Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-12-05

| however, has occurred in the relations between
| Egypt and the United States. The action OF
the Egyptian government in presenting to the
| city of New York one oE the ancient obelisks
which POSSESS such historical interest, is high.
y appreciated as generous mark OF interna'
tlonal regard: II prosperity should attend the
enter rise of its transportation across the
Atlantic. its erection in a conspicuous position
IN the chief commercial city Of the nation will
| be soon accomplished.
TIE treaty recently made between Japan and
! tne United States in regard to the revision of
| the former treaties. 1t is now believed will be
followed bv similar action on the part of other
| treaty powers. The attention of congress Is
| again invited to the subject of the indemnity
| funds received some years since from Japan and
| China, which, with their accumulated interest,
now amount to considerable sums. If any
part of these funds is justly due to American
citizens they should receive 1t promptly; and
whatever may have been received by tire gov
ernment in excess of strictly just demands
should in some form be returned to whom it
equitably belongs.
Willingness to consider the question of the
emigration of its subjects to the United States
with dispassOnate fairness, and to cooper
ate in such measures as may tend to prevent
Injurious consequences to the United States.
The negotiations are still proceeding and will
be pressed with Diligence. A question having
arisen between Japan and China about the Loo
ChOO Islands, the u. = government has taken
measures to inform these powers of its readi-
ness to extend its good offices for the mainte-
nance OF peace. If they shall mutually deem it
selves of the proifer.
STOPPING THO BORDER RAIDS.
L. is Qualification to be able % announce
that through the judic.ouS and energetic ac-
tion of the military commanders of the two
nations on each side of the Rio Grande, under
the instructions of their respective govern.
ments raids and depredations have greatly
decreased, and in the localities where formerly
destructive have now almost ceased In view
of this result, 1 entertain confident expecta-
tion Of the continuance of the prevalence Of
quiet.
On the modification of the two countries. the
third installment of the award against Mexi-
co. under the claims commission of July 4,
1868, was duly paid and has been put in course
of distribution in pursuance of the act of
congress providing for the same. The salts
factory situation between the two countries
leads me to anticipate an expansion of our
trade with Mexico. and an increased contribu-
tion of capital and Industry by our people to
the development Of the great resources OF,
that country. | earnestly commend to the
wisdom of congress the provision of suita-
Ole legislation looking to This result
soUrHANERICAN RELATIONS.
Diplomatic intercourse with Columbia Is
again fully restored by the arrival of a minis
ter from that country to United States. This
Is especially fortunate, in view of the fact that
the question of an inter-Oceanic canal has
Gently assumed new and important aspect
and is now under discussion with the Central
American countries through whose territory
the canal by the Nicaragua route would have
I IL
on their part will see that the early
prosecution of such work will largely inure
to the benefit. not only Of their own citizens
commerce OF the civilized world. It. is not
doubted that should the work he undertaken
under the protective auspices of the United
States and upon satisfactory concessions for
the right of way and Its security Dy the Gen.
tral American Governments, the capita! for
its completion would readily be furnished
failing such guarantees, prove inaccessible.
Diplomatic relations with China have also
been. STRENGTHENED by the reception of a m mis-
The war between Feru, Bolivia and Chill
still continues. The United States have not
deemed II proper to lnterpose in the matter,
further than to convey to all the governments
concerted, the assurance that the friendly Of
fees of the government of the United States
for the restoration of peace upon an honora-
BILE basis will he extended, In case the belliger-
ents shall exhibit readiness to accept them.
Cordial relations continue with Brazil and
the Argentine Republic and trade with those
lar and more frequent mail communication in
our own ships, between the ports OF this coun-
try and the nations of South America, seems
to me to deserve the attention of congress as
an essential precursor of an enlargement Of
our commerce with them and an extension OF
our carrying trade.
The recent revolution in Venezuela has been
followed by the establishment of a provision
al government. This government has not yet
been formally recognized, and IT Is deemed de-
people which is expected to give it the sane
ton of constitutional forms.
4 naval vessel has been sent to the Samoan
islands to make survey and take possession
of the privileges ceded to the United states
by Samoa in the harbor of Pago fago. a
eOaling station.is to be established there whlch
will be convenient and useful to United States
vessels.
The subject of opening diplomatic relations
with Roumania and Servia, now become lnue-
pendent sovereignties, Is at present under con-
IL. and fhn Slh II
There is gratifying increase of trade with
nearly all European and American countries,
and it is believed that with iudcious action In
regard to its development II can and VIII ne
still more enhanced, and that American prod
ucts and manufactures will find new ana eX-
panding markets. The reports of diplomatic
and consular offices upon this subject under
the system now adopted have resulted in OBJ
tanning much valuable information, which has
been and will continue to be laid before cong
ress and the public from time to time
THE CoNprrIoN OF ALASKA.
The third article of the treaty with Russia Of
March 30, 1867, by which Alaska was ceded to
the United stat es. provides that the lnhabi.
tants of ceded territory with the exception OF
the uncivilized native tr;oes shali ee adinitte1
the United states, and shall be maintained and
protected in the free enjoyment of their In,
erty of property and religion. Inc uneiviizeu
as the United States may from time TO tine
adoDt in regard 10 the aboriginal tribes Of that
country Roth the obligations OF this treaty
and the necessities of the people require that
some organized form of government over the
territory of Alaska he adopted. There ao-
pears to he no law for the arrest OF persons
charged with common law ofenses-sllch as
assault robbery and murder, and no magistrate
authorized to issue or execute process in sue,
cases Serious difficulties have already arisen
from otYenscs of this character, not only
among the original inhabitants hut among cit
iztus of the United States and other countries
who have engaged in mining, fishing and other
business operations within the territory. n
hill AUTHORIZE = the appoi tment oi Justices oi
the peace and constables, and the arrest and
detention Of persons charged with crimihal
otfeuses and providing for an appeal 10 L: =
courts for the district of Oregon i'll suitable
cases. will, at proper time. be submitted To
! congress,
! THE pt'HiLC FINANCES,
The attention of congress is sailed to the
! annual report of 1e seCretir, of the treasury
! on the CONDITION of the public nnances. Inc
ordinary revenues from all Soairce, Tor the Us
cal wear ending June ~. lS,9, were - ,S2.,l>''
46. The ordinary expenditures Tor the same
/ period were Sh6,9i,,Usj ~ leaving = surplus
revenue for the year Of S6.s.@.AO ~ The re
/ CENTS fer the present iiscai year ending Jufl'
/ 70 Isso actual and estimated. aro a. follows
] Actual receipts for thD irst quarter coinnnon
/ cling July !. 1879 S1ASt}.6iB -: estima cd re
! eeipts for the reuainding thFce-quarters %
I the wears. $sN,ljG3B -. Gutai receipts for th'
current ii-t'al wear, actual and e>;iAlaied: SNs.
I us.bH Tho expenditures Tor the same pcrln'
/ viii be ac'uat and ",tim1ted. ~ follows: r.
! the quarter commencing july |. 1919. actual =
pendi:u:es, $9lLSi, - II, and 10. the remain