Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1879-12-04

part happily and honorsbly settled. 1t NAV
reasonably be anticipated that the commission
now sitting in Washington for the decision Of
private cases in this connection will soon be
shie To bring its lsbors to y conclusion The
long standing question OF the East Florida
claims has lately been renewed as n subject of
correspondence, and may possibly require
Congressional action for its final disposition.
A treaty with the Netherlands with respect to
Consular rights aud privileges similar to those
with other powers has been signed and ratified,
and the Publications were exchanged on the
3lst of July last
Negotiations for eXraaition treaties with the
Netherlands and with Denmark ere now in
progress
Some questions with Switzerland in regard to
pauper and convict emigrsnts have arisen, but
II is not doubted that they will be arranged upon
a inst and satisfactory basis question has
also occurred with respect 10 an asserted claim
by Swlss municipal authorities TO exercise tuttl
age over the persons and property OF Swiss cit-
Gems naturaliZe3 In this country II is possible
this may require adjustment by treaty. With
the German empire frequent questions arise in
connection with the subjects OF naturalization
and expatriation, but the Imperial Government
has constantly manifested desire TO strictly
maintain and comply with all treaty stipulatons
in regard 10 them.
In Q nsequence OF the omission of Congress
TO pro gide for a diplomatic representation nj
drawn. There IA now no channel OF diplomatic
communications between the two countries,
and the expedienoy of providing for one in
aome form is submitted to Congrosa Eoa~
tons with Austria, Prussia, Italy, Portugal.
Turkey, and Belgium continue amicable,
and marked by no incident of especial impor-
lance
A change of the personal head OF the Govern
ment of Egypt has taken place. No change,
however, has occurred IN the relations between
Egypt and the United States.
The action OF tho Egyptian Government in
presenting to the city of New York one OF the
ancient obelisks which possess such historical
interest Ia highly appreciated a. a generous
mark of international regard II prosperity
should attend the enterprise OF its transporta-
ton across the Atlantic, its erection in s con-
spicuous position III the chief commercial city
OF the nation will be- soon ACCOMPLISHED
The treaty recently made between Japan and
the United States in regard to the revision OF
former treaties, IT is now believed, will be fol
lowed by similar action on the part OF othor
treaty powers The attention of Congress il
again invited TO the subject OF the indemnity
funds received some years since from Japan
and China, which, with their accumulated in
terest now amount to considerable sums. II
any part of these funds in Justly due to
American citizens they should receive /,
promptly and whatever may have been re-
ceived by the Government in excess OF strict
ly-just demands should In some form no re
turned to the nations to whom it equitsbly
belongs. The Government OF Chinn has
signited it's willingness TO consider the
question OF the emigration OF its subjects TO
me United States with dispassionate fairness
and to cooperate in such meas ure M may tend
o prevent injurious consequences to the United
states. The negotiations are still proceeding,
and will be pressed with diligence. A question
having arisen between China and Japan about
the Loochco islands the United States Govern
ment has taken measures to inform those pow
ers Of its readiness to extend its good Offices
for the maintenance of peace, il they shall mu
tually deem IT desirable and find 1t practicable
to avail themselves of the prefer.
Ii is a qualification to DO able to announces
that through the judicious and energetic &c
ton Of the military commanders - the tw,
nations on each eide OF the Rio Grande, uune
the instructions OF their respective Govern
ments raids and depredations have greatly
decreased, and, in localities where they were
formerly destructive, have now almost who'll,
ceased. In view of this result, | entertain
confident expectation OF the continuance OF IN,
prevalence of quiet on the border OF tho tive
countries.
The third installment OF the award agains
Mexico under the Claims Commission Of Jul,
4, 1865, was duly paid, and has been put !,
cnuree Of distribution IL pursuance OF the &C
of Congress providing for the same This sat
isfactory situation between the two countries
leads me to anticipate an expansion OF our trad'
with Mexico and an increased contribution o
capital and industry by our people to the devel
opment OF the great resources Of thft country
1 earnestly commend TO the wisdom Of Con
gress the provision Of suitable legislation look
ing to this result.
Diplomatic intercourse with Colombia il
| again fully restored by tho arrival OF the Min
lister from that country to the United States
This is especially fortunate In view OF the fac
that the question OF an interoceanic canal ha
recently assumed al important aspect, and Il
now under discussion with the Central Amer
can countries, through whose territory tn
canal by the Nicaragua route would have e
pass, 1t is trusted that enlightened statesman
ship on their part will see tina, the early prose
cution Of such a work will largely nure to th
benefit, not only OF their own citizens and thos
OF th, United States but OF the commerce o
the civilized world II is not doubted that
should tho work be undertaken under the pro
lective auspices OF the United States and upoI
satisfactory concessions for the right OF WAY
and it's curity by the Central American Gov
erlments, the capital for It's completion woult
readily be furnished from this country nnc
Europe, which might, failing such guarantees
prove inaccessible, Diplomatic relations will
Chill have also been strengthened by tn
reception Of . Ministry from that country
The war between Peru, Bolivia. and Chill
still continues The United States has no
deemed it proper to inierpose in the matter
further than 10 convey 10 all the Government
concerned the assurance that tho friendly Off
ces OF the Government OF the United States 70
the restoration of peace upon an honorable
basis will DO extended in case the belhgerent
shall exhibit readiness to accept them. Cor
dial relations continue with Brazil and the Ar
goutne Republic, aud trade with those coun
tries is improving
A provision for regular and more frequen
mail communication in our ships between IN
ports Of this country and the nations OF Sout
America seems 10 mo 10 deserve the attentio
Of Congress IA an essential precursor Of an en-
largement Of our commerce with them and q
extension Of our carrying trade
A recent revolution in Venezuela has bee
followed by the establishment of Provisions
Government This Government has not "
been formally recognized, and il Is deeme
desirable 10 await the proposed action OF IN