. leaving the selection of the
of one or the other of these two metals, or of
BOTH to be made bv each state.
The HALIFAX AWARD.
Congress having appropriated at its last session
the sum of $500, 900 to ray the award of the
Joint Commission at Halifax, if after corre.pon-
deuce with the British government on the subject
of the conformity of the award to the require
ments of the treaty. and to the of the ques-
ton thereby submitted to the Commission, the
Preside Mt shall deem it his duty to make the paw
ment. Communications upon these points were all
ssed to the British government through the le-
ga.ion of the United States at London. Failing
to obtain the concurrence of the British govern
III ent in the views of this government respecting
the award, have deemed ii my duty TO tender
the SUN named within the year fixed by the trea.
ty. accompanied by notice of The grounds of the
paymen', and protest against any other con-
structpn Of the same. The correspondence upon
tins subject viii he laid before you.
CtBAS INsTRRECTION
The Spanish government has officially an
nounced the termination of the in.urrection in
CUBE, and the restoration Of ? are throughout the
island Confident expectations are EXPRESSED of
revival of trade and prosperity, which il is earn
es'v hoped may prove well found. d. Numerous
claims of American citizens for relief for injuries
or restoration Of property, have been among the
il cjdents ol the long continued bostilties. Some
of these claims are IN Process of adjustment by
Spsin. and the oilers ave Promised early and
careful consideration.
TREATY WITH ITALY.
The treaty made with Italy, in regard to recip-
rocal consular privileges, has been duly ratified
and proclaimed.
No questions Of grave Importance have arisen
with any other OF the European powers.
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT.
The japanese government has been te.irous of
revision Of such parts of its treaties with foreign
powers as relate 10 commerce, and it 10 under
stood has addressed TO each of the treaty powers
request to open negotiations with that view
The United States government has heen inclined
to regard the matter fsvorsbly. Whatever re-
strctions upon trade with Japan are found iniuri-
ons to that people cannot but affect injuriouslv
nations holding commercial intercourse with
them. Japan after long period of secusion has
within the past few years made rapid strides in
the path of enlightenment and progress, and not
unreasOnably is looking forward to the time when
her relations with the nations of Europe and
America shall be assimilsted to those which thew
hold with each other. treaty looking to this
end has been made which will he submitted for
the consideration Of the senate.
CHINA.
After an Interval oe several years, the Chinese
government has again sent ENJOYS to the United
Sites. They have been received and a perma
neat leg alton is established here by that gov
erBment. IT il not doubted that this step will be
Of advantage to both nations in promoting friend
~ relations and removing canses of differences
The SAMOAN ISLANDS.
The treaty with the Samoan Islands having
been duly ratified and accepted on the part of both
governments, is now in operation, and survey
aud soundings of the harbor of Payo Payo have
been made by naval vessel of the L nited States
with view TO its occupation as a naval station if
found desirable to the service.
MEXICO.
Since the resumption of diplomatic relations
with MEXICO, correspondence has been opened
and still continues between the two governments
upon :he various questions which at one time
seemed to endanger their relations. While
no formal agreement has been reached a.
10 the troubles the border, much ha.
been done to reprsss and diminish them
The Effective force OF United States troops on the
Rio Grande by strict and faithful compliance
with Instructions, has done much to remove the
sources of dispute, and it is now understood that
like force of Mexican troops the other side of
the river, lie also making an energetic movement
against the marauding Indian tribes. This gov
eminent looks with the greatest satisfaction upon
every evidence of strength in the national author-
ity of Mexico, and upon every effort put forth to
prevent or 10 punish Excursions upon our terrific
Nv. Reluctant to asatsne any action or attitude in
the control of these ncursions by mil
itary movements across the border, not i'm
peratively demanded for the protection of the
lives and property of our citizens. | shall
take the earliest opportunity consistent with the
proper discharge OF this pleasing duty to recognize
the ability OF the Mexican Government to re-
strain effectively violations of our territory. 1t Is
proposed to hold next year international exhibit
ton in Mexico, aud it is believed that the display
of the agricultural and manufacturing products Of
the two nations will tend to better understanding
and increased commercial intercourse with their
people.
SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES.
With Brazil and the Republics of Central and
South America some steps have been taken to-
wards the development of closer commercial in.
tercourse. Diplomatic relations have been re.