The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1879-12-04

NE 1k1OUfa1s thEE Sf
I, MOBILES COUNTY. MIN
refuse to make such gifts. IT salaries
are but . fair compensation for time and labo,
of the ofcers it il sross injustice to levy = tax
upon them. 1t they are made excessive in OF.
der that they may bear : tax. tho excess ID in.
direct robbery of the public funds.
: I reooommend therefore auch revision and
extension Of tho present statutes ~ shall se.
cure to those in every grade OF official life or
pablo employment, tho protection with which
great and enlightened nativn should guard
those who are faithful in its service.
FoRH1aS RELATIONS.
Our relations with foreign oounries have con.
tinued peaceful. With Great Britain there are
still.unsettled questions growing out of the
Laws of tho maritime provinces, and the action
of provincial authorities, deemed to be in dero.
cation of rights secured by treaty to American
fishermen, the United States ,ninister in Lon
don b.s been in.tructed to present. demand
Tor $lO, ,6O2 in view OF damages received by
American citizens 1t Fortune Bay on the 9Th
day Of January. 1878. Tho subject has been
taken into confederation by tho British
government and an early reply is an
ticiPated. Upon tho completion Of
the necessary preliminary examiuations the sub
ject Ut our participation in the provincial 6sh-
brought to the attention of the British gov
eminent with view to m early and permanent
settlement of tho whols question, which WA
an!y temporarily adjusted BY tho treaty of
Washington. ,,
Efforts have been made to obtain the remov-
III Of restrictions found injurious to the ex-
pOrtstion of cattle to the United Kingdom.
Some correspondence has also occurred with
regard to the rescue and saving of life and
property upon the lakes which has resulted in
important notifications of the previous reeu-
latiOn Of tho dominion government on this sub
ject in the interest of humanity and commerce.
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 in Aus
tralia, one of which il now in progress 1T Syd-
ney and the other to be held next year in Mel
bourne, desire has been expressed by mer-
chsnts and manufacturer interehtedfn the inn
portant and growing trade with Australia, that
An increased provision should be made by Con-
gress for the representation of our industries 1t
the Melbourne exhibition of next year, and the
subject III respectfully submitted to vour
favorable confederation.
The assent OF the government has been given
to the landing on the coast of Massachusetts Of
a new and Independent transatlantic cable
between France, by way of the French Inland
st. Pierre, and this country, subject to any fu-
,I 1@re legislation OF Congreas on the subject.
Ihe conditions imposed before allowing con-
nection With our shores to be established. are
such as secure its competition with any exist
ing or future lines Of marine cable,
and preclude amaIgamation Herewith, and
provide for an entire equality OF rights to our
government and people with those of France in
the use of the cable, and prevent any exclusive
possession Of tho privilege as accorded by
France to the disadvantaec of any future cable
Communication between France and the United
States which may be projected and accom-
plished by our citizens.
An important reduction of the present
rates on cable communication with
Europe. which is felt to be too burdenscme to
the interests of our commerce, must necessarily
II :" from the establishment IF this competing
liHe. The attention of Congress- was drawn to
the propriety Of some general regulation Of
Congress of the whole subject of transmarine
cables by nv predecessor, in his message of
Oecember7, 1875. and I respectfully submit to
your consideration the importance of Com
grcsstonal action in this matter.
Inc queations of grave Importance with
Spain growing out of tho incidents of the
Cuban insurrection, have been, for the most
part. happily and honorably settled. It NAV
reasonably be anticipated that the connaissioa
now sitting in Washington for the decision of
private cas os in this connection, will soon be
able to bring its labors to conclusion.
The long ssanding question Of East Florids
claims has lately been renewed a. a subject OF
correspondence and may possibly require Con,
gressional action for ito final disposition.
A treaty with the Netherlands with respect
to consular u ghts and privileges similar te
q hau hoAy oin nd
ratified, and the ratifcations were exchanged
on the 3lst Of July last. Negotiations for ex.
tradition treaties with the Netherlands and with
Denmark are now pending. some questions
With Switzerland in regard to pauper aud con-
vict e'nisrants have arisen, but it is not doubt
satisfactory basis. A question has also occur
red with respect to an asserted claim
by Swiss municipal authorities to exercise
tntilage over persons and property of Swiss cit
,zen@, uatur.lized in this country. 1t is posi-
Bile this may require adjustment by treaty with
the German empire. Frequent questions arise
In connection with the subject Of naturaliza-
ment has constantly manifested . desire to
atrictly maintain and comply with all treaty
stipulstions in regard to them.
In consequence of the omission Of Congress
to provide foz = diplomatic representative 1t
Athens, the legation to Greece has been with
otA"us AucIo Ii no" no cOA0nel OF OlplOn1AtlC
communication between the two countries and
the expediency of providing for ono in some
form ia sabmltted to Congress. The relations
with Austria. Russia, Italy, Portugal, Turkey,
and Belgium continue amicable and marked by
no incident of especial importance. change
OF the personal head of the government Of
Egypt has taken place. No change, however,
has occurred in the relations between Egypt
and the United States. Tho action of tho
Egyptian government in presenting to the city
of New York one of the ancient obelisks which
possess such historic interest. IL highly appre-
cisted a. generous mark Of international re-
gard. If prosperity should attend the enter
prise OF it, transportation across the Atlantic
its erection in . conspicuous position in
The chief commercial city Of tho nation, will
BIO soon accomplished.
JAPAN AND CHINA.
The treaty made between Japan and tho
United States in regard to the revision Of
former commercial treaties it ia nov believed
will be followed by similar action On the part
OF other treaty powers. Tho attention of Con-
Rress is again invited to the subject Of the
indemnity funds received some years since
from japan and China, which, with the 40
cumulated interest, now amount to oonsider-
able sums. IT any part Of tho funds ia
justly due to American citizens they should 70
ceive it promptly and whatever may have been
received ny this government in excess of strictly
just demands, should in some form be returned
to the nation" to whom it equitabiy belongs.
The government OF China has. sieni6ed its
willingness to consider the question Of the emi.
grafton OF it's aobjecta to the United States
with diplomatic fairness and to Cooperate in
"uch measures a. may tend to prevent inju-
ri"us consequences t" the United States. The
negotiations are still proceeding and will be
pressed with diligence
question having arisen between China and
Japan shout the Lew Chew islands, the United
States government las taken neaaures to in.
form these powera of it's readiness to extend
its gcod .,ilices for the maintenance of peace If
they shall mutually deem it desirable and find
1t practicable to avail themselves of tho
proffer.
RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.
1t is qualification to be able to announce
that through the judicious and energetic action
Of the military commanders of tho two nations
on each side of the Rio Grsnde, under tho in
Atructiona of their respective governments.
raids and depredAtions have greatly decreased.
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