The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1882-12-07

the Swiss government ] am happy 10 IL
form you that the inmigratio
Of paupers and criminals ,fror
substantially ceased, and is no longer sane
toned by the authorities. The considera
tion of this subject prompts the suggestion
that the act Of August 3D., 1882. which ha
for its object the return of foreign convict
to their own country should be so modified
as not to be open To the Interpretation tina
it effects the extradition of criminals on re
served charges Of crime.
The porte has not yet assented to the in
terpretation which this government ha:
jurisdictional right in Turkey. 1t may be
however, that this difference will be ad
! iusted by general revision of the system
of Jurisdiction of the United States in tha
countries of the east, subject to viii ch
your attention has already been called by
| the secretary OF state.
In the interest of justice towards Chill
and Japan, trust that the question OF the
return of the indemnity fund to the gov
ernments of those countries will reach at
the present session the satisfactory solu-
! ton which | have already recommended,
and which has recently been foreshadoWed
| by congressional discussion.
The treaty lately concluded with Corea
awaits the action of the senate.
| During the late disturbance in Egypt the
timely presence of American vessels served
as protection to the persons and property
of many ofour own citizens and OF citizens
of other countries, whose governments have
| expressed their thanks for this assistance.
The recent legislation restricting emtgra-
ton of laborers from China has given rise TO
the question whether Chinese, proceeding to
or from another country, may lawfully pass
through our own, In constituting the act OF
| \, Nl,n -,
| OF November 7, 1880, the restriction would
seem to be limited to Chinese emigrants
coming to the United States as laborers, and
should not forbid a mere transit across our
territory. | ask the attention of congress
| TO the subject for such action, if any AS may
! be deemed advisable.
| This government has recently had oc-
casion to manifest its interest in the Re-
public of Liberia, by seeking to aid the
amicable settlement of the boundary dis
pute now pending between that republic
and Serre Leone.
| The reciprocity treaty with Hiaway will
| become terminated after September 9th,
| 1SS3 on two months notice by either party.
| While certain provisions of that compact
may have proved onerous, its existence has
fostered commercial relations which it is
important to preserve. suggest, there
fore, that early consideration be given to
as seem to be demanded bv
the interests of our psople. In view of our
increasing trade with both Hayti and San
Domingo l advise that provision be made
or diplomatic intercourse by the latter en-
farging the scope Of the mission of Port-au-
Prince. l regret that certain claims OF
American citizens against the government
of Hayti have thus far been urged unavail
ingly.
A recent agreement with Mexico pro-
vides for the crossing of the frontier by the
armed forces of either country in pursuit oil
hostile Indians. In my message OF last
year, called attention to the prevalent
lawlessness upon the borders, and to the
necessity of legislation for its suppression.
again invite the attention of congress to
the subject A partial relief from these
mischieis has been the subject in conven-
tion which now awaits the approval of the
senate as does another, touching the estab-
lishment of the international boundary be-
tween the United States and Mexico. If
the latteris ratified the action of congress
will be required for establishing suitable
commissions of survey. The boundary dis
pute between Mexico and Guatemala
which lead this government to proiter Its
friendly counsels to both parties has been
amicably settled.
No changes have occurred in our relations
with Venezuela. again invite your action
in the matter of the pending awards against
that republic, to which reference was made
by special message from the executive
| at your last session. An invitation has
been received from the government OF
Venezuela to send representatives in July,
| 1888, to Caracas for participation in the
centennial celebration of Bolivar, the foun-
der of Sodth American independence. In
connection with this event it is designed to
commence the erection at Caracas OF q
statue of Washington and conduct an in
dustrial exhibition which will be open to
American products. | recommend that
the United States be represented and that
suitable provisions be made therefor.
The elevation of the grade of our mission
in Central America TO the plenipotentiary
rank, which was authorized by congress at
its late session, has been since effected.
The war between Peru and Bolivia on
the cne side and Chilli on the other, began
more than three years ago. On the occu-
patton by Chilli in 1880 OF all the literal t'r-
ritCry Of Bolivia, negotiations for peace
we're conducted under the direction OF the
United States. The allies refused to con-
cele any territory. but Chill has since be-
come master of the whole coast Of both
countries and OF the capital of Peru.
year since. as you have already been
advised bv correspondence transmitted N
You in January last, this government sent
a special mission TO the belligerent powers
to express the hope that Chill would be dis
posed to accept a money indemnity Tor the
expenses of the war, and to relinquish her
demand for portion OF the territory OF her
antagonist. This recommendation, which
Chill declined to follow, this government
did not assume 10 enforce, nor can
il be enforced without resort TO meas
ures which would be in keeping
neither with the temper of our people
nor with the spirit OF our institutions. Tie
power Of Peru no longer extends over its
whole territory, and In the event OF our in
reference to dictate peace, would need to
be Supplemented by the armies and Davies
Of the United States. Such interference
would almost inevitably lead TO the estab-
lishment Of a protectorate, result at odds
with our past policy, injurious TO our pres
ent interests and full Of embarrassments
for the future. For efiecting the termina-
tion of hostilities upon terms AZ once
Just 10 the victorious nation aud generous
10 its adyersaries, this government has
spared no efforts, save such as might involve
complications which have been indicated.
II is greatly 10 be deplored that Chill seems
resolved 10 exact such vigorous conditions
Of peace, and indifposed TO submit amicable
settlement, no peace is likely 10 be lasting
that Is not sufficiently equitable and Just 70
command the approval OF other
vitations were extended TO the nations Of
this continent 10 send representatives %
peace congress 70 assemble at Washington
in November. 1883. The time Of meeting
was fred at a period thus remote In The
hope, as the invitations themselves De
clsred, that in the meantime the disturb
auces between the South Americln repub-
lies would be adjusted. As that expecta.
ton seems unlikely 10 be realized. asked
in April last f1r an expression q
opinion from the two houses Of
congress as 10 the adrisahility
Of holding the proposed convention ~ the
appointed time. This action was prompted
IN part By the doubts which mature reiec
ton had suggested, whether the diplornntic
usuages and traditions Of The government
did not make it fitting that the executive
should consult the representatives, o. the
people before Pufsuing . Inc o. goecy