Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-12-03


world the monetary functions Of silver
as we'll as OF gold, leaving the selection
OF the use Of one or the other Of these
two metals, or Of both, TO be made by
each State.
THE HALIFAX AWARD.
Congress having appropriated at Its
last sepsion the sum Of s. 500. 600 to
pay the award OF the joint commission
at Haiiisx, il, after correspondence with
the British government, on the subject
Of the conformity Of the swsrd to the
requirements to 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,
communication npOn these points were
addressed to tue British government
through the legation Of the United
States at London, Failing 10 obtain
the concurrence Of the British govern
ment in The views Of this government
respecting the award, have deemed it
my duty to teuder the sum named,
within the year f1ed by the treaty, ac-
compsnied by notice OF the grounds Ct
the payment, and protest against any
other construction Of the same. The
correspondence upon this subject will
be laid before Won.
orHER FoRFlev TOPICS
The Spanish government has officially
announced the termination OF the insur-
rs,lion in Caba and the restoration OF
pesce throughout that island. Cond-
dent expectations are expressed Of q
revival Of trade and prosperity, which
1t Is earnestly hoped may prove we'll
founded. Numerous claims Of Amori-
can citizens for relief FOR injuries or re-
stora.ion OF property have been among
the incidents OF the long-oOntinued hos
tilities. Some Of these claims are in
process Of adjustment by Spain, and
the others are promised early and care
iul consideration.
The treaty made with Italy IN regard
to reciprocal consular privileges, has
been duly ratified and proclaimed
M questions Of grave importance
have arisen with any other OF the Euro
pean pow rs.
DESTROYS Of revision Of such parts Of
its treaties with foreign powers as re-
late 70 commerce, and, ia understood,
has addressed 10 each OF the treaty pow
ers a request 10 open negotiations with
that view. TIE United States govern
meut has been III clinsi 10 regard the
matter iayorab'y. Whatever restric-
tons upon trade with japan are found
injurious 10 tibet people, cannot but Rf-
feet. iujur.ously Ia!Ions holding COM
mercial intercourse with them. Japan,
after a long re,iOd OF seclGsion, has
within the past few years made rapid
strides in The path o. enlightenment and
progress, and, notunreasonably, is look
ing forward 20 the time when her Iela-
t!Ons with the nations Of E7rope and
America shall be assimilated to those
which they hold with each other 4
treaty looking 70 TINS END has been
made. which will 90 submitted for the
consideration Of the Senate.
After an interval Of several years the
Chinese government has again sent en-
voys 10 the United States. They hsve
been received. and apermsnent legation
is now established here by that govern
ment. 1t Is not doubted that this step
will be Of advantage to both nations in
promoting friendly relations and rsmov-
ing causes Of difference. The treaty
with the Samoan islands, having been
duly ratified and accepted on the part
OF both governments, Is now IN opera.
ton, and a survey aud soundings OF
the hsrbor Of Page Pago have been
made by naval vessel Of the United
States. with view Of Its occupation as
naval station, If found desirable 70 the
service
Sires the resumption 0! diplomatic
relations with VI eIico, correspondence
has been opened and still continues be-
tween the two governments upon the
various questions which at one time
seemed to endangsr their relstions.
While no formal agreement has been
reached as 70 the troubles on the Dor
der. much has been done 10 repress and
diminish them. The effective force
OF the United States troops on the
Rio Grsnde, by strict and faith
full compliance with instructions,
has done much to remove the sources OF
dispute, and IL is now understood that
like force Of Mexican troops on the
other side Of the river is also making an
energeSc movement against the nsraud-
ing Indian tribes. This government
looks with the greatest satisfaction upon
every evidence Of strength IN the nation.
al authority Of Mexico, aud upon every
effort pnt forth to prevent or TO punish
incursions upon our territory. Rsluc-
tant TO assume any action or attitude IL
tue control Of these incursions, by mill
tary movements across the border, not
imperatively demanded for the protec-
ton Of the lives and property OF our own
citizens. shall take the earliest oppor-
tunitv. consistent with the proper dis
charge Of this plain duty, to recognize
the ability Of the Mexican government
70 restrain effectively violations of our
territory. 1t IS proposed to hold next
wear an international Exhibition in
Mexico, and it IS believed that the dis
play OF agricultural and manufacturing
products Of the two nations wall tead TO
better understanding and increased
commercial intercourse between their
people.
With Brazil aud the republics Of Cen
trial sud South America some steps have
been taken toward tie development Of
closer commercial intercourse. Diplo-
matte relations have been resumed with
Colombia and with Bolivia. 4 bound
ary question between the Argentine
Republic and Paraguay las beer sub
nitted by those governments for arbi-
tratiou TO the President Of the United
States, and have, after careful exam
nation, given a decision upon it.
A naval expedition up the Amazon
snd Mad ira rivers has brought back
information valuable both for scientific
ard commercial purposes. a Ike e1.
L. ION is ebout visitirg tAe clas. OF