Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-11
AUSTIN, MOWER COUNTY, MINI, DEoE1IBER H. 1879
TERMS: Two Dollars Per Annum, in Advance

1879.
i expenditure ut the present rate OF salaries OF
| not more than $6O, 600 = year, which would Ger
| tainly be small in comparison with the objects
70 be attained
Foreign Relations.
Our relations. with. foreign countries haze
| scntinued peaceful With Great Britain there
sre stu unsettled questions, glowing ont OF tho
local laws Of the maritime provinces, and the
ectioD OF provincial authorities deemed to bo in
derogation Of rights secured by treaty to Amer
ican tishermen. The United States Minister IN
London has been instructed to present q de-
mand for 4l05, ,3l5. 02 in view Ct tho damages
resolved b. An1eriSan oitiEans ai Fortune lay
% bssn ky dksy Of nn s The FL su9sS
ish Government, and an early reply is an
1oipated Upon the completion of
the necessary. preliminary oxauina-
hons the .subieet at, cur Participation
| IN tho Provincial fisheries, as Regulated by
Of the British Government with view to al
early and permanent settlement OF the whole
| question, which was only temporarily adjusted
by the treaty Of Washington. Efforts have
been ma9o tn Obtain the rettovsl Of restrictions
| found injurious to the expectation Of cattle to
has also occurred with regard to the rescue and
saving OF life and property upoL the lakes,
which has resulted in important notifications
Of tbs previous regulations of the Dominion
Government on the subject, in the interest OF
| humanity and commerce.
| the last session Of Congress, Commissioners
were appointed to represent the United States at
| the two International Exhibitions in Australia,
one Of which is now in progress ut Sydney
and the other to be held next year at Mol
bourne. A desire has been expressed by ,ur
important and growing trade with Australia
| that an increased provision should be made by
Congress for the representation of our indus
| tries at tho Milbotrne Exhibition Of next year.
| and the subject is respectfully submitted ts
your favorable considers tion-
The assent Of the Government has been given
| 10 the landing on the coast Of Massachusetts of
tween France, by way OF tho French Island
| Of st. Pierre and this country, subject to any
| future legislation Of Congress on the subject.
The conditions imposed, before allowing the
connection with our shore to be established,
are such as to secure its competition with any
existing or future lines Of marine cable, and
preclude amalgamaion Herewith to provide
| for entire equality of rights to our Gov
ornment and people with those of France
In the use OF the cable, and prevent any
exclusive possession of the privilege a. &C.
corded by France to the disadvantage Of any
future cable communication between France
and the United States which may be projected
and accomplished by our citizens. An i'm
portant reduction Of the present rates of
communication with Europe, felt to be too bur-
| densome to the interests Of our commerce.
must necessarily flow from the establishment
Nf h1o I'm ~$k -
gresa Was drawn to the propriety Of some gen-
eral regulation by Congress Of the whole cub
ject Of transmarine cables by my pred
! ecessor in his message OF Dec. Z, 1876, and
respectfully submit to your consideration the
importance Of Congressional action in this
matter.
The questions of grave importance with
Spain, growing out Of the incidents Of the
part happily and honorably settled. It may
reasonably be anticipated that the commission
now sitting in Washington for the decision of
private cases in this connection will soon be
able to bring its labors to Z conclusion. The
long standing question Of the East Florida
CLAIMS has lately been renewed as = subject of
correspondence, and may possibly require
Congressional action for its final disposition.
treaty with the Netherlands with respect to
Consular rights and privileges similar to those
with other powers has been signed and ratified,
ana the notifications we're exchanged on the
31Rt of July last
Negotiations for e1nadition treaties with the
Netherlands and with Denmark are now in
progress.
Some questions with Switzerland in regard to
Pauper snd convict emigrants have arisen, but
sha FEET heE X be Ra RRa
also occurred with respect to an asserted claim
by Swles municipal authorities to exercise tutel
aga OvAr the naraOna and Drnnnrtv Of 2.visa citi
zens naturaized in this country. It is possible
this may require adjustment by treaty. With
the German empire frequent questions arise in
connection with the subjects Of naturalization
and expatriation, but the Imperial Government
has constantly manifested a desire to strictly
maintain and comply with all treaty stipulations
in regard to them.
to provide for a diplomatic representation al
Athens, the legation to Greece has been with
drawn. There is now no channel of diplona;;c
communication between tho two countrics.
and tho expediency OF providing for one il
como form is submitted to Congress. Rela-
tions with Austria, Prussia, Italy, Portugal,
Turkey, and Belgium continue amicAble,
and marked by no Incident of especial impor-
tance.
A change Of the personal head of the Govern
ment Of Egypt has taken place. No change,
however, has occurred in the relations between
Egypt and the United States.
presenting to the city of Now York one Of the he
ancient obelisks which possess such historical
interest is highly appreciated as generous
mark Of international regard. II prosperity
should attend the enterprise Of it's transporta-
ton across the Atlantic, its erection in . con-
spicuous position in the chief commercial city
OF the nation will be soon accomplished
The treaty recently made between Japan and
the United States in regard to the revision OF
former treaties, it is now believed, will be fol-
lowed by similar action on the part of other
treaty powers. The attention Of Congress is
again invited to the subject Of the indemnity
and China, which, with their accumulated in
terest, now amount to considerable sums, II
any part Of these funds IL justly due to
American citizens. they should receive it
promptly, and whatever may have been re.
ceived by the Government in excess of strict
" just demands should in some form be re-
turned to the nations to whom it equitabIy
belongs. Tho Government Of China has
signitied it's Willingness to consider the
question Of the emigration Of it's subjects to
the United States with diapassionate fairness
and to cooperate in such measure as may tend
prevent injurious consequences to the United
States. The negotiations arc still proceeding,
and will be pressed with diligence. A question
having arisen between China and Japan about
the Loochco islands, the United States Govern
ment has taken measures to inform those pow
ers Of its readiness to extend its good Offices
for the maintenance of peace, if they shall mu-
tually deem it desirable, and find it practicable
to avail themselves of the proffer.
It il q qualification to be able to Announce
that. through tho jndiclnna~ and anareetie ,an-
tion Of the military commanders Of tho two
nations on each side of the Rio Grande, uuner
the instructions Of their respective Govern
ments, raids and depredations have greatly
decreased, and, in localities where they were
formerly destructive, have now almost wholly
ceased. In view Of this result, entertain a
confident expectation Of the continuance Of the
prevalence Of quiet on the border Of the two
countries. ::
The third installment Of the award against
Mexico under tho Claims Commission Of July
4, 1858, 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 countries
| leads me to anticipate IN expansion Of our trade
| with Mexico, and IN increased contribution o1
capital and industry by our people TO the devel.
opment of the great resources of that country;
| / earnestly commend to the wisdom Of Con.
gress tho provision Of suitable legislation look.
int to this result.
Diplomatic intercourse with Colombia is
again fully restored by the arrival Of the Min