The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1879-12-04

generous mark Of international regard.
II prosperity should attend the enter
prise Il its transportation across the
Atlantic. its erection in conspicuous
position in the chief commercial city Of
the nation will soon be accomplished.
The treaty recently maze between
Japan and the United States 10 regard
to the revision OF former treaties. it
is now believed will be followed by
similar action or the part Of other
treaty powers. The attention of Con-
gress is again invited to the subject Of
the indemnity fund received some
years since from japan and Cains.
which. with their accumulated interest
now amount to considerable sums. If
any par. of these funds Is justly due to
American citizens they should receive
it promptly: and whstsver may have
been received by the Government in
excess of strictly just demands should
in some fo.u be returned to whom 1t
eQnitably belongs.
The Government Of China has signi-
fed its willingness to consider the
question Of the smigrssion Of its sub
jects to the United States with . dis
passionate fairness, and 10 cooperate 10
such measures ss msy tend to prevent
injurious consequences 70 tho Upited
States. The negotiations are still pro-
ceeding and will be pressed With dill
gence. A question having arisen be.
tween Japan aud China abont the Loo
Choo Islands. the U. s. Government
has taken IN 'asures to inform these
power. 4 i's readiness to extend its
good oftices Tor the maintenance OF
peace il they shall mutually deem it
desirable and find it practicable to avail
themselves Of the proffsr.
sroPriN1 THE BORDER RAIDS.
1t is a qualification to be able to nn.
nounce that through the judicious and
energetic action Of the military COM
manders Of the two nations on each
side of the Rio Grande, under the in
structions of their respective Govern.
ments. raids and depredstions have
greatly decreased. and in the locali,iss
where destructive raids prevailed. they
hive almost ceased. In view II this
result l entertain Q confident expecta
tion Of the continuance Of the preva-
lence of qni,.
Or he no lifications Of the two coun-
trirs, the third installment of the
award against Mexico. under the clsims
commission Of July 4. 1868. was dolly
paid and has been put in course Of dis
tribution in pursuance of the act OF
Congress providing for tho same. This
satisfactory situation between the two
countries leads We to anticipate an
increased contribution Of capital aud
industry by our people to the develop.
ment Of the great resources Of that
country. l earnestly commend to the
wisdom of Congress the provision Of
suitable legislation looking to this re-
suit.
SOUTH AMERICAN RELATIONS
Diplomatic Intercourse with Colum-
bia is again fully restored by the arri
val Of minister from that country to
the United States. This is especially
fortunate. in view OF the fact that the
questioned inter oceanic canal has re-
Gently assumed q new and im 2ortant
aspect and is now under discussion with
tho Central American countries through
whose territory the canal by the Mica.
ragua route would pass. It's trusted
that eplightened ststssu,anship on their
part will bee that the early prosecution
Of such a work will largely inure to
the benefit not only of their own citi =
zens and those Of the United States, but
of the commerce Of the civilised world.
II is not dou oted that should tho work,
be undertakes under the protective
auspices Of the United States and upon
satisfactory concessions for the right Of
way aud its security BY the Central
Aweriesn Govsrnmsnts. the capital for
its completion would readily b. far-
nished from this country aud Europe.
winch might. failing such guarantee,
prove inaccessible.
DiplomAtic relations With China have
also beenstrengt!,ened by the reception
Of minister from that country.
The war bstween Peru. Bolivia and
Chile. still continues. The United
States have no. deemed it proper to
interpose in the matter further than to
convey to oil the Governments concern.
ed the assurance that the friendly offices
OF the Government Of the United States
for the restoration OF peace upon ~
honorable basis will be extended. in
case the belIi8erents shall exhibit .
readinrss 10 accept them.
Cordial relations continue with Bra
zil aud the Argentine Hspublic. and
trade with those countries is improving.
A provision for regular and more fire.
quent mail communication in our own
ships. between the ports Of this country
and tas nations of Soush Amesica,
seems to me ia deserve the attention Of
Congress ~ an essential precursor Of
sn en!ar gem. mt of our commerce with
them and An extersion Of our carrying
trade.
The recent revolution in Vsnexuels
has been followed by the establishment
of . provisional 0overameut. This
Government has not yet been formally
recoguized. aud j: is deemed desirable
to await the proposed action Of the peo-
ple which is expected to give il the
sanction Of constitutional forms
A naval vessel has been sent 10 the
Samosn Islands TO make . survey and
take possession OF the privileges ceded
10 the United States BY Samoa 10 the
har Dor OF Pago Paeo. A ,osliug s:a-
t.on is to be established there which
~iil be convenient and useful to
United States vessels.
The subject of opening diplomatic
r.l.S,aua ~ssh Rpu n, ansa and C~Vv1~
now become independent sovsreig.ties.
is at present under considerstios and
tue subject OF diplomatic corrsspon-