Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-12-01

uuences 10 the United States. lhe ne
gotiations are still proceeding, and VIII
be- pressed with diligence.
a question having arisen between
China and Japan about the Lew Chew
Islands, the United States government !
has taken measures to inform those !
powers OF its readiness to extend its
GOOD Offices for the maintenance OF |
peace, if they shall mutually deem 1t de-
sirable, and find it practicable to avail
themselves of the prOtfer.
1t is a qualification to be able to an !
nounce that, through the judiclous 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 depredatlons have !
greatly decreased, and, in the localities |
where formerly most destructive, have !
now almost wholly ceased. In view OF |
this result, entertain a confident cX-
pectatiOn that the prevalence oil quiet
on the border will soon become so as
sured as 10 Justify a modification of the
present orders to our military COM
manders as TO crossing the border, with
out encouraging such disturbances as
would endanger the peace oil the two
countries.
The third instalment of the award
against Mexico under the Claims Com
mission of July 1, 1868, was duly paid,
and has been put in course OF dlstrlbu-
ton in pursuance OF the act OF Congress
providing for the same. This satlsfac-
tory situation between the two coun-
tries leads me to anticipate an eXpan-
sion of our trade with Mexico and an
increased contribution OF capital and IN
dustry by our people to the develop
ment of the great resources OF that coun-
try. | earnestly commend to the wis
dom of Congress the provision OF suita-
BILE legislation lookingto this result.
Diplomatic intercourse with Colombia
is again fully restored by the arrival OF
a minister from that country to the Uni
ted States. This is especially fortunate
in view of the fact that the question OF
an inter-oceanic canal has recently as
sumed new and important aspect, and
is now under discussion with the Cen
trail American countries through whose
territory the canal, by the Nicaragua
route, would have TO pass. 1t is trusted
that enlightened craftsmanship on their
part VIII SET llldl TIC carly piOoN'uNioii
of such a work will largely enure to the
benefit, not only of their own citizens
and those of the United States, but of
the commerce of the civilized world. 1t
is not doubted that should the work be
undertaken under the protective aus
pices Of the United States, and upon sat
isfactOry concessions of the right OF way,
and it's security, by the Central Ameri-
can governments, the capital for its com
pletion would be readily furnished from
In $ country and Europe, which might,
failing such guarantees, prove inacces-
sible.
Diplomatic relations with Chill have
also been strengthened by the reception
of a minister from that country.
The war between Peru, Bolivia and
Chill still continues. The United States
have not deemed it proper to interpOse
in the matter, further than to convey to
all the Governments concerned the as
surance that the friendly offices OF the
Government of the United States for the
restoration of peace upon an honorable
basis will be extended, in case the belig-
erents shall exhibit readiness TO accept
them.
Cordial relations continue with Brazil
and the Argentine Republic, and trade
with those countries is improving, a
provision for regular and more frequent
mail communication, in our own ships,
between the ports OF this country and
the nations of South America seems to
me to deserve the attention of Congress,
as an essential precursor OF an enlarge
ment of our commerce with them, and
an extension of our carrying trade.
A recent revolution i'm Venezuela has
been followed by the establishment OF a
provisional government. This govern
ment has not yet been formally recog-
nized, and it is deemed desirable to
await the proposed action OF the people,
which is expected To give it the sanction
of constitutional forms.
A naval vessel has been sent to the
Samoan Island, to make surveys and take
possession OF the privileges coded to the
United States by Samoa, in the harbor
of PagO Page. \ cOaling station is to be
established there, which will be cOnven-
lent and useful to United States vessels.
The subject of opening diplomatic re-
lations with Roumania and Servia, now
become Independent sovereignties, is at
present under consideration, and is the
subject of diplomatic correspondence.
There is a gratifying increase of trade
with nearly all European and American
countries, and il is believed that with
iudiciOuS action in regard TO its develop
ment il can and will be still more en-
HANGED, and that American products
and manufactures will find new and eX-
banding markets. The reports of diplo-
matte and consular officers upon this
subject, under the system now adopted,
have resulted in obtaining much valu-
able information, which has been and
will continue to be laid before Congress
and the public from time to time.
The third article of the treaty with
Russia, of March 80, 1867, by which
Alaska was coded to the United States,
provides that the inhabitants OF the
! coded territory, with the exception OF
| the uncivilized native tribes, shall be
| admitted TO the enjoyment OF all the
rights of citizens of the United States,
| and shall he maintained and protected
/ in the free enjoyment of their liberty,
property and religion. The unclvlllZ-
/ ed tribes are subject to such laws
/ and regulations as the United States
/ NAV from time TO time adopt in regard
/ to the aboriginal tribes of that country.
/ Both the obligation of the treaty and
/ the necessities of the people, require
that some organized form of government
| over the Territory Of Alaska be adopted,
There appears TO be no law for the
| arrest of persons charged with common
/ law ollcnses, such as assault, robbery,
and murder, and no magistrate author
/ lied 10 issue or execute process in such
/ cases. Serious difficulties have already
/ arisen iromolcnces OF this character, not
| only among the aboriginal inhabitants,
| but among citizens of the United States
and other countries, who have engaged
in mining, fishing, and other business
operations within the Territory. A bill
authorizing the appointment OF Justices
| of the peace and contables, and the
! arrest and detention OF persons charged
with criminal offences, and providing
/ for an appeal To United States courts
/ for the district Of Oregon, in stable
cases, will, at a proper time, be sub
| mitted 10 Congress.