The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-12-05

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and all the departments Of the Government will
feel the true vigor OF the popular will thus ex-
pressed. No temporary or administrative inter
ests OF Government, however urgent or weighty,
will ever dispace the zeal Of our people in defence
of the primary rights Of citizenship. They under
stand that the protection Of liberty requires the
maintenance. In full vlgOT. Of the manly methods
Of free speech, free press and free suffrage, and
will sustain the full authority Of Government to
enforce the laws which are framed 10 preserve
these inestlmaDle rights, The material progress
and welfare Of the States depend on the protection
afforded to their citizens, There can be no peace
without such protection no prosperity without
peace, and the whole country is deeply In
teretted In the growth and prosperity OF all its
parts.
While the country has not yet reached complete
unity offeeling and reciprocal confidence between
the COMMUNITIES 30 lately and so seriously es'
ranged feel an absolute assurance that the ten.
denotes are In that direction, and with increasing
force. The power Of public opinion will override
all political prejudiCes, and all sectional or State
attachments, in demanding that all over our wide
territory the name and character Of citizens 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 al respect
ed.
The Universal Exposition held at Paris during
the past summer has been attended by large
numbers of our citizens. The brief period allow
ed for the preparation and arrangement Of the
contributions Of our citizens to this great Exposi
tlOn was we'll employed in energetic and judicious
efforts to overcome this disadvantage. These ef
forts, led and directed by the Commissloner-Ge
eral were remarkably successful, and the exhi
bition of the products of American industry was
creditable and gratifying In scope and character
The reports Of the United States Commission ers
giving Its results in detail, will be duly laid before
you. Our participation In this international com.
petition for the favor and trade Of the world may
be expected to produce useful and in portant re-
suits in promoting intercourse, friendship and
commerce with other nations.
In accordance with the provisions of the act OF
February %, 1878, three commissioners were ap.
pointed to authorizations, conference on the sub
ject OF adopting common ratio between gold and
silver, for the purpose of establishing internatOn
ally the use of bmetaliC money, and securing
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
monetary fur Ctions of silver as we'll as gold, leav
ing the selection Of the use Of one or the other Of
these tN metals, or OF both, to be made by each
State.
HALIFAX AWARD.
Congress havirg appropriated at its last session
the sum of s. 500 900 to pay the award Of the Joint
Commission at Halifax, IT, after correspondence
with the British Government, on the subject ofthe
conformity of the award to the requirements of
the treaty and to the terms Of the question there
by submitted to the Commission, the President
shall deem 1t his duty to make the payment COM
muntcatons 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 l
have deemed 1t my duty to tender the sum nam
ed, within the year fixed by the treaty, accompan.
led by notice OF the grounds OF payments, and
protest against any other construction Of the same.
The correspondence upon the subject will be laid
before you.
The Spar lsh Government has officially announc.
ed the termination Of the insurection In Cuba,
and the restoration Of peace throughout that is-
land Confident expectations are expressed Of
revival of trade and prosperity which 1t is earnest
ly hoped may prove well founded. Numerous
claims Of American citizens for relief for Injuries
incidents Of the long continued hostilities Some
Of these claims are in process Of adjustment by
Spain, and the others are promised early and care
ful consideration.
cal consular privileges, has deem duly ratified and
proclaimed.
No questions of grave Importance have arisen
with any other of the European powers.
The Japanese Government has been desirous of
revision OF such parts of Its treaties with foreign
powers as relate to commerce, and, 1t is under
stood, has addressed to each of the treaty powers
a request to open negotiations with that view The
United States Government has been inclined to
regard the matter favorably. Whatever restric.
tions upon trade with Japan are found injurious
to that people cannot but affect injuriouSly ma
tiOns holding commercial intercourse with them.
Japan, after long period nf seclusion, has within
the past few years made rapid strides in the path
of enlightenment and progress, and, not unreasOn.
ably is looking forward to the time when her re-
lsiions with the nations Of Europe and America
shall be aesimilated TO those which they hold with
each other. A treaty looking to this end has been
made, which will be submitted foo tbe conhiders'
tion OF the Senate.
After an interval Of several years the Chinese
Government has again sent ENJOYS to the United
States. Thsy have been received, and q perma'
nent legation Is now established here by that Gov
ernment. II is not doubted that this step will be
Of advantage to both nations In 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
of the harbOr Of PagO Pago have been made by
naval vessel Of the United States, with view Of
It's occupation as naval station II found desira
BILE to the service,
OUR RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.
Since the resumption of diplomatic relations
with Mexico, correspondence has been Opened
and still continues between the two Governments
upon the various questions which at one time
seemed to endsnger their relations While no
formal agreement has been reached as to the
troubles on the border, much has been done to re.
press aad diminish them. The effective force of
gnited States troops on the Rio GrGnde, by strict
and faithful compliance with instructions, has
done much TO remove the sources Of dispute, and
1t 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 Government looks with the
greatest satisfaction upon every evidence Of
strength in the national authority Of Mexico, and
upon every effort put forth TO prevent or punish in
cureions upon our territory. Reuetantto assume |
any action or attitude in the control of the incur
siOns, by military movements across the border |
not imperatiVely demanded for the protection Of |
the lives and property Of our own citizens shall
take the earliest opportunity, consistent with the
proper discharge Of this plain duty, TO recognize
the ability Of the Mexican Government to restrain
effectively violations OF our territory. 1t is pro-
posed to hold next year an International Exhibi-
ton in Mexico and II Is believed that the display
Of the agricultural and manufacturing products |
Of the two nations will tend 10 better understand.
ing and increase commercial intercourse between |
their people.
With Brazil, and the Republics Of Central and |
South America, some steps have been taken TO. |
ward the development OF closer commercial inter.
course. Diplomatic relations have been resumed /
with Columbia and with Bolivia boundary |
question between the Argentine Republic and /
Paraguay has been submitted by those Govern.
ments for arbitration to the President Of the Unit
cd States, and have after careful examination,
given decision upon 1t.
naval expedition up the Amazon and Madeira
rivers. has brought back information valuable
both for scientific and commercial purposes, A |
like expedition is about visiting the coast OF Aifi
CO and the Indian ocean. The reports of diplo-
matte and consular officers in relation to the de.
Of our foreign commerce, have flrn.
shed many facts that have proved OF public in
erest and have stimulated to practical exertion
the enterprise Of our people