New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-01

snlted in important notifications OF the previous
regulations OF tho Dominion Government on tno
sn beet in the interest OF humanity nnd conf
merce. In accordance with the JOINT resoii-
ton of the last session OF Congress- Commissioners
were appointed 10 represent tue tniteh ctatcs AZ
two international exhibi ions IN Australla. one Oh
which is now in progress 40 sydney and the other
to be held next year nj Melbourne. deHlre mas
been expressed bv our merchants anu mannisc-
turers interested i'm the important and growing
trade with Australia that an increased provision
shouid he made by Congress for the appropriation
of our industries at the Melbourne Exhibition OF
next year. and the subject is respectfully suDinitteu
to your favorable confederation
THE NEW FRENCH CABLE.
The assent of the Government has been given TO tho
landing on the coast of Massachusetts, OF n new ana
independent Transatlantic cable between France by
way of the French Island of st. Pierre. and this
country subject to any future legislation OF Con-
crcss on the subject. The conditions imposed ne-
fore allowing this connection with our shores 10 DC
established. such as 10 secure IT'S cohpetI,'nn
with any existing or future lines OF maflpc ca",'
and preclude amalgamaton Herewith. To provide
for entire equality of rights to onr Government ann
people with those Of France IN the use OF me CAN'T
and prevent any exclusive possession OF inc prl'i-
lcgc ~ accorded by France to the DISADVANTAGE 81
any future cable communication hetween france
and the United States which NAV ne p~occ'en n,iu
ACCOMPLISHED ny our citizens, an important reuuc-
tinn 81 the present rates of cable communication
with Europe felt To he tooburdcnsoine to ne inter-
egts of our commerce. must nvc.sSnnuns nv Tns
from the establishing of this competing line. Inc
attention of CONGRESS was drawn 10 the prOpriety
of come general regulation by Congress of the
while suhect OF transmarine cables bv my pre-
lccessor in his Message of December z. so, ana
I respectfully submit t. your c"nsldrratlon me
importance of Congressional action IN tins matter
The questions of grave importance WIN Spaiu,
growing out of the incidents If the Cuban nsurrec-
ton. have been, for the most rart. happily am
honoTahlv settled. # NAV reasonably ne autl-
cipatel that the commission, now sitting III WASH
Inrfon for the decision of private cases IN TINS
connection, will soon be able to bring ITS lahors to
y conclusion. The Understanding question of East
Florida claims has lately been renewed rs sunlect
OF corrssnondencr. and may possibly require Con-
cressional action for us iiual disposition.
treaty with the Netherlands. with respect TO
consular rights and privilege. similar 10 those with
other powers has been signed and ratified. and The
ratiiications were exchanged ON TIE ols' .! July
last. Negotiations for cytradilHn treaieS WIN 'hc
Netherlands and with Denmark are now IN pro-
Some questions with Switzerland in regard
to pauper and convict cmGraats nave nave
thcv viii he arranged unon Just ami satisfactory
basis A question has also occurred with rcspect 10
nm asserted clam by Swiss munc' pal authorities 10
exercise tutelage over persons and property 9f
swiss citizens naiuralizcd in this country. 10 is
possible this may rcdnire adjustment Nv treaty..
With the German Empire frequent questions arise
in connection with the subjects or NATURALIZATION
and expatration hut the Imperial Government his
constantly manifested dc ire 90 strictly maintain
and comply with all treaty stipulalions in regard
TO them.
provide for n dirlopati" representative at Athens
The leighton In Greece has been Withdrawn. fherc
is now no channel of diplomatic communication be
tween the TWO countries, and the cxpedlency ol
providing for in some form - submitted to Con
gresS -,
Relations with Austria, Russia, Italy. Portugal
Turkey and BELGIUM continue anicabe. anu
marked by no incident OF especial importance. a
change of the personal head OF the Government Oh
Egypt has taken place. No change: however, mas
occurred in the relations between Egypt ana the
United States The action of the Egyptian Govern
tiry IN no al
the ancient obeisks which possess s;lch historical
interest is highly appTeelaied as generous marx OF
international regard. II prosperity should attend
the enterprise of it's transportation across the Allan
tic its erection in conspicuous position IN the
chief commercial city Of the Nation Will he soon ac-
cnnplislcd.
The treaty recently made between Japan aud rhc
United States. in regard 10 the revision OF
former treaties. Il is now believed WIZ DC followed
by similar action on the part of OTHER treaty pow
crs The attention Of Congress Is a3sin invited 10
the subject of the indemnity finds received some
years since from Japan and China which, win
their accumulated interest. now amount TO e9nsd-
abe sums IF any part Of these funds - justly la
TO American citizors they should receive il
promptly. and whatever may have been received
inst demands should, In some form, De
returned 10 the nations 10 whom II cont
ably belongs. The Government or emma mas
signiicd its willingness to cOnsidcr The question of
the emigration Of is subjects IL the United Siats
with dispassi0nate fairness, and to cooperate IN
such measures may teni e. prevent injurious
consequences to the United States. Tue negotiations
are still proceeding and will be pressed with dill
gence. 4 question having arisen hetWeeh cnlnl
and japan about the Loochoo Islands. the United
States Government has taken measures to Inform
those powers of its readiness to extend It's good
offices for the maintenance OF peace, II tbcy shall
mutually deem It desirable and fad 1t practicable
TO avail themselves of the prefer.
STOPPING TIE BORDER RAIDS.
LISA qualification to be able 10 announce that
through the judcious and energetic action Of the
military commanders of the two nations on each
side OF the Rio Grande. under the instructions of
their respective Governments. raids and depreda-
tions have greatly decreased and in the localities
whore formerly most destructive have now almost
wholly ceased In view of this result, entertain a
confident expectation that the continuance OF
the prevalence of quiet on the border will
soon become so assured as 10 JUSTIFY u
modification of the present orders 10 our
military commandcrs, to crossing the border
without encouraging such disturbances as would
endangcr the peace Of the two countries The third
instalment of the award against Mexico under the
Claims Commission Of July !, 1868. was duly paid
and has been put III course Of distribution in pur-
suance OF the act of Congress providing for the
same. This satisfactory stiuation between the two
countries leads rne TO anticipate MI expansion OF
our trade with Mexico, and an increased contribu-
ton of capital and industry by our people 10 the
development of The great Of that country.
| earnestly commend to the wisdom Of Congress the
provision Of suit able legislation looking TO this
suit.
fnlly resored by the arrival of Minister from that
country 10 the United States. This especially
fortunate IN view Of the fact that the question of
An interoceanic canal has recently assumed a new
and important aspect and is now under discussion
with the Central American countries, through whose
territory the canal by the Nicaragua route wonld
have 20 pass 1t is trusted that enlightened states
manshp on their part will that the early pa
cution of snch work will largely nurc to rhe bcne-
fit not only of their own citizens and those of the
United States bat of the commerce Of the civilized
world 1t is not doubted that. should the work be
undertaken under tie protective auspices of the
United States. and npon satisfactory concessions
for tine right of way and its security by the Central
American Governments, the capital for its compile
ton would readily be furnished from tins country
and Europe which might, failing such guarantees.
prove inaccessible.
Diplomatic relations with Chilli have also been
strengthened by the reception OF Minister from
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