Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1879-12-04

the British Government, and an early reply
IS anticipated.
Upon the completion Of the necessary pre-
liminary examinations, the subject of our par
ticipation 10 the provincial fisheries, as regu-
lated by treaty, will al once be brough. 10
the attention Of the British Government with
view TO an early and permanent settlement
Of the whole question, which was only TEN.
orarily adjusted by the treaty of Washington.
Efforts have been made to obtain the re-
moval of restrictions found injurious to the
expectation of cattle to the United Kingdom.
Some correspondence has also occurred
with regard to the rescue and saving of life
and property upon the lakes, which has re
suited in important notifications of the pre-
vious regulations OF the Dominion Govern
ment on the subject, in the interest of human
ity and commerce.
THE AUSTRALIAN EXHIBITION.
In accordance with the Joint resolution of
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 prog
ress at Sydney and the other TO be held next
year at Melbourne. A desire has been ex-
pressed BY our merchants and manufacturers
interested in the important and growing
vision should be made by Congress for the
| representation of our industries at the Mel
bourne Exhibition of next year, and the sub
ject is respectfully submitted to your favora-
BILE consideration.
THE NEw FRENCH CABLE.
| The assent OF the Government has been CIV
en- to the landing. on the coast Of Massachu-
sc It's, of a new and independ ent transatlantic
| cable between France, by way Of the French
island of st. Pierre, and this country, subject
to any future legislation of Congress on the
subject. The conditions imposed, before al
lowing this connection with our shores TO be
established, are such as to secure its compe-
tition with any existing or future lines OF ma
| rine cable, and preclude amalgamation there
with, to provide for entire equality # rights
to our Government and people with those OF
France in the use of the cable, and prevent
any exclusive possession of the privilege as
accorded by France to the disadv vantage OF
any future communication between France
and ,he United States which may be projec,-
ed and accomplished by our citizens An
important reduction of the present rates Of
cable communication with Europe, felt to be
burdensome to the interests ofour commerce
must necessarily ilow from the establishment
OF this compe ting line.
1
The questions of grave Importance with
Spain, growing out of the incidents of she
Cuban instruction have bsen, for the most
part happily and honorably settled. II may
reasonably be anticipated that the Commits
sion now sitting in Washington, for the de-
cision of private eases in this connection. viii
soon be able to bring its labors TO eonclus
ion.
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claims has lately been renewed as subjec
of correspondence, and NAV possibly requir,
Congressional action for its final disposition
treaty with the Netherlands, with re-
spect to consular rights and privileges, sim
liar to those with other powers, has been
signed and ratified. aud the Publications wer
exchanged on the 3 st of Of July last. Nego
tiations for extradition treaties with the Meth
lands and with Denmark are now in prog
ress.
Some questions with Switzerland, in re-
gard to pauper and convict emigrants, hav
arisen, but il is not doubted that they will b.
arranged upon just and satisfactory basis
A question has also occurred with respect L
an asserted claim by Swiss municipal author
tiles 70 exercise tutelsge over persons an
property Of Swiss citizens naturalzed in th
country. II is possible this may require ad-
justment by treaty.
With the German Empire frequent ques
tons arise in connection with the subjects q
naturalization and expiation but the lmper
ial Government has constantly manifested
desire to strictly maintain and comply wit
ell treaty stipulations in regard to them.
, In consequence of the omission of Cong
: ress TO provide for diplomatic representa-
tive at Athens the legation of Greece ha
been Withdrawn. There is no channel O
diplomatic communication between the tw
countries. and the expediency of prcvidin,
for one, in some form, is submitted to Con
gress.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Relations with Austria, Russia, Italy. Pori
ugal, Turkey and Belgium continue amicablt
. and marked by no incident of especial i'm
, portance.
, change of the personal head of the Go,
t eminent of Egypt has taken place. No chang
however, has occurred in the relations be
tween Egypt and the Uuited States. The az
ton of the Egyptian Government inpresentin
, the city of New York one of the ancient ODE
{ lisks, which possesses such historic interest,
highly appreciated as generous mark of il
. ternational regard. If prosperity should at
tend the enterprise Of its transportatio
across the Atlantic. its erection in conspiC
, uous position in the chief commercial city
the nation will soon be accomplished.
The treaty recently made between Japa
and the United States in regard to the re Wis
ion Of former commercial treaties, it is no,
, believed will be followed by similar actio
. on the part of other treaty powers The al
\ tention of Congress is again invited to Ii
subject of the indemnity funds received SON
years since. from Japan and China, whcl
n with their accumulated interest. now amour
: to considerable sums. If any part of :hes
. funds is justly due to American citizens the
e should receive it promptly and whateve
may have been received BY this Cover
. meat in excess of strictly Just demand
' should in some form be returned to the ma
E tons TO whom il equitahly belongs.
. The Government of China has signified il
: willingness to consider the question of the eI
. igration of it's subjects to the United State
with dispassionate fairness, and TO co-ope
ate in such measures as may tend to prever
' injurious consequences to the United State
/ The negotiat tons are still proceeding, an
. will be pressed with diligence
= A question having arisen between Chin
{ and japan about the Lew Chew Islands, IL
i United States Government has taken mea.
i. ures to inform these powers of its readine,
e to extend its good Offices for the maintain
r ance OF peace. if they shall mutually deem
!. desirable, and find IL practicable to ava
e themselves Of the prefer.
Q RAIDS ON THE MEXICAN BORDER
\ 1t is gratifying to be able to announc
, that, through the judicious and energetic &C
e ton of the military commanders of the tw
i nations on each side of tie Rio Grande, un
der the Instructions of their respective Gov
ernments, raids and depredations have great
D ly decreased, and, in the localities where for
e merly most destructive have now almos
wholly ceased. In view of this result | en-
i tertaia a confident expectation that the pre-,
: alence of quiet on the border will soon be
;, come so assured as to justify a modifcatio
b of the present orders to our military com
{ manders as to crossing the border. withou
e encouraging such disturbances as would en-
danger the peace of the two countries.
q THE MEXICAN AWARD.
\ The third ms, alment of the award agains
Mexico under the claims commission OF Jul
!, 4, 1858, was duly paid, and has been put
4 course of distribution in pursuance of the &C
: OF Congress providing for the same. Thi
B satisfactory situation between the two cour
q tries leads me to anticipate an expansion q
e trade with Mexico and an increased contribu
r ton of capital aud industry by our people I
D the great resources of that country. I ear
e nestly commend to the wisdom OF Congress
e the provision of suitable legislation looking {
r this result
INTERCOURSE WITH COLUMBIA
Diplomatic intercourse with Columbia
again fully restored by the arrival of Minis
ter from that country TO the United States