The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1880-12-18

treaty, ana toward securing an indemnity fol-
inc INJURY these interests had suffered A biz
10 carry out these recommendations was unde<
consideration by the House of Representatives
al the time Of the adjournment of Congress in
June last
Within few weeks have received COM
mumcatlon from her Majestys Government
renewing the consideration of the subject both
OF the indemnity for the injuries at Fortune
bay, and of the Interpretation Of the treaty in
which the previous correspondence had shown
the TWO Governments to be at variance. UEOn
both these topics the Opposition toward
friendly agreement IL manifested by recogni-
ton oI our right 10 an indemnity for the trans
action at Fortune bav. having the measure OF
sucA indemnity to furthe- conference. and bv an
assenttot the view OF this Government, presented
III the previous correspondence, that the rcgula-
ION ~ conflicting interests Of the shore fishery
Of the provincial SeacoaSs. and the vessel fish
cry OF oar fishermen. should be made the sub
Ject OF conference and concurrent arrangement
between the two Governments
/ sincerely hope that tie basis NAV be found
for speedy adjustment Of the very serious d.
Yergence Of views in the Interpretation of the
fishery clauses of the treaty of Washington
which, as the correspondence between the two
Governments stood at the last session Of Con-
grcss, seemed to be irrecmclIabe.
Ia the important exhibition of arts and in
dnstI1es, which was held last year at SyaiIrv
New South Wales, az well % in that now in
progress at Melbourne inc United States have
been efficiently and honorably represented
The exhibitors from this country at the former
place received q large number of awards il
some Of the most considerable departments.
ard the participation OF the United States was
recognized by Il special mirk Of distinction. In
the exhibition at Melbourne, the share ttkeub by
our country is no less notable, and an equal de-
gree OF success is cOnidcntS expected.
The state of peace amp L tranquility now en-
oil ti4a 4fl,.T,g E
Europe has its favorable influence upon our
diplomatic and commercial relations with them
We have concluded and ratified a convention
with the French republic for the settlement of
CLAIMS OF the citizens OF either country against
the other. Under this convention commits
sion, presided over by distinguished publicist
appointed. IN pursuance of the II quest Of both
nations, By His Majesty. the Emperor
OF Brazil, has beer organized and has begun
Its sessions III this .ity. A congress to consid-
or means for the protection of industrial prop
ertv has recently henn in session in Paris 70
winch have appointed the Ministers of the
United States IN France and in Belgium rs del
cgatcs. The international Commission upon
Weights and Measures also continues its work
IN Paris. | invite your attention TO the ncces-
slty OF an appropriation to be made IN time to
enable tins Government to comply with lis Oh
legations under the Metrical Convention
Our friendly relations with the German en-
pre- tOllINt Without lIIElflllthyn. At the
recent international Exhibition Of Fish and
Fisheries, at Berlin, the participation of the
United States, notwithstanding the haste with
winch the commission was forced to make its
preparations, was extremely successful and
mcrtorous, winning for private exhibitors
numerous awards Of high class, and for the
country at large the principal prize of honor
offered by His Majesty, the Emperor.
The results of this great success can
not but be advantageous to this important
and growing industry There have been
some questions raised between the two Govern
mcnts as to the proper effect and Interpretation
OF cur treaties of naturalization, ont recent
dispatches from our Minister at Berlin show
that favorable progress Is making toward an
understanding, III accordance with the views of
this Government, which makes and admits no
distinction between the rights of q native and
naturaIzed citizen of the United States In
practice, the complaints of mOiestatiOn suffered
by naturalized citizens abroad have never been
fewer than al present.
There il nothing of Importance to note in
our unbToken friendly relations with the Gov
ernments of Austria-Hungary, Russia, Portu-
gal, Sweden and Norway, Switzerland, Turkey
and Greece.
During the last summer several vessels be-
longing to the merchant marine of this cOun-
try, sailing IN neutral waters of the West In
dies were fired at, boarded, aud searched bv
an armed cruiser of the spanish Government.
The circumstances, as reported involve
not only private injury TO the per
sons concerned, but also seemed too little
obseryant Of the friendly relations existing for
century between TINS country ana Spain.
The wrong WAS brought 10 the attention Of the
Spanish Government III q rlOus protest and
rcmonsrance, and the matter is undergoing
investigation by the rOya authorities with a
view to such explanation or reparation az may
be called for by the facts.
The commission sitting in this city for the
adjudication of claims Of our citiZens against
the Government of Spain i, | hope, approach
ing the terminal of is lalors.
The claims against the United States under
the Florida treaty with Spain were submitted
to Congress for It's action at the late session.
and again invite yOur attention to the long
standing question, with view to the final dis
position OF the nstter.
At the invitation of the Spanish Government.
conference has recently been held at the city
of Madrid to consider the subject OF protec-
ton by foreign powers of native moors in
the empire OF Morocco. Tie Minister of
the United States, III Spain was directed
to take part in the deliberations of
this conference, the result Of which is a conven-
ton signed on behalf Of all the powers repre-
scented. Tie instrument Will be laid before the
Senate for its consideration. The Government
Of the United States has lost no opportunity to
nrge upon that Of the Emperor Of Morocco the
neCcs lty, in accordance with the humane and
enlightened spirit Of tile age. Of putting an end
to the prosecutions, which have been 20 prrva-
lent in that country, of persons of a faith other
than the Nosem. and especially of the He
brew residents of Morocco
The Consular treaty concluded with Belgium
has not yet been officially promulgated, owing
to the alteration Of a word In the text by the
Senate Of the United States, which occasioned
a delay. during which the time allowed for rata
tcatOn expired. Tie Senate viii be asked to
extend the period for ratification
The attempt To negotiate treaty Of extra
dltIon with Denmark failed on account Of the
Objection Of the Danish Government TO the
usual clause providing that each nation should
pay the expense Of the arrest of tho persons
whose oXtradition it asks.
The provision made by Congress, at it,
last session. for the expense of the commission
which had been appointed to enter upon
negotiations with the Imperial Government
OF CHINA, on subjects OF great interest to the
relations Of the two countries. enabled the
Commissioners to proceed at once upon their
mission. The Imperial Government was pre-
pared to give prompt and respectful attcn-
ton TO tie matters brought under negotia-
ton, and the conferences proceeded with
snCh rapldItv and success that, on the nth Of
November last, two treaties were signed at
Pchln, one relating to the Introduction of Chi
nesc into this country. and one relating to com
merce. Mr. Trescot one Of the Commissioners.
is now on his way home bringing the treaties.
and II is expected that they viii be received in
season to be laid before the Senate early i'll
January.
Our Minister in Japan has negotiated q con-
vtntlon for the reciprocal relief of shipwTecked
seamen, take occasion to urge once more
upon Congress the prOpuety OF making provls
ION for the erection OF suitable fire-prOOf build
ings at the japanese capital for the use of the
American legation, and the Court House and
jail connected with il. The japanese Govern