Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-12-11

tions were exchanged on the 3lst of july
last. Negotiations for extrasiition treatie,
With the Netherlands aud with Denmark
are now In progress.
Some questions with Switzerland, In re
gard to psuper and convict emigrsuts, have
arisen, but IL is not doubted that they will
be arranged upon a just and satisfactory
basis. a question has also occurred with
respect 10 sn asserted claim hy Swiss
municipal authorities to exercise tuteIag,
over persous ani property of Swiss citizens
naturslized In this country. Ii Is possible
this may require adjustment by treaty.
With the German Empire frequent ques-
tions arise in connection with the subiec,
OF naturalization and expatriation; but the
Imperial Government has constantly man
Tested desire 10 strictly maintain and
comply with al treaty stipulations In re-
gard tn them.
In consequence of the omi sslon OF Con
gress 70 provide for diplomatic represen-
tatiye at Athens, the legation TO Greece
mas been Withdrawn. There Is now no
channel OF diplomatic communication be.
tween the two countries. aud the expedi-
ency OF providing for one. in some form.
Is submitted to Congress.
Relations with Austria. Russia. Italy.
amicaole, and marked by no Incident OF
especial Importance.
a change ofthe personal he ad OF the Gov
ernment OF Egypt has taken place. No
change, however. has occurred in the rels-
TONS between Egypt and the United States
The action OF the Egyptian Government In
presenting to the city of New York one OF
the ancient obeiisks, which possess such his
toric interest. Is highly appreciated as a
generous mark OF International regard. II
prosperity should attend the enterprise OF
It's transportation across the Atlantic, Its
erection IN conspicuous position In tn.
chief commercial city OF the Nation will
soon be accomplished
The treaty recently made between japan
aud the Inited States In regard 10 tho re-
vision OF former commercial treaties, It il
now believed will be followed by similar
action on the part Of other treaty powers
The attention OF Congress Is again invited
10 the subject OF the Indemnity funds re-
ceived some years since from japan an 4
China, which. with their Accumulated iu-
tcrest. now amount 10 considerable sums
II any part of'these funds is Justly due to
American citizens, they should receive IL
promptly and whatever may have been re-
ceived by this government in excess Of
strictly just demands, should IN some form
be returned To the nations to whom il equit-
ably belongs
The Government OF China has ,ignliied its
Willingness 20 consider the question OF the
emigration OF rs subjects To the Unlted
states with a dispassionate fairness, and
70 cooperate in such measures a. maytend
10 prevent Injurious consequences to the
United States. The negotiations are stiu
ha .t,k a
geuce.
question having arisen between China
and Japan about the Lew Chew Islands, the
| nited States Government has taken meas.
ures TO Inform those powers Of its readiness
TO extend Its good offices for tn. malnten-
ance OF peace, II they shall mutually deem
1t desirable, aud rind 1t practicable 10 avail
themselves OF the proffrr'
IL Is grsiidcatiOn 10 be able 10 announce
that, through the judicious and energetic
action oi the military commanders Of the
two nations on each side OF the Rio Grande
under the Instructions OF their respective
Governments. raids and depredatlons have
greatly decreased. and, in the localities
formerly most destructive, have now al
most wholly ceased. In view Of this result,
entertain a coutideut expectation that the
prevalence OF quiet on the border will soon
become so assured as 10 Justify a nodrca-
tiou OF the present orders TO our military
as 10 crossing the border,
without encouraging such disturbances as
would endaneer the peace OF the two couu-
tries.
he third installment OF the award against
Mexico under the Claims Commission OF Ju-
Iy 1. 1868, was duly paid. and has been put
In course OF distribution in pursuance OF the
act OF Congress providing for the same
The satisfactory situation between the two
countries leads me 10 anticipate an expan-
sion Of our trade with Mexico, and an in
creased contribution Of capital and industry
By our people 10 the development OF the
great resources ofthat country. earnest
ly commend To the wisdom OF Congress the
provision OF suitable legislation looking TO
this result.
Diplomatic Intercourse with Columbia is
again fully restored by the arrival OF q
minister from that country to the United
States. This il especially fortunate in view
OF the fact that the question OF an inter-
oceanic canal has recently assumed new
aud important aspect and is now under dis
cus-ton with the Central American coun-
tries through whose territory the canal, by
the Nicaragua route would have to pass
II - trusted that enlightened statesman
shin on their MARI viii ace thar The s,rI,.
Of such wort viii lsrgeIv
rnur. Ia the heoar, M, onIy nf ,I,ai-
citizen. and those ot ,be rni,ed s,a,as ~,
Of the commerce of, m. civiIJzad uo,Id /
i. not douh,.t tha, .hn,ld Tho wn,L b., no
Irrtakep nnd.r INA n,otac,iva ors,,icos n,
,hc Irni,ad S,a,as "a 80 s,.Ilraa,oe,,
concessions for tia rigbt ~ u.v s,d ~
security bv ,hs Central lma,,cao ooyar,-
m.nt. The csni,sI ,nr i,s ca,nrIs,ian ,.orI,I
be- readily furnished from, tbIs cnmn,ry and
Eurone which might faIIing snch ensran.
Tee. prove inaccess,hle.
Diplomatic relations with chin have .Iso
h..n .,,ana,hanat ~. ,h. ,..,,'
minister rom ,,,s, cnn,,rv
n. ,c,.,,,
80, ne va III, riu. no..sla ana 'ni'I
1'', 1870, i"e y hite' ,ates nave nor
1870 ~ pa"pe' 70 lh.e'p W .ne matter
,u' .'''' ''au 70 convey 10 All uhe ''o'eth-
.' NV e"'.. ~, hen' ,he assurance that the
,-.Ju' ,.,, Int oinoe % ,he "p'erntHeht OF the
= ''"eu nc ip1 'ne restore at'on o' peace
pD' .. - r,,i, ao,e oasI, "ill oe eAlenueu'
~ "se '"e oe,'' se'eh'S Small eAi''p'' areau'
oep' '"eih'
Cordial relations continue with Brazil
and the Argentine Republic, aud trade with
those countries Is Improving. provision
for regular and more frequent mail com.
mh icailon. IN our ships. between the ports