Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1879-12-04

Is not doubted that they will be arranged upon
just and satisfactory basis A question has also
occurred with respect 10 an asserted Claim by
Swiss municipal authorities TO exercise tutelage
over persons and property Of Swiss citizens natur-
sIlzed in this country. Itis possible thD may re-
qulre adjnstmenrbY treaty.
With the Ge1.aan empire frequent questions
arise IN connection with The subjects O. naturali-
ZatIon and eXpatriation; but the imperRl govern
ment has constantly manifested desir, to strict
ly maintain and comply with all treat stipula-
tions IN regard to them.
In consequence of the omission of c)ngress TO
provide for diplomatic Representative 1T Athens
the legation 10 Greece has been withdrawn
There Is now no channel of diplomotic eommuni-
cation between the two countries, and tie expedi-
cncY Of providing for one, in some fonn, is sub
mitted 10 congress.
Relations With Austria, Russia, ItQy. Portugal,
Turkey, and Belgium continue anicable, and
marked by no incident of especial Importance.
A change of the personal head of the govern
ment Of Egypt has taken place No ,hange, how
ever, has occurred in the relations between Egypt
and the United States. The action Of the Egyp-
tian governmental presenting to thecity of New
York one OF the ancient obelisks, which possess
such historic interest, is highly appreciated as
generous mark OF International regani. If pros
periiy should attend the enterprise Of its trans
pOrtation across the Atlantic its erection in a
conspicuous position in the chief commercial city
OF the nation will soon be accomplished
1he treaty recently made between Japan and
the United States in regard to the revision of for
mer commercial treaties, it is believed will
be followed by similar action on the part of other
treaty powers. The attention of congress is again
invited 10 Inc SUBJECT OF the indemnify funds re-
ceiyed some years since, from Japan and China,
which, with their accumulated interest, now
amount 10 considerable sums If any part of
these funds is justly due to American citizens
they should receive it promptly; and whatever
may have been received by this government in ex-
cess of strictly just demands, should il form
be returned to the nations to whom j cquitably
belongs.
The government of China has signfied its Will
lingness to consider the question of the emigration
SiOQafe fairness CA-nn N
ures as may tend to prevent injurious consequence
proceeding, and will be pressed with diligence.
a question having arisen between China and
States government has taken measures to inform
those powers of its readiness to eXendits good of
mutually deem it desirable, and find practicable
to avail themselves of the proffer.
1t is q qualification to be able to announce that
through the judicious and energetic action of the
military commanders of tho two nations each
side of the Rio Grande, under the Instructions of
their respective governments, raids and depreda-
tqns have greatly decreased and in the localities
where formerly most destructive. have now almost
wholly ceased. In view of this result 1 entertain
a confident expectation that the prevalence OF
quiet on the border will become SO 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. 1868,
was duly paid. and has been put in course of dis
yiding for the same. This satisfactory situation
e of ade w Go all at
creased contribution of capital and industry bv
sources of that country t earnestly commend to
the wisdom OF congress the provision of suitable
legislation looking to this result.
SOUTH AMERICAN STATES.
Diplomatic intercourse with Colombia is again
fully restored by the arrival of minister from
that country to the United States. This is espe-
ciay fortunate in view Of the fact that the ques-
tion of an inter oceanic canal mas recently as
sumed new and important aspect. and is now
under discussion with the Central American
countries through whose territory the canal, by
the Nicaragua route, would have 10 pass. 1t is
trusted that enlightened craftsmanship Oh
their part will see that the early prosecution OF
such work Will largely enure to the benefit, mol
only of their own citizens and those of the "a
It II Rek q les SS8m2Ps5ce q he work be under
taken under the protective auspices of the United
States, and upon satisfactory concessions for the
right of way, and lis security, by the Central
american governments the capital for It's com
pletlon wsuld be readily furnished from this
try and Europe. which might, falling such guar
autees, prove inaccessible.
