Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-12-07


form-Numerous Projects Suggssted-
The Counting Out Fraud of 1876 Point
edIy Rebuked-The Star Route Thisve
Denouuced-TheIr Prosecution Insiste,
Upon The Destru ction of Our Navy De
pIored-The Financial Condition of tn
Country-A Plea for Reduced Taxation
To the Senate and House of Representatives o
the United States:
An appalling calamity has befallen tn
tives last met in the halls where you are nov
assembled. We might else recall with unal
loyed content the more than usual
PROSPERITY
with which throughout the year the natioI
has been blessed. Its harvests have been plen
teous; its varied industries have thriven; the
health of its people has been preserved; it ha
malntaiued with foreign governments the un
disturbed relations of peace. For these mani
festationS of his favor we owe to him who
holds our destiny in his hands the tribute o.
our grateful devotions.
TRIBUTE TO GARFIELD.
To that mysterious exercise of his viii
which has taken from Us the loved and illus
trious citizen who was but lately the head of
the nation, we bow in sorrow and submission
The memory of his exalted character, of his
noble achievements, and of his political life
will be treasured forever as a sacred
possession of the whole people. The
announcement of his death drew
from foreiRn governments and peoples tributes
of sympathy and sorrow which history will
record as signal tokens of friendship of ma
tions and the federation of mankind.
GREAT BRITAIN.
The feeling of good will between our own
government and that of Great Britain was
never more marked than at the present. In
recognition of this pleasing fact, l directed on
the occasion of tue late centennial celebration
at Yorktown, that a salute be given to the
British flag
Save the correspondence to which shall re-
fer hereafte", in relation to the proposed canal
across the Isthmus of Panama, little has oc-
Cured worthy of mention in the diplomatic
relations of the country. Early in the year
the Fortune By claims were satisfactorily
settled, by the British government paying in
full the sum OF 5000, most Of which has
already been distributed. AS the terms of the
settlement include compensation for injuries
suffered by our fishermen at Ashel bay, there
has been retained from the gross award a sum
which is deemed adequate for these claims.
The participation of Americans in the eX-
hibitions at Melbourne and Sydney, will be
approvinglY mentioned in the reports of the
two exhibitions soon to be presented to con-
gress. They will disclose the readiness of our
country to make successful competition in
distant fields of enterprise. Negotiations for
an International copyright convention are in
hopeful progress The surrender of Sitting Bull
and his force upon the Canadian frontier has
allayed all apprehension, although bodies Of
British Indians still cross the border in quest
of sustensnce. Upon this subject cores
pondeuce has been opened, which promises an
adequate understanding. Our troops have
orders to avoid in the meanwhile all collisions
with these Indians.
FRANCE.
The presence at Yorktown of the represen-
tatives of republican descendants of Lafayette
and of his gallant compatriots, who were our
allies in the revolution has served to strength
en- the spirit of good will which has always
existed between the two nations. You will be
furnished with the proceedings of the bi-metal
ic conference, held during the summer at the
city of Paris. No result was reached, but
valuable interchange of views was had, and
the conference will next year be renewed.
At the electrical exhibition and congress,
represented by eminent specialists, who, in the
absence OF an appropriation, generously lent
their efficient aid at the instance OF the state
department. While our exhibitors in this
almost distinctively American field of achieve
ment have won several awards, l recommend
that congress provide for the repayment of
the personal expenses, incurred In the public
interest, by the honorary commissioners and
delegates.
No new questions respecting the status of
our naturalized citizens in Germany have
arisen during the year, and the causes of COM
plant, especially in Alsace and Lorraine, have
practically ceased Through the liberal
action of the imperial government in
accepting our often expressed views on
the subject, the application of the treaty of
1868 20 the lately acquired Rhenish province
has received very earnest attention, and def
mite and lasting agreement on this point is con-
tidently expected.
The participation OF the descendants of
Baron Won Steuben in the Yorktown festivities,
and their subsequent reception by their Amer
lean kinsmen, has strikinglY evinced the good
Will which unltes German people and our own.
SPAIN.
Our intercourse with Spain has been friend
ly. An agreement concluded in February last
fixes term for the labors for the Spanish and
American claims commission. The Spanish
government has been requested to pay the late
awards of the commission, and will, it is be-
lieved accede to the request as promptly as on
former occasion. By recent legislation one
rous fine have been imposed upon
American shipping in Spanish and
colonial parts for slight irregularities is mani
fest. One case of hardship is specially worthy
of attention. The bark Masonica, bound for
Japan. entered Morila in distress, and is there
sought to be confiscated under the Spanish
revenue laws, for an alleged shortage in her
transhipped cargo. Though efforts for her
relief have thus far proved unavailing, it Is
expected that the whole will be adjusted in a
friendly manner.
ITALY.
A consular agreement with Italy has been
sanctioned and proclaimed, which puts at rest
the conflict of jurisdiction in the case of
crimes on shipboard. Several important in
ternational conferences have been held in
Italy during the year. AT the geographical
congress OF Venice, the Boniface congress of
Milan, and the Nice congress of Turin, this
country was represented by delegates of
branches of the public service or by PIRATE
citizens duly accredited in an honorary capaci-
ty. 1t is hoped thatscongress will give such
prominence to their participation as they may
seem to deserve.
HOLLAND.
The absolition of all discriminating duties
against Dutch colonial productions of the
dutch East Indies, as are reported here from
Holland, has been already considered by con-
gress. l trust that at the present session the
matter will be fayorably concluded.
TURKEY.
The insecurity of life and property IN many
parts Of Turkey, has given rise to correspond
ence with the Porte, relating particularly to
the better protection of American missiona-
ries in the empire. The condemned murderer
of the eminent missionary, DR.. Justin W.
Parso1, has not yet been executed, although
this government has repeatedly demanded that
exemplary justice be done.
SWITZERLAND.
Again the Swiss government has solicited