The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-12-09
hope for . speedy development of commercial
relations between tho two countries.

CooOAno ~ so01ou - 10 JustsIy tne mO0l0Ce"
tion OF the orders then in force, to, our mill
tary commanders in regard to crossing the
frontier, without encouraging such distur-
Dances ~ would endanRer tho peace of the two
countries. Events moved in accordauce with
these expectations and tho orders we're accord
ingly withdrawn to tho entire satisfaotion of
oar own citizens and the Mexican government.
Subsequently the peace of tho border was
again disturbed by savage fOray under the
command of the Chief Victoris. but by the con.
tinued and harmonious action of the military
torces OF both countries, his baud has been
broken and substantially destroyed. There ia
reason to believe that the obstacles which have
90 long prevented rapid and convenient com.
munication between the United States and
Mexico by railways are on the point of dissp.
peaziuR and that several important enterprisos
of this character will soon be set on foot,
which can not fail to contribute largely to the
prosperity of both countries.
Bolivia, Venezuela and Nicuragua have recently
arrived at this capital. whose distinction and
enlightenment afford the best guarantee of the
oontinuanc OF friendly relations between our.
selves and these sister Republics.- - -
MrER-ocEAN1c CANAL.
|. The relations between this government and
thstof the United States of Columbia have en-
gagged public attention during the past year,
mainly by reason of the project of IN inter-
oceanic canal across the Isthmus of Panama to
be built by private capital, under . concession
I rom the Columbian government for that pur-
pose. The treaty obligations subsistinR be-
tween the United States of Columbia and the
United States, by which We guarantee the
natrality of the transit and the sovereignty
and property of Columbia in the Isthmus,
make it necessary that the conditions
under which so stupendous
change in The region embraced in this guar.
antee should be effected d-trausforming, rs it
would, this isthmus from q barrier between The
Atlantic and Pacific oceans, into gateway and
thoroughfare between them, for the navies and
merchant ships of the world-should receive
the approval Of this government, as being COM
patibie with the diacharge of these obligations
on our part, and consistent with
merci.l power Of the westetn % hemi,phere. @
The views which I expressed in . special mes
sage to Congress in March laat, in relation to
this project, deem it my duty again to press
on your attention. Subsequent consideration
has but confirmed the opinion that it is the
right and duty of the United States to assert
over any interoceanic canal across the Isthmus
that connects North and South America, and as
we'll protect our national interest.
The war between the republic of Chilli
on the one hand and the allied republics of
Peru and Bolivia on the other still continues.
This government has not felt called on to inter-
fere in contest that is within the belligercnt
rights of the parties ~ independent States.
We have, however, always held ourselves in
readiness to aid in accommodating their differ
ence and have at different times reminded both
belligerents of our willingness to render such
services. Our good officers in jhis direction
were were recently accepted by al the
beihgerents, and it was hoped they would prove
efticaclous. But regret to announce that the
measures which the ministers of the United
States 1T Santiago and Lima were authorized
to take. with the view to bring about peace,
were not successful. In the course of the war
some questions have arisen affecting neutral
nights; rights 81 In all Of these the ministers of the
United States have, under their instructions,
acted with promptness and energy in protec.
tion of American interests.
The relations of the United States with the
empire of Brazil continue to be most Cordial
and their commercial intercourse steadily in.
creases, to their mutual advantage.
Tbc internal disorders with which the Argeu-
Tine Republic has for some time past been
afflicted, and which have, more or less, infiu-
cnced its external t:ado. arc understood to have
been brought to = close. This happy result
may be expected to rebound to the benefit of
the foreign commerce of that republic, ~ we'll
as to the development of its vast interior re-
sources.
In Samoa the government of King Malietoa
under the support and recognition Of the con-
sular representatives. of the United States, Great
Britain and Germany, seems to have given
peace and tranquility to the islands While it
does not appear desirable to adopt a. q whole
the scheme of tripartite local government
which has been proposed, the common in
terests of the three great treaty powers require
harmony in their true relations to the native
frame of government and this may be best
secured by a simple diplomatic agreement be-
tween them. 1t would be we'll if the consular
jurisdiction of our representative at Topia we're
increased in extent and importance. so a. to
guard American interests in the surro upding
aud outlying islands of Oceanica.
The obeiisk generously presented by the
khedive of Egypt to the city of New York has
safely arrived in this country, and will soon be
erected in that metropolis. A commission for
the Liquidation of the Egyptian debt has lately
earnest solicitation of the khedive has acceded
to the provisions adopted by it, which will be
laid before Congress for its information. A
commission for the revision of the judicial
code of the reform tribuusleof Egypt is now in
session in Cairo. Mr.. Farman, consul general
and J. NJ. Batchelder, Esq, have been appoint
ed ~ commissioners to participate in this work,
Tue organization of the reform tribunals will
probably be continued for another period of
five years.
SANITARY CONFERENCE.
In pursuance of the act passed ut the last
session If Congress, invitations have been ex-
tended to FOREIGN maritime states to ioin in a
sanitary conference in Washington, beginning
the lat of January. The acceptance of this in
vitation by many prominent powers gives
promise of success in this important measure
designed to establish system of international
notification by which the spread of infections
OF epidemic diseases may be more effectively
counteracted or prevented. The attention of
Congress is invited to the necessary appropris-
tions for carrying into effect the provisions of
the act referred to.
OUR COMMERCE..
The efforts of the department of state to en-.
large the trade and commerce of the United
States through the active agency of consular
officers and through the dissemination of in
formation obtained from them, have been unre-
laxed: The interest in these efforts,
a. developed in our commercial COM
munities and the value of the in
formation secured by this means to the
trade and manufacturers of the country were
recognized by Congress at it, last session, and
provision vas made for the more frequent
publication of consular and other reports by
the department of state. The frat Issue Of
this publication has now been prepared, and
subsequent issues may regularly be expected.
The Importance and interest attached to the
rep0rta of consular officers are witnessed by
the general demand for them by all classes Of
merchants and manufacturers engaged in our
foreign trade. 1t 10 believed that the system
of such publication is deserving of the ap-
proval of Congress and that the necessity of
appropriations for its continuance and en-
largement will commend itself to your con-
sideration.
The pursuit of domestic industrious and
their immense production of subjects of for
eign commerce invite and even require an
active development of the wishes aud inter-
ests of our people in that direction. Espcc-
tally important il it that our commercial relA.
tions with the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of
South America, with the West Iudies and the
Gulf of Mexico. should be direct and not
not through circuit of the European systems,
and should be carried on i'll our own bottoms.
Tho full appreciation of the opportunities
which our front on the Pacific ocean gives to
commerce with Japan, China and the East In
dies. with Austra:is and the island groups
which belong to theee routes of navigation,
should inspire equal efforts to appro; riate to
our own interest and administer to our own
capital = due portion of this trade. Whatever