Diplomatic relations with Chill have aleo beer
strengthened by the reception OF a minister from
that country.
continues. The United States have not deemed
it proper TO nterpose in the matter, further than
to convey to all the governments concerned, the
assurance that the friendly offices OF the govern
ment OF the United States for the restoration o
peace upon an honorable basis will be extended
in case the elgerents shall exhibit readiness
to accept them.
Cordial relations continue with Brazil ard the
Argentine Republic, and trade with those coun-
tries Is improving. A provision for regular anG
more frequent mail communication, in our owr
SHIPS, between the ports of this country and the
nations OF , outh America seems to me to deserve
the attention Of congress, an essential precur
Sor OF an enlargement OF our commerce with
them, and an extension OF our carrying trade.
a recent revolution in VeMzuela has been fol.
Owed by the establishment of provisional gov
ernment This government has not been formal
ly recognized, and it is deemed desirable to await
tue proposed action Of the people which Is expect
CD 10 give 1t the sanction OF constitutional forms
naval vessel has been sent TO the Samoan
Islands, to make survey and take possession oil
the privileges ceded to the United States by Sa-
moa, in the harbor OF Pago Pago. A coalRg sta
ton Is to be established there, which will bs con.
venient and useful to United States vessels.
The subject of opening. diplomatic relations
with Roumania and Servia, now become indie
pendent soVereignties, is at present under con-
sideration, and is the subject Of diplomatic cor
reSpondence.
There is gratifying Increase of trade with
nearly all European and American countries, and
1t is believed that with udicious action in gard
to its developement it can and will be still more
enhanced, and that American products and man.
ufactures will find new and expanding markets
The reports OF diplomatic and consular officers
upon this subject, under the system now adopted
nation, which has been and will continue to be
laid before congress and the public from time 10
time.
OUR ALASKA.
The third article of the treaty with Russia, oil
March 80, 1867, by which Alaska was ceded to the
United States, provides that the inhabitants oil
the ceded territory, with the exception of the un-
civilized native tribes, shall be admitted to the
enjoyment of all the rights of citizens of the Unit
ed States, and shall be maintained and protected
in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property
and religion. The uncivil;zed tribes are subject
to such laws and regulations as the United States
may from time TO time adopt in regard to the ab-
original tribes of that country.
Both the obligations of this treaty and The ne
cessities of the people, require that some organ
lied form of government over the territory of
Al aska be adopted.
persons charged with common-law offences, such
as assault, robbery, and murder and no msgis-
trata authorized to issue or execute process in
such cases. Serious difficulties have already
arisen from offences of this character. not only
among the original inhabitants. but among citi-
zens of the United States and other countries,
who have engaged in mining, fishing, and other
business operations within the territory. bill
authorizing the appointment OF justices OF the
peace and constables, and the arrest anu deten-
ZION OF persons charged with criminal offences,
and providing for an appeal to United States
courts for the district of Oregon, In suitable
cases, will, Of proper time, be submitted to
congress.
THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
The attention of congress is called to the an
nua report of the secretary OF the treasury the
condition Of the public finances.
The ordinary revenues from all sources for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1879, were s273, e27.-
1S4.46; the ordinary expenditures for the same
period were S266, ,947. .SS3 50; leaving a surplus
revenue for the year of s6,S79, ,300.93.
The receipts for the present fiscal year, ending
June 80, 1880, actual and estimated, are as fol-
lows: Actual receipts for the first quarter, COM
mencing July 1, 1879. SO S43, ,6636l; estimated
ceipts for the remaining three-quarters OF the
year, SS 1856 336 49, total receipts for the current
fiscal year, actual and estimated. s2SS ,000, 900.
The expenditures for the same period Will be,
actual and estimated. as follows: For the quar-
ter commencing July /. 1879. actual expendi-
lures, SOL 6S3 3S510; and for the remaining three
quarters of the year the expendi .ures are esti-
mated at $l72 ,3l6, ,614 90--making the total ex-
peneitures s264, COO 900, and leaving estimated
suEplus reyenne for the year ending June 90 1850.