The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1879-12-06

Congressional action for its fnal disposition.
A treaty with the Netherlands, with respec
TO consular rights and privileges, similar {
those with other powers, has been signed an
ratified. and the notifications were exchange
on the 31st of July last. Negotiations for ex
tradition treaties with the Netherlands an
| with Denmark are now In progress.
some questions with Switzerland, In regart
to pauper and convict emigrants, have arisen
but 1t is not doubted that they will be ar
ranged upon a just and satisfactory basis. A
question has also occurred with respect to al
asserted claim 0y Swiss municipal author1
| Ties 10 exercise tutelage over persons and prop
erty of Swiss citizens naturaiizsd in this coun
| try. 1t is possible this may require adjust
| ment by treaty.
With the German Empire frequent ques
tons arise in connection with the subjects o
naturalization and repatriation; but the Inn
perial Government has constantly manifested
desire to strictly maintain and comply with
all treaty stipulations In regard to them.
In consequence of the omission of Congress
to provide for diplomatic representative a
Athens, the legation to Greece has been with
drawn. There is now no channel OF diplomat
ic communication between the two countries
! some form, is submitted TO Congress-.
Relations with Austria, Russia, Italy, Portu
| gal, Turkey and Belgium continue amicable
and marked by no incident of especial import
ance.
A change of the personal head of the Gov
| ernment OF Egypt has taken place. No change
however, has occurred in the relations be
tween Egypt and the United States. The &C
tion OF The Egyptian Government In present
Ing TO the city OF New York one OF the ancient
| obelisks, which possess such historic interest
| IL highly appreciated as a generous mark Of
International regard. If prosperity should at
tend the enterprise OF Its transportation across
the Atlantic, it's erection in conspicuous Pc
sition in the chief commercial city of the ma
ton Will soon be accomplished.
The treaty recently made between Japan
and the United states In regard to the revision
or former commercial treaties, II is now be-
Twill f.kllD
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 consid-
cradle sums. II any part of these funds Is
justly due to American citizens they should
receive IT prom pity; and whatever may have
been received by this country in excess OF
strictly just demands, should 10 some form be
returned to the nations 10 whom it equitably
The Government OF China has siguified Its
willingness TO consider the question OF the
with a dispassionate fairness, ana 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 China
and Japan about the Lew Chew Islands, the
United States Government has taken meas
ures to inform those powers of its readi ness to
extend its good offices for the maintenance OF
peace, II they shall mutually deem Ii desirable
and find Ii practicable to avail themselves OF
the proffer.
1t Is a qualification to be able to announce
that, through the judiciOus and energetic
action of the military commanders of the two
nations on each side of the Rio Grande, under
the instructions or their resp ctive Govern
ments, raids and Expectations have greatly
decreased and, In the localities where former
ly most destructive, have now almost wholly
ceased. In view or this result, entertain a
confident expectation that the prevalence OF
quiet on the border will soon become SO as
sured as to justify a modification of tue pres
~
crossing the border, without encouraging such
disturbances as would endanger the peace of
the two countries.
The thru instalInent OF the award against
Mexico 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. This sat
isfactory situation between the two countrie
leads me to anticipate an expansion OF our
trade with Mexico and an Increased contribu
ton 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 suitable legisla
ton looking to this result
Diplomatic Int recourse with Colombia Is
again fully restored by the arrival of minis
ter from that country to the United States.
This Is especially fortunate, In view of the fact
that the question OF an inter-oceanic canal has
recently assumed a 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
TO pass. II Is trusted that enlightened states
manship on their part will see that the early
prosecution of such work will largely inure
and those OF the United States but of the COM
meTce Of the civilized world. 1t is not doubt
ed that, should the work bs undertaken under
the protective auspices of the United States,
and upon satisfactory concessions for the
right of way, and its security, by the Central
CONF letion would he readily furnished /, ON
this country and Europe, which might, fall
ing such guarantees, prove Inaccessible.
diplomatic relations with Chill have also
beap banpd nv the rpNpptiOu of "a min
lister from that country.
The war between Peru, Bolivia. and Chill
deemed IL proper to interpOse In the matter,
further than TO convey to ali the Governments
concerned, the assurance that the friendly
for the restoration Of peace upon an honorable
basis will be extended, In case the belliger-
ents shall exhibit readiness to accept them;
the Argentine Republic, and trade with those
countries Is improving A provision for regu-
in our own ships, between the ports of this
country and the nations Of South America
seems 10 me to deserve the attention Of Con-
ment OF our commerce with them, and an ex-
tension OF our carrying trade.
recent revolution in Venezuela has been
followed by the establishment oil a provisional
Government. This Government has not yet
been formally recognized, and 1t is deemed de.
sraoLe to swas sne 20 v acton Of
ton of constitutional forms.
A naval vessel has been sent to the Samoan
Islands, to make surveys and take possession
OF the privileges coded to the United states by
Samoa, In the harbOr Of Pago Pag0. A coal
ing station is to be established there, which
vessels.
The subject of opening diplomatic relations
with Roumania an Servta, now become 1nde-
pendent sOvereignties Is at present under
consideration, and Is the subject OF diplomatic
correspondence.
There Is a gratifying inc of trade with
M ri al and American countries
and 1t is believed that with judiciOus action
In regard to its development 1t can and will be
still more enhanced, and that mertcan pro-
ducts and manufactures will find new and
expanding markets. The reports OF dipl0-
matte and consular officers upon this subject,
in obtaining much valuable information,
which has been aud will continue to be laid
before Congress aud the public from time to
The third article of the treaty with Russia,
of March 81, 1857, by which Alaska was coded
to the United states provides that the In habi-
ton of the uncivilized native tribes, shall be
admitted to the enjoyment Of all the rights of
citizens of the United States and shall be
maintained and protected in the free enjoy
ment Of their liberty, property, aud religion.
The uncivilized tribes are subject to such
from time TO time adopt in regard to the
aboriginal tribes Of that country.
Both the obligations OF this treaty and the
organized form Of government over the Ter
ritOry of Alaska be adopted.
There appears to De no law for the arrest of
persons charged with commOn-aw offenses,
such as assault, robbery and murder, and no
magistrate authorized TO issue or execute pro-
cess In such cases. Serious difficulties have
already arisen from offenses OF this character
not only among the original inhabitants, but
among citizens of the United States and other
countries, who have engaged In mining, fish,
Ing and other business operations within the
Territory. A bill authorizing the appointment
of justices of the peace and constables. and the
arrest and detention of persons charged with