The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-12-10

| OF CHM, on Ruble u OF great interest 10 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 atterl-
| ton TO the matters brought under negotia-
ton, and the conferences proceeded with
snch rapidly and success that, on the 18th Of
| November last, two treaties were signed at
! Pelin, one relating TO the introduction Of Chi
ncse into this country, and Que relating to COM
merce. Mr. Trescot one OF the Commissioners
If now on his way home bringing the treaties,
and il Is expected that they will be received in
season to DO laid before the Senate early in
| January.
Our Minister in Japan has negotiated a con-
yention for the reciprocal relief of shipwrecked
| seamen. take occasion to urge once more
upon Congress the propriety OF making provis-
ION for the erection of suitable fre-proof build
ings at the japanese capital for the use Of the
| American legatiC n, and the Court House and
Jail connected with it. The japanese Govern
ment, with great generosity and courtesy, has
offered for this purpose an eligible piece Oh
land.
In my last annual message invited the at
tentlon Of Congress to the subject Of the in
| demnity funds received some years ago from
China and Japan. l renew the recommended
ton then made that whatever portions OF these
| funds are due to American citizens should he
promptly paid. and the residue returned to the
nations, respectively, to Which they justly and
| eqnitably belong.
The extradition treaty with the kingdom of
the Netherlands, which has been for some time
III course Of nego iation, has, during the past
year, been concluded and duly ratified.
Relations of friendship and aniity have been
established between the Government Of the
United States and that of Roumania. We have
sent diplomatic representative to Bucharest
and have received at this capital the special
Envoy who has been charged by his ROYAL
! Bighness Prince Charles TO announce the indie
pendent sovereignty of Rou mania. We hope
for speedy development of commercial rela-
tons between the two countries.
In my last annual message l expressed the
hope that the prevalence of quietude on the
border between this country and Mexico would
soon become 80 ass ured as to Justify the modi-
fcation of the orders, then in force, to our
military commanders, in regard to CROSS
ing the frontier, without encouraging
such disturbances as would endanger the
peace Of the two countries. Events moved
in accordance with these. expectations, and
the orders were accordingly withdrawn, to
the entire satisfaction of our citizens and the
Mexican Government. subsequently the peace
of the border was again disturbed by savage
foray, under the command OF the Chief Victono
but, by the com ined and harmonious action OF
the military forces of both countries, his band
has been broken up and substantially de-
stroyed.
There is reason TO believe that the OBSTACLES
which have so long prevented rnpid and con
venient communication between the UniteC
States and Mexico by railways are on the pon
of disappearing, and that several important
enterprises Of this character viii soon be set OF
foot which cannot fail TO contribute largely Il
the prosperity of both countries.
New ENJOYS from Guatemala, Colombia, 30
livia, Venezuela and Nicaragua have recently
arrived at this capital, who distinction anC
enlightenment afford the best guarantee OF tn,
continuance Of friendly relations between our
selves and these sister republics.
The relations between this Government ant
that OF the United States of Colombia have en-
gagged pubic attention during the past year
mainly by reason of the project of an inter
oceanic canal across the Isthmus OF banana
to be bnit by private capital under q con
cession from the Colombian Gov crnment TO
that purpose. The treaty obligations sub
ssting between the United States and Col
omDia, by which We guarantee the neutral
ity Of the transit and the sovereignt
and property of Colombia IL the isthmus
make it necessary that the conditions unde
which 40 stupcndous a change i'll the regiol
embraced i'll this guarantee should bc effected
transforming, as it would, this Isthmus from
barrier between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
into gateway and thoroughfare between
them, for the navies and merchant ships of tin
world--should receive the approval of thi
Government, as being compatible will
the discharge of these obligations oil
orr part, and consistent with on
interests as the principal com
mercial power of the Western
hemisphere. Tho views which l expressed il
n special message to Congress III March last, IL
'elation to this project, l deem it my dut.
again TO press upon your attention. Subse
quent consideration has but confirmed tn,
opinion "that it is the right and duty of tin
United States TO ass 1T and maintain sucl
supervision and authority over any inter
oceanic canal across the sthmus that cOnnect
North and South America AZ will protect on
national interest"
The war between the republic OF Chill on tn,
one hand, and the allied republics of Peru anC
Bolivia on the Other, stiil continues. This Gov
eminent has bot fe't called upon to interfere il
4 contest that IL within the beligerent rights o
| The parties as indep ndent states We have
however, always held ourselves III readiness Il
nd in accommodating their difference and hav
| u clnfrert times reminded both bcllIgerents o
or Willingness to render such service
Our good Offices in this direct were re
Gently accc ted by all the begercnts. and i
vas hoped they would prove eflicacious; but
regret To announce that the measures which
, the Ministers of the United States at Santiag,
|, md Lima were authorized to take, with tn
, lew to ring about a peace, were not success
tul. In the course OF the war some az estion
, ave arisen affecting neutral rights in all O
hese the Minister'S of the United States have
under their instructions, acted with promptnes
| DO tntr, III prOtcctlUn OF American interest
The relations Of the United States with tn
empire Of Brazil continue To be most cordial
md their comm, &c al intercourse steadily in
rcases, to their mutual advantage.
Tie internal disorders with which the Argen
tine Republic has for time past beef
fflicted, and which have more or less infiu
.'nced its external trade. are understood to hav
been brought TO a close. This happy resul
. may be expected 10 rebound to the benefi
Of the foreign commerce of that republic a.
|, we'll az to the development of its vast inteIio
, | resources.
In Samoa. the Government OF King Mali
/ toa, under the support and recognition o
7 he Consular representatives of the UuiteS
states, Great Britain and Germany, seem
, | % have given peace and tranquility TO tn,
sands. While it does not appear desirabl,
adopt M n whole the scheme Of trpartit.
ocal government, which has been proposed
he common interests OF the three grea
reaty powers require harmony in their rela
IONS to the native frame of government, ant
tiS may be- best secured by a simple DIPLOMAT,
lereement between them. IL would be- well 4
ihe Consular jurisdiction of our represeniatiy,
Vt Apa were Increased in extent and import
tnce so a. to guard American interests III TN,
surrounding and outlying islands of Oceanica
The obelisk, generously presented by the