The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-12-12

those which FORBID the use ~ oniIcIai lowcr
for the oppression Of the private citizen Inn
pose upon the Government the duty 81 pro
tcctng lis officers and agents frum nrf,ifrary
cxactiOns. In whatever aspect considered.
the practice Of making lcvics for party pur
poses upon the salaries q officers i highly Dc
mornizing 20 the public service and discredit-
able 20 the country. Though an officer
should be as free a. any other. citizen %
give his own money In aid ot his
free as any other citizen 10 refuse 20 make
such gifts. II salaries are but fair compen-
sation for the time and labor Of the officers, 4
Il gross injustice 10 levy n tax upon them. II
they arc made excessive IN order that they
may bear the tax. the excess Is an indirect
robbery Of the public funds. recon m end,
the present statutes as shall secure 70 those In
every grade OF Official life or public employ
mcnt the protection with which great and
enlightened Nation shall guard those who are
faithful In its service.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Our relations with foreign countries have
there are still unsettled Questions, growing
out OF tho local laws Of the maritime PROV
inccs, and the action OF provincial authori-
cnrcd by treaty 20 American fishermen. The
United states Minister In London hns been
instructed 70 present demand for <lo5.35.uc
citizens at Fortune Bay on the 9Th day Of Jnnu-
AIRY, 1873 The subject has been taken into
consideration by the British Government. and
pletion 81 inc necessary preliminary examin-
alton. the subject OF our participation In the
provincial fisheries, as regulated by treaty.
will nj once be brought 10 the attention OF
the British Government with a view 10 an
early and permanent settlement OF the whole
question, which was only temporarily adj
have been made TO obtain the removal
Of restrictions found injurious TO the
expectation OF cattle TO the United Kingdom.
Some correspondence has also occurred with
property upon the lakes. which has resulted In
important notifications Of the previous regu-
lations OF the Dominion Government on this
subject, in the interest Of humanity and com
mercc.
In accordance with the joint resolution Of
the last session Of Congress, Commissioners
were appointed to represent the United States
at the two international Exhibitions I'm Aus
tralia, one OF which Is now in progress at sgd
yesr AZ desire has been ex
pressed 10y our merchants and manufacturers
interested in the important and growing trade
should bc made by Congress for he rcprcscn-
tatiOn of our industries M the Melbourne Ex-
hihiton Of next year, and the subject is re-
specially submitted to your favorable con-
sidcration.
The assent Of the Government has been
given 20 the landing on the coast ~ Massse
chuscfts Of q new and independent transat-
iantic cable between France Thy way Of the
French Island OF 3. Pierre, and this country,
on the subject. The conditions imposed be-
fore allowing this connection with our shores
20 BE- established. are such as ~ secure
Is competition with any existing or
future lines Of marine cable and pre-
clude amalgamntion Herewith and 10 pro-
vide for entire equality Of rights 20 our
Government and people With those or
France In the use Of the cable, and prevent
any exclusive possession Of the privilege as
accorded by France % the disadvantage 81 any
future cable communication between France
and the United states which may be projected
and accomplished by our citizens. An inn
portnnt reduction 81 the present rates ~ com
inuuicnfiOn with Europe, felt 10 befOo burden
some 10 the interests 81 our commerce. must
necessarily flow from the establishment Of this
competing line. The attention OF Congress
4 was drawn 20 the propriety OF some general
regulation By Congress of the whole subject
I Of transmarinc cables hy my predecessor in
his message Of December :. ls.5 and re-
Importance ~ Congressional action in this
matter.
The questions Of grave importance with
Spain. growing ont Of the incidents OF tho
Cuban insurrectioE, have been for the most
part happily and honoraby settled. II may
reasonably be anticipated that the Commits
sion now sitting IN Washington for the de-
cision Of private cases in this connection win
soon be able TO bring It's lab0m 70 con-
cluslon- The inng-standnr question OF the
East Florida claims has lately been renewed
as subject Of correspondence. and may pos
sibly require Congressional action for its final
disposition. A treaty with the Netherlands
Win respect To Consular rights ana priyll-
eyes similar 20 those with other powers has
been signed and ratificd. ana the Publications
we're exchanged on the 3lst Of July last.
Negotiations for extraditiOn treaties with
the Netherlands and with Denmark are now
in progress.
20 paupcr and convict cmigrants have arisen:
but II f. not doubted that they viii bearrnngei
upon just and satisfactory basis. A qucs-
ton has also occurred with respect 10 M. as
serted claim by Swiss municipal authorities
A ~ MS -
property ~ Swiss citizens ma nrazcd I'm this
country. II is possible this may require adj
jusiincnt by treaty. With the German En-
pire frequent questions arise In connection
with the subjects " naturalization and cxpa-
triation. but the Imperial Government has
constantly manifested q desire 70 strictly
tons IN regard 10 them.
In consequence of the omission Of Congress
20 provide for diplomatic representative at
Athens. the Legation 10 Greece has been with
drawn. There ia now no channel Of diplo-
matte communication between the two coun-
tries. and the cxpcdiency Of providing for
one IN some form Is submitted 20 Congress.
Relations with Austria. Russia. Italy. porfu-
gal. Turkey and Belgium continue amicabe,
and marked by no incident Of especial impor-
lance.
change OF tho personal head OF the Gov
crnment Of Egypt has taken place. No
change. however. has occurred i'm the relations
between Egypt and the United states.
The action q I, the e. Egyptian Government IN
y.
ancient obclisks which possess such historical
interest Is highly appreciated rs a generous
mark Of International regard. III prosperity
should attend the enterprise Of its Transports
ton across the Atlantic. its erection In a com
spicuous position in the chief commercial city
of the Nation will be soon accomplished
The treaty recently made between Japan and
the United States In regard 10 the revision ~
former commercial treaties, IL is now believed,
will be followed by similar action on the part
Of other Treaty Powers. The attention OF Con-
press ia again invited 10 the subject ~ the i'm
icmnity funds received some years since from
Japan and China. which. with their nccumii-
lated interest. now amount 20 considerable
sums. III any part Of those funds IL justly due
20 American citizens. they should receive II
promptly. and whatever may have been
received by this Government in excess Of strict
~ just demands should in some form be re-
turned 60 the nations 10 whom II cquitnbly he
.ongs. The Government OF OHM has slgnined