Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-12-07

onerous its existence has fostered commercial re-
lations which IL is important TO preserve.
suggest, therefore, that an early consideration
be given TO such notifications Of the treaty n
seem 70 be demanded by the Interest Of our
people
HAITI AND SAN DoMLsSo,
advise that provision be made To- diplomatic
in n'ercourse with The latter, by enlIging The
scope II the miss on at Port au Prince regret
that certain claims OF American citizens as
against the Government OF Hayti lave thus far
been urged unavailngiy.
recent agreement with
MEXICO
provides for the crossing Of the frontier by the
armed forces Of either country, In pursuit of
hostile Indiana In my message OF last year /
called attention TO the prevalent lawlessness
upon the borders, and to the necessity OF legis-
lation for its suppression i again invite the
attention Of Congress to the subject. partial
relief from these mischiefs has been sought In a
convention, which now awaits the approval OF
the Senate, as does also another touching the es-
tablishment OF the international boundary be-
tween the United States and Mexico. IL the
latter is ratified the action of Congress viii be
required for establishing suitable commissions
OF survey. The boundary dispute between Mex
leo and Guatemala, which led the Government to
proffer its friendly counsel to both parties, has
been amicably settled.
No change has occurred in our relations with
VENEZUELA
again invoke your action in tho matter Of the
pending awards against that republic, to which
reference was made by special message from
the Executive at your last session An invita-
ton has been received from the Government Of
Venezuela to send representatives. in July, 1888
to Caracas, for participating in the centennial
celeb alton Of the birth OF Bolivar, the founder
Of South American Independence In counec-
ton with this event, 1t is designed to commences
the erection, at Caracas, of a statue OF Wash
ington, and conduct an Industrial Exhibition
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quest that the United States be Represented, and
that suitable provision be made therefor.
The elevation Of tho grade Of our mission in
CENTRAL AMERICA
to the Plenipotentiary rank, which was author
lied by Congress at its last session has beer
since effected The war between Peru ant
Bolivia on the one side, and Chill on the other
BEGAN more than three years ago. on the occupa
ton by Chilli in 1881. Of all the lttoral tcrritorl
of Bolivia. Negotiations for peace were con
Quoted under directions OF the United States
The allies refused TO conceie any territory, bu
Chilli has sin become master OF the whole coas
Of both countries, and Of the capital of Peru.
year since, as you have already been anvise(
by correspondence transmitted to you in Jan
uary last, this Government sent special mis-
sion to the beligerent powers 20 express the hope
that Chilli would be disposed to accept money
tndenity for the expenses Of the war, and to re-
hnquish her demand for portion Of the terri
tory of her antagonist. This recommendation,
which Chill declined to follow, this Government
did not assume to enforce, nor can 1t be en-
forced without resort t. measures which would
be in keeping neither with tae temper Of our
people, nor with the spirit Of our institutions
The power Of Peru no longer extends over ltd
whole territory, and In the event OF our inter-
ference to dictate. peace would need to be sup
plemented by the armies and navies of the
United States. Such interference would almost
inevitably lead to the establishment OF pro-
tectorate, q result utterly at odds with our past
policy, injurious to our present interests
nm fn1l NJ 1at,tf for fbo f4ItIz
effecting the termination Of hostilities upon the
towns at onoe-just to the victorious nation and
generous to its adversaries-this Government
has spared no efforts save such as might involve
the complications which have indicated. 1t ID
to be greatly deplored that Chilli seems to be re-
solved to exact such rigorous conditions Of
peace, and indisposed to submit to ar
bitratIon the :, terms of an -, amicablt
Be- listing that is II not sufic'entiy equitable and
just to command the approval Of other nations
About one year since invitations were ex-
tended to the nations of this continent to
to assemble in Washington in November, 1892
The time of meeting was then fixed at a period
then remote, in the hope, as the invitation itsel1
declared, that in the meantime the disturbances
between the South American republics would
be adjusted. As that expectation seemed unli Sely
to be realized, asked in April last for an ex'
preston of opinion fr I'M the two houses of Con-
gress as to the advisability of holding the BRO
posed convention at the time appointed This
action was prompted lin part bv doubts, which
mature reflection had suggested, whether the
diplomatic usage and traditions Of the Govern.
ment did not make it fitting that the
Executive should consult the repre-.
sentatiyes Of the people before pursuinS
in its character and far reaching ia it's possible
consequences In view of the fact thai no ac-
tion was taken by Congeess 1.-The premises, and
that no provision had been Il lie for the ncccs'
ponc the conyocation. and 20 notified the sever
al Governments which had been invited to at.
.tee6sszk kaEn il1<e t0 tffscuss rms sIbiec
without assuring you OF NV support OF any
measure the wisdom OF Congress- NAV devise
for promotion OF pace on ibis continent an,
throughout the world, and Rtiust the tire i:
nigh when, with the UNIVERSAL consent OF civil.
lied peoples, all international differences shall
he determined ihout e1ort to arms by the
benfgnant processes of arbitration.
DIPLOMATIC CHANGES.
Charges have occurred in the diplomatic
presentation Of several foreign powers during
the past wear. N W Ministers from the Argen.
tine Republic, Austria, Hungary, Brazil, Chill
China France, Japan and Mexico, the Neither
lands and Russia have presented their creden-
tial4. The missions OF Denmark and Venezuela
at this capital have been raised in grade. Swift.
ger n I'd has created pla ipotentiary mission
to this Government, and an Embassy from Mad
agaacar and Minister from Siam viii shortly
arrive Our diplomatic intercourse has beer
relations with the new K,ngdom
of Servia by the creation of mission to Siam
and by the restoration of the mission t. reece
The Shah Of Persia has expressed his gratifica
tion that Charge d Affaires will shortly be sem
to that country, where the rights Of our citizens
have beeu hitherto courteously guarded by tht
representatives Of Great Britain.
PREVENTION OF COLLISIONS AT SEA
I renew my recommendation Of such legisla.
tion as will place the United States in harmon,
with other maritime powers. with respect to the
international rules for the prevention of COLI.
stons at sea.
LONGITUDE AND TINE.
In conformity with your jointresolution OF the
Sd I August asst have Gi ec;ed he Secretar,
Of State to address foreign G .vsrnments in re.
spect to proposed conference for consideIin
the subject of the universal adoption Of co II.
mon prime meridian t be used in the reckonins
OF longitude, and in the regulation OF tim,
thraughnQt the civilized world. Their replie
will, in due time, be laid before you.
An agreement was reached at Paris in 1875 be
tween the principal powers for the interchang
of official publications through the Medium q
their respective foreign departments. The ad
mfrable system which has been built up by th
enterprise Of the Smithsonian Institution afford,
practical basis for our cooperation in thi.
scheme, and an arrangement hss been effected
by which that institution will perform th,
necessary labor under tho direction Of the Do
partment of State. A reasonable compensation
therefor should be provided by law.
DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE
A clause In the act making appropriations fol
the diplomatic and consular service contem-
plates the reorganization of both branches
OF such service on sslaried basis, leaving fees
to fnure to the benefit OF the treasury. 1 cor.
daily favor such o project as likely to correct
abuses In the present system The Secretary 81
state VIII present to You at an early day plar
for such reorganization
THE TREASURY
A full and interesting exhibit of the operations
of the Treasury Department is afforded by the
report of the Secretary. It api ears that the
ordinary revenues from all sources for the
present year ended June 80, 1882, were as
follows: From customs, S22H 40, 100 25; from
internal ravanna SIia An1 sns AZ. from na1na ~