The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-24


go where they viii and do what they will in all our
broad domain; but it is not SO here. Our country
men may reside in few cities only. and they may en-
gage III no enterprises outside OF the ordinary inter-
change of commonalities and their transportation
between defined points. Opportunities exist TO de-
Nelop mines, TO establish furnaces and factories 10
construct roads, canals railroads and teegraphs 10
operate these and steam or other vessels on many
routes not open to them; but from all these and
many other important branches OF enterprise we are
efteetunlly and perhaps hopeessly shut our. FER
haps then, the time has arrived when we may say 20
TINS government that expect more perfect reel
proeity, and that If our people cannot be ADMIT
ted here TO all the privileges enjoyed by
theirs III our country they must not blame
us II we demand such a revision OF our treaties
as viii leave free to meet the necessities OF our SIT
nation. 1t is very certain that China would not con-
sent to the extension of the privileges enjoyed by
foreigners in this country, and 1t Is possible that
rather than do this she would agree TO sueh a re-
vision of our treaties have indicated But II she
should not do and should plant herself hrmly on
existing treaties refusing to grant to us anything or
assent to the withdrawal of any privileges from her
people we would have proceeded nevertheless, as
have said. in an honorable way and could then con-
slider the whole situation and determine the policy
which would most conduce to our welfare.
Minister Bayard Taylor. writing to Secretary
Evars from Berlin June 10 last calls attention to
the of Carl Ganzenmuller of Sinsheim. Baden.
who born in 1851. emgrated to the United States
with the permission of the local authorities in 1862
became naturalized citizen July IL. 1875 left for
Germany July H. 1875 furnished with his certificate
of naturalization and has resided at his former home
since August 1875 osensbly to take care of his aged
and decrepit father On the 18th of April last he was
ordered to leave Baden become citizen of the
Grand Duchy, subject to military duty. The reason
given by the local authorities of Sinsheim for this
order of expulsion that his exemption from snch
duty on account of his American citizenship was
bad example to other young who might be
tempted initiate it. Ganzenmuller appealed to the
American Legation for special measures of protec-
ton Our Minister directed the United States Consul
at Mannheim to visit Snsheim and ascertain person
ally the facts of the Minister Won Bulow, in
reply to Mr.. Taylor's representations, said
The proper authority finds itself unable. after
peated careful examinations of the to annul the
decree of expulsion pronounced against Ganzen-
muller.
Mr. Taylor, in communicating the result to Secre-
tary Evarts, says
The direct inference from the ground taken by the
German government is that American citizenship is
in itself dangerous, and if the plea admitted it
might be made the occasion for the arbitrary
expulsion of all German Americans of certain
age who may desire to revisit their former homes.
cannot. therefore, allow it to be theoretically
assumed by the government that the given for
the expulsion Of Carl Ganzenmuler in its memorial
is accepted satisfactory, and hence have felt it
my duty to declare without delay the different view
taken by this Legation. beg leave to ask most
earnestly and respectfully for consideration OF the
principle involved and decision which will enable
TO express authoritativey the judgment OF the
government of the United States Inasmuch
of similar nature are multiplying with such
rapdy TO tax the ability or the force of the Lega
ton TO give their whole and fitting attention to
them, it is particularly desirable 10 to a clear
understanding with the German government i'll re-
gard to principles upon which they may be settled
Mr.. Taylor in despatch to Secretary Evarts. dated
August last, says
In his correspondence with this legation claiming
its intervention with the imperial government in his
behalf, said Ganzenmuller was more than emphatic
his declaration of bona fde American citizenship
and his intention shortly to return to the land of his
adoption. As specimen of his manner OF writing
the last letter received from him is appended.
1t is dated on the 18th of June. and it now appears
that the 18th he made application to the authori
tics of Baden to resume his former citizenship
in that State. thus confirming the ground assumed
by them in justification of their former action that
he intended to return to the United States 1t
will readily be perceived that this action of Ganzen-
muller is directly preudcia to all cases of prolonged
residence the part of naturalized citizens fur
ther and very unnecessary difficulty is often created
by the latter IN refusing TO declare IN advance the
probable term of their stay when asked to do SO by
the local authorities.
Mr.. Taylor concludes as follows
In view of the prevailing political action in Ger
measures on the part of the government, IL would
be well il naturalized citizens contemplating
visit to their former homes officially advised
that many possible annoyances may be avoided by
declaring the probable term of their stay to the local
German authorities on arriving. by sustaining from
irritating political discussion and by quietly obey
ing such municipal laws and regulations apply to
temporary well permanent residents. II this
course were generally followed it would not only re-
eve the Legation of much unnecessary investigation.
but would also enable to decide intelligently
and justly in regard to requiring official inter-
vention. 1t may be charitably presumed that con-
siderable amount of offence is ignoranty committed
through the lack Of that thorough political education
which Restraints most native born American citizens
visiting Europe from coming into contact with local
authorities
THE robson Observation-Disclosures PARTIES
AFFORDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO TESTIFY
Chairman whitthorne. of the House Committee on
Naval Affairs has written letter to all the parties i'm
pcated by the report of the majority of the
tee, which charges ex-secretary Robson and Others
with malfeasance in Office, that he will accord any
them hearing during the holiday recess. if any all
OF them notify him in writing. AS yet he has
ceived replies to his letters.
ARMY OFFICERS ON THE ARMY BILL
A large number of letters have been received from
officers closely connected with the army ON the Plains
approving Of the main features of the new Army
bill reported by the select committee. Although the
the bill does not meet with the general concurrence
OF army officers here, there officers prominent in
the service who consider il an improvement on the
present organization.
LOST MONEY PACKAGE RECOVERED.
The package Of money drawn from the Treasury on
Saturday for the payment of clerks in the city Post
Office and lost by William J. Brown this morn
ing recovered in its entirety The package was taken
to Postmaster Edmunds' residence, and he received
ii upon promising to ask no questions. Judge Ed
munds is Of the opinion that Brown had his pocket
picked and is positive that the money beyond his
(Brownsl reach, and that he was not party TO the
transaction.
THE TREATY WITH JAPAN.