Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-12-04
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The attention of Congress was drawn to th
prOpriety of some general regulation by Congress
Of the whole subject Of transmarine cable by m
predecessor in his message of December z, 1871
and / respectfully submit to your consideration
the Importance Of Congressional action in thi
matter.
The questions of grave Importance with Spain
growing out of the incidents of
THE CUBAN INsURRECTIoN,
have been, for the most part, happily and honor
ably settled. 1t may reasonably be anticipate
that the Commission now sitting in Washington
for the decision of private cases, in this cOnneC
tion, will soon be able to bring its labors to
conclusion.
The lOng-standing question of East FIorid
claims has lately been renewed as a subject o
correspondence, and may possibly require Con
gressiOnal action for its final disposition.
treaty with the Netherlands with respect tx
Consular rights and privileges, similar to thos
with other powers, has been signed and rati
fed. and the notifications were exchange
on the 8lst Of July last. Negotiations for extra
dition treaties with the Netherlands and with
Denmark are now in progress,
Some questions with Switzerland, in regard tC
| pauper and convict emiTants, have arisen, but
it is not doubted that they will be arranged upon
just and satisfactory basis. A question has
also occurred with respect to an asserted claim
by Swiss municipal authorities to exercise tute-
| lage over persons and property of Swiss citizens
naturalized in this country. 1t is possible this
may require adjustment by treaty.
| With the German Empire frequent questions
arise in connection with the subjects of natur
| alizatiOn and eXpatriatiOn; but the Imperial
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 a diplomatic representative at
Athens, the legation to Greece has been with
| drawn. There is now no channel of diplomatic
communication between the two countries, and
| the expediency of providing for one, in some
form, is submitted to Congress.
| Pal NTH Aro Ryyagio TkoI,y
Turkey and Belgium continue amicable, and
marked by no incident of especial Importance.
| A change of the personal head Of the Govern
ment of Egypt has taken place. No change, how
| ever, 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 of the ancient Obelisks, which
possess such historic interest, is highly appre-
ciated as a generous mark of international re-
gard. If prosperity should attend the enterprise
of its transportation across the Atlantic, Its
erection in a conspicuous position in the chief
commercial city Of the Nation will soon be ac-
COmplished.
The treaty recently made between Japan and
the United States in regard to the revision of
former commercial treaties, it is now believed
will be followed by 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 this Government in
excess of strictly just demands, should in some
form be returned to the nations to whom it
equitably belongs.
The Government of China has signifed it's
willingness to consider the question of the emf
grafton of its subjects to the United States with
a dispassiOnate fairness, and to cooperate in
such measures as may tend to prevent injurious
consequences to the United States The negOtia-
tions are still proceeding and will be pressed
with diligence.
question having arisen between China and
Japan about the Lew Chew Islands, the United
States Government has taken measures to in
form those powers of its readiness to extend its
good offices for the maintenance of peace, ii they
shall mutually deem it desirable, and find it
practicable to avail themselves of the prOffer.
1t is q qualification to be able to announce
that through the iudicious and energetic action
of the military commanders of the two Nations
on each side of the Rio Grande, under the in
structiOns of their respective Governments, raids
and depredatiOns have greatly decreased and, in
the localities where formerly most destructive
have now almost wholly ceased. In view of this
result, entertain confident expectation that
the prevalence of quiet on the border will soon
become so assured as to Justify modification of
the present orders to our military commanders
as to crossing the border, without encouraging
such disturbances as would endanger the peace
of the two countries.
The third installment of the award against
Mexico, under the Claims Commission of July
4 1865, was duly paid, and has been put in course
of distribution in pursuance of the act of Com
gress providing for the same. The satisfactory
situation between the two countries leads me to
anticipate an expansion of our trade with Mexi-
co, and an increased contribution 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 pro-
vision Of suitable legislation looking to this re-
suit.
Diplomatic intercourse with Colombia is again
fully restored by the arrival of a minister from
that country to the United States. This is es-
pecially fortunate in view of the fact that the
question OF an inter0Ceanic canal has recently
assumed new and important aspect, and is now
under discussion with the Central American
countries through whose territories the canal, by
the Nicaragua route, would have to pass. 1t is |
trusted that enlightened craftsmanship on their |
part will see chat the early prosecution of such
a work will largely inure to the benefit not |
only OF their own citizens and those of |
the United States, but of the commerce of the |
civilized world. II is not doubted that should |
the work be undertaken under the protective |
auspices of the United States, and upon salts
factory concessions for the right of way, and its
security, by the Central American Governments, !
Lhe capital for its completion would be readily
furnished from this country and Europe, which
might, failing such guarantees prove inaccessi-
ble
Diplomatic relations with Chill have also been
strengthened by the reception Of minister from
hat country.
The war between Peru, Bolivia and Chill still
continues. The United States have not deemed
{ proper to interpose in the matter, further than
70 convey to all the Governments concerned, the
assurance that the friendly offices of the Govern
nent of the United States for the restoration of
Deace upon an honorable basis will be extended
n case the belligerents shall exhibit a readiness
o accept them.
Cordial relations continue with Brazil and the
argentine Republic, and trade with those coun-
res is improving, A provision for regular and
more frequent mail communication, in our own
hips, between the ports Of this country and the
atlOns OF South America seems TO me to deserve
he attention Of Congress, as an essential pre-
ursOr OF an enlargement of our commerce with
hem, and an extension of our carrying trade.
recent revolution in Venezuela has been fol-
owed by the establishment of provisional gov
rnment This government has not yet been
Drmally recognized, and 1t is deemed desirable
D await the proposed action of the people, which
expected to give it the sanction of cOnstitu-
Onal forms.
A naval vessel has been sent to the Samoan
ilands, TO make surveys and take possession of
le privileges ceded to the United States by
amOa, in the harbor of PaRo PagO, A cOaling /.
alton is to be established there which will be :
Onvenient and useful to United States vessels.
The subject Of opening diplomatic relations
ith Roumania and SerVia, now become indie =
sndent sovereignties, is ct present under con- !
deratl0n, and is the subject Of diplomatic cor
ispOndence. !
There is
GRATIFYING INCREASE OF TRADE
1th nearly all European and American cOun-
les and it 10 believed that with judiciOus action
regard to its development it can and will be
III more enhanced and that American products y
I'd manufacturers will find new and expanding T
arkets. The reports of diplomatic and consul a
I officers upon this subject, under the system Q
wv adopted, have resulted in obtaining much u