Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-05


 FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
 In reviewing the events of the year whic
 has elapsed since the commencement of you
 sessions I first call your attention to tn
 gratifying condition of our foreign affairs
 Our intercourse with other powers has con
 tinued to be of the most friendly character
 Such slight differences as have arisen durin,
 the year have been already settled or ar' ! likely to reach an early adjustment Int
 arrest of citizens of the United States in Ire 1 land under recent laws which owe their ori i gin to the disturbed condition of that coun 1 try has led to Q somewhat extended core. spondence with the government of Great Britain. disposition to respect our rights has been practically manifested by the re. | lease of arrested parties.
 The claim of this nation in regard to the supervision and control of any inter oceanic canal across the American isthmus has con- tinued to be the subject of conference. It is likely that time will be more powerful than 1 discussion in removing the divergence be- tween the two nations whose friendship is so closely cemented by the intimacy of their re- latinns and the community of their interests.
 Our long established friendiiness with Rus sia has remained unbroken. . It has prompted mo to proffer the earnest counsels of this government that measures be adopted for suppressing the persecution which the He- brew race in that country has lately suffered. It has not transpired that any American citi- zen has been subjected to arrest or injury, but our courteous remonstrance has never theless been courteously received. There is reason to believe that the time is not far dis tant when Russia will be able to secure tole- ration to all faiths within her borders.
 At an international convention held at Paris in 1880, and attended by representatives of the United States, an agreement was reached in respect to the protection of trade marks, patented articles and the rights of m md formulating into treaties of the erecommenda- tions thus adopted is receiving the attention which it merits.
 The protection of submarine cables is a subject now under consideration by an inter- national conference at Paris. Believing that it is clearly the true policy of this govern ment to favor the naturalization of this means of intercourse, I requested our minis ter to France to attend the convention as delegate. also designated two of our emil nent scientists to attend as our representa- tives at the meeting of an international com mittee at Paris for considering the adoption of common unit to measure electric force
 In view of the frequent occurrence of con- ferences for the consideration of important matters of common interest to civilized na- tions, respectfully suggest that the executive be invested by Congress with discretionary power to send delegates to such conventions and that provision be made to defray the ex- penses incident thereto. 5.. a-.s 1
 The difference between the United States and Spain as to the effect of 0 judgment and certificate of naturalization has not yet been adjusted, but it is hoped and believed that negotiations now in progress will result in the establishment of the position which seems to this government so reasonable and just.
 I have already called the attention of Con- gress to the fact that in the ports of Spain and it's colonies onerous fines have lately been imposed upon vessels of the, United States for trivial technical effenses against local regulations. Efforts for the abatement of these exactions have thus far proved un- successful. I regret to inform you also that fees demanded by Spanish consuls in Ameri- can ports are in some cases so large when compared with the value of the cargo as to amount in effect to considerable export duty. and that our remonstrances in this re- gard have not received the attention which they seem to deserve. aE j
 The German government has invited the United States to participate in an interna- tional exhibition of domestic cattle to be held at Hamburg in July, 1883. If this coun- try is to be represented it is important that in the early days of this session Congress should make a suitable appropriation for that purpose.
 The death of MT. Marsh, our late minister to Italy, has evoked from that government expressions of profound respect for his ex-
  in the diplomatic service of his country. The Italian government has raised question as to the propriety of recognizing in his dual capacity the representative of this country recently accredited both as secretary of legation and as consul general at Rome. He has been received as secretary. but his as consul general has thus far been A' A#a @s |
 The extradition convention with Belgium l which has been in operation since 1874 has 1 been lately supplanted by another. The | Senate has signified it's approval and ratifica- lions have been duly exchanged between the l countries. To the list of extrsdit- able crimes has been added that of the assas- sination or attempted assassination of the chief of the State. s- -'egs
 Negotiations have been opened with Switz- ,rland looking to settlement by treaty of he question whether its citizens can renounce heir allegiance and become citizens of the United States without obtaining the onsent of he Swiss government. amsglad toinform you hat the immigration of paupers and crimi- aals from certain of the cantons of Switzer- and has substantially ceased and is no longer sanctioned by the authorities. The consider ltion of this subject leads to the suggestion hat the act of Aug. Sd, 1882, which has for ts object the return of foreign convicts to heir own country, should be SO modified as aot to be open to the interpretation that it affeets the extradition of criminals on pre-
 
 The Ottoman Porte has not yet assented to [ ,he interpretation which this government | has put upon the treaty of 1880 relative to r it's jurisdictional rights in Turkey. It may { we'll be- however, that this difference will be | adjusted by general revision of the system | of jurisdiction of the United States in the of the East--a subject to which your attention has already been called by the | Secretary of State. %@ @ 5 d
 In the interest of justice towards China and Japan I trust that the question of the return of the indemnity fund to the govern ments of those countries will reach at the pres- ent session the satisfactory solution which I have already recommended and which has been foreshadowed by Congressional discussion. The treaty lately concluded with Corea awaits the action of the Senate. Dur ing the late disturbance in. Egypt the timely presence of American vessels served as a protection to the persons and property of many of our own citizens and of citizens Of other countries whose governments have expressed their thanks for this assistance.
 The recent legislation restricting the i'm migration of laborers from China has given rise to the question whether Chinese pro- ceeding to or from another country may law fully pass through our own. ConstruiRg the act of May 9th, 1882. in connection with the treaty of November 7th. 1880, the restriction would seem to be limited to Chinese immi- grants coming to the United States as labor
 
 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 occasion to manifest it's interest in the republic of Liberia by seeking to aid the amicable settle ment of the boundary dispute now pending that republic and the British pos 1 session of Sierre Leone. a T
 The reciprocity treaty with Hawaii will be- come terminated after Sept. 9th, 1883. on tw elve months notice by either party. While certain provisions of the compact may have proved onerous, it's existence has fostered relations which it is important to preserve. I suggest therefore that consider ation be given such notifications of the treaty as seem to be demanded by the interests of our people. - 7l
 In view of our increasing trade with both Hayti and San Domingo advise that provi- sion be made for diplomatic intercourse with the latter enlarging the scope of the mission