Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-12-09

amicable, and marked by no incident Of
especial Importance. A change OF the
personal head OF the government OF
Egypt has taken place No change, how
ever, has occurred in the relations be-
tween Egypt and the United States.
The action of the Egyptian government
in presenting TO the city OF New
York one OF the ancient ODE.
lisks which possess such historical
interest is highly appreciated as
generous mark of international regard
If prosperity should attend the enter
pr Use of its transportation across the At
iantic, its erection in conspicuous po-
sition in the chief commercial city fthe
nation will be soon accomplished.
The treaty recently made between
Japan and the United States. in regard
to the revision Of former treaties, il il
now believed will be followed by similar
action on the part OF other treaty powers.
The attention Of Congress is again in
vited TO the subject of the indemnity
funds received some years since from
Japan and China, which with their ac-
cumulated interest, now amount To con-
siderable sums. If any part of these
they should receive il promptly, and
whatever may have been received by
this government in excess of strictly Just
demands, should in some form, be re-
turned to the nations to whom il equitably
belongs. The government of China has
signiiied its willingness TO consider the
question of the emf gration OF its subjects
10 the United States with dispassion-
ate fairness, and to cooperate in such
measures as may tend to prevent inju-
rious consequences to the United States.
The negotiations are still proceeding
and will be passed with diligence. A
question having arisen between China
and Japan about the Loochoo 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 it desirable and find IL
practicable to avail themselves Of the
proffer.
STOPPING TIE BORDER RAIDS.
II is qualification to be able TO an
nounce that, through the judicious 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 depredations have
greatly decreased, and in the localities
where formerly most destructive, have
now almost wholly ceased. In. view of
this result, | entertain n confident ex-
pcctation that the continuance OF the
prevalence OF quiet on the border will
soon become so assured - To Justify
a modification of the present orders
TO our military commanders. as 10
crossing the border. without encour-
aging such disturbances rs would
rndanger the peace ofthe two countries
The third installment Of the award
against Mexico under the claims com
mission of July t. ls6S. was duly
paid and has been put in course of distri
button in pursuance of the act OF Con
gress providing for the same. This sat-l
isfactory situation between the two
countries leads me TO anticipate An eN
pansioE OF our trade with Mexico and
m increased contribution of capital and
industry by our people to the develop
mCnt ofthc great resources of that coun-
Try. earnestly commend 10 the wisdom
OF Congress tn" provision OF suitable
legislation looking 10 this result.
Diplomatic Intercourse with Colombia
is again fully restored by the arrival
Of "A minister from that country TO the
United States. This is especially for
tunate in view of the tact that the qucS-
ton of an interoceanic canal has re-
Gently assumed new and important
aspect and iSnow under discussion with
Il.
whose territory the canal by the Mica
ragua route would have TO pass. 1t j.
trusted that enlightened craftsmanship
on their part viii see that the early
prosecution OF such Il work will largely
inurc To the benefit. not only Of their
own citizens and those of the United
States, but of the commerce of the civil
lied world. II is not doubted that
should the work be undertaken under
the protective auspices of the United
States, and upon satisfactory concessions
for the right of way and its security by
the Central American governments, the
capital for its completion would readily
he furnished from this country and
Europe which might, failing sucn guar
antCes, prove inaccessible.
Diplomatic relations with Chill have
also been siren thened by the reception
IF minister from that country. The
war between Peru, Bolivia and Chill
still continues The United States have
not deemed it proper 70 interpose in the
matter further than TO convey 10 all the
governments concerned the assurance
that the friendly offices of the govern
ment OF the United States for the restora-
tion of peace upon an honorable basis
will be extended, in case the belligerenls
shall exhibit Il 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 strips,
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 enlargement OF our commerce with
them and an extension of our carrying
trade. A recent revolution in Venezuela
has been followed by the establishment
of a provisional government. This
government has not yet been formally
recognized, and it is deemed desirable TO
await the proposed action of the people
which is expected to giveit the sanction
of constitutional forms. A naval vessel
has been sent 10 the Samoan islands, to
make surveys and take possession OF the
privileges ceded TO the United States by
Samoa, in the harbor of Pago-Pago. A
coaling station is to be established there,
which will be convenient 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 Q gratifying increase OF trade
with nearly all European and Ameri-
can countries, and it is believed that,
with judicious action to regard to its
development, it can and will be still
more enhanced, and that American pro-