River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-12-04

The government of China has slgntfled its will
of It's SUBJECTS to the United States with dspes-
ures as may tend to prevent Injurious Consequent.
to the United Stytes. The negotiations arc still
A question having arisen between dhina and
Japan about the Lew Chew Islands, the United
those powers of its readiness to extend its good Of
mutually deem it desirable. aud find it practicable
TO avail themselves of the prefer.
through The judicious and energetic action of tho
military commanders Of the two nations on each
their respective governments raids ana depre.dia.
Where FORMERLY most destructive have now almost
wholly ceased. In view OF this result. entertain
quiet on the border will soon become assured as
to Justify modification of the present orders TO
der without encouraging such disturbances as
would endanger the peace OF the two countries
leo under the claims commission of July 4: less
trssut5n In pursusncc Of the act OF congress pro-
viding for the same. This satisfactory situation
an expansion Of our trade with Mexico and an in
creased contribntion OF capital and industry by
sources OF that country eaInestsy commend 70
legislation looking TO this result.
SOUTH AMERICAN STATES.
Diplomatic intercourse with Colombia is again
fully restored by the arrival OF a minister from
that country TO the United States. This 10 espe-
caly fortunate in view of the fact that the ques-
ton of inter oceanic canal mas recently as
sumed q new and important aspect. and is now
under discussion with the Central American
countries through whose territory the canal, by
the Nicaragua route would nave 70 pass. IL rs
trusted that enlightened statesmanshp on
their part will zee that the early prosecution OF
euch q work will largely enure to the benefit not
only Of their own citizens and those of the United
tates but Of the commerce OF the civilized world.
IL is not doubted that should the work DC under
taken under the protective auspices Of the onlIed
States, and upon satisfactory concessions tor the
right of way, and its security, by the central
q american governments, the capllal Tor It's COM
petIon would be eadily furnished from this coua-
try and Europe. which might iaihng suen guar
antees. prove inaccessible
Dipioinatic relations with Chill have also been
strengthened by the reception OF minister from
that country. -,
The war between Peru, BOLIVIA, and Chill, still
continues. The United states have not deemed
IL proper to interpose in the matter further than
20 convey to all the governments concerned, the
assurance that the friendly Offices OF the govern
ment OF the United states or M S q
In case the beligsrents shall EXHIBIT . readiness
to accept them.
Cordial relations continue with Brazil ard the
Argentine Republic, aud trade with those coun-
tries is improving. A provision for regular and
more frequent mail communication, In our oMn
ships, between the ports OF this country ana toe
nations OF onth America seems 70 me TO deserve
the attention OF congress, as an essential precur-
sor of an enlargement OF our commerce VIVA
them and an extension OF our CAFrying trade.
A recent revolution in Veszuela has been iol-
lowed by the establishment OF provisional gov
eminent. This government has cot heen formal.
iy recognised and IL is deemed desirable 10 await
the proposed action OF the people, which expect
naval vessel has been sent TO the Samoan
Islands TO MAKE survey and take possession 81
the privileges ceded TO the United states ny es-
moa In the harbOr OF Pago Psgo. A coahHg sta
ton is TO be established there which VIII bs con-
yenient and useful 10 United states vessels.
The subject Of opening diplomatic reIstaSns
with RoumsHa and SeFyfa, now become INDIE
pendent soYereignties, IS at present under COR
sideration, and Is the subject OF dpiomaue eof-
respondence. -,
4 There Is gratifying increase Of trade win
nearly all European and American eeuntrles, hn9
III Is Believed that with judicious action IN regard
no it, deyelopesaent it can and VIII De siu more
senhanced, and that American products ana man
'nfartures will find new and expanding markelS.
the reports of diplomatic and consular officers
upon this subject, under the system now adop.ed,
ha{e resulted in obtaiuing much VARIABLE lnitf-
l,no,son which has been and will continue 10 is
laid before congress and the public from time TO
time.