Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-12-12
THE FISHERY AWARD.


Congress having appropriated at It's last
session the SUN OF Sj,50O,OOO 10 pay the
award OF the Joint Commission at Halifax,
If afler correspondence with the British
government on the subject OF the conform
lty OF the award 10 the requirements Of the
treaty as 10 the terms of the question there
by submitted to the commission, the Pres
ident shall deem it his duty to make the
payment. Communications upon those
points were addressed 10 tine British gov
ernment, through the legation OF the Unit
ed States at London. Failing to obtain
the concurrence of the British government
on the views OF this government respecting
the award | have deemed il my duty to
tender the sum named within the wear
fixed by the treaty, accompanied by no.
tice OF the grounds OF the payment and a
protest against any other construction OF
the same The correspondence upon this
subject will be laid before you
TERMINATION OF THE CUBAN REBELLION.
The Spanish government has officially
announced the termination of the insur-
recton in Cuba and the restoration OF
peace throughout the island. Confident
expectations are expressed OF revival OF
trade and prosperity which il Is earnestly
ubptu Ddl HiONt
Numerous claims of American citizens
for relief for injuries or restoration of prop
erty have been among the incidents OF the
ioJg continued hostilities. Some of these
claims are in process of adjustment by
Spain and the Others are promised early
and careful consideration.
TREATY WITH ITALY.
The treaty made with Italy iu regard TO
reciprocal consular privileges, has bel
duly ratified and proclaimed. No questions
OF grave importance have arisen with any
other of the European powers.
TREATY WITH JAPAN
The japanese government has been de-
sirous OF "A reyision OF such parts OF it, trea-
ties with foreign powers as relate 10 com
merce, and il is understood has addressed
to each of the treaty powers request o
open negotions with that view The Unit
ed States government has been inclined to
regard the matter favoraby. Whatever
restrictions upon trade with Japan are
found Injurious that people cannot but
effect injuriOusly nations holding CONNER
cial intercourse 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
unressonably, is looking forward TO the
time when her relations with the nations
of Europe and America shall be assimil-
atea TO those which they hold with each
other. A treaty looking to this end has
been made, which will be submitted to the
consideration OF the Senate.
THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT
After an interval Of several years the
Chinese government has again sent ENJOYS
to the United States. They have been re-
ceived and a permanent legation is now
established here by that government II
[ is net doubted that this step will be OF ad-
vantage to both nations In promoting
friendly relations and removing causes Of
| differences.
THE SAMOAN TREATY.
The treaty with the Samoan Islands hav'
| ing been duly ratified and accepted on the
| part of both governments is now In opera
ton, and survey aud sounding Of the har
Dor OF Pasa Pago have been made BY